Comments on: Photos In Wonderland: Timber Mountain Logging Co.

By: glowman

glowman — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 07:11:33 +0000

I started working for Bud Hurlbut a month before the Log Ride opened to the public July 11, 1969. Since Bud sold his attractions to Knott’s the “show” aspect of both the Log and Mine rides has deteriorated. Knott’s should consider making an investment in both rides. Perhaps a creative company like Garner Holt Productions could upgrade the scenery, lighting, and the animation including bringing the steam back into the Pot Room scene in the Mine Ride and adding effects to the explosion scene.

By: glowman

glowman — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:56:50 +0000

I remember Bud Hurlbut did enjoy his visit to Big Thunder. Bud talked about it during lunch at his shop. Tony Baxter, who admired Bud, took him on a tour of Big Thunder Railroad. Bud said he walked him up the first lift and showed him how he was inspired by the Mine Ride Caverns in creating that scenic area. Of course Tony also worked to get the Mine Ride awarded top themed ride honors at the THEA awards in the 90′s.

By: Concieved@DL

Concieved@DL — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:17:25 +0000

You took me there. Thank you.

By: DisWedWay

DisWedWay — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:34:45 +0000

Rockwork fabrication has changed so much since Knott’s did this attraction. Bud Hurlbut was so excited to see the new Big Thunder in 1979 at Disneyland during a special walk through with him.

By: mratigan

mratigan — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:05:21 +0000

Fantasmic photos