SFMM Thomas Town opens

TacAlert · 06-06-2008, 02:24 PM

I didn't even realize until I read this in the local paper. http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/2229/

Will try to get over there this weekend to take some pics.

*sir clinksalot* · 06-06-2008, 03:34 PM

Wow, I didn't know it was opening already.

Just as an FYI, the "Percy Coaster" is goliath Jr. They just switched it around.

ni_teach · 06-13-2008, 02:40 PM

anyone have any pictures?

Coast21 · 06-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Went this past weekend. Its uh... pretty lame. Its a little corner of the park with a train that looked pretty bland. Not much other than just the one ride (train) and a Thomas store, oh and a water play area which is just a crane dude dropping a little water.

vfire · 06-13-2008, 11:33 PM

Why can't they have a Thomas dark ride that takes kids into the world of Sodor for a few minutes? This is what will draw the families with kids into the parks over and over again, but how much do you want to bet they'll install an insipid Harold the helicopter spin-in-a-circle flat ride instead?

TacAlert · 06-16-2008, 11:38 PM

Saw it today (sorry no pics) and yes, it is lame. The speakers on the train had feedback in all the cars, and you couldn't understand the conductor. I agree with Coast21. They didn't even finish the landscaping. Several bushes still sitting in pots and no attempt made to mask Goliath with trees. No wonder they didn't advertise it was open.

techskip · 06-17-2008, 12:50 AM

While I have no plans to drive to SFMM on account of $4.50 a gallon gas I am a little disappointed to hear this didn't go over so well. If anyone is able to take pictures please do so. My kids are Thomas fans (not huge ones, mainly centered on being rail fans in general). Like I said no immediate plans to go there anytime soon, but I always like to know the alternatives.

I had honestly hoped that Knott's would do SOMETHING with the small train in Camp Snoopy... I was shocked to see how sad it has become.

DATman · 06-17-2008, 08:27 PM

Thomas Town was never made to be the next big kiddie land. It was really more of a step in the right direction for the park and some small enhancements to the experience.

TacAlert · 06-17-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techskip

While I have no plans to drive to SFMM on account of $4.50 a gallon gas I am a little disappointed to hear this didn't go over so well. If anyone is able to take pictures please do so.

I will probably be there in the next couple of days.....will try to remember the camera.

Alexinla · 06-18-2008, 01:08 AM

Theme Park Review has a great update and video of the area, looks good in my book
http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks...23&linkid=2637

06-06-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
TacAlert C4C6C Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 1,934	SFMM Thomas Town opens I didn't even realize until I read this in the local paper. http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/2229/ Will try to get over there this weekend to take some pics.

06-06-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
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06-13-2008, 06:39 PM	#4
Coast21 DLR Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,003	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens Went this past weekend. Its uh... pretty lame. Its a little corner of the park with a train that looked pretty bland. Not much other than just the one ride (train) and a Thomas store, oh and a water play area which is just a crane dude dropping a little water. __________________ Everyone has a happy place, problem is, some people don't take the time to find it.

06-13-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
vfire The line's too long... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Big Sandpit Posts: 1,143	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens Why can't they have a Thomas dark ride that takes kids into the world of Sodor for a few minutes? This is what will draw the families with kids into the parks over and over again, but how much do you want to bet they'll install an insipid Harold the helicopter spin-in-a-circle flat ride instead?

06-16-2008, 11:38 PM	#6
TacAlert C4C6C Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 1,934	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens Saw it today (sorry no pics) and yes, it is lame. The speakers on the train had feedback in all the cars, and you couldn't understand the conductor. I agree with Coast21. They didn't even finish the landscaping. Several bushes still sitting in pots and no attempt made to mask Goliath with trees. No wonder they didn't advertise it was open.

06-17-2008, 12:50 AM	#7
techskip "I Break Things" Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 9,889	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens While I have no plans to drive to SFMM on account of $4.50 a gallon gas I am a little disappointed to hear this didn't go over so well. If anyone is able to take pictures please do so. My kids are Thomas fans (not huge ones, mainly centered on being rail fans in general). Like I said no immediate plans to go there anytime soon, but I always like to know the alternatives. I had honestly hoped that Knott's would do SOMETHING with the small train in Camp Snoopy... I was shocked to see how sad it has become. __________________ "Happiness is a Low Water Level" "Creating magical memories and making Managers cry since 1955!"

06-17-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
DATman would love some pie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 224	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens Thomas Town was never made to be the next big kiddie land. It was really more of a step in the right direction for the park and some small enhancements to the experience. __________________ KABLAM!

06-18-2008, 01:08 AM	#10
Alexinla New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	Re: SFMM Thomas Town opens Theme Park Review has a great update and video of the area, looks good in my book http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks...23&linkid=2637

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