So what about that other ride?

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Gobbler Getaway

We haven’t forgotten about Gobbler Getaway, don’t worry.

Our dark ride is being created in sunny Florida.

Now remember, since this is a dark ride, there’s lots of black light used, so the colors look a bit extreme in natural light.

Gobbler Getaway

This is part of one of the scenes we’ll trot through as we search for the escaped turkeys.

Next, we show a portion of the “practice” area, where you can try out your turkey caller.

Autumn Falls sign

The storyteller who will explain how to play the interactive part of Gobbler Getaway is being created. Thought we’d give you the heads-up:

Storyteller head

She (oh, did I not mention the gender) … she will explain the background story to the riders. She will also encourage good behavior.

Abigail's head

There, that looks better.

And finally, a familiar looking fellow from a colorful fall field:

Scarecrow

Mr. Scarecrow is also only partially complete. He has quite a profile.

Scarecrow profile

Construction of Gobbler Getaway’s station will begin soon. It will be located to the east of the area between The Voyage’s station and the lift hill.

Don’t let on that I mentioned this, but in just a few days the “countdown clock” takes us down into double digits.

But who’s counting?
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On top of the World

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Voyage construction - lift hill

It’s after lunch here, so I think it’s safe to post the next batch of Craig-on-the-lift Voyage lift hill photos.

Let’s join Craig for a glance up Voyage‘s lift hill.

This is what you’ll see when you ride The Voyage

Of course, by the time you ride our new coaster, Craig et al will have added little things, like the top layer of the track plus the all-important lift chain.

Voyage lift hill construction

Ready for a second view?

Voyage lift hill construction

Up to the top he climbs.

Then Craig takes a peek over the top for a look at the other side of The Voyage’s lift hill – a 154-foot drop at a 66-degree angle.

Voyage construction - first drop

Who’s ready to ride?
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Home for the Holidays

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Holidog in Will's office

Remember that coffee commercial, in which the college lad returns home for Christmas vacation early one morning, with only little sister awake to greet him?

To prove he’s put the tuition money to good use, said college student proceeds to brew a pot of coffee that’s so strong the aroma awakens his parents.

Holidog nearly did the same thing.

Now the java, of course, but all that emotional stuff. Holidog’s voyage continued this week. 

If you’ve followed his travels, you’ll know Holidog has been visiting all sorts of big cities.

But for Christmas, his heart and home found their way back to Santa Claus, Indiana.

Holidog's home

Don’t you just love what’s he’s done with the place? There’s a portrait of Safari Sam and Holidog on the wall, just next to a graphic of The Voyage. And that’s his TV next to the Christmas tree.

The prodigal pup enjoyed himself immensely, catching up with all our full-time staff.

But the visit was not strictly social; Holidog made sure to check in with Will.

We thought we heard a whimper from Will’s office and checked that all was okay.

Holidog in Will's office

Not sure who actually did the whimpering.

The odds are pretty even, though.

It’s budget time, after all.

Next, Holidog helped out Santa and Mrs. Koch with the last few Letters from Santa. It took dogged determination on the part of all of Santa’s Elves, but they got all the letters sent out.

Mrs. Koch

After that all-too-brief paws here at home, he embarked on the next leg of Holidog’s voyage: due south.

His next update should come to us from sunny Florida. Lucky dog!

Meanwhile, anyone else in the mood for a nice cup of coffee?
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