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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

Whats up everyone,

Have you seen a commercial for an upcoming theme park, roller coaster, disney, etc. special? Then post it and let us know the time and station it will be aired on.... if possible maybe add a little description of what it's about.

When I was younger... and still to this day, I was one of those dorks who would watch almost every special that the Travel and Discovery Channel would show lol.... even recorded a few of them..... I'm sure I'm not the only one.... lol.

I know around Memorial Day we usually begin to see a lot of the water park and theme park specials. So be on the look out!
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Rollerman87 · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 87

I love when Travel Channel and Discovery have their coaster specials. I remember awhile back when they did the big thing on Cedar Point. I think the show was even called, "The World's Largest Amusement Park." Travel channel only seems to focus on food now though Sad

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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

^ That was one of the specials I recorded lol.

Update:
Science Channel (284 DirecTV)

2-14-08 10:00am – 11:00am

Mega Builders “Roller Coaster”
Construction of Six Flags’ newest ride, the Tatsu.
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Doug_Barnes · Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

^ I watched that special a couple of years ago; Discovery/Travel Channel are always good with their theme park docs.
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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

Back with another update.

Wednesday @ 7:00pm (central) on Channel 22 (DirecTV)
"Memories of Orpyland"
Nashville's Opryland Theme Park, a favorite for locals and tourists during the 70's, 80's, and 90's.

I think this is a local thing, so this more for the few who are in Tennessee.

But all is not lost! lol This Friday, Travel Channel will be airing they're Disney Specials.

Friday @ 2:00pm (central) on the Travel Channel
"Samantha Brown's Disney Favorites"
Samantha Brown's favorite attractions, rides, restaurants, characters and tips at both Disney World and Disneyland.

Friday @ 3:00pm (central) on the Travel Channel
"Disney: On a Dime"
Making a Disney World vacation fit within a budget.

Friday @ 4:00pm (central) on the Travel Channel
"Disney's Animal Kingdom"
The theme park copes with challenges in its attempt to combine thrill rides and live animals in an environment.

Friday @ 5:00pm (central) on the Travel Channel
"Disney Cruise Line"
Welcome to the Disney Cruise Line! The two ships, Disney Wonder and Magic, embark on three-, four- and seven-night cruises from Port Canaveral on Florida's east coast.

Friday @ 6:00pm (central) on the Travel Channel
"Walt Disney World Resort: Behind the Scenes"
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom are part of the theme park complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

So there it is, that's all I have for now. Enjoy! lol
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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

From what I hear on In The Loop, guest host Pete Owens, said the Travel Channel will be in the park shooting for another special. So be on the look out in the future for another Dollywood special on Travel Channel!
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nickhutson · Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 16 Location: London

Last night I watched a TV documentary about Dollywood from 1999. It was a British art crtiic going round the park. He has an interest in theme parks and what they say about a specific community and culture. It was called DOLLYWOOD - OR BUST.

It was ... interesting.

I, of course, would have liked a detailed documentary about the working and designing of the rides - but this was about how the traditional Smoky Mountains are is reflected in the park, and how Dolly's background and persona is subliminally inflicted upon you. And why people who don't even like Dolly go to her theme park.

Also talked about was the religious aspect in the park - and the presenter pointed out the park is a bit of a contradiction within itself - because, whilst the park has its own chapel - the park is constantly throwing food at you (gluttony) and the park itself is admiring one idol that isn't "The Lord".

It made a change though to see a serious documentary that didn't focus on the thrills and the screams.

e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

^ Cool. I never heard of that special. I'll have to check it out.

Here's another update. These are ALL on Travel Channel, Wednesday, June 10, and I'm posting central time.

Ultimate Thrill: Fast and Frightening, 10:00am
It's a brand new, adrenaline-soaked millennium. Gut-wrenching mega-coasters and devilish thrill rides are sweeping the nation. Experience the phenomenon of the most innovative rides across the nation.

Extreme Terror Rides, 11:00am
From a speed demon that achieves total weightlessness to frightening freefalls and the upside-downest, corkscrewiest coasters allowed by law, strap on your helmet and get ready to scream... these are America's most Extreme Terror Rides.

Ultimate Thrill: Fast and Frightening, 4:00pm
It's a brand new, adrenaline-soaked millennium. Gut-wrenching mega-coasters and devilish thrill rides are sweeping the nation. Experience the phenomenon of the most innovative rides across the nation.

Ultimate Thrill: Beyond Speed, 5:00pm
From towering megacoasters to the newest ride innovations, living in the 21st Century is an adrenaline pumping, body-tossing quest for the ultimate rush. Experience the thrill sensation at theme parks across the nation.

Extreme Terror Rides, 6:00pm
From a speed demon that achieves total weightlessness to frightening freefalls and the upside-downest, corkscrewiest coasters allowed by law, strap on your helmet and get ready to scream... these are America's most Extreme Terror Rides.
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Stingray · Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 193 Location: North Carolina

A while back PBS did special about "Great Old Amusement Parks" and Coney Island. I check to see tv schedule for them but no listing were avail. I did find youtube of the whole Great Old Amusement Parks, but it's divided into six parts. I love watching these history of the parks manly because there a lot of things that happen way back in the past (1860-now) that can be seen in today's parks. There was once a old Discovery Channel program that did a History of amusement parks dated them back in the BC era to the Europe age where the idea of theme park came from. I remember a Disney build one where they went though the parks in a history of construction view point. I don't see that anymore since Modern Marvels 2 came out with there Disney one that I find a little less informative and more commercial.
Here all the youtube video of "Old Great Amusement Parks" that is also on DVD.

This picture links to the dvd sale at Amazon.

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e_tapley0687 · Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 398 Location: Nashville, TN

^ Hey they did one for Opryland USA Theme Park too.

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