TV Specials

e_tapley0687 · TV Specials

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!

Rollerman87

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

e_tapley0687

^ 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.

Doug_Barnes

^ I watched that special a couple of years ago; Discovery/Travel Channel are always good with their theme park docs.

e_tapley0687

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

e_tapley0687

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!

nickhutson

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

^ 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.

Stingray · special on old theme park from PBS

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

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

Stingray · Opryland PBS special

Was this the special to Opryland called "Memories of Opryland" from PBS

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This park looks awesome. I hate it when good theme parks are torn down. I saw a recent update on the land of Opryland park on "A walk in the park" podcast. I think they show the bear still there.

There selling the DVD to this, but it's $75 dollars.

Picture link to http://www.wnpt.org/productions/memories/opryland/index.html

I actually bought The entire Season of Disney with Samantha Brown on Itunes. I wanted to see how things were for my big return to disney last holiday.

I wish more theme park special can be offer online. I like Itunes, Hulu, or amazon demand as a way to get them. Maybe there should be a theme park network. If that channel devoted to video games is coming why not theme park channel.

e_tapley0687

^ Yea, that's the one! Really great park, but no longer here. The mall is doing ok, but the park would be doing so much better if it were here.

I think you've convinced me to go on itunes and get a season of disney lol

Stingray · Wild Rides with Matt Dillion. 80's roller coaster special!

Here's an old special I found from the 80's. It's superstar Matt Dillion talking about roller coaster with great rock bands. I luv the 80's. I found this interesting see all these parks back in a prime age. It's fun to see how MTV style they try to be with this special. The VHS is still on sale for $1.24 to $24.00 at amazon. The picture and this link will take you to the sale site.
http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Rides-VHS-Matt-Dillon/dp/1575235056

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This audio has been muted because of copyright laws.Sorry Crying or Very sad

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I forgot that people had weddings at roller coaster. Man those were the days. What do I mean, they still do that! Shocked

Stingray · HGTV Behind the Magic of Christmas Disney Holiday.

The HGTV network is doing a behind the magic on Disney Holiday setup. It's starts Nov 29 at 8 p.m and 3 a.m. It will also have repeat showings on Dec 11, 20, 24 and 25. Here's a video preview of the show.

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It's been a while since I seen anything new about theme parks on tv. Great to see some more stuff. Here a link to Disney blog parks giving more info about the special.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/...d-the-magic-at-walt-disney-world/

dougscoastergirl

I stumbled on that show last night on accident, and wow, just wow. It doesn't have anything to do with rides (naturally) but it is pretty spectacular how they put it most of it together in basically 1 night on a third shift!

I mean, I know it's her job, but this woman was able to name, specifically, where these random ornaments that he would pull out of bins went. There's over 100,000 ornaments in that place. Cool. LOL

I wholeheartedly recommend giving it a watch, pretty cool.

TV Specials

special on old theme park from PBS

Opryland PBS special

Wild Rides with Matt Dillion. 80's roller coaster special!

HGTV Behind the Magic of Christmas Disney Holiday.