Are we ready for this? (Bah. Humbug.)

[wunky]

Listening to a story on As It Happens last night they interviewed the manager of new theme park.
http://www.dickensworld.co.uk/

Any of the UK denizen planning a trip to this new literary mecca?

Apparently this has been in the works for almost 6 years.

I guess we could do the same here in the states- base it around Mark Twain or maybe Stephen King????

[sophia8]

Listening to a story on As It Happens last night they interviewed the manager of new theme park.
http://www.dickensworld.co.uk/
The experience will feature a Dickensian Shopping Mall, together with a multitude of attractions and rides, including a mix of themed restaurants, bars and a multiplex cinema. Dickens World will also have facilities for seasonal variations, particularly over the Christmas period in which the attraction will convert into a Dickensian winter wonderland, replete with snow and other characteristics of a bygone era, complemented by a magnificent water feature which over the festive season changes into a spectacular 'ice fantasia' dominated by 'The Spirit of Christmas', 'JackFrost', 'Scrooge' and a host of other delightful characters who magically come to life. This and other seasonal events throughout the year an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. A series of 'burlesque' evening dinner shows are being especially created to provide a nightly menu of 'naughty delights' in the 'Free and Easy' Victorian Music Hall.Somehow, I think I'll be a little too busy for the next century or so to pay a visit.

I guess we could do the same here in the states- base it around Mark Twain or maybe Stephen King????
A Stephen King theme park? Whoo, that might be interesting.....

[Piscivore]

A Stephen King theme park? Whoo, that might be interesting.....

I'm thinking just for starters a Carrie White ballroom, Christine bumpercars, a Cujo petting zoo, and relax after all the fun in your Overlook Hotel suite.

[Marquis de Carabas]

I imagine it could work rather well. Galveston, Texas has an annual event around Christmas called "Dickens on the Strand" which is essentially a Dickensian Renaissance Festival (it even tends to be frequented by the same denizens as the Texas RF). It is well attended and has been successful for many years. I imagine something of this sort, only with rides and other actual fun things to do, could do just fine.

[Piscivore]

I imagine it could work rather well. Galveston, Texas has an annual event around Christmas called "Dickens on the Strand" which is essentially a Dickensian Renaissance Festival (it even tends to be frequented by the same denizens as the Texas RF). It is well attended and has been successful for many years. I imagine something of this sort, only with rides and other actual fun things to do, could do just fine.

The "Denying Orphans Sufficient Nourishment" booth is my favourite, right before the "Throwing the Unfortunate in Debtor's Prison" game.