Constructed first was Whiskey Pete’s in 1977 which was named after Pete MacIntyre (AKA Whiskey Pete) who originally owned the land in the early 1900s. The claim to fame for Whiskey Pete’s was displaying in the lobby the original car that Bonnie and Clyde were in when they were killed. Next was Primadonna Resort (later named Primm Valley Resort). The final was Buffalo Bill’s which had 592 hotel rooms, eventually expanding to 1,242 rooms. This is the spot where the coaster, flume, and train would come together (photo by Theme Park Magazine) The Adventure Canyon Log Flume Ride The influence of the Primm family was so strong at State Line that it was renamed Primm, Nevada. When it opened in 1994, the Adventure Canyon Log Flume became the first interactive log ride in the world. It was also the first to travel through a casino.Īs riders boarded the log for Adventure Canyon Log Flume, inside the casino, they were provided with electronic guns to use during the ride.
The flume ride quickly exited the casino to begin a climb outside followed by a quick 35-foot drop with close-up views of the Desperado roller coaster. The flume rounded a corner where it became a “floating shooting gallery” type experience as it entered the casino for several minutes of Old West scenes and shooting fun. Some of the things gun-slingers would shoot at included graves, miners, desperados, and outlaws.
And some of them there outlaws would shoot back.Īs the years went by, the ride started to show its age. At some point, over a decade ago, the shooting element was eliminated despite the electronic targets still being plastered everywhere. Electronic guns falling in the water or being stolen by guests were a problem that partly contributed to the interactivity being eliminated for good.īuffalo Bill’s other problem was closing down the log ride with little to no notice, sometimes for long periods. There was a major inconsistency to when guests could experience the log flume which aided to a lesser desire to visit Buffalo Bill’s. At one point the ride was only open on weekends and sometimes it was down for an extended period of weeks or months without explanation.“We are adding new and more exciting attractions, but also enhancing the atmosphere by adding more places where you can just sit and relax and enjoy some shade,” Zamperla told amNewYork. The city’s Economic Development Corporation solicited proposals last year for the property between West 10th and West 16th streets, which totals 150,000 square feet. Three of the parcels were city-owned and two were purchased from private owners.ĮDC officials said there was a strong response to the request for proposals from both local and international companies. The city went with CAI because of the quality of its proposal and good track record in Luna Park. “The Coney Island Boardwalk is both a cherished summertime destination and an important economic engine for South Brooklyn,” James Patchett, president and CEO of the EDC, said in a statement. “These exciting new attractions will build on unprecedented investments in this historic community, create new job opportunities and ensure the area remains engaging and family-friendly for future generations.”ĮDC officials said they could not disclose how much rent CAI will pay to the city under the terms of the lease. Zamperla called the custom-made log flume a “magnificent attraction” that rises 40 feet high with spectacular ocean views and colorful lights. And then there’s the 30 mph drop from the peak. “Blow it up big like the Jersey Shore, now you’re in business,” said Donnie Manetta, 35, of Staten Island, while visiting Coney Island on Wednesday.
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