I think there is a link on page three about taking advantage of public trust. Also there is an old thread about EarthQuest. I still hope Ima is right; this seems like a big waste of money.
Here is the link. I forgot about the Rafer joke in the clutchfans url. http://rafer.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=165837&pp=20&page=21
Frank McCrady, who is with Montgomery County made that analogy. No one with Grand Texas has made any such ridiculous statement, and for the record, Grand Texas is completely separate from Earthquest in every day. Different people, different concept and real live theme park industry people involved, not just some made up or loosely affiliated people like with Earthquest. Finally, and most importantly, Grand Texas has actually finalized and closed on the land for their park, something Earthquest kept claiming they would do and never got anywhere on. Earthquest turned into a great big "just give us a LITTLE more and we can do it, seriously!" pile of nothing. The only thing Grand Texas and Earthquest have in common is that the land that Grand Texas purchased is very close to the proposed site for Earthquest. Still, completely different project, and it is also the subject of this thread, not Earthquest.
Here is an actual statement about the closing on the land, posted to the industry mag Amusement Today: http://www.amusementtoday.com/land-acquired-for-grand-texas-theme-park/ NEW CANEY, Texas — A tract of land measuring approximately 600 acres has been acquired by developer, Monty Galland, and a team of private investors in New Caney, Texas, just North of Houston, Texas, as the future site of the all new Grand Texas Theme Park and Big Rivers Waterpark. Construction on the mixed-use, year-round family attraction, themed to honor the history of Texas and the Wild West, is slated to begin before year’s end. Plans for Grand Texas, which will be the Houston market’s first major theme park and entertainment venue since 2005, include a theme park, waterpark, adventure park, equestrian center and an accumulation of dining, retail and entertainment establishments. For camping enthusiasts, the park will also offer an upscale RV resort. Future plans for the site include a number of hotels, as well as additional retail opportunities. Developer, Monty Galland, responds to the closing of the land deal by stating, “We are extremely pleased to have reached such a major milestone in the birth of Grand Texas and couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to bring such a unique attraction to families and visitors of the Houston area.” Galland and investors have chosen Innovative Leisure Partners of Houston, Texas, as the Project Managers for the development of the new facility. Chuck Hendrix, CEO of Innovative Leisure Partners LP, will be directly involved in the planning, development and operational strategy of Grand Texas. Hendrix began his career in the industry with the Six Flags Corporation and served as the former General Manager of Six Flags AstroWorld, WaterWorld and SplashTown in Houston. Hendrix was then promoted as the corporate Vice President of Park Strategy and Management for Six Flags Parks, Inc. Following his time with Six Flags, Hendrix founded Innovative Leisure Partners and has been involved in projects within the industry on a global scale. These accomplishments have now enabled him to partner with developers in the Houston area to address what he refers to as “an exponential demand for a unique and valuable family entertainment experience within our country’s 4th largest market.” Grand Texas Theme Park is Southeast Texas’ newest and largest entertainment complex and family attraction. Development of Grand Texas is scheduled to begin before year’s end. For more information, contact info@grandtx.com.
Ugh, so lame and underwhelming. If we can't get a Six Flags and Disney is just a fake rumor, how about a Busch Gardens?
Six Flags didn't sound too exciting when it started from scratch either, what with the human-led burro rides and all. Six Flags had its chance here and failed. Time to let someone new try.
I don't love amusement parks to begin with, but not only does it look boring. It's way too far outside Houston to the point that I would never venture out there to see it.
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