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In 1979, Adventureland purchased the classic Riverview Park and moved some attractions to this new area. | In [[1979]], Adventureland purchased the classic [[Riverview Park]] and moved some attractions to this new area. At the time, it was an actual island that the [[Queen Riverboat]] circles. They had to build a bridge to the island, which prevented the Queen from circling. | ||
The Island was renamed in [[1990]] and became [[Dragon Island]]. | |||
== Food and Drink == | == Food and Drink == | ||
* | * Info needed. | ||
== Games == | == Games == | ||
* | * Info needed. | ||
== Restrooms == | == Restrooms == | ||
== Rides == | == Rides == | ||
* | * [[Galaxy]] (aka Riverview Himalaya) | ||
* [[Haunted House]] | * [[Haunted House]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Riverview Carousel]] - we need a name for the old ones. "Carousel (1980)" perhaps? Or "(original)"? | ||
== Shows == | == Shows == | ||
* Info needed. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
=== Riverview Remnants === | |||
A few items from acquired from Riverpark Park still remain: the light posts on Dragon Island and the funhouse mirror at the exit of The Dragon. Inside the queue for The Dragon you can still see where the [[Haunted House]] tracks used to run, including marks from the ride vehicle tires. (Update: The [[Convoy]] was located there between the time of the Haunted House and [[Dragon]], so these marks may be from the Convoy instead.) | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* | * See the [[Riverview Park]] page for links. | ||
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Home / Extinct Areas - Riverview
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| Name | Riverview |
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| Theme | Riverview Park |
| First Year | 1980 |
| Final Year | 1989 |
| Replaced By | Dragon Island |
| About the Area Info Box | |
In 1979, Adventureland purchased the classic Riverview Park and moved some attractions to this new area. At the time, it was an actual island that the Queen Riverboat circles. They had to build a bridge to the island, which prevented the Queen from circling.
The Island was renamed in 1990 and became Dragon Island.
Food and Drink
- Info needed.
Games
- Info needed.
Restrooms
Rides
- Galaxy (aka Riverview Himalaya)
- Haunted House
- Riverview Carousel - we need a name for the old ones. "Carousel (1980)" perhaps? Or "(original)"?
Shows
- Info needed.
Trivia
Riverview Remnants
A few items from acquired from Riverpark Park still remain: the light posts on Dragon Island and the funhouse mirror at the exit of The Dragon. Inside the queue for The Dragon you can still see where the Haunted House tracks used to run, including marks from the ride vehicle tires. (Update: The Convoy was located there between the time of the Haunted House and Dragon, so these marks may be from the Convoy instead.)
External Links
- See the Riverview Park page for links.