Hey y'all. I too visited The Great Escape today with my family. It was actually quite a pleasant experience! There was some new signage around the park and new retail offerings to name a few apparent "Enchanted" updates. Some other things to note are there were several rides down today including the Flashback and Carousel. In fact the Carousel is not built yet. It is completely removed from its pad with a wooden fence surrounding the area. However I did notice the Carousel's sign was freshly painted and it is still listed on the park's website, so I'd assume they are refurbishing the ride or waiting on a part before rebuilding it for the season. On a very positive note the Storytown train has been fixed and staff was friendly. Below is a press release given by the park's Marketing Director, Jennifer Mance. The interview is actually quite informative and it sounds like Enchanted Parks has some good investments in store for the Great Escape this season. I see reason to be optimistic about the Enchanted Parks management of Great Escape. Enjoy the video.
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Interview Highlights
-Increased / new emphasis on guest experience and value
-Lowering parking, retail and food prices
-Lower season pass prices to include all 8 enchanted parks
-New large sign for Great Escape on log flume building
-Upgrades to Great Escape Lodge including new carpets, painting indoor waterpark features and updated rooms
-Painting slides in outdoor water park
-New paint and lighting package on balloon race ride.
-New turntable for Raging River