RE: Killarney Kommotion (2013 to Present)
Party Rocker said:
Yeah I fully understand but Europe is also well know for their clubs and free lifestyle. When people go to Europe they A) see old things, B) go out partying, or C) a bit of both.
I think that sure it doesn't cater the the audience you guys seem to think is perfect, but who cares about one ten minute show that will probably never come back after two months.
I think that's a fair point, but I don't like you saying that I have an idea of a perfect audience.
My feeling is just that Busch Gardens cannot replicate the libertine atmosphere of modern Europe. It can't even replicate the slightly less open atmosphere of your average American nightclub. I made this argument repeatedly during the whole Howl-O-Scream nurses/shots debate: there are already nightclubs. At best, Busch Gardens can be a censored, childish imitation of a night club. If people want to go to a club, why don't they just go there? It's cheaper, there's actual booze, and the chicks are nearly naked these days. BG has nothing to offer them...heck, the show starts before the sun even goes down!
There is no reason for Busch Gardens to replicate, in any way, the nightlife aspect of European (or even American) culture. They can't approximate it, it is by and large the wrong audience, and there are already 10k places doing it in the area and across the country.
I guess the rub for us is this: is there something wrong with an Old Europe themed family theme park? Is that concept not viable? Does 40 years of continuous operation, loyal fanbase and considerable acclaim not convince the management that the concept is just fine?
PartyRocker, I know some people give you a lot of grief, but I'm not one of them. I just don't understand why the park feels the need to do this kind of stuff. I'm not attacking you or anyone for liking it. Like what you like. Nothing wrong with that. I just don't think things like this make any business or creative sense.
