Land of the Dragons (Germany)
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I am sure it was more of kids falling on each other at the bottom because they didn't get out of the way.
From the Busch Gardens site's Blog
When the park opens for the 2014 season, the Land of the Dragons area will be revitalized and will spring back to life. Guests can expect a brightly painted area, some upgrades to the water play area as well as the stage, where you might find an animal interaction show. The instruments that were added last season will move to the back side of the area, overlooking the Loch Ness Monster. You may be able to hear the Dragon’s roar in full effect, when the little ones try to “scare” those passing by. At the bottom of the tree house, kids will be able to “slide” out on their way to the ground below. For guest comfort, we are adding a few fans to the area, as well as upgrading several shade structures.
When the park opens for the 2014 season, the Land of the Dragons area will be revitalized and will spring back to life. Guests can expect a brightly painted area, some upgrades to the water play area as well as the stage, where you might find an animal interaction show. The instruments that were added last season will move to the back side of the area, overlooking the Loch Ness Monster. You may be able to hear the Dragon’s roar in full effect, when the little ones try to “scare” those passing by. At the bottom of the tree house, kids will be able to “slide” out on their way to the ground below. For guest comfort, we are adding a few fans to the area, as well as upgrading several shade structures.
I might just have to be that creepy old guy playing in the childrens area (I'll bring my kids to cover it up, even though they are teenagers!! 
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tursiops said:
I look back at posts like this, in the beginning of this thread, and think, "Thank the Lord Jesus, they didn't do this and decided to do a full renovation!"
Do you think our discussion at the beginning of this thread influenced these renovations?
Maybe, maybe not. All I know is that these renovations kept my belief that Busch Gardens can still do great things to improve and recognize the past. While I'm definitely not the happiest person with Busch Gardens right now, this keeps my belief in them. Now if they could only start doing things like this all around the park....
So do we think LOD will be open on opening weekend? If not, thank God for the
Also, just throwing this out there, how about a ParkFans meet-up on the 22nd?
I know I'll be there on the 22nd to see Celtic Fyre, and TIO on their opening weekend, and of course the LOD celebration! So if anyone wants to make a meet-up thread for the LOD celebration, I think it would be fun, but I don't want to make one un-less I know other people are going.
WRT the reptile show; there used to be a reptile show in a small theater in Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve. I think it was maybe 4 years ago now. Maybe, this new show will be a revamped version of that show. It mostly involved bringing out reptiles, talking about them and their habitats, and then some snake/lizard touching for the kids at the end. The LotD theater is a little bigger than the one that used to be over at WR.
The park just pushed the "Renovation Reveal" as I like to call it to April 26th. I have no real issue with this because they are either trying to really make this look fresh or they haven't even started yet - either way they're giving LoD some TLC and I'm here for that.
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Aww, oh well. I'd rather them do it right in a long amount of time, than do it wrong in a hurry. Plus we can see it change over time(Construction updates!!) which will be cool.
The thing I' wondering about though is how "weather," can back up a project that long. I know, there must be something else involved to get it pushed back this much.
The thing I' wondering about though is how "weather," can back up a project that long. I know, there must be something else involved to get it pushed back this much.
Busch Gardens was closed most of last week because of the snow, I'm sure that put a huge damper on getting stuff done, especially if they had to prioritize one project over another.
Now that they are opening, they probably have less opportunities to do construction in the park (even if they aren't open all week) and they probably figured that if they had to delay it, might as well delay it for a date during Spring Break season (week before and after Easter).
Now that they are opening, they probably have less opportunities to do construction in the park (even if they aren't open all week) and they probably figured that if they had to delay it, might as well delay it for a date during Spring Break season (week before and after Easter).
April 26th could just be a safe day. The last thing you want to do is keep delaying some type of product, see Mach Tower. I am sure 1 week of closure did not harm the project that much. They probably figure it is best to announce the later date so they don't have to push it back again for unforeseen circumstances. Plus it is right after Spring Break. Having it debut in the dead middle of Spring Break would be an awkward date.
Pictures!!
General overview, notice the colored flags were brought back!
Brook renovations in progress!
Mommy dragon put on some makeup!
Top level of the tree house with new paint!(I don't think it's exactly finished)
The sorcerer's hats got some new paint!(some of them still aren't painted yet)
The tree got some fake leaves put on it.
The stage is still un-touched.
And there's new paint all around, with other small renovations! I couldn't get pictures of everything though.
General overview, notice the colored flags were brought back!
Brook renovations in progress!
Mommy dragon put on some makeup!
Top level of the tree house with new paint!(I don't think it's exactly finished)
The sorcerer's hats got some new paint!(some of them still aren't painted yet)
The tree got some fake leaves put on it.
The stage is still un-touched.
And there's new paint all around, with other small renovations! I couldn't get pictures of everything though.
I'm not digging the purple things on the roofs. Maybe its just because I always thought they were like metal toppers as a kid since they were always painted a silver/grey color
oh well. It still is looking great. I can't wait until it's all finished.
Did you check and see if the dragon roared?
oh well. It still is looking great. I can't wait until it's all finished.
Did you check and see if the dragon roared?