Oktoberfest (Germany)

[ludmarco]

To be fair, the initial concept for BGW’s Oktoberfest was the same as the park’s other hamlets — that it doesn’t represent a modern version of its real-life counterpart, but rather it represents some historical point in time. I was always under impression that BGW’s Oktoberfest was supposed to be set at some point in 19th century Bavaria. That would explain the vintage artwork and traditional German architecture throughout the area.

Of course, today’s Oktoberfest at BGW has a less clearly defined timeline, especially with Verbolten’s 1950s sports car theme. As a diehard believer in the “Old Country” theming, I’d personally prefer the Oktoberfest area to take continue to represent some time from the past, but I will agree that vibrant, in-your-face “modern” Oktoberfest would be a lot of fun.

Something interesting I saw today, some of the murals that were painted inside of the games have been completely painted over with an ugly light blue color. Sad to see these beautiful murals just gone for no reason.

Firstly, I’m really hoping Busch decides to focus more on a 19th century Bavaria feel for Oktoberfest. I have to be honest—I feel this way because I want to hang on to the Ludwig II theme as much as possible. I like to imagine Verbolten as just a separate little step into the future.

Secondly, the loss of the murals is heartbreaking. I have always thought Oktoberfest to be the best and prettiest section of the park. Here’s hoping they decide to paint some new murals (as optimistic and unlikely as that sounds).

 

[zachclarke]

Photographed the games garage door murals for documentation/paranoia reasons








Not sure I'd even noticed the last one before. Did my best but unfortunately most of it is hidden behind some arcade games

 

[Mwe BGW]

Murals in the basketball game were painted over.

 

[Buschfan777]

There’s literally no reason for them to do this. The games department has really gone downhill since the outsourcing

 

[Zachary]

One good thing from this: When this outsourcing of games fails and the contractor pulls out, not having all this art to save will make it a lot easier to justify gutting all of these games buildings in order to convert them over to some other, better use.

 

[mtpelepele]

Probably a bar.

 

[Mushroom]

What’s even the point of painting it over? I don’t recall the murals ever looking horribly faded or anything, so what benefit is there to painting over them?

 

[Buschfan777]

What’s even the point of painting it over? I don’t recall the murals ever looking horribly faded or anything, so what benefit is there to painting over them?

I think it all comes down to the company running the games just flat out not liking the murals.

 

[Nicole]

Maybe they plan to put a different backdrop there?

 

[The Hessian]

Let's hope.

 

[ManitobaMoose]

Does anyone have pics of what they looked like before being painted over?

 

[Buschfan777]

Does anyone have pics of what they looked like before being painted over?

So I found this picture from a cringey YouTube Video the park made years back but this is what this game looked like before being painted over.

 

[ludmarco]

So I found this picture from a cringey YouTube Video the park made years back but this is what this game looked like before being painted over.

If only they really smiled that wide

 

[Jahrules]

If only they really smiled that wide

... They only smile that wide for HoS...

 

[Mwe BGW]

Oktoberfest Bridge foundations are visible again.

 

[Celticdog]

I miss that shortcut.

 

[Coasternerd]

What if, when Mach tower is removed, they bring that shortcut back? I don’t see why they would be exposed like that unless they did that intentionally. I doubt wind would do that. It is worth noting I walked by there earlier today and there was a (I presume) employee of sorts walking up the hill.

 

[Jonesta6]

What if, when Mach tower is removed, they bring that shortcut back? I don’t see why they would be exposed like that unless they did that intentionally. I doubt wind would do that. It is worth noting I walked by there earlier today and there was a (I presume) employee of sorts walking up the hill.

Possible, but I thought it was taken out because it allowed people to bypass food/beverage/games areas.

Then again, what is pretzel world but a profit center with more places to spend money within a few steps in each direction?

 

[Zachary]

Just remember that a "nice to have" isn't a very solid justification for SEAS funding now. Where's the return on the investment of rebuilding the bridge? I don't think there is one. Hence, no chance.

 

[warfelg]

Just remember that a "nice to have" isn't a very solid justification for SEAS funding now. Where's the return on the investment of rebuilding the bridge? I don't think there is one. Hence, no chance.

It sucks that’s where they are but it’s also smart to prioritize ROI projects. What they need to learn though is you need a few “vanity spending” items to balance it Out. I think rebuilding that bridge would be one of those “vanity spending” that it’s worth it from an aspect if it doesn’t really help anything. It wouldn’t be like themeing Pantheon or repainting and planting plants at FF.