[DVD 41] TOKYO DISNEYLAND & TOKYO DISNEYSEA. [NTSC (R2) / 2002 / 60 MINS - PLUS EXTRAS] (3 of 3) A park promotional DVD featuring the many rides, attractions, shows, shops, hotels, parades and catering at this stunningly beautiful resort. Visit the many extensively themed areas and enjoy the offerings of each. Take a look at The Winnie the Pooh ride and see the bouncing hunny pots with Tigger! Join Mickey Mouse and his friends for their all-dancing and singing show and a twilight Electrical Parade. Menus are subtitled in Kanji so finding your way around them is rather hit and miss. Optional Japanese narration and Japanese subtitles throughout (unless you know different!) You will want to watch this presentation over and over. ANDY SHINE SAYS: You know what to expect here: a perfect time at Disney. There’s some nice footage of the resort. The menus are annoying, I was never quite sure if I had missed something. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 42] 50 JAAR SPROOKJES IN DE EFTELING & DROOMVLUCHT: DROMEN MET OPEN OGEN. [PAL / 2002 / 64 MINS] (Two programmes on one DVD). The first (40 min) programme, “Fifty Years of Fairytales at Efteling” explores the rich history of the Efteling (Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands). See the influences of Anton Pieck (and his successors) in the Fairytale Forest and on the rides. Also features interviews with prominent figures who work behind the scenes. The second (24 min) programme “Dreamflight: Dreams With Open Eyes” sees you floating in a dreamlike state through the fantastic world of Droomvlucht. Brought to fruition by research and development teams, creative directors and artists, see how this particular attraction was realised, with its castles in the clouds, fairies, and cascading waterfalls. (Dutch narration throughout). ANDY SHINE SAYS: This presentation captures Efteling very well. Most entertaining, even if you do not understand Dutch. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 43] EXTREME ROLLER COASTERS. [NTSC / 2002/3 / 120 MINS] This engrossing and highly entertaining documentary features the highest, fastest, newest and most cutting-edge coasters. This is an exciting adventure into coaster mania. Come behind the scenes and ride the Incomparable X at SFMM. Also featuring: Goliath; Colossus; Medusa; Invertigo; Vertical Velocity; Ninja; Speed, the Ride; Manhattan Express; Déjà Vu; Batman; Giant Dipper; Desperado; Canyon Blaster; Stealth; Top Gun; California Screamin’; Superman - The Escape; Riddler’s Revenge; Quicksilver Express. ANDY SHINE SAYS: I was looking forward to watching this, and I wasn’t disappointed. It contains many interesting facts and figures concerning your favourite coasters. Meet coaster designers at the workstation, and see the testing of X in the factory. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 44] EUROPEAN COASTER THRILLS. [PAL / 2002/3 / 90 MINS] Discover 15 outstanding European coasters. Hop aboard the different rides and enjoy a front seat perspective right there in your own living room, where you don’t even have to get out of your easy chair. Whether they’re wooden, looping or water coasters, we’ll take you closer to the action than you could possibly imagine. Features: Colossos; Superman - The Ride; Wild Wild West; Eurostar; Colorado Adventure; Weerwolf/Loup Garou; Tonnerre de Zeus; G’sengte Sau; Expedition GeForce; Poseidon; Blue Tornado; Katun; Thriller; Goliath; SilverStar and a hidden bonus feature! ANDY SHINE SAYS: One of the best coaster / park films I have seen, featuring some breathtaking footage accompanied with interesting and informative narration. This DVD held my attention for the duration. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 45] ROLLER COASTER ADVENTURES: VOLUME 6. [DVD-R / 2003 / 53 MINS] (6 of 7) Experience the world’s first Terra/strata coaster, Top Thrill Dragster. Ride the first looping woodie, Son of Beast, or the world’s first tilt-coaster, Gravity Max in Taiwan. Also showing: Wicked Twister; Top Gun; Ozark Wildcat; Nemesis Inferno; Cannon Ball; Superman - The Ride; Robin Hood; Stealth; Quicksilver Express; A Featurette on Vekoma’s coasters; Upcoming innovations & more. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This home-produced programme kept me entertained, and the narration includes some interesting viewpoints and useful snippets of information. Some of the footage is pretty average, however the majority of the film is pleasant enough to watch. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[DVD 46] E KIRMES: TRANSPORTABLE FUNFAIR ATTRACTIONS. [ALL / 2003 / 135 MINS] (1 of 5). A wonderful and educational media source! Features transportable coasters: Olympia Looping; Euro Star; Alpina Bahn; Spinning Racer; Wilde Maus; Double Wilde Maus; Die Wilden 50er; Super Railway; Euro Coaster; Spinning Coaster; Dreier Looping. Also features: (Huss) Booster; Magic; Breakdance 2, 1 & 3; Shot ‘n Drop; Power Tower #2; Freifall Turm; Ikarus; Drop Zone; Nightfly; Rollover; Top Spin (Fresh); Jumping; Alpha 1; Mondlift; Take Off; Jolly Joker; Playball; Shake and Roll; Frisbee; Projekt 1; Space Party; Experience; Tango; Move It 32; Star Gate; Vortex; Techno Power; Flic Flac; Air Maxx; Flying Circus; Ranger; Millenium; Joker; Adrenalin Pur; (Fabbri) Booster; Bayernkurve; Hexentanz; Happy Monster; Polyp; Top Spin 2; Colorado; Wildwasser 3; Twister; Musik Express; Happy Sailor; Tai Fun; Disco Star; Fliegender Teppich; Ramba Zamba; Wellenflug; Galactica; Sky Rider; Hot Shot; Jump Street; Nessy; Joker; Big Ben Tower. Also features a slideshow displaying over 1,000 photographs! ANDY SHINE SAYS: This presentation will make you dizzy. I enjoy watching this DVD, it has been professionally produced and the optional subtitles are educational too. You will be able to identify the names of transportable thrill rides after watching this! ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent / Recommended.
	[DVD 47] FRONT SEAT THRILLS. [DVD-R / 2003 / 53 MINS] (1 of 2) Take a front seat ride on 35 roller coasters: Superman RoS; Ozark Wildcat; The Legend; Raven; Nemesis Inferno; Wolverine Wildcat; Shivering Timbers; Speed The Ride; Great White; Hoosier Hurricane; Cornball Express; Colossus (Ten Inversions!); Wild Thing; The Boss; Wildfire; Air; Son of Beast; Expedition GeForce; Top Gun, The Jet Coaster; Hurricane, Category 5; Ghostrider; X-Flight; Nitro; Excalibur; Lightning Racer; Blue Streak; Mantis; Mean Streak; Millennium Force; Top Thrill Dragster; Drachen Fire; Timberwolf; Volcano The Blast Coaster; Jokers Jinx; Cheetah. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Just what it says in the title; no frills, no narration and no music - and occasionally no sound at all - just front seat coaster footage. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Poor / Fair.
	[DVD 48] THE GREAT AMERICAN SCREAM MACHINE. [DVD-R / 2003 / 26 MINS] The building of a classic wooden roller coaster. The Great American Scream Machine was the tallest roller coaster in the world when it opened back in 1973 at Six Flags over Georgia. This beautiful classic was designed by John Allen of the PTC, and in this 70s vintage documentary, see the design, construction, testing and opening of this amazing coaster. Features interviews with John Allen and his team. ANDY SHINE SAYS: The film quality is pretty poor, but then it was the 1970s! This is the sort of film you would watch once, and then never again. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[DVD 49] WHERE MAGIC LIVES: WALT DISNEY WORLD. [NTSC / 2003 / 53 MINS] Capturing the fantasy, imagination and excitement of the Walt Disney World Resort. See rare footage of WDW, with focus on its four unique theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Carries optional subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. ANDY SHINE SAYS: A lacklustre piece from Disney that never really gets going. I was disappointed. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[DVD 50] KENNYWOOD MEMORIES. [NTSC / 2003 / 60 MINS – PLUS EXTRAS] Makes for compulsive viewing, thoroughly entertaining and educational. Whooooosh! It’s roller coasters! French fries! And lots of good times! It’s a high- flying, double-dipped, screeching, squealing, scream-your-eyes-out documentary about one of America’s greatest amusement parks, Kennywood! Extras include: A compilation of vintage Kennywood television commercials. Rare, unedited, black and white footage of the park in the twentieth century. And, a Kodachrome movie of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company at Kennywood on 12 July 1941. ANDY SHINE SAYS: What an entertaining and thoroughly absorbing documentary film. Amusement fans will love this, as did I. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent / Recommended.
	[DVD 51] THE LIFE AND TIMES OF CRYSTAL BEACH. [NTSC / 2003 / 60 MINS] A fond and affectionate documentary about the legendary amusement park and its effect on the community. This production will show you how the village was so entwined with the fabric of the park, that they were almost as one. See the Dance Hall come alive once more to the tune of the many great bands of the era that were fortunate enough to play there, and journey aboard the famed Canadiana. Featuring on and off-ride footage of the legendary woodies: The Cyclone, The Giant Coaster (Side-Friction) and the Comet. Witness the final moments of Crystal Beach during its eventual demolition in 1989. ANDY SHINE SAYS: An affectionate look at a park long gone. Memories of the rides and attractions will come flooding back. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 52] UNIVERSAL ORLANDO'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS - THE ART OF THE SCARE. [NTSC / 2003 / 48 MINS] We know what you’re afraid of. Turn out the lights and go “behind the screams” of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Explore each terrifying haunted maze and see how they were designed and constructed. Discover how the event creators play on your deepest, darkest fears to bring your worst nightmares to life. It’s a never-before-seen look into one of the biggest and scariest annual Halloween events in the world. [Warning: Due to the frightening nature of this programme, some content may be too intense for young children.] ANDY SHINE SAYS: No coasters or rides, just plenty of Halloween spookiness. I enjoyed this peek behind the scenes. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 53] SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA: RELICS FROM THE VAULT. [DVD-R / 2004 / 63 MINS] Six Flags over Georgia opened in 1967. Containing exclusive, vintage footage of SFoG’s rides and attractions. See defunct rides such as the Mini Mine Train, Drunken Barrels, and the Okefonokee Swamp. Take an early ride on the Dahlonega Mine Train. See the construction of the Great American Scream Machine wooden rollercoaster. Features: SFoG, The Early Years; SFoG, The First Decade; Making of the Monster Plantation; The Great American Scream Machine; 1973 Newsreel. ANDY SHINE SAYS: The film quality is pretty poor, but then, it was the 1970s! This is the sort of film you would watch once, and then never again. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[DVD 54] ROLLER COASTER ADVENTURES: VOLUME 7. [DVD-R / 2004 / 54 MINS] (7 of 7) With never-before-seen footage, full circuit point of view rides, exclusive construction footage and access all areas admittance inside the massive steel and wooden structures. Showing Spanish coasters: Magnus Colossus; Tizona; Tren Bravo; Superman; Batman La Fuga; Stuntfall. And: Flying Coaster; Twister ll; Boomerang; Mind Eraser; The Phoenix; Twister; Tennessee Tornado; Gwazi; Montu; Screaming Squirrel. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This home-produced programme kept me entertained, and the narration includes some interesting viewpoints and useful snippets of information. Some of the footage is pretty average, however the majority of the film is pleasant enough to watch. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good
	[DVD 55] PHANTASIALAND – DIE GANZE WELT DES ENTERTAINMENTS! [PAL / 2004 / 25 MINS - PLUS EXTRAS] A park promotional DVD exploring the many rides and attractions of Phantasialand (Bruhl, Germany). See the River Quest rapids and the Winja’s Fear and Force spinning roller coasters. Come for a ride aboard the Colorado Adventure mine train before exploring the rides and attractions made especially for the children. Why not take in a show too. When twilight comes, the celebrated Festival of Light takes to the streets - a beautiful and truly unforgettable experience. Phantasialand really is a world of entertainment. (German narration throughout). ANDY SHINE SAYS: A guided tour exploring the sights and experiences Phantasialand has to offer. I enjoyed this. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[DVD 56] FRONT SEAT THRILLS #2. [DVD-R / 2004 / 52 MINS] (2 of 2) Featuring a front seat ride aboard 35 roller coasters: Talon; Hercules; Steel Force; Thunderhawk; Laser; Raging Bull; Superman, Ultimate Flight; Iron Wolf; Viper; Batman; Stunt Fall; Hangman; Goliath; Coastersaurus; Magnum XL200; Wild Wild West; Steel Eel; Incredible Hulk; Dueling Dragons (Ice); Dueling Dragons (Fire); Bandit (Japan); Crazy Mouse (Japan); Moonsault Scramble (Japan); Ultra Twister (Japan); Shuttle Loop (Japan); Gwazi; Montu; Tennessee Tornado; Medusa; Silver Star; Twister; Phoenix; Jack Rabbit; Thunderbolt; Cannon Ball. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Just what it says in the title; no frills, no narration and no music - and occasionally no sound at all - just front seat coaster footage. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Poor / Fair.
	[DVD 57] GREAT OLD AMUSEMENT PARKS. [NTSC / 2004 / 60 MINS – PLUS EXTRAS] Visit some of America’s most charming parks, from Lake Compounce in Connecticut to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. A celebration of places like Whalom Park in Massachusetts, Oaks Park in Oregon, Pennsylvania’s idyllic Idlewild and Ohio’s spectacular Cedar Point. It’s a fun trip from Lakeside to Lakemont and, of course, there are coasters, including the Thunderbolt at Kennywood, the Cyclone at Astroland, the Raven at Holiday World and San Diego’s Giant Dipper! Extras include: A look at long gone West View Park near Pittsburgh, stories about Olympia Park and Rainbow Gardens (McKeesport, PA), with rare footage of Kennywood Park in 1941, and more! ANDY SHINE SAYS: I became totally engrossed in this wonderful programme. It is sure to appeal to all those with nostalgic inclinations, and to general amusement park and coaster enthusiasts. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent / Recommended.
	[DVD 58] CEDAR POINT, A SUMMERTIME TRADITION ON LAKE ERIE. [NTSC / 2004 / 39 MINS] Since 1870, generations of Midwesterners haven’t considered the summer complete without a visit to Cedar Point. This collection of historic footage and fascinating details brings the past to life and celebrates the current excitement of the number one amusement park in the world. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is an informative and engaging film from Cedar Point. It is nicely shot, and details the history of the resort, its hotels, attractions, and rides. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[DVD 59] THE ROLLER COASTERS OF CEDAR POINT. [NTSC / 2004 / 26 MINS] Sit upright, hold tight and get ready for the ride of your life as we take you on a whirlwind tour of some of the greatest roller coasters ever built. Cedar Point is a coaster-lovers dream come true. With more than 15 scream machines, including four that top 200ft! Whether you crave the tallest and fastest coaster in the universe, Top Thrill Dragster, the high-tech thrills of Millennium Force, the speed of Mean Streak, the unpredictability of Raptor, or the madness of Wicked Twister, Cedar Point has the coaster for you. This action-packed programme will not only give you a brief history of the park’s legendary coasters, but will actually give you a front-row seat on some of the best! Also includes a short bonus feature titled, “Are You Ready?” ANDY SHINE SAYS: You will find some top-notch front-seat coaster footage here. Including a short segment about the park’s founding and its former coasters. I was hoping for a longer, more detailed programme. Oh well, always leave them wanting more! ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 60] I KIRMES: FUNFAIR RIDES & COASTERS. [ALL / 2004 / 138 MINS] (2 of 5). This special interest DVD is a must-have for spin-ride enthusiasts. Featuring: Revolution; Shaker; Countdown; Fun Factory; Bayern Breaker; Imperator; Musik Express 3000; Circus Circus; Eclypse; Skyrider ll; Turbo Star; Fliegender Teppich; Techno Power; Power Tower 2; Breakdance #1; Tornado; High Energy (Contact); Happy Traveller; X Factor; Wellenflug; Ikarus Der Mythos; Super Schunkler; Sweety Star; Super Passat; (Huss) Booster; High Energy (Star Shape); Take Off; Scream; Big Monster; Sombrero; Hully Gully; Calypso; Sprungschanze; Eurostar; Cool & Fresh; Spinning Racer; Super Mouse; River Rafting; Power Shot; Space Roller; Jumping; Sound Factory; Speedy. Also features a slideshow displaying 650 photographs! ANDY SHINE SAYS: This programme has been professionally produced. If you know a little about coasters and spin rides, the optional subtitles will tell you all you need to know! ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended
	[DVD 61] THRILLRIDERS. [DVD-R / 2004 / 135 MINS] (1 of 2) Featuring all manner of travelling thrill rides in the German fair circuit across 10 chapters. See Breakdancer; Eurostar; Alpina Bahn; Booster; Hexentanz; Star World; Black Hole; Extrem; Magic Spinning Coaster; 1001 Nacht; Crazy Coaster and more… Observe the 'build up' of some of your favourite rides: Olympia Looping; Power Tower; Dreier Looping and others... Contains 4 Picture-Shows displaying over 300 ride photographs. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Part of the E Kirmes / I Kirmes series of DVDs. The sort of programme you would navigate through to find points of interest, rather than to watch from start to finish. German fair enthusiasts will enjoy this. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 62] RIVERVIEW 1904 - 1967 GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. [NTSC / 2004 / 120 MINS] Journey down the midway and experience The Bobs; Fireball; The Water Chutes and the Pair-O-Chutes! See The Silver Flash wooden roller coaster with its impressive enclosed cars and take a bumpy jaunt around The Flying Turns. The double Ferris Wheel; Bubble Bounce; Water Bug; Hot Rods and the Wild Mouse are all here waiting to be viewed again and again. Some great colour and B&W archive footage and a slide show are sure to re-ignite those most jaded memories. ANDY SHINE SAYS: I enjoyed this. Sure to appeal to coaster and park enthusiasts, a captivating piece that certainly taught me a thing or two about a much missed park. Features professionally shot film aboard the Bobs. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 63] DISCOVERY SCHOOL: ROLLER COASTER PHYSICS. [NTSC / 2004 / 26 MINS] Roller coasters are so much fun thanks to friction, potential energy, gravity, and acceleration, you can take some terrifying amusement-park turns. Take a thrilling look at the applied physics of roller coasters, as well as the G-forces experienced by an aerobatics pilot. Learn about the wonderful world of applied physics in this purely educational programme. ANDY SHINE SAYS: One for young teens, if you’re looking to acquire a basic understanding of how coasters are designed, you’ve come to the right place. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 64] REAL SCIENCE: DESIGNING THRILL RIDES FROM START TO FINISH. [DVD-R / 2004 / 25 MINS] This programme travels to the home of Colossus - the world’s first ten-inversion steel roller coaster – to reveal the physical, mechanical, and psychological forces that make the roller coaster the undisputed king of thrill rides. Concepting, computer-assisted track design, 3D simulation, track construction, and car safety mechanisms are covered by some of the experts who know roller coasters best. The goal? Pulse-pounding speed and mind-blowing disorientation through the manipulation of potential and kinetic energy and plenty of positive and negative Gs. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This will certainly appeal to young people considering a career in engineering. See how coasters are designed using the very latest software. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 65] CHANNEL 4 LEARNING: ENGINEERING AT THE CUTTING EDGE. [PAL / 2004 / 125 MINS] (Five 25-minute programmes on one DVD). Visit The Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and find out what it takes to keep the Pepsi Max Big One roller coaster operating safely. The control desk; blocking systems; brakes, conventional (as on PMBO) and magnetic (as on Space Invader 2); wheel assemblies and positive / negative G’s are discussed as well as the advantages and disadvantages of building from wood and steel. We also see the rebuilding of the Grand National wooden coaster after a serious fire (2004). The main aim of this DVD is to excite young people (GCSE level) with the best of British cutting-edge engineering. So join our presenter, Ed McCann in his passionate exploration of how engineering is shaping our future. (Programme 1=Building a bridge. 2=Designing a car. 3=Engineering in sport. 4=Designing roller coasters. 5=Designing prosthetic limbs. ANDY SHINE SAYS: The coaster programme is pretty basic and geared towards older children. If you know a bit about coasters, potential and kinetic energy, you are unlikely to learn anything new here. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[DVD 66] SIX NEWSREELS: CONEY ISLAND NEW YORK. [DVD-R / 60 MINS] “Coney Island” A breezy 1939 newsreel from the legendary producer William Castle extols the endless pleasures of Pre WWll Coney Island (9 minutes). “Shorty At Coney Island” 1939. An inquisitive young chimp spends the day exploring the delights of Steeplechase Park (10 minutes). “A Day’s Outing” 1930. An old time sing-a-long with organist Lew White about the romantic possibilities of a day at Coney Island (5 minutes). “Coney Island USA” 1954 One of the very best Coney Island films. The dawn to dusk activity of one glorious summer day at Coney (20 minutes). “Edison Films” 1903-04 Three early motion pictures by Thomas Edison. Steeplechase, Fighting the Flames & The Great Fire (7 minutes – silent). ANDY SHINE SAYS: A nice enough programme investigating Coney Island in its heyday. This is the sort of programme you would watch once, and then condemn it to gather dust on the top shelf. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[DVD 67] EFTELING: DE MAGISCHE BOL. [PAL / 2004 / 90 MINS] Capturing the magic and excitement of a day at Efteling. Take a seat on some of the many rides: Python, Villa Volta, Dream Flight... See the Fairytale Forest and archive footage detailing Efteling’s history. Packed with extras, adults and children will want to watch over and over. Essential viewing for anyone planning a trip to this fairytale-themed park. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Features some nice footage; however, everything is hidden behind menus etc. so you are never sure if you have missed something. Disjointed is a word that sums it up nicely. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair.
	[DVD 68] KNOTT'S BERRY FARM'S SEASON OF SCREAMS. [NTSC / 2004 / 138 MINS] The legacy of Knott’s Scary Farm’s Halloween Haunt. In 1973 a phenomenon took place in Buena Park California at one of the oldest and most beloved theme parks in the USA, Knott’s Berry Farm. The phenomenon continues to this day and has grown into one of the largest Halloween parties in the world. Until now the story behind the incredible event only existed in the memories of the many people who have worked there through the years. For the first time in the event’s history the story of the Halloween Haunt is revealed. How did it start? What was it like in the beginning? And how did it evolve into the most successful Halloween attraction in the world. This documentary takes viewers on a tour of this one-of-a-kind attraction, from makeup and prosthetics, stunts and shows, to themed walk through attractions, and of course, the scares themselves! ANDY SHINE SAYS: A fantastic behind the scenes look at this Halloween festival. A bit laboured in parts; however this did not stop me enjoying it greatly. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 69] LAUGH YOUR TROUBLES AWAY: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF RIVERVIEW PARK. [NTSC / 2004 / 66 MINS - PLUS EXTRAS] A product of years of research by Derek Gee and the personal experiences of Ralph Lopez, who worked at the park for 11 years, make this the most comprehensive and factual history of Riverview available today. Riverview was Chicago’s largest and best known amusement park. Although Riverview closed at the end of the 1967 season, it is still lovingly remembered by the citizens of Chicago. This DVD – an extended update of the VHS of the same name - traces the development of the park as seen through postcards, vintage advertisements, photographs taken by the park and motion pictures. ANDY SHINE SAYS: A most interesting and captivating film sure to appeal to all amusement park enthusiasts. Well presented and featuring rare footage of the park and its rides. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent / Recommended.
	[DVD 70] EUCLID BEACH PARK IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON & IT HAPPENED IN CLEVELAND. [DVD-R / 2004 / 113 MINS] (1 of 3 / Two programmes on one DVD). The Euclid Beach story really begins with the founding of the park in 1895 and progresses quickly, up through the 1940s and into the 50s when we all remember this great old Cleveland landmark. Step aboard the “Bug” the “Flying Scooters” the “Racing Coasters” and the “Flying Turns.” Looking back it seems like yesterday. This presentation is guaranteed to re-ignite those jaded memories of a park long gone. The second programme takes a look at Cleveland legends and landmarks (Including a short piece on Euclid Beach) from the 1940s through to the 60s. ANDY SHINE SAYS: One of my favourite programmes. An absorbing documentary featuring some wonderful rare footage of the park and its rides. The second programme is not coaster related ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[DVD 71] EUCLID BEACH PARK - GONE TOO SOON & AMUSEMENT PARK MEMORIES. [DVD-R / 2004 / 110 MINS] (2 of 3 / Two programmes on one DVD). Just mention Euclid Beach Park and you immediately conjure up memories of the Thriller, The Flying Turns and the Racing Coasters. Come back with us again to the glorious 1950s and 60s when you were young and ‘The Beach’ was the place to be. In this presentation the Euclid Beach story is told mostly in vintage footage up until the 60s when we lost this great old park. The second programme takes a nostalgic look at not only Euclid Beach Park but also many of the great old American amusement parks: Kennywood, West View Park, Willow Grove Park, Palisades Park, Idora Park, Meyers Lake Park, Coney Island Cincinnati and Coney Island New York. ANDY SHINE SAYS: One of my favourite programmes. An absorbing documentary featuring some wonderful rare footage of the park and its rides. The second programme is marvellous, containing much archive footage of parks and rides long gone. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Excellent / Recommended.
	[DVD 72] EUCLID BEACH PARK - FOOTSTEPS INTO YESTERDAY & EUCLID BEACH CAROUSEL - THE LONG JOURNEY HOME. [DVD-R / 2004 / 120 MINS]. (3 of 3 / Two programmes on one DVD). Opened in 1895, Euclid Beach Park would delight hundreds of thousands of people from northeastern Ohio over the next 74 years of its life. Hop aboard the Thriller, the Flying Turns and the Racing Coaster! Take a spin on the Racing Derby. Including interviews with patrons and former park employees, sit back and enjoy the delight of Euclid Beach Park as the story continues. We see why Euclid Beach Park closed for good in 1969 and where many of the rides ended up. The second programme details the travels of PTC #19, the beloved Euclid Beach Carousel. ANDY SHINE SAYS: One of my favourite programmes. An absorbing documentary featuring some wonderful rare footage of the park and its rides. The second programme is not coaster related; however it is sure to appeal to carousel enthusiasts. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
	[DVD 73] MEYERS LAKE REMEMBERED & STARK COUNTY MOMENTS IN TIME. [DVD-R / 2004 / 105 MINS] (1 of 2 / Two programmes on one DVD). “Meyers Lake Park Remembered” starts with the park’s early beginnings and takes us on a journey through intervening years until the park’s closing in 1974. “Stark County, Moments in Time” is a nostalgic look at growing up in Stark County in the 40s, 50s & 60s. ANDY SHINE SAYS: The first programme features rare footage of the park. The second programme will only appeal to residents and enthusiasts of Stark County. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 74] MOONLIGHT MEMORIES OF MEYERS LAKE PARK. [DVD-R / 2004 / 100 MINS] (2 of 2 / Two programmes on one DVD). Just the mention of Meyers Lake Park brings a tear to the eye and wonderful memories of the Comet, the Rocket Ride, the Carousel and dancing under the stars at the Moonlight Gardens. Come back with us again to the glorious 1950s and 1960s when you were young and Meyers Lake Park was the place to be. (Includes a 50-minute bonus programme titled, ‘Amusement Park Memories’). ANDY SHINE SAYS: Two enjoyable, well put together programmes that held my attention throughout. The second programme is marvellous, containing much archive footage of parks and rides long gone. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 75] THE WORLD’S GREATEST FAIR - SAINT LOUIS 1904. [NTSC / 2004 / 113 MINS] It was the beginning of what Teddy Roosevelt called “The American Century.” The 1904 World’s Fair was intended to be the biggest and the best World’s Fair ever. This engaging programme presents the fair through a series of compelling and often amusing stories, including: The first Olympic games on American soil, where marathon competitors were chased off course by dogs. A Ferris wheel, so large that a wedding was held in one of its compartments on horseback. Tales of a loincloth wearing tribe that shocked and enthralled visitors by eating dogs. And a story about the famous Geronimo, who sold visitors his autograph and hat - then replaced it with another from a box hidden under the table. This documentary is a unique snapshot of America at the dawn of a new era. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This held my attention throughout, though I expected more from it. Features ’live’ subtitles for the hearing impaired, however they’re most erratic, which is annoying. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[DVD 76] A TIME TO REFLECT: THE HISTORY OF WHALOM PARK. [DVD-R / 2005 / 35 MINS] A documentary film chronicling over 100 years of Whalom Park’s history; from prior inception in 1893 to its present status after closing in 2000. Hear from a number of local residents as they remember this beloved landmark. Go back in time to the park’s humble beginnings in the rustic woodlands of Lunenburg Massachusetts. See how Whalom’s landscape changed throughout the years after a number of destructive fires and storms. Venture through the park during its golden years and take a ride on the Flyer Comet roller coaster, the antique Carousel, the Tumble Bug, and other classic rides. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is a wonderful and factual documentary from Aaron Cadieux. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 77] EUROPA PARK JUBILAUMS EDITION. [PAL / 2005 / 120+ MINS] Celebrating 30 years of attractions, shows and magical moments at Europa Park! Featuring TV trailers of: Atlantica & SilverStar. Contains interviews with: Roland Mack; Claude Mabillard; Erich Willi; Franz Mack. Also features front-seat footage of Poseidon; SilverStar; Matterhorn Blitz; Euro Mir; Schweizer Bobbahn. Details the park's 30-year history with archive footage. Includes many extras and lots of bonus material. Have fun! ANDY SHINE SAYS: Another great film from Europa Park. Park fans will love this, as did I. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Excellent.
	[DVD 78] THE STORY OF ALTON TOWERS. [DVD-R / 2005 / 60 MINS] The story of Alton Towers, as a place of fun, thrills and magic since the 1830s! Crowds have flocked to this magical place ever since – to the great fairs, wakes and firework extravaganzas in the 1890s – through to the funfairs of the 1950s – and into modern times, from the unveiling of The Corkscrew in 1980 through to the present. We take a look, and ride upon, the remarkable gravity defying rides of today, such as Oblivion, Air, Nemesis and Rita Queen of Speed, with fascinating insights from Roller Coaster guru, John Wardley. This is the story of Alton Towers today and yesterday. Re-live the magic and wonderment of nearly two centuries of Alton Towers! ANDY SHINE SAYS: I found this to be average in every way. Past rides are not documented, and there’s no behind the scenes look at the maintenance and upkeep of the rides and attractions. I expected more from Alton Towers. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Fair / Good.
	[DVD 79] THE HISTORY CHANNEL: MODERN MARVELS, WALT DISNEY WORLD. [NTSC / 2005 / 89 MINS] The world-famous Orlando theme park is not only the most visited in the world, it is also the most technologically advanced. From a network of underground tunnels connecting various regions of the park, to the space-age propulsion technology of linear synchronous motors, the Disney dynasty has been on the leading edge of theme park innovation since the opening of Disneyland, its first park, in 1955. Chapters: Make-Believe World; The Magic Kingdom; Audio Animatronics; Epcot Centre; Motion-Based Technology; Disney Studios; Lights, Motion, Action! Animal Kingdom; Living Dinosaurs. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is a most entertaining, factual piece that is nicely paced and well presented. ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good.
	[DVD 80] INDIANA BEACH AMUSEMENT RESORT: PROVING THERE’S MORE THAN CORN IN INDIANA! [NTSC / 2005 / 54 MINS]A special programme celebrating 80 years of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, Monticello, Indiana. Holding a special place in the hearts of guests of all ages, through the continued vision of the Spackman family who have owned and operated it since the beginning, Indiana Beach has grown from the Ideal Beach swimming area to one of the most exciting and unique amusement resorts in the world. This programme documents the resort through the years and showcases all that it has to offer. Chapter Points: Ideal Beach 1926-1947; The Riviera of the Midwest 1947-1984; Moving On 1984-Present. Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - Proving there’s more than corn in Indiana! ANDY SHINE SAYS: I loved this; it’s a thoroughly entertaining, researched, educational piece. The only thing missing was uninterrupted front seat footage aboard the coasters; oh well, you can’t have everything! ANDY SHINE’S RATING: Good / Recommended.
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