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[VHS 41] AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS #2 IN 3D. [NTSC / 1996 / 75 MINS] (3 of 4) Edge of your seat excitement! Features: The Comet; Great Nor'easter; Great White; Grizzly; High Roller; Jack Rabbit; Loch Ness Monster; Mantis; Montu; Phoenix; Raven; Timberwolf; Wild Thing. Two pairs of 3D glasses provided. (Also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: Even with the enclosed glasses, there is no discernable 3D effect with this DVD. A nice enough programme, if a bit laboured. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good
[VHS 42] EXTREME RIDES. [PAL / 1996 / 52 MINS] Experience The Gut-Wrenching Insanity of Extreme Rides! Confront thrill rides based on over-the-top pursuits such as skydiving, bungee-jumping, white water rafting and dragstrip racing. Launch yourself on rides you thought could only exist in your imagination! ANDY SHINE SAYS: Could have done with a longer, more in depth segment on coasters. Not really to my liking. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 43] EFTELING - EEN WERELD VOL WONDEREN [PAL / 1996 / 32 MINS] Welcome to Efteling! This park-promotion video takes you on a tour of the park: The gardens and Fairytale Forest; Haunted Castle; Swinging Galleon; Vogel Rok and the Rapids. See Pegasus, the park's wooden coaster and Python the steelie. See inside Villa Volta, the sensational haunted swing! Also features the history of Efteling through vintage footage 1952-present. ANDY SHINE SAYS: A worthwhile piece, with some great shots of the rides in motion. The park is covered well. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 44] DISCOVERY CHANNEL: WILD RIDES. [NTSC / 1996 / 52 MINS] (1 of 2) It's a thrill-seekers paradise! Jump aboard some of the wildest, craziest, most extreme rides in existence. Witness astonishing speed and incredible scenes. Enjoy front seat rides on some of the most famous and outrageous roller coasters and thrill rides! Ride the Desperado and feel the white-knuckled terror generated by its terrifying 280 foot drop; put yourself through the thrills and chills of the Texas Giant; dare to hop aboard the ferocious Raptor - the world's tallest, fastest inverted roller coaster. Get an eyeful of futuristic simulated rides and examine more than one hundred years of coaster history. (Also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: This film held my attention from start to finish. There's input from several prominent coaster designers and builders, which elevates the programme significantly. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Recommended.
[VHS 45] DISCOVERY CHANNEL: WILD RIDES II. [NTSC / 1996 / 52 MINS] (2 of 2) Jump on board for an unforgettable ride on some of the wildest roller coasters on the planet! Travel to London (Staffordshire actually!) Paris, Barcelona and across North America and experience the rush of death defying aerial delights found in thrill parks all over the world. See how technology is helping designers push thrill rides to extraordinary new limits, perpetually creating rides that are bigger, higher, faster. Take the plunge - and feel the speed! Coasters featured include: Montu; Raptor; Alpengeist; Mantis; Riddler's Revenge; Wildcat (Hershey Park); Zeus (Carts & Coasters); Cyclone (Lakeside); Racer; Tonnerre de Zeus; Phoenix; The Comet (The Great Escape). ANDY SHINE SAYS: I enjoyed this, and you will too. All those lovely coasters. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 46] DISCOVERY CHANNEL: SPEED MACHINES - DIE VERRÜCKTESTEN ACHTERBAHNEN. [PAL / 1996 / 52 MINS] Strictly for those who love roller coasters. Witness unique design and breathtaking construction as we interview the people behind such machines, including John Wardley. Today, ultra modern computer technology is employed to design roller coasters, offering the thrill-seeker the tallest, fastest, most thrilling and daring twists and turns, loops and corkscrews in complete safety. German narration throughout. (Also available on DVD with Portuguese and English narration / Original broadcast title: Extreme Machines - Roller Coasters). ANDY SHINE SAYS: An educational programme that takes a look at the design and construction of roller coasters. The film also attempts to provide a psychological profile of a typical thrill-seeker, which adds a nice touch. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Recommended.
[VHS 47] THE LEARNING CHANNEL: ULTIMATE THRILL RIDES. [NTSC / 1996 / 30 MINS] An educational programme: The Ferris wheel and roller coaster were the first to thrill us with motion, but the amusement park ride of today is going through a period of rapid evolution. Trace the parallel developments, sensations of the body and sensations of the mind. Discover the descendants of the thrill rides of today, like the "Space Shot" and the "Ghost Train." Different limits apply to "real" and "virtual" rides. Rides shown: Steel Phantom (Kennywood); Ultratwister (Korakuen); Dropzone (PGA); Ice Tunnel (Universal Studios); Back To The Future (Universal Studios); Haircut (Disney, Florida); Alien Encounter (Disney World); Earthquake (Universal Studios); Test Track (EPCOT). With contributions from: Alan Shilke (Arrow); Yoshio Saegusa (Togo); Douglas Trumble (IMAX). ANDY SHINE SAYS: I wanted more coaster footage. Instead this programme spends too long investigating simulators and virtual reality systems. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 48] REMEMBER WHEN: NAT PARK. [NTSC / 1996 / 59 MINS] Remember Natatorium Park (Spokane, Washington). Times seemed simpler then; there were rides, dances and amusements. It was a place where families and friends played, strolled and picnicked. Nat Park was an idyllic place: from the dance halls to the Midway, with bumper cars and carousel, miniature train and trolleys, where "The Jack Rabbit" and "The Hammer" reigned. From 1889 to 1968, Natatorium Park was a "Spokane" place to be, where fondest memories for many generations were born. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Tells the story of Nat' Park very well. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 49] BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH: THE EXPERIENCE! [PAL / 1997 / 45 MINS] This park-promotion video takes you through a brief history of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, giving an insight into what goes on behind the scenes, and the name behind the success -the Thompson family- give their personal views on what the Pleasure Beach and its continued success means to them. This cassette is a souvenir of your visit to the capital of fun and relive the memory of all your favourite rides. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Pleasure Beach fans will love this. This programme held my attention from beginning to end. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 50] JUST FOR FUN - AMUSEMENT PARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. [PAL / 1997 / 74 MINS] A home-video / cam-corder-quality diary of NAPHA's 1996 tour of UK Amusement Parks. Features: Big Dipper; Antelope; Roller Coaster; Texas Cyclone (Ex. Morecambe); Nemesis; Grand National; PMBO and Megafobia. Plus: Funhouses; Tyrolean Tubs; Steeplechase; River Caves; Waltzer; Helter Skelter; Noah's Ark; Circle Swing, and more! ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is full of shaky footage; however, the content is fairly interesting. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.
[VHS 51] AMUSEMENT PARKS - THE PURSUIT OF FUN. [NTSC / 1997 / 54 MINS] American amusement parks draw nearly 300m visitors each year. Containing some archive footage, experience the pleasures of Kennywood; Busch Gardens; Universal Studios, Knoebels Grove and Cedar Point with their atmosphere of joy and excitement. We experience the pleasures of these truly great parks that rekindles childhood memories - see how modern technology has contributed to the pursuit of fun. ANDY SHINE SAYS: I enjoyed watching this, and would happily view it a second time as it has wide appeal. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 52] HERSHEYPARK - SWEET MEMORIES. [NTSC / 1997 / 56 MINS] Join a vintage tour of the park, beginning with its opening in 1907 and told through archival film footage, historic photographs, home movies and first-hand accounts of those charmed by the carousel's painted ponies and thrilled by the roller coasters' wooden dips and climbs. All this and more at the picnic grove that grew into a world-famous attraction in the shadow of Milton Hershey's chocolate factory. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Everything you wanted to know about Hersheypark is documented here. An educational resource that I enjoyed. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Excellent.
[VHS 53] MODERN MARVELS: ROLLER COASTERS - THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE. [NTSC / 1997 / 50 MINS] Consisting almost entirely of archive footage, this video examines the history of one of America's favourite pastimes - riding roller coasters. Reaching its zenith in the 20th Century, the roller coaster is the thrill-seeking embodiment of the Industrial Revolution and technology. As roller coaster engineers and designers search for new heights twists and turns to build, American thrill-seekers eagerly wait on line to experience the fastest, scariest and most exciting coasters. (also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: The history of the roller coaster on one VHS. An interesting, factual programme. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 54] EUCLID BEACH CAROUSEL - THE LONG JOURNEY HOME. [NTSC / 1997 / 60 MINS] Built in 1909 by the PTC and designated simply "Carousel #19," for two generations this carousel was the star attraction at Cleveland's Euclid Beach park. When the park closed in 1969, it was sold and moved to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, where it entertained yet another generation of children. When that park closed in 1997 many believed that it was also the end for PTC #19 and the 54 beautiful hand carved horses, seemed destined to be scattered to private collectors at auction. This is the true story of what happened next; the story of PTC #19, and its unforgettable 90-year journey home. ANDY SHINE SAYS: An intriguing story told well. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 55] THE SECRET WORLD OF AMUSEMENT PARKS. [NTSC / 1998 / 48 MINS] Theme parks are always competing for the world's scariest rides. See some of the biggest and most popular rides today, including The Matterhorn at Disneyland, the Raptor in Ohio, Batman at SFMM and Desperado in Nevada. Keep your feet on the ground as you experience the 170ft drop from the Space Shot in Vegas. Find out how theme parks are designed and explore the future of the industry by visiting XSNY in Manhattan and the New York Skyride at the Empire State Building. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Not many 'secrets' were disclosed; nevertheless, I can think of worse ways to spend 48 minutes! ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 56] PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK - A CENTURY OF FOND MEMORIES. [NTSC / 1998 / 90 MINS] A thrilling ride into the heart of a classic American amusement park. Chronicling the people and events that made this New Jersey park one of the country's most popular amusement resorts. Palisades captures the passion of the people who visited its midways and evokes the time and spirit that were the hallmarks of a carefree innocence. After the final credits have rolled, we get to see several vintage newsreels of the park and its attractions. (Also available on DVD with many exciting extras!). ANDY SHINE SAYS: Fresh, educational and entertaining. There's plenty of nostalgic film footage, including first-hand reports from people who worked at, and visited the park. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Excellent.
[VHS 57] I REMEMBER CRYSTAL BEACH. [NTSC / 1998 / 66 MINS] Coaster enthusiasts will love this! This is your ticket to delicious thrills and fond memories. The Comet, Giant Coaster, Laff in the Dark are all here waiting for you! Filmed year round from 1981 - 1991 this cassette captures the final decade of Crystal Beach before the park-s final closing after 101 years of thrilling its guests. More than a documentary, this film captures the heart and soul of a very special place. It will bring a smile to your face, laughter to your heart, and tears to your eyes. ANDY SHINE SAYS: I enjoyed this enormously. It's always a shame to see amusement parks meet with the wrecking ball, especially after surviving for so long. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Recommended.
[VHS 58] CLASSROOM VIDEO: PHYSICS OF FUN. [NTSC / 1998 / 23 MINS] A classroom resource for GCSE (Grades 11 - 12) students: Topics include, Changing potential energy to kinetic energy, and back: Pirate Ship, Roller Coaster loop, Water Slide. Work = Force X Distance. Vectors. Components of motion: Free Fall tower. Horizontal rides: Carousel, Roller coaster track banking. Vertical rides, angular momentum and moment of inertia. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Just as the title says: An educational resource for use in the classroom. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good for children.
[VHS 59] DIE LILIPUTBAHN IM PRATER. [PAL / 1998 / 20 MINS] A video-production made to celebrate the 70th year of operation of the Liliputbahn miniature train, which takes eager visitors around the 4km course surrounding Prater Park (Vienna, Austria) and through an impressive woodland landscape, culminating in a most beautiful and memorable journey. We see various engines, both steam and diesel, which will appeal to small-gauge-railway enthusiasts and anyone who has paid the Prater a visit. As an add-on, the programme features the Donauparkbahn, which is a miniature railway situated a few miles from the Prater. (German narration throughout). ANDY SHINE SAYS: No coasters, no rides except a pleasant journey onboard the miniature train encircling Prater Park. One for small gauge train enthusiasts. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.
[VHS 60] AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS - THE NEXT GENERATION. [NTSC / 1999 / 70 MINS] (4 of 4) Theme parks the world over are locked in battle to build the tallest, fastest, most jaw-dropping roller coasters ever conceived. This competition has resulted in more coasters built during the past few years than any period in amusement park history. Features: Medusa; Joker's Jinx; Apollo's Chariot; Alpengeist; Volcano - The Blast Coaster; Twister; The Great Bear; Raging Bull; Superman, The Escape; Riddler's Revenge; Ghostrider; Dueling Dragons; Incredible Hulk; Gwazi. (Also available on DVD with two bonus programmes). ANDY SHINE SAYS: An enjoyable and educational programme crammed with coasters. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 61] COASTER CRAZY. [PAL / 1999 / 50 MINS] Featuring the UK's wildest roller coasters, digitally mastered in coaster vision with original soundtrack. Filmed from every conceivable angle, enjoy them all from the comfort of your living room. Features: PMBO; Grand National; Wild Mouse; Traumatizer; Oblivion; Nemesis; The Ultimate; Millennium Coaster; Shockwave; Megafobia. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Features some great onboard coaster footage, however the programme goes off the boil from 'The Ultimate' onwards. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 62] GREAT OLD AMUSEMENT PARKS. [NTSC / 1999 / 60 MINS] In this delightful documentary you get to 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 and Oaks Park in Oregon, Pennsylvania's idyllic Idlewild and Ohio's spectacular Cedar Point. It's a fun trip from Lakeside to Lakemont, a perfect summertime escape, an unabashedly affectionate look at some great old amusement parks. 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! (Also available on DVD with lots of exciting extras!). 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.
[VHS 63] LINCOLN PARK REMEMBERED. [NTSC / 1999 / 45 MINS] In its 93-year lifespan, Lincoln Park was so much more than an amusement park. The film opens in 1920, as we board the coaster, carousel, swings and roundabouts. In 1950 we are afforded a tour through the park - from the walkway to the Fun House and the Penny Arcade. Footage from 1954 takes us on boat rides and airplanes, through concessions and games, and finally a heart-stopping ride on the coaster. (Also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: A wonderful piece that captures the fun and excitement of this popular park. Held my attention from start to finish. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 64] THE COMET SHINES AGAIN! [NTSC / 1999 / 16 MINS] Witness the continuing legend of the Comet! Observe the lonely sentinel standing silent when Crystal Beach closed in 1989. Bought at auction, see the dismantling of this huge structure and witness the massive reconstruction effort underway at The Great Escape Fun Park. Re-kindle fond memories as the Comet once again takes shape for a 1994 grand opening! Experience the thrills you thought were gone forever! ANDY SHINE SAYS: I enjoyed this film. I watched once, and it would probably be some time before I watch it again. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 65] HEIDE PARK - NORDDEUTSCHLANDS GRÖßTER FREIZEIT - UND FAMILIENPARK. [PAL / 1999 / 40 MINS] A park promotional presentation featuring the rides and attractions of Heide Park. An educational resource for anyone planning a trip to this beautiful location and just as good at re-kindling memories of visits past. German narration throughout. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Just the sort of thing you would expect from a park promotional videocassette! ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 66] KNOEBELS TWISTER: A WOODEN WONDER COMES ALIVE. [NTSC / 1999 / 27 MINS] The story of Knoebels second major wooden roller coaster, Twister. See the massive structure taking shape, bent-by-bent. We are guided through this documentary by members of the Knoebel family and representatives from the PTC. We're afforded a sneaky peak behind the scenes at the PTC factory to see the trains taking shape. Witness the first run as members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts give their views and opinions on this magnificent wooden wonder. ANDY SHINE SAYS: 27 minutes passed by in a flash; a sure sign of a well constructed programme. I enjoyed this. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 67] A&E TOP 10 WILDEST RIDES. [NTSC / 2000 / 50 MINS] Put on your seatbelt and experience America's top ten wildest thrill rides. 10Big Shot; 9Desperado; 8Skycoaster; 7Texas Giant; 6Stealth; 5Incredible Hulk; 4Goliath; 3The Beast & Son of Beast; 2Ghostrider... will the #1 wildest thrill ride in America match with the attraction occupying your top spot? ANDY SHINE SAYS: A lacklustre attempt at documenting America's top ten wildest rides. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.
[VHS 68] GREETINGS FROM BERTRAND ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK. [NTSC / 2000 / 47 MINS] For more than 70 years, an amusement park in the hills of north-western New Jersey provided summertime fun for the young and the young at heart. The roar of the roller coaster, the magic of the carousel, the smell of popcorn in the air, and the sense that adventure was only as far away as the next ticket booth... for countless thousands, the place that had all this and more was Bertrand Island Amusement Park, on Lake Hopatcong. (Also available on DVD with extra features and footage). ANDY SHINE SAYS: A great documentary film. I watched this a few times with growing fondness. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 69] SAVIN ROCK - A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME. [NTSC / 2000 / 42 MINS] An archival presentation of Savin Rock's (West Haven, Connecticut) attractions repeated twice - once with merry-go-round music and then again with narration. The film begins in 1948, with the trolley arriving at the park. See the Merry-Go-Round; The Thunderbolt wooden roller coaster; Jitterbug (Turtle Chase); Midget Auto Speedway; Carousel; Mill Chute (Water Chute); Big Eli Wheel; The Whip; Rocket; Flying Skooters; Boomerang; Tilt-A-Whirl; Sky Blazer wooden roller coaster; The Miniature Train; Caterpillar; and the B29s! (Also available on DVD) ANDY SHINE SAYS: An affectionate - if grainy - look at a much-missed park. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.
[VHS 70] EXTREME MACHINES - EXTREME RIDES. [NTSC / 2000 / 51 MINS] Follow a group of thrill-seekers as they experience various thrilling activities. Take a ride aboard Top Gun, the inverted roller coaster. Scream aboard Stealth and race along the tracks of Millennium Force. Other than roller coaster riding, we follow the group as they try power boats, ejection seat rides, sky coasters and virtual reality simulators that are guaranteed to turn your world, and stomach, upside-down! ANDY SHINE SAYS: The coaster segment is too short, and the programme goes off the boil frequently. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.
[VHS 71] THE WORLD'S LARGEST AMUSEMENT PARK. [NTSC / 2001 / 52 MINS] Learn how Cedar Point grew from an old fashioned traditional amusement park to the colossal attraction known as "America's Roller Coast." Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the park with the largest number of amusement rides and attractions in the world (68), and the largest number of roller coasters in the world (14), Cedar Point has been declared the World's Largest Amusement Park. Now, go behind the scenes and get an exclusive look at what it takes to win this coveted title. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This was educational and interesting. I certainly learned a thing or two about what it takes to manage and operate such a facility. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Excellent.
[VHS 72] THE ROLLER COASTERS OF CEDAR POINT. [NTSC / 2001 / 23 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 scream machines ever built. Whether you crave the high-tech thrills of Millennium Force, the speed of Mean Streak, or the unpredictability of Raptor, 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 available on DVD and updated to include Wicked Twister & Top Thrill Dragster). ANDY SHINE SAYS: Includes a short segment about the park's founding and its former coasters. I was hoping for a longer, more detailed programme. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 73] CEDAR POINT - A SUMMERTIME TRADITION ON LAKE ERIE. [NTSC / 2001 / 37 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. (Also available on DVD). 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.
[VHS 74] UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD: RIDE THE MOVIES. [PAL / 2001 / 25 MINS] Universal Studios Hollywood is the world's largest movie studio and theme park, and this programme goes behind the scenes of the Studio Tour, and shows where your favourite movies were made. The documentary then gives an insider's look at the amazing rides and attractions such as: Terminator 2-3D, Jaws, Waterworld, Psycho, Back to the Future, and more. Don't just watch the movies - Ride The Movies! ANDY SHINE SAYS: This programme should have concentrated only on the rides; it would have been much more interesting. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 75] EUROPEAN COASTER THRILLS. [PAL / 2002 / 73 MINS] Features 12 European roller coasters: 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. (Also available on DVD with extra footage!). ANDY SHINE SAYS: One of the best coaster / park films I have seen, featuring some breathtaking footage accompanied with interesting and informative narration. This VHS held my attention for the full duration. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Excellent.
[VHS 76] BLACKPOOL - A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME. [PAL / 2002 / 48 MINS] Take the ultimate walk down Memory Lane with this collection of unique archive films offering the viewer images from 70-years of recordings. Featuring the Pleasure Beach; with footage of the Virginia Reel and the Big Dipper! We race over 'Valentines Brook' aboard the Grand National! Also featuring the Golden Mile, The Tower and Illuminations. ANDY SHINE SAYS: Features some excellent vintage Pleasure Beach footage, alas it is over too quickly. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 77] GREETINGS FROM... CONNEAUT LAKE PARK - AN EXPOSITION OF FUN! [NTSC / 2002 / 45 MINS] If you've ever been to this quaintly familiar amusement resort, tucked deep in the hills of western Pennsylvania, you know that it's a place like no other. This delightful documentary captures the Conneaut Lake Park experience and, at the same time, spark a few old memories. (Also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: A homemade documentary film detailing the turbulent history of the park. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair / Good.
[VHS 78] EUROPA PARK - DEUTSCHLANDS GRÖßTER FREIZEITPARK (DEUTSCH). [PAL / 2002 / 30 MINS] A park-promotional videocassette featuring the rides, shows and attractions of Europa-Park (Rust, Germany). An educational resource for anyone planning a trip, and just as good at rekindling fond memories of previous visits to this most wonderful theme park. (Also available on DVD with 100 minutes of bonus material). ANDY SHINE SAYS: Europa-Park has yet to produce a poor programme. This film details rides and attractions to be found there. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good.
[VHS 79] MOUNTAIN PARK MEMORIES. [NTSC / 2002 / 35 MINS] Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Celebrating one of America's grand old amusement parks. Mountain Park in Holyoke, Massachusetts closed in 1987 after almost 100 years of operation. But the thrills, romance and excitement live on. Old film footage, archival photos and Mountain Park memorabilia are part of the nostalgia, along with the reminiscences of park employees and regulars. From the Sky Ride and the Fun House to the Casino and the Ballroom, the memories are so vivid you can almost smell the popcorn on the midway! (Also available on DVD). ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is one of my favourite short films. Some have criticised the time spent discussing the many Mountain Park theatre productions; however, I think the balance between this and the rides on the midway is about right. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Good / Excellent.
[VHS 80] GARDALAND. [PAL / 2004 / 30 MINS] Le piu’ belle immagini di Gardaland. A park-promotional videocassette featuring the rides, shows, attractions and themed events at this Italian amusement park. Take a ride aboard the Rapids, Magic Mountain coaster and experience the Vekoma SLC, Blue Tornado. ANDY SHINE SAYS: This is your average park promotional programme. It was interesting to watch, but I probably won't view it again for quite some time. ANDY SHINE'S RATING: Fair.