Kings Emporium (1979)

[LivingBread]

In 1979, seeking to expand from the success of Kings Dominion/Kings Island, Family Leisure Center (a partnership between Taft Broadcasting, and Top Value Enterprises) develops a plot of land just 15 miles away from Springfield Illinois known as "Kings Emporium". The park is a moderate success, opening with The Great American Patriot( a wooden roller coaster manufactured by Philadelphia Toboggan Co), The Jester (a Schwarzkopf Jet-Star roller  coaster), The Woodstock Express (A PTC family wooden roller coaster), The Log Jammer (a log flume), Wildfire (A darkride/roller coaster hybrid through a burning village, inspired by Fire in the Hole at Silver Dollar City), and more.

We start here at International Street. To the right, near the International Theater (checkerboard building), we have the Berserker, a huss pirate ship. In the far right is the Holiday Cinema (the dome) showcasing "The Rivers of Europe" short film, where guests can get a thrilling educational journey through the rivers of Europe. The Emporail is the transportation of the park, and connects International Street to the other areas of the park.

As we move forwards, you'll see The Great American Patriot, a 72ft beast of an attraction designed by John C. Allen. It is the anchor attraction at American Grove. Here you'll find rides reminiscent of those found at the all American county fair, such as the Bayern Curve( a high speed spinning ride), and The Yankee Tornado (an enterprise model).

Below The American Grove is a small kids area, this is Hanna Barbara Land, home of the Woodstock Express. This roller coaster is for those not yet ready for the ferocity of The Great American Patriot. The other ride her is "Yoghi Bear's Cave", a small walk through attraction full of gems and jewels.   

From this overhead shot, you can a better view of the Hanna Barbara Land, marked by the famous rainbow arch. Over at American Grove, you'll also find The Merry-Go-Round, a staple at any carnival.

Moving forward, we're entering Medieval Land. The anchor here is The Jester, a 45-foot roller coaster that was imported right from the German fair circuit. To the left of that is Dragon River, a boat ride through the ruins of a castle. Myth has it, the ruins are  guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. Here you'll find archery, village shops, and sideshows. 

Moving onto The Country Mill, we stop by our first attraction, Old Timers.  On old-style automobiles, enjoy a scenic ride through the forest. You can also find our Roasted Turkey Legs at Whistlestop Cafe (ignore the sign). 

While there may not be any high towering roller coasters in this area, two rides showcase this area. The first one is Log Jammer, an arrow Dynamics log ride with a revolving platform. Themed to a Lumberjack Saw Mill, It's sure to keep you cool on a hot summer day.

You'll also find Wildfire. Inspired by a ride found in the Ozarks, The Family Leisure Center wanted to do something of their own. Wildfire is a ride through a western town caught off-guard by a dry lightning wildfire. It is up to the firemen of The Country Mill to extinguish the raging fire. It ends with a 12ft twisted drop into a splashdown.

Also found in The Country Mills is The Western Theater, how to several shows such as The Country Roundup, a mix of good ol' bluegrass dancing and singing.

The last land coming up is Adventure Island. This is home to "Adventure Through Time", a boat ride through the age of the Dinosaurs. 

This area is home to a lot more flats, and some shops. If you're into spinning, this area has something for you. 

The first season has been growing strong, some areas are a little quiet, and could use some expansion. I've heard rumors here and there about Adventure Island getting something soon, but who knows?

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Alright thanks for reading through all of this. This is my new park, Kings Emporium. I've been working on it for months. I'm admittedly not  the best of the game even though i've been playing it since 1999, but this has been a real learning progress. There are some details I'm still working on, so each update is going to be a lot more full with details tweaked. This is going to be a story park with updates each season so stay tuned for 1980.  

 

1979 Park Download

Edited August 19 by LivingBread

[BEplayer]

That looks amazing! Nice job

[Dubaifreak]

Exactly, i would like to download the park in timelines.

[LivingBread]

15 hours ago, BEplayer said:

That looks amazing! Nice job

Thanks so much!

14 hours ago, Dubaifreak said:

Exactly, i would like to download the park in timelines.

I added the download link to the original post. Thanks for the kind comments