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The following is the original proposal and concept artwork for Great Adventure which was presented to potential investors in the park. The plans were quite ambitious, and were never fully realized, though some of the earliest concepts appeared in the park in slightly different form when it finally opened in 1974. The text is verbatim from the original typewritten proposal and is worded and punctuated exactly as it was originally written.
These images are from the collection of Harry Applegate, and I thank him for sharing them with me.
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THE AREAS
III. NEPTUNE’S KINGDOM A lakeside amusement area containing: 1. A large arena and pool for killer whales who perform magnificent leaping feats. Whales may also be viewed be viewed from below water windows. 2. An arena and pool for performing dolphins and penguins. 3. Alligator Island 4. Boat Safari – a mile long boat ride. Boats are followed by sea lions who perform and leap for food fed them by patrons. The boat travels past a number of islands inhabited by chimpanzees, gorillas and gibbons. Along the shore are many animals such as wild boar and raccoon. On its trip, the boat passes a spectacular burning house and other surprises. 5. Lakeside stadium and water ski show. 6. Performers in and above the water – log rollers, high divers, aerial acts, clowns, kite flyers and others. 7. The Yellow Submarine – an under water ride past fish, sea monsters, mermaids, sunken cities, sunken ships, treasures, through storms, earthquakes and whirlpools. 8. The Mariner Frigate – an extraordinary frigate in perfect working order which sails across a lake. 9. Spinning Boats – similar to bumper cars but in the water. 10. Drive Yourself Boats. 11. New England Waterfront Restaurant – a salty restaurant serving salads, fish and other delectables. 12. Waterfront snack stands.
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full size pic The Neptune's Kingdom section of the park (shown here in color). This section of the park was supposed to occupy the area where Frontier Adventures is currently, including the peninsula where the Log Flume runs now. 
Details of the Neptune's Kingdom area of the park.  |
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