Mister X Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.click2houston.com/news/former-astroworld-gm-at-helm-of-new-theme-park-grand-texas/-/1735978/20889098/-/ka3dyf/-/index.html I don't expect that this park will be everybody's cup of tea but I have to admire Chuck Hendrix for trying to make it up to Houston for the loss of AstroWorld. Just think, if everything goes right, Houston won't be the largest metro in America without a theme park anymore. Welcome to the big time, Houston! Oh, I mean - this sucks. It looks cheezy. It will be hot and full of annoying, rude, ugly people. I hate their guts. I hate everything. The new improved Mr. X relates to all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.click2houston.com/news/former-astroworld-gm-at-helm-of-new-theme-park-grand-texas/-/1735978/20889098/-/ka3dyf/-/index.html I don't expect that this park will be everybody's cup of tea but I have to admire Chuck Hendrix for trying to make it up to Houston for the loss of AstroWorld. Just think, if everything goes right, Houston won't be the largest metro in America without a theme park anymore. Welcome to the big time, Houston! Oh, I mean - this sucks. It looks cheezy. It will be hot and full of annoying, rude, ugly people. I hate their guts. I hate everything. The new improved Mr. X relates to all! Whatever your prescription is... I want some. Or are you just high on Hines after today? Either way, pass it on brah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
por favor gracias Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I hate flowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Does this mean the only things we'll be last in is an MLB team with no ring, and public transit?I guess if Bucee's can be a cool brand, the piney woods theme- park donkey is not such a stretch. Eww I just got a little shiver of self-loathing typing that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muralpainter Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I guess if Bucee's can be a cool brand, the piney woods theme- park donkey is not such a stretch. That is so sad & true its not funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I haven't seen this, maybe it another roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Whatever your prescription is... I want some. Or are you just high on Hines after today? Either way, pass it on brah. No prescription. He created a new persona after he got owned in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) That's how it might appear to people who have some reading comprehension issues. You "srsly" might want to go back and re-read the thread. I won that battle hands downs as I always do. If I got 'owned' then you got dementia. Edited July 11, 2013 by Mister X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 That's how it might appear to people who have some reading comprehension issues. You "srsly" might want to go back and re-read the thread. I won that battle hands downs as I always do. If I got 'owned' then you got dementia. You lost so get over it and quit embarrassing yourself any further. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I won and you can't spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsatyr Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) I won and you can't spell. Srsly? I can't spell bc I use acronyms? Just swallow your pride. Edited July 11, 2013 by xsatyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) Probably. Now I know what Johnny Guitar must have felt like every time some two-bit character with a chip on his should blew into town looking for a fight. When will you punks ever learn? Oh well, I guess this is what happens when one's reputation precedes them. Now go do your homework and let the adults talk about amusement parks in peace. Edited July 11, 2013 by Mister X 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 http://www.click2houston.com/news/former-astroworld-gm-at-helm-of-new-theme-park-grand-texas/-/1735978/20889098/-/ka3dyf/-/index.html I don't expect that this park will be everybody's cup of tea but I have to admire Chuck Hendrix for trying to make it up to Houston for the loss of AstroWorld. Just think, if everything goes right, Houston won't be the largest metro in America without a theme park anymore. Welcome to the big time, Houston! I agree. I am not feeeling this themepark! But atleast they are going through with building it. If it had a ton of rides I would be good with it, but I don't want to see horses and.....country stuff unless the rides are there to add to the experience! I wish EarthQuest was happening though. I'm also excited about this one: http://rcsentertainment.com/projects.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Gotta love that 80 foot tall pizza delivery guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I absolutely hate anything with the name Texas. So not cosmopolitan nor international. Sounds stereotypical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Love the name EarthQuest, it encompasses the whole world, not just Texas. Yeeeee hawww! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister X Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Love 'em both. I think if built, they will complement each other very well. Two different themes. One celebrates a culture. One celebrates science. Just like in Southern California, one park celebrates dreams and the other celebrates history. Houston is not known for it's family friendly entertainment venues. It is amazing to me that anyone (other than those who live near the park) would have any problems with a theme park being built near Houston, when we have NOTHING like this nearby. I still think beggers can't be choosers when it comes to this sort of thing. Theme parks are just about IMPOSSIBLE to build these days. New ones don't come along everyday. Some people look at the lame video and think Grand Texas will be cheezy, hokie and cheap and maybe it will be, but I am just excited that there will finally be a place started that may have the possibility to grow and compete with the big guys one day. Getting it started is no small feat. Adding to it will be simple by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I absolutely hate anything with the name Texas. So not cosmopolitan nor international. Sounds stereotypical. Wow. Speaking of self-loathing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Has nothing to do with self-loathing. Let's not make it deeper than what it is. I'm tired of Houston being depicted as a country cowboy town with nothing but cattle, cowboys and cowgals. I just want Houston to be more international. Come on, think outside of the box. Edited July 12, 2013 by treblelino 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arndthwrld82 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) I spent several years living overseas and when I would tell people I am from Chicago they often would have never heard of it. In general people had heard of New York (for obvious reasons), California (Hollywood), and Texas (Cowboys, country music, etc...) One of the major reasons I chose to move here was due to the culture. Texas has a wonderful and unique culture that is distinctly Texan. Rugged individualism, patriotism, pride of place, heritage, friendliness, and of course all of the cultural stereotypes. Maybe it's something many native Texans can't see because they're so used to it but many states don't have this. Honestly, what is Illinois' culture other than thinking of Chicago, or Iowa or Indiana or many other states. I read comments on this site all of the time and hear them in passing where people complain of Texas culture, show disdain for it, or want it to change or go away. I don't understand this sentiment. Culture is what makes so many things in life unique and special. We live in an era of multiculturalism and it's often stated on this site how great it is that so many people from other countries live in Houston and bring a small part of their culture with them. Why doesn't that apply to the local culture? Why do so many say that "other" culture is good but Texas culture is bad? Trebelino, what good is cosmopolitanism or internationalism without the individual parts that make up those concepts (read: cultures). I'm not trying to attack you or argue with you, I just truly don't understand the double standard and I'm not just referring to you. This might be a good idea for a new thread maybe I'll repost this somewhere else. I started a new thread for this comment in the Off Topic section. Edited July 12, 2013 by arndthwrld82 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Has nothing to do with self-loathing. Let's not make it deeper than what it is. I'm tired of Houston being depicted as a country cowboy town with nothing but cattle, cowboys and cowgals. I just want Houston to be more international. Come on, think outside of the box.That's just Hollywood and Madison Ave for you. Houston already is more international than just about anyone except Houstonians know. The vast majority of people who have never been to Houston or even Texas get their ideas about us by watching reruns of Dallas. Having a Texas themed park, however hokie the execution, is actually a break from the normal for Houston. Kinda like the Rodeo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I absolutely hate anything with the name Texas. Thems fightin words son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Well maybe hate is a strong word. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblelino Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I spent several years living overseas and when I would tell people I am from Chicago they often would have never heard of it. In general people had heard of New York (for obvious reasons), California (Hollywood), and Texas (Cowboys, country music, etc...) One of the major reasons I chose to move here was due to the culture. Texas has a wonderful and unique culture that is distinctly Texan. Rugged individualism, patriotism, pride of place, heritage, friendliness, and of course all of the cultural stereotypes. Maybe it's something many native Texans can't see because they're so used to it but many states don't have this. Honestly, what is Illinois' culture other than thinking of Chicago, or Iowa or Indiana or many other states.I read comments on this site all of the time and hear them in passing where people complain of Texas culture, show disdain for it, or want it to change or go away. I don't understand this sentiment. Culture is what makes so many things in life unique and special. We live in an era of multiculturalism and it's often stated on this site how great it is that so many people from other countries live in Houston and bring a small part of their culture with them. Why doesn't that apply to the local culture? Why do so many say that "other" culture is good but Texas culture is bad?Trebelino, what good is cosmopolitanism or internationalism without the individual parts that make up those concepts (read: cultures). I'm not trying to attack you or argue with you, I just truly don't understand the double standard and I'm not just referring to you.This might be a good idea for a new thread maybe I'll repost this somewhere else.I started a new thread for this comment in the Off Topic section.Those are good points, well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I sooo don't want this park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Build it and they will come. Any updates on if any workers are on site preparing to construct this nice project for the Houston metro and beyond? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Build it and they will come. Any updates on if any workers are on site preparing to construct this nice project for the Houston metro and beyond? I'll pass by and take pictures once the tree's are cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscats35 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks Towerspotter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerSpotter Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Latest Update: http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/atascocita/news/construction-projects-continues-to-progress-in-east-montgomery-county/article_924305f8-82ca-5f9b-bfb8-3dbb15b9abad.html Grand Texas Theme Park Developer Monty Galland only stated that the construction on the park continues to progress as they clear the land for the park and conduct surveys.Developers officially closed the deal on the land purchase for the 600-acre tract of land July 8 located on FM 242 near U.S. Highway 59 in New Caney.“Grand Texas is the name for both the theme park and the entertainment district. This is a theme park based on Texas history and culture,” Monty Galland with the Grand Texas Theme Park said at the EMCID meeting back in February.“The park will feature the elements of a typical theme park with a couple of major roller coasters and carousel to name a few but it will also have elements that you will not typically find in a theme park like a museum, a focus on live entertainment like music and dance and an exploration of Texas history and culture.”By mid-October, they plan to have site work completed and beginning to build the infrastructure. They are looking at an opening date of March 12, 2015.The total development costs are $205 to $220 million. The developers anticipate attendance to be 650,000 a year to visit their various attractions which include a water park, dining, retail, a paintball field and possibly even a RV park in the future to name a few of the additions.The Grand Texas Theme Park is a compliment to the EarthQuest Adventures park which is still in the pictured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Paintball and an rv park sounds suspiciously like Traders Village expanding. A girl can dream! How cool if there were good rides, plus I can buy puppies, window tint and eat corndogs while watching the costumed performers. Long live Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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