KimberlySayWhat Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I know I read somewhere that Astroworld was giving free admission this weekend for refugees. I just came from over there and it's closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 their closed due to Parking. (so I heard from my dad) -again don't want to start rumors. Can someone eleborate what exactly is going on with Astroworld. BTW, Six Flags is up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 4, 2005 Author Share Posted September 4, 2005 I figured for whatever reason, it was on account of what's going on at the dome because the Six Flags parks are at least open until Labor Day. There were hardly any cars in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I know they closed Astroworld because they don't want the added traffic at the Reliant Complex, but I think for Labor Day at least they should have it open for all those staying at Reliant, it is in walking distance, and could be a temporary distraction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Given the traffic congestion around Reliant Park yesterday, it's probably for the best that Six Flags closed the park for the weekend. Yes it would have been something for people at the Astrodome to do but unless Six Flags was willing to offer free or greatly discounted admission to people here as a result of Katrina, it probably wouldn't have mattered. I doubt most of the people staying in Reliant Park have the funds to pay for admission to an amusement park right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowspark Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I think the original plan was to give evacuees free admission this past weekend. But really, if you had just come out of the conditions these people were experiencing, would you want to go ride the roller coasters?I'm sure the main things these people wanted were a shower, a hot meal, a dry, clean place to sleep, and to find the rest of their family. Sweating in the hot sun, lining up for rides, and spending $$ for cokes & lunch were probably not high on any evacuee's priority list. It was a nice thought though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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