KimberlySayWhat Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I saw a commercial about "the world's largest indoor theme park" (or something like that) in the Astrodome. Got a bit excited until they said it would open in June, so I knew it couldn't be anything big or we would have heard about it long ago. Turns out it's a summer thing (June & July). Probably a bunch of rinky-dink, gypsy run carnival rides. However it got me thinking, do you think maybe they're testing the waters for something more grand and permanent? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Smarts Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I saw a commercial about "the world's largest indoor theme park" (or something like that) in the Astrodome. Got a bit excited until they said it would open in June, so I knew it couldn't be anything big or we would have heard about it long ago. Turns out it's a summer thing (June & July). Probably a bunch of rinky-dink, gypsy run carnival rides. However it got me thinking, do you think maybe they're testing the waters for something more grand and permanent?Interesting. I wouldn't doubt it. The city needs to do something with the Astrodome. But at the same time, they just can't give someone a 30 year lease to "experiment" with it. I would check it out, I like parks where I can enjoy the intimacy of the moon lighting. Not sure how that will work out at the dome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Not sure how that will work out at the dome.What if it were Burke Baker Planetarium laserish?Kinda like when I saw Pink Floyd there in 88. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 What if it were Burke Baker Planetarium laserish?Kinda like when I saw Pink Floyd there in 88. I've always thought the county should try a planetarium in there..it would be just about the biggest ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce Pancake Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 http://www.murphybrothersexposition.com/This is the carnival operator that will be in the dome for two weeks. I believe tickets are $20, since that's what they are listed for on Ticketmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 http://www.murphybrothersexposition.com/This is the carnival operator that will be in the dome for two weeks. I believe tickets are $20, since that's what they are listed for on Ticketmaster. whoa --- i thought it said murphy brother sex position --- but it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 whoa --- i thought it said murphy brother sex position --- but it's not. now THAT would be a show and it would be assured that only 18 and up would be in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGraspo Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 whoa --- i thought it said murphy brother sex position --- but it's not. I thought so too I was thinking "nice try Fierce Pancake, but I'm not falling for it" I guess you know where my mind is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) http://www.murphybrothersexposition.com/This is the carnival operator that will be in the dome for two weeks. I believe tickets are $20, since that's what they are listed for on Ticketmaster.I might go just to check out the Carnies and the Riff Raff.I too saw the word Sex in the link and almost did not click it. I am at work !!!! Edited June 8, 2006 by Trophy Property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'm just as much a degenerate because I imediately thought the same thing.It would fit, given our reputation for having a large number of nudie bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 whoa --- i thought it said murphy brother sex position --- but it's not. A two week "sex-carnival" for 20 bucks? I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 A two week "sex-carnival" for 20 bucks? I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorAggie Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 So I take it that this thing will be a little better than the dimebox, flea circus carnivals that are in the shopping center and mall parking lots all the time (I promise you it seems that Northwest Mall has one every other month at least).I think the cool idea is that this could be one of the first (and maybe this company's first) indoor, climate controlled, full carnival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce Pancake Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I've been to little carnivals in the Georgia Dome (IAAPA convention) and it's kind of nifty. And yeah, the operator of this thing is "Murphy Brothers Exposition". It's a funny URL though and legit to click on - be warned it plays some funky music. Still can't believe they registered that one. Anyway, here's a little more info:"World's Largest Indoor Amusement Park"Description: World's Largest Indoor Amusement Park. Rides include DropZone, Century Wheel, Bumper Cars, Spin Out and many more.June 22-July 4;Hours:Monday-Thursday; 6 p.m.-11 p.m.Friday; 6 p.m.-MidnightSaturday; 12 p.m.-MidnightSunday; Noon-11 p.m.Tickets: $20 for all, children 2 years and older need a ticket toenter. Price includes entry and rides. Price does not includefood/beverage and games of chance. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9 at10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 713.629.3700, onlineat www.ticketmaster.com and Reliant Stadium South ticket windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I came across this site while going a google image search for Astroworld. Basically this is a case study on Dome Stadiums and in particular our beloved Astrodome. Pretty interesting stuff.ASTRODOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Harris County Domed Stadium. Love the Astrodome's original name. Talk about flashy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Here's a short article:http://www.click2houston.com/news/9357274/detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWSchultz Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Here's a short article:http://www.click2houston.com/news/9357274/detail.htmlAhhh... I thought some of their pictures looked familiar. They do the Wisconsin State Fair and Summerfest each year. I can't say I've ridden any of their rides for several years but certainly when I was a little kid growing up in Wisconsin each summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouCityGirl Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 somehow an amusement park in the Dome reminds me of the oh-so-fun Sharpstown mall amusement park rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Come to find out, that this was done in the Superdome as well and it was quite popular. Would make sense considering that they didn't have a theme park as well.Maybe this will breathe some life into the old girl and become a permanent fixture? Lord knows they could more easily replace the rides for a change of pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch4Snakes Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 It's open!http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=4298949 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 It's open!http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=local&id=4298949Anone been here yet. I would be interesed as to thoughts. I am sorta of interested, but probably will blow it off as I hate crowds. I would love it if someone took their camera along. I would like to see what the old dome is looking like on the inside these days. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soifan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Anone been here yet. I would be interesed as to thoughts. I am sorta of interested, but probably will blow it off as I hate crowds. I would love it if someone took their camera along. I would like to see what the old dome is looking like on the inside these days. Thanks.I haven't been and probably won't make it, but here is a link to a post on an Astroworld tribute site I frequent with a few pictures. I really miss Astroworld and my yearly coaster fix. http://www.sixflagshouston.com/forums/view...er=asc&start=45 Edited June 26, 2006 by soifan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) I haven't been and probably won't make it, but here is a link to a post on an Astroworld tribute site I frequent with a few pictures. I really miss Astroworld and my yearly coaster fix. http://www.sixflagshouston.com/forums/view...er=asc&start=45"You have been banned from this forum."can anyone post some pics here?EDIT: I got someone to send me links to the pics which I could get to. Thanks. Edited June 26, 2006 by skwatra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 "You have been banned from this forum."can anyone post some pics here? EDIT: I got someone to send me links to the pics which I could get to. Thanks. Skwatra, what did you do to get yourself banned from a Six Flags forum. That is hillarious. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Skwatra, what did you do to get yourself banned from a Six Flags forum. That is hillarious. > i have no idea, i thought i had been there before when astroworld was closing. i go through a proxy so there's about 150,000 people at my company that could have caused me to be banned there. oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kam Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I went.It was just awesome walking into to dome. All those memories of my past came rushing in as I looked at the translucent lights. I looked and say the astros NL West and Central "Banners" and the State Flag and all that. After the nostalgia wore off, I was saying to myself, this place is a damn dump.I was thinking man... this is where all these Katrina evacuees hung out. The guy at the ferris wheel didn't talk. He mumbled like a true carnie.This one ride operator was an asshole. straight up asshole.I think the best ride there was that one where you laid on your stomach, and you felt like super man.and that slide was pretty fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannon24 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 The Astros should play a series there each season for old times sake...That would be a cool way to help keep it in business. The place has to be saved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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