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larger-than-life figure and he will do well.”
Wild West “Thomas is a great promoter,” Soled concurs. “He
Rides
is actively involved in Witchita, so his park will
become an integral part of people's daily lives.”
In addition to the Carrying out the cowboy theme is central to Wild
Chance Morgan West World. “It helps transport visitors to another
carousel and train at place and time,” Etheridge believes. “In our case we
Wild West World, a are taking visitors back to the cattle drive days of the
package of 18 rides was late 1800s. The park is built on the actual Chisholm
supplied by Rides-4-U, a Trail, which is one of the most famous cattle trails in
mixture of new and the country. It is our heritage here in Kansas and we
refurbished equipment. are proud of that heritage. Guests can visit the
This includes a Texas-themed area, which has a strong Mexican
Reverchon Spinning influence; they can visit the Oklahoma area with its
Coaster; Bertazzon Native American influence. They can also visit the
Himalaya (Musik Kansas area, which has a strong cowboy influence.
Express); Moser Others parks have western influence but no park is
Sidewinder, Fiesta all cowboy like Wild West World.”
Mexicana, Spring Ride Wicked weather almost delayed the park's grand
and Flipping Action opening in May. “The major problem encountered in
Arm; OD Hopkins Log the last six months has been the weather, admits
Flume; Fujume Wacky Etheridge. “Snow, ice and rain really slowed
Worm family coaster; construction in the last six months. It has been one
Visa Rio Bravo kiddie of the wettest years on record in Kansas. However
train and Tip-A-Canoe God was with us and we opened on May 5, right on
ride; SBF/Visa giant schedule.”
wheel and canoe; Open they did, but with several of the rides still
Zamperla Kiddie Swing, awaiting completion. While guests waited to try all of
Tea Cups and Crop the rides, Etheridge cites the Crazy Mouse (Spinning
Duster; Wisdom Coaster) and Moser's Sidewinder to be most popular.
Tornado and Mini Wild West World’s owner and CEO built the park
Himalaya; and IE with plenty of room for expansion and also has an
Park/Majestic Bumper option on additional land. He will be adding a drop
Cars. tower ride in 2008 and plans a new coaster in
Leisure Labs furnished 2009. Recognising other attractions in the area as
an IE Park Rodeo Trail regional tourism partners, he expects to work
and Huss Condor. Wood together to better market the greater Wichita area.
Design delivered a 10- Hats off to Thomas! Stetsons, of course.
metre Wave Swing.
There is also a Larson www.wildwestworld.net
Flying Scooter and a
Stage Coach attraction
provided by Werner
Wagon Works.
Top right: The Mexican
Jumping Bean, a Moser Spring
Ride, thrills young guests
Middle right: One of the best-
themed rides at Wild West
World is Wagons Ho Wheel, a
giant wheel from SBF/Visa
Right: La Fiesta Carousel, a
Chance 36ft Classic Carousel,
is a popular feature at Wild
West World
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