Tales From South Florida
Pirates World
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.
At one time it was listed as the 4th largest amusement park in the United Staes. Opened in 1967 and using service and entertainment concepts found at Disnleyland, but pre-Disney World, Pirates World was the go-to place for fun in the South Florida sun with 15 attractions including the original Steeple Chase ride from Coney Island.
Its history was a wild ride, (and we don't mean just the Log Flume from the New York World's Fair), highlighted by angry opposition from local politicians, rumors of injury and death in the park, and the drug-fueled concerts featuring rock-n-roll legends that contributed to its downfall. But for those of us who experienced it was a weekend and summer days destination promising exciting rides and a themed amusement park that pre-dated Disney World.
Also in this episode, hear how you can be entered to win a pair of tickets to CIRQUE du SOLEIL ECHO - Under the Big Top, coming to Gulfstream Park, Feb. 22 - April 21, or how you can purchase discounted tickets just by being a listener to Tales From South Florida.
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Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170.
Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.
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Text me your favorite South Florida memory.
At one time it was listed as the 4th largest amusement park in the United Staes. Opened in 1967 and using service and entertainment concepts found at Disnleyland, but pre-Disney World, Pirates World was the go-to place for fun in the South Florida sun with 15 attractions including the original Steeple Chase ride from Coney Island.
Its history was a wild ride, (and we don't mean just the Log Flume from the New York World's Fair), highlighted by angry opposition from local politicians, rumors of injury and death in the park, and the drug-fueled concerts featuring rock-n-roll legends that contributed to its downfall. But for those of us who experienced it was a weekend and summer days destination promising exciting rides and a themed amusement park that pre-dated Disney World.
Also in this episode, hear how you can be entered to win a pair of tickets to CIRQUE du SOLEIL ECHO - Under the Big Top, coming to Gulfstream Park, Feb. 22 - April 21, or how you can purchase discounted tickets just by being a listener to Tales From South Florida.
Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE!
Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170.
Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.
Visit our website https://monty73162.wixsite.com/gettingolder/tales-from-south-florida