Ocean City

Interesting. How did the state determine that the ride was safe for one more year?

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From the way I understand it, the state’s requirement has been carried out for years leading up to this one, however, it is simply too expensive to continue on, considering the ride’s original manufacturer is no longer in business, and parts are no longer accessible. I think it involves opening up each individual car (which were manufactured as one piece, so need to be cut and welded back together). If I receive more information, I will share it with you.

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Isn't there another ride kind of similar to the Matterhorn in the other part of the park? There was the matterhorn, which was the one set in the mountains, and then the music group one, right? What about that one? Or are they both the same?

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Terrapin, I think you are talking about the Himalaya ride next to the fun house. It is similar in concept to the Matterhorn in the sense that you are in a cart that rotates from a central gear drive. There are subtle differences though. The Matterhorn's carts are suppended from metal arms that rotate and the Himalaya's carts roll along a track. I remember at one point many years ago that the Matterhorn only went clockwise as opposed to the Himalaya which always went both ways. I could have sworn I saw the Matterhorn going counter-clockwise though recently so maybe it was changed. Either way I would hate to see any of them go but if I had to choose one it would probably be for the Matterhorn to go. The Himalaya just always seemed a little more upbeat and well maintained. Oh and the Matterhorn is the ride with the musicians/instruments and the Himayala is the one with the mountain theme rightfully so.

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Bummer, thanks for the clarification. I thought the Matterhorn was the one next to the fun house. Now I'm really disappointed. I've always loved that ride, I'll be sure to ride it this year no matter how sick it makes me feel.

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Do you want to go real real fast???

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:jawdrop: hey terp i certainly do remember that!

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...hmm

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Wow. He must have really needed the money to sell in this environment. He probably got less than half of what it was worth 3 years ago.

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The Trimpers have not yet sold the Inlet Lodge and property. It is still in their possession. There is no plan to remove the rides on that lot as of now.

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