Welcome to the February 2011 edition of ACE NorCal News!
In this issue:
ACE NorCal on Facebook
Just for fun: Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
California's Great America, February 2011 update
Gilroy Gardens, February 2011 update
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, February 2011 update
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, February 2011 update
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, February 2011 update
-- Steven Wilson
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I went to Pier 39 in San Francisco because their web site had a local advantage program that offered two hours of free parking plus half off admission to the aquarium in January. If you are a AAA member you can also get two hours of free parking at the Pier 39 Welcome Center. After I took the girls to see the aquarium, I wandered about Pier 39 because I had some extra time. So I tried the maze. It only cost $5.00. They gave me plastic gloves so I would not make fingerprints on the glass. And they let me push the double stroller around in there. It was very well done and similar to those that we encountered on the ACE trip to Japan. I got lost quite a few times but then figured out that the correct path through the maze would be similar to the correct path at Gilroy Gardens Pinnacles Rock Maze and it was. It was very cool to see your image repeated multiple times and the carpet is fresh enough not to have a worn path that leads you to the exit.
Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze
web site: http://www.pier39.com/Attractions/index.htm#att137
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Magowans-Infinite-Mirror-Maze/170314027279
-- Emi Pearce
Invertigo...going, going, gone.
Following in the tradition of the Gulf Coaster, Whizzer, Tidal Wave / Greased Lightnin', and Stealth, Invertigo is leaving California's Great America. Plans for the vacated site, once home to the iconic Sky Whirl / Triple wheel, have not been announced. The official announcement on Invertigo's departure is here: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/news/detail.cfm?item_id=1069
California's Great America is closed for the season. Opening day of the 2011 season is set for March 27th. For the operating calendar, see: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/visit/visit_calendar.cfm
California's Great America
web site: http://www.cagreatamerica.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cagreatamerica
-- photo: Steven Wilson
Gilroy Gardens is closed this month. The 2011 Season opens on March 27th. If you'd like to work at Gilroy Gardens, the park is having a job fair on February 27th. For more information, see: http://gilroygardens.org/employment.html
Gilroy Gardens
web site: http://www.gilroygardens.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gilroy-Gardens/122943674395623
-- photo: Steven Wilson
