Comments on: A Michael Jackson Theme Park & Elvis’ Favorite Coaster to Reopen

By: Down Under

Down Under — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:49:28 +0000

Harold – I agree with you.

Michael Jackson’s camp should open Neverland to the public, like Graceland.

Elvis’ legacy is still alive because of shrewd marketing strategies, with Graceland as a tourist spot as the best one.

Really, who still buys Elvis albums?

If Neverland opens like Graceland, the number of visitors will easily surpass Graceland’s. This way, the world will know that Michael’s status has long eclipsed Elvis.

By: Harold

Harold — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:42:55 +0000

If only they make Neverland something like Graceland. Transfer MJ's remains to Neverland, place MJ memorabilias there, etc. Fans all over the world would flock there for sure.

By: quarrahn moses

quarrahn moses — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:38:26 +0000

mj inspired me with his house im making my on neverland call moses land

By: Gearhart

Gearhart — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:21:23 +0000

I always thought Thriller could become a really good (or really terrible) dark ride, as for a coaster, he did do a song called Speed Demon… Bottom line they would need good rides to attract me, I'm pretty eclectic in my musical taste and like a lot of his stuff, but the attractions are key.

By: MIKEY

MIKEY — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:42:59 +0000

I am glad to see that Bay Beach is getting the Zippin Pippin, and it could not be going to a more deserving park. I have been on the Zippin Pippin many times. Although I hate to see her leave my home state of Tennessee, I am thrilled that future generations will be able to ride the Zippin Pippin again. The Zippin Pippin is an excellent wooden rollercoaster, what a great classic woodie, and it is in great hands with GGI.

The last time that I was at Libertyland, the ride operator of the Zippin Pippin told me that he witnessed Elvis ride the Zippin Pippin for 4 straight hours without getting off the ride just eight days before he died.

Dr. Michael E. Schmidt

By: Prof.BAM

Prof.BAM — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:34:02 +0000

WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO?! DOES R! I! P! MEAN ANYTHING TO ANYONE ANYMORE!? As for the Zippin Pippin, Yeah! I wonder if they'll sell peanut butter and bannanna sandwiches (ha ha)

By: Quil

Quil — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:36:24 +0000

I think your Idea is much better than a MJ theme park.

By: Harold

Harold — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:51:20 +0000

Like Dolly Parton's theme park? A disaster? I don't think so. Though I hate country music, I've enjoyed her theme park.

By: Harold

Harold — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:46:16 +0000

Elvis' house is now a tourist attraction. Many people still dress up like Elvis, and perform. Let's not forget his favorite sandwich. In England, The Beatles are honored with tours of Liverpool, in honor of their success. Let's also not forget a musical dedicated to their music. Though she has not left us, Dolly Parton has her own amusement park. Nice park, by the way. Dale Ernhart has a coaster named and themed after him. Why should we deny Michael the same?

By: mark

mark — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:06:53 +0000

I've seen downtown Gary, Indiana, it needs a lot more than this proposal … and they don't have the tax base for the obvious subsidies this project would require, since Gary is not exactly synonymous with tourism.

I thought Michael Jackson had more integrity before he had his operations, but I was never a fan and don't like the cult of celebrity.