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I really think as soon as it went, the park went down hill quickly, anyone know WHY it went and WHERE it went?

Also who remembers the cinema thing, where you stood up and watched roller coasters on a huge screen in a massive white " arena " was that called 360 ?

Yes the Big Wheel was a key attraction for Dreamland. You could even see it for miles around

It went to Mexico City in 1997. I was told that it was never erected and is still sitting in storage.

Vince

The Cinema thing was called the Cinema 2000.
It had a big 180 degree screen.
It made me feel ill standing up and watching it sometimes.
It used to be by the Water Chute before being relocated to near
the Looping Star

I remember there were several different films.
I liked the one that finished with a speeded-up car chase
and then the car in front would suddenly brake unexpectly and the camera
zoomed right up into the tail light.

nice one peeps.

Whats the chance the big wheel could come back

Do you know how much it was sold for? must af been a few quid

I very much doubt it would come back, although it would be fantastic if it did. As stated, it was a local landmark, and could be seen for miles around. Much like Arlington House.

As for the price, no idea at all but if I was forced to take a guess I would say £250,000.


Vince