Why abandoned six flags new orleans

Almost all of the "flat rides" were submerged, according to Modern Day Ruins. The city of New Orleans took over in In , Southern Star Amusement announced its plans to completely refurbish the park and even expand it, but in these plans were canceled. These plans were also scrapped. But, as the New Orleans Advocate reported , just two years later this idea was called off too. While the Industrial Development Board of New Orleans originally went with the outlet mall plan, Jazzland continued pursuing the idea and maintained its interest in purchasing the land in It became his decision in According to NOLA.

Instead, Mayor Cantrell has reportedly decided to choose between two plans for the park. You can learn more about what the city plans on doing with the park here.

According to Wired , the "Jurassic World" crew filmed at the park for nine weeks. YouTube documentarian Jake Williams told Nola. Speaking of abandoned places, "They're like museums," he told the site, "like walking through a period of time. Watch the trailer here. Close this content. Read full article. Gabbi Shaw. Part of the abandoned Six Flags.

The flooded park. David J. The sign. Shattered glass is the norm. New Orleans East is around 14 miles away from Bourbon Street. A ride. The locked gates. There's trash everywhere.

Story continues. The Looney Tunes air on Nickelodeon. It's Mardi Gras season. The park is essentially bayou-adjacent. An aerial shot. Do not enter. This area has held up surprisingly well.

The sign welcoming Percy and his friends to the fictional Circeland. Post-Katrina tax credits made it cheap for movies and TV shows to film in Louisiana. The parking lot.

Inside the park. People have even climbed the rides. The property also is home to fire ants, wild boars, water moccasins, and alligators; much of the concern over trespassing is due to wildlife that has settled in the park and the threat it poses to illicit visitors. As of there was what seemed to be a solid plan to reopen the property as an amusement park again - a hopeful sign of recovery and growth for the area - but as of reports in the media indicate it will be demolished.

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