Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Seriously? I don't think of SFOT or SFFT (the only two I've been to) as having ANY theme<< SFOt is divided into zones that are themed (Spain, Mexico, France, Texas, Old South, Looney Tunes, Gotham, etc.) The themeing is weak but its miles ahead of places like SF Elitch Gardens. Also, SFOT is poorly maintained. The log ride is pretty decent, but it sits in the middle of a weed patch. The Mine Train is a poor cousin of BTMRR, but similar, with some themeing (and a lot of weeds). I think that if they took care of their landscaping that it would go a long way to improving the place. Curiously the area aroung the Judge Roy Scream coaster is nicely landscaped.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President Labuda - Yep, I'm a Native Texan, and I live in the DFW area. fkurucz - I agree with the maintenance of the park. They need to do something about people smoking in the park, too. We were in line for the Splashdown and there was a girl smoking. I heard they are trying to outlaw smoking in all public places in Arlington. I would love that.
Originally Posted By Labuda Ah, good point, fkurucz - I remember that now that you pointed it out! Mickey - ditto - San Antonio native, and 9th generation Texan on Mama's side
Originally Posted By Mickey4President Labuda - I'm only 6th or 7th generation. We are going to be in San Antonio Labor day weekend. My DH and I spent our honeymoon in San Antonio and went to Sea World, and we want to take the kids. Also we are going to take them to the Alamo. We have a picture of my DS8 when he was 6mos being held by a Texas Ranger in front of the Alamo. We are going to take another picture like that with both DS's. Also, there is a really good Mexican food place on the riverwalk we are going to eat at. I can't remember the name, but it is the oldest on the riverwalk.
Originally Posted By Labuda Hmmmm, I ca't thik of ay Mexica food actually on the riverwalk. Mi Tierra isn't too far away, though. And the BEST Tex-Mex in all of SA is still iside 410, but a bit orth of downtown - Los Barrios. OMG, it's YUMMILICIOUS! Oh, do make sure you stop into La Villita sice you'll be on the River - ad see if the old gentleman who's a glassblower is still there.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President Labuda, I will make sure to check out the glassblower. I can't remember the name of the restuarant, but it was besides some place with a British flag and I think a kangaroo on it.
Originally Posted By basketballfan The place on the riverwalk is called Rio's. It's been there since '67 or there about. great food, colored umbrellas over the outside tables.
Originally Posted By Labuda lol Wow - it was there 6 years before I was born, I grew up there, and never heard of it until now! lol And, umm, aren't there a few places ont he Riverwalk with colored umbrellas? If not, then I know I've at least SEEN that Rio's place, as I definitely have seen colored umbrellas.
Originally Posted By basketballfan yeah, there are lots of umbrellas. some are texas flags, or specific to the restaurant colors. rio's are all colors. i can't find my map right now, but it is on the top of a "T" where the river splits. it has great food!! i think it has been owned by the same family.
Originally Posted By Mickey4President Thanks for the name of the resturant basketballfan, now I can look it up on google earth and print off a map to it. I can't wait to eat there.
