Desert Shadows Center

[apsterling]

The Desert Shadows Center is a new amusement/water park/amphitheater being built in Scottsdale, Arizona. When complete, the park will boast a large, state of the art Amphitheater to host musical events as well as other stage events, the largest water park in the state, and a wide variety of rides, shows, shopping and dining. So far, construction has been completed on the entryway to the parking lot, the lot itself, and the park entrance, as well as much of the amphitheater (some paving is still to be done, as well as some more equipment installations)

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The Park Entry plaza, and ticketing.

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The Amphitheater.

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Parking lot and "walk up" entry.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Looks like a good start. I like what you're doing with minimum custom scenery.

[Steelinwood]

That Amphitheater looks really great!

[ThrillsChills]

Looks good, everything seems so simple in this park so far.

[UpsandDowns]

Looks very simple and clean, love it!

[Night Trapper]

Killer park!

[Jacksen]

I really like the amphitheater, something i will definitely try and do in my own style some how. Looks awesome and quite simple to construct. Can't wait to see more of this park.

[apsterling]

The Desert Shadows Company decided to release the plans to the Waterworks Park, which is going to be attached to the amusement park via a pathway. Visitors pay a single fee to attend both. The park will have two 50 foot drop slides, a 75-65 foot straight/spiral trio, two speed slides, a much smaller stage for smaller local bands, and a lazy river.

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The entrances to the water park.

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The newest addition, stretching over the entryways...

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The Comet! It's 65 foot first hill and stretched out and back design are reminiscent of the good ol days of coasters like Cedar Point's Blue Streak.

[Steelinwood]

The Wooden coaster looks pretty neat and good for an out and back!

[ThrillsChills]

The roller coaster looks great. Fairly simple ride and good for the little kids. Nice work.

[apsterling]

The first few slides of the water park, as well as its stage, are in their places, treating the staff to their first lines of work- learning safety and operations!

I've also heard rumors of some new rides to the amusement park portion of the Center, which should come soon...

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The Fiesta Falls slides, and the Speed drops, as well as the stage with it's clever Front Of House booth, located above its entrance. The stage will cater to local bands to the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe/Mesa area, while the Amphitheater will cater to national events and tours.

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Aerial view of the park, as it is now.

[apsterling]

Huge update from the park!


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The brand new botanical gardens, featuring Saguaro cacti. And the station to the Scramblator, as well as the food court.

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The brand new "Twister", A small B&M Stand Up Coaster, similar to Vortex at Carowinds.


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An overview of the park including the other new rides, Tilt-A-Whirl, Tea Party, Area 51, and Berserker. Also the new slides, the Shot In The Dark, and Speed Slides, which are accessed via an elevator.

Comments and criticism?

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Very Nice. I like the stand-up,and you do great with themeing using only the minimum of objects.

[apsterling]

Very Nice. I like the stand-up,and you do great with themeing using only the minimum of objects.

Thanks! That's my goal, make it as real as possible with very limited resources. And for those that are interested, I'm bringing this on the road with me to New York and North Carolina. So, updates will be happening. And some inspiration (possibly) from Darien Lake, and (definitely) Carowinds.

[ThrillsChills]

This looks good, although don't you think on the roller coaster the colors need to be changed? Like the rest of the park got dark colors then there is the roller coaster with a bright red and orange. Also same with the blue tower thing. Just my thought, other than that, nice work.

[nin]

^But that's why it's such a nice addition. It gives the park some life and vibe.