Xanadu

[Geezer]

"Xanadu" is out, "Meadowlands" in...

http://www.northjersey.com/news/051410_Ross_taking_over_Xanadu_dumping_name.html?c=y&page=1

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Yeah, it looks like someone else is taking over. Here's some promotional info from the new website about the snow dome, now called the Snow Park:

SnowPark

A new phenomenon in indoor snow sports

Meadowlands SnowPark is the destination for anyone and everyone to enjoy snow and ski activities 365 days a year. The SnowPark will feature skiing, snowboarding, novice slopes, lessons and a snowplay area for youngsters to get lost in a winter wonderland. The 800-foot long indoor snow facility is the first in North America. The SnowPark will feature a quad chairlift, magic carpets for beginners and a platter lift. Imagine being able to take to the hills on fresh snow all year round. The most advanced technology in snow-making equipment will provide a unique snow experience inside where the weather is always perfect. Our ski school will offer professional instruction and what a great place for your event, class outing or birthday party. You have now found a ski village without driving for hours. Equipment rentals, souvenirs and a pro shop are all part of your experience.

"It's more than just a ski slope... it's an Alpine resort"

The ski and snow experience will be completed with a visit to our authentic après bar. A rustic wood chalet theme with sofas and fireplaces will leave you wondering where you are. Enjoy the bar, have some food and get immersed in the entire après ski experience. The energy of the après bar will draw skiers and non-skiers alike. It's a lifestyle that's now available all year round.

http://visitmeadowlands.com/thingstodo/snowpark.php

Maybe it will actually open and I'll get to do some summer turns one of these days without having to travel far.

 

[skiadikt]

Yeah, it looks like someone else is taking over. Here's some promotional info from the new website about the snow dome, now called the Snow Park:



http://visitmeadowlands.com/thingstodo/snowpark.php

Maybe it will actually open and I'll get to do some summer turns one of these days without having to travel far.

you'd have to figure someone would step in to take advantage of the situation after so much money has been put into it. couldn't see the thing just get bulldozed over.

 

[RootDKJ]

Yeah, it looks like someone else is taking over. Here's some promotional info from the new website about the snow dome, now called the Snow Park:



http://visitmeadowlands.com/thingstodo/snowpark.php

Maybe it will actually open and I'll get to do some summer turns one of these days without having to travel far.

I hope so. Maybe we could do a summertime AZ day there!

 

[ERJ-145CA]

I hope so. Maybe we could do a summertime AZ day there!

I'm in.

 

[legalskier]

There's life yet....

Gov. Christie plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district, sale of Meadowlands Racetrack
***
• In addition, the state would help re-finance the long-stalled Xanadu project in the Meadowlands, enabling a new developer to take control of the garish, high-visibility retail and entertainment complex alongside the New Jersey Turnpike that many consider an embarrassment.
• Financial aid to help complete Xanadu would be contingent on changing the building’s much-hated mutli-color exterior, and requiring that it be an entertainment complex, not simply another mall.***

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/20...city_takeover_meadowlands_racetrack_shut.html

 

[RootDKJ]

I could care less what it looks like from the outside.

 

[jaywbigred]

I could care less what it looks like from the outside.

Agreed, just seed moguls on the inside and they will have me hooked.

 

[PomfretPlunge]

:beer: I would drive up a coupla weekends a month if they had an indoor bump line

 

[SkiDork]

I like the look of the exterior of Ski Dubai.

 

[skiadikt]

:beer: I would drive up a coupla weekends a month if they had an indoor bump line

i third that emotion. just concerned about vertical & pitch and whether it'd be enough for a bump line.

 

[dmc]

i third that emotion. just concerned about vertical & pitch and whether it'd be enough for a bump line.

Depends on your definition of a bump line...

Flat and easy or steep and fun..

 

[dmc]

I like the look of the exterior of Ski Dubai.

Me too... doesn't look like the side of the Partridge Family bus... Looks futuristic..

 

[legalskier]

Me too... doesn't look like the side of the Partridge Family bus....

Well here's a chance for you all to redesign the place-

Ledger Live is calling on all Photoshop wiseguys and crayon-wielding design wannabes to come up with their best ideas for what the outside of the complex should look like. Download our template (or just make a new one), create your own Xanadu facade, upload the image to our gallery and tag it with the word xanadu.

Click here to access the template:
http://www.nj.com/ledgerlive/index.ssf/2010/07/the_meadowlands_xanadu_photosh.html

Let's see what you've got!

 

[dmc]

Well here's a chance for you all to redesign the place-

Ledger Live is calling on all Photoshop wiseguys and crayon-wielding design wannabes to come up with their best ideas for what the outside of the complex should look like. Download our template (or just make a new one), create your own Xanadu facade, upload the image to our gallery and tag it with the word xanadu.

Click here to access the template:
http://www.nj.com/ledgerlive/index.ssf/2010/07/the_meadowlands_xanadu_photosh.html

Let's see what you've got!

meh... I'd rather complain about it.. haha...

I think they should paint it light blue of grey..

 

[Dr Skimeister]

Gov. Christie plans takeover of Atlantic City casino district, sale of Meadowlands Racetrack
***
• In addition, the state would help re-finance the long-stalled Xanadu project in the Meadowlands, enabling a new developer to take control of the garish, high-visibility retail and entertainment complex alongside the New Jersey Turnpike that many consider an embarrassment.
• Financial aid to help complete Xanadu would be contingent on changing the building’s much-hated mutli-color exterior, and requiring that it be an entertainment complex, not simply another mall.***

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/20...city_takeover_meadowlands_racetrack_shut.html

The state is fileting school budgets and scores of programs that are intended to assist low-income citizens but helping to re-finance a private enterprise aimed to attract middle-to-upper class people to slide on frozen and then spend in a glorified shopping mall??? This disgusts me.

 

[millerm277]

The state is fileting school budgets and scores of programs that are intended to assist low-income citizens but helping to re-finance a private enterprise aimed to attract middle-to-upper class people to slide on frozen and then spend in a glorified shopping mall??? This disgusts me.

On the other hand, they've already spent $1+ billion on the thing, and the alternative is the state taking it over and doing what? Demolishing it? Not that I think it's going to work, but there aren't a huge number of options that I see.

 

[jack97]

The state is fileting school budgets and scores of programs that are intended to assist low-income citizens but helping to re-finance a private enterprise aimed to attract middle-to-upper class people to slide on frozen and then spend in a glorified shopping mall??? This disgusts me.

I know what you mean, however putting state money into a project that can in the future generate more tax revenue could be what they are thinking. Not sure what the sales and property tax rates are in NJ but it could be sizable if this frozen mall comes up big.

 

[legalskier]

The state is fileting school budgets and scores of programs that are intended to assist low-income citizens but helping to re-finance a private enterprise aimed to attract middle-to-upper class people to slide on frozen and then spend in a glorified shopping mall??? This disgusts me.

No inclination at all in trying it out, doc? Would've been perfect today, what with this ghastly heat.

 

[dmc]

The state is fileting school budgets and scores of programs that are intended to assist low-income citizens but helping to re-finance a private enterprise aimed to attract middle-to-upper class people to slide on frozen and then spend in a glorified shopping mall??? This disgusts me.

i was just watching your Gov on TV... Talking about slashing teachers pay and stuff.. Was thinking about this..