VHS
1988 Promo Tape
VHS tape containing Boblo Island's 1988 promotional video. The video is divided into three sections which spotlight the boat ride to the island, the park's rides, and the park's various family-friendly attractions and amenities.
The video's first section is entitled, "All Aboard." . The video, begins with the boat ride to the island. A map, showing the locations of the docks--Amherstburg, Gibraltar, and Detroit--is included. The video shows both the smaller ferries, as well as the STE. CLAIRE. Upon arrival, the narrator states that visitors are greeted by the islands bear and lion mascots. The bear mascot is shown shaking hands with a family.
The video's second section, "Thrill Rides," begins with the park's rollercoasters, the Sky Streak and the Screamer. The film also highlights the Falling Star. The segment ends with a series of clips without narration of several other rides--the Pirate ship, the Log Flume, the Sky Diver, and the Enterprise.
The third section, "Family Fun," focuses on the Fort Fun play area, the kids' ride area, the "newly renovated" carousel, and carnival games. The Ferris wheel and the Skytower are also shown in a brief shot. The narrator continues to discuss further shows and attractions including the Mark Wilson Haunted Theatre magic show, the animatronic show Captain Andy's Rivertown Review, the Great American High Diving Team, the Skytower, the antique cars ride, the train, the picnic area, the Island House Restaurant and other concessions, and the gift shops. The video's concluding segment includes aerial shots of the island. The video closes with AAA Michigan and Boblo Island logos.
The video is on a generic T-20 VHS tape with typewritten label on its spine. The tape is housed within a blank white cardboard sleeve.
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