The Continents -- July 29, 2003
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-- General Information
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Park name: The Continents
Park type: Original
Park maker: John Anderson (ja227) 
Date of version release: July 29, 2003
Version: 1.0
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-- Introduction
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This is a park themed after different parts of the world.  Many famous landmarks have be re-created (partially or fully) in the park.  

This is the second of my "Johnland" model parks, which use a wheelspoke path layout and have the center as the main building and park offices.  The base layout is identical to the Great Outdoors, my first of this type.  The park is roughly 195x195 tiles large with a large amount of rides and attractions.

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-- Ride & Staff Notes
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Some rides have been "hacked" to make them perform the way I wanted. You may need the reliabilty patch|trainer from 

http://www.geocities.com/jmanderson_2000/trainers/trainers.htm

to run it without them breaking down.

There is a system of classifying rides and staff used.  Read the "ride code.txt" file included in the zip for details.
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-- Tour of the Park
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The park is divided into 9 sections, they are:
- Middle East
- Far East
- Oceania 
- Latin America
- North America
- Northern Europe 
- Southern Europe
- Africa  
- Polar Plaza & Underground

- Middle East - 
The Middle East is home to deserts, and antiquity. This area features a small city, a model of an Egyptian pyramid, and much more.  Rides include :
	
	Arabian Flight - Inverted roller coaster w/ 5 inversions.
	Dune Buggies - Go karts in the desert
	Golf Like an Egyptian - Egyptian-themed mini-golf

- Far East - 
From medieval and ancient castles and palaces to high rise skyscrapers, the far east is a fascinating area.  This area features a model of Himeji Castle, Tokyo City Hall, Bank of China building in Hong Kong, the Taj Mahal, and the Great Wall of China, plus many other thing that give this the feel of the Far East. Rides include:
	Orient Express - Corkscrew mega looper w/ 8 inversions
	Ninja Training - A succession of three different rides:
		a maze, space rings, and top spin.  Enduring 			trainees win a ninja outfit.
	Tiger Force - a unique flat ride where riders perform 
		cat-like acrobatics
	Himalay-ern Curve - A bayern curve ride in the Himalyas
	Oriental Pearl TV Tower - An observation tower 
		replicating the tallest structure in the Far East.

- Oceania -
Home of the outback, kangaroos, and cocunuts, Oceania isn't "down under" any area of the world.  This area features models of the Sydney Opera House, Auckland-NZ Sky Tower, among other things.  Rides include:
	Outback - a wooden out-and-back coaster 
	Kangaroo Hopper - a smaller wooden coaster--next to Outback
	Typhoon - A LIM-launched inverted coaster with 7 			inversions.
	Cococut Climb - a junior-sized drop ride.
	Auckland Sky Tower - Observation tower modeled after the 		tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere

- Latin America -
Fiestas, beaches, jungles, and ancient ruins make Latin America a spectacular part the world.  This area features many ancient and modern achitectural replicas, as well as a lush tropical jungle. Rides include:
	Buenos Air - a flying coaster themed after an airplane
	The Amazon - a river ride on the world's widest river.
	Aztec Maze - A maze where guests try to find their way out 		of this Aztec pyramid.

- North America -
Home to diverse climes and people, this land is home also to many natural and man-made wonders.  Included in this area are many famous structures, such as the Sears Tower, White House, CN Tower,
US Capitol, Peace Tower in Ottawa, CN Tower, and many others, as well as a model space shutlle.  Rides include:
	American Dream - A triple-interlocking looping roller 
		coaster	
	Minority Whip - A classic whip ride
	Great American Free Fall - 1st gen. freefall ride
	Canaveral - Dual space shot themed to a space shuttle 
		launch 
	Little Cowboy - horseback roller coaster for youngsters 
		and older "kids" 
	Colorado Rapids - Rapids ride along the rugged Colorado 
		River
	Slalom Sleds -
		Bobsled-style roller coaster

- Northern Europe - 
Castles, hills, culture, and history await you in this section of the park.  In this area are many famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, St.Basil's Cathedral and Ludwig's Castle.  Rides include:
	Monarch - A floorless roller coaster that goes upside-down
		7 times--traveling right through the main area.
	Eiffel Tower Drop - a unique spinning drop ride.
	Dutch Windmills - Oddly shaped ferris wheels
	Russian Ice Slide - The original roller coaster
	Ludwig's Castle - Dark ride through the famous castle

- Southern Europe -
Home of the Greeks, Italians, Spaniards, and many other people, this area bordering the Mediterranean is rich in history.  This area includes mini-areas represented some of different parts of this region. Rides include:
	Caesar's Chariot - Giga coaster which reaches speeds of 		near 100 mph!
	Olympic Rings - space rings
	Venecian Gondoloas - canoe ride through canals of Venice
	Alpine Ski-lift - ski-lift which goes to the top of an 			alpine mountain, and back after guests stop for a 
		view
	Ole! - Bullfighting style bumper ride.

- Africa -
The dark continent Filled with many different people and famouse for its wildlife, this is huge continent is worth a visit.  This area features a few buildings and huts, but mostly focuses on natural areas. Rides include:
	Simba - A twisting wooden roller coaster that features a 
		loop
	Cheetah - A launched rocket coaster 
	Guinea Pig - steel wild mouse
	Safari - A car ride through the savannah.
	

- Polar Plaza & Underground - 
This is the central area of the park, with shops and a subway station. Rides include:
	Continental Subway - an underground subway that 
		transports guests to and from different areas 
		of the park.

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-- Credits
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Utilities used in conjunction with the creation of this park:
	DImport 1.02
	DatMaker
	Object Editor v1.11
	8 Cars per Trainer v1.21
	RCT2 Saved Game Modifier GUI

Thanks to people on various forums for input.

