This is Part 1 of a multiple part series in which we're going to take a photo trip through one of Waldameer Park's most popular rides: the Whacky Shack. Added in 1970 and designed by well-known darkride creator Bill Tracy, the Whacky Shack is a true product of its time that has been loved by generations for nearly 50 years. Today we're taking a detailed look at the ride's whimsical facade.
Whacky Shack might have the strongest ballyhoo of any darkride anywhere. The towering A-Frame front is instantly both recognizable and memorable and is chock full of colorful details. Let's take a closer look at it, shall we?
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| The face-like sketch: spinning eyes, the sign as a mouth, and "sideburns" is a trademark of the ride. |
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| A dog bursts out of the building, like any good pet. |
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| Whacky technology is found: smoke can be turned into tea! |
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| The crest of the "shack" should be a goal for house design nation-wide. |
Finishing out the details, we have an ominous vulture a a pair of a lady's legs. A true 'whacky shack,' indeed!
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| Here's the facade from the side. |
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| The front under the covering has several of these "windows" that are motorized to provide some atmosphere. They create some nice illusions when operable, but this one had something wrong with it. |
Tomorrow we go inside the shack!
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