Matt N
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Hi guys. Sorry if this thread isn't warranted (it isn't about an operating theme park, after all), but as it was a popular, well-known visitor attraction, I thought it might be an interesting one to discuss. The place I'm talking about is The Millennium Dome in London, and I was spurred to start a thread and learn more about it after watching this great documentary by Expedition Theme Park:
I wasn't born when the Millennium Dome operated, being born in 2003 myself, but I'd be really interested to know; do any of you remember the Millennium Dome, or did any of you get to visit? And if so, what were your thoughts on the experience, or the concept in general?
From my outsider's perspective, it looks like one of the most unique tourist attractions ever created, and I'll admit I'd genuinely struggle to succinctly describe it... it looked like one of those places that didn't really fit into any binary category, even though it drew elements from a number of attraction types.
I also find it quite insane to think that a UK government ever greenlighted & funded something like this; I'm not saying there was anything wrong with it by any stretch, as I find the optimism & enthusiasm behind it from the likes of Tony Blair really quite inspiring, but rightly or wrongly, this certainly isn't the type of thing I could see the current UK government doing.
But what were your general thoughts on the Millennium Dome in London? Do you have any particular memories or experiences you'd like to share?
I wasn't born when the Millennium Dome operated, being born in 2003 myself, but I'd be really interested to know; do any of you remember the Millennium Dome, or did any of you get to visit? And if so, what were your thoughts on the experience, or the concept in general?
From my outsider's perspective, it looks like one of the most unique tourist attractions ever created, and I'll admit I'd genuinely struggle to succinctly describe it... it looked like one of those places that didn't really fit into any binary category, even though it drew elements from a number of attraction types.
I also find it quite insane to think that a UK government ever greenlighted & funded something like this; I'm not saying there was anything wrong with it by any stretch, as I find the optimism & enthusiasm behind it from the likes of Tony Blair really quite inspiring, but rightly or wrongly, this certainly isn't the type of thing I could see the current UK government doing.
But what were your general thoughts on the Millennium Dome in London? Do you have any particular memories or experiences you'd like to share?