What circulars have been moved the most times?

I think the Super Himalaya has been moved at least 3 times. It was near the Space Spiral in the 1970s and then moved to its longtime spot near the Gemini than moved next to the Corkscrew to make way for Camp Snoopy.
The Calypso has operated in 3 locations but I am not sure that it is the same exact ride. In the 1960s I have seen pictures of the ride near the front gate by the Sky Wheel. Then of course it was near the site of the vertical loop of Raptor and was moved to its current site which was at one time the site of the satellite Jets which operated at 3 different sites as well during its 25-year run at the park.

In my research of Calypso and Tiki Twirl, I've found that Calypso has been moved quite a bit.

Calypso opened near the present day Ice Cream Parlor next to the Rotor. It was moved to the area adjacent to the Silver Dollar Cafe in 1965. In 1968, it was moved to an area adjacent to Sealand (currently the space occupied by the Aquatic Stadium). It was sent back to the area next to the Silver Dollar in 1970, the same year Tiki Twirl opened on the site formerly occupied by the Scamper. The ride was then relocated before the 1994 season to it's present day location.

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*** This post was edited by Gemini 12/9/2002 3:06:52 PM ***

I seem to recall that Calypso used to have little roofs on the cars - am I crazy? Did they modify the ride or get a new one without roofs?

Also, you might want to look at the Octopus as a FMR (frequently moved ride).

-- Harley

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CP fan since 68.

There was a covering over the car at one time, as you can see in this picture.

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It's the Monster harley, not the Octopus. I believe it's only been moved once and that was when it was moved to its current position from the Million Dollar Midway, where they show the Summer Spectacular, where it was first placed, when Iron Dragon was built.

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Gemini said:
There was a covering over the car at one time, as you can see in this picture.

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Whoo Hoo. Check out those schwanky threads from the 70s. :)

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Hmmm, thanks for the correction about the Monster. Why did I think it was called the Octopus? Warning to all of you: Don't think about getting close to forty. Or drink too much. Or take too many drugs. Not that I would know personally.

-- Harley

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CP fan since 68.

Of course you wouldn't...

Anyway, Octopus is the generic name for that type of ride if I am not mistaken, so it is an easy mix up.

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Gemini said:
There was a covering over the car at one time, as you can see in this picture.

Check out those schwanky bell bottoms also. :)
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I wonder when they well put 2 trains on the Boomerang...
-Andy

here's how i remember it.

the original Calypso appeared in the 1960's near the front gate by the Rotor and the French Frolic. i believe it was a used ride purchased from a world's fair, perhaps seattle. it was moved to the Silver Dollar corner taking the place of the Twister then finally to the beach midway where the dolphin/high dive stadium is now. (in 1969 the Silver Dollar corner had a stage featuring big name entertainment).

the Tiki Twirl was that same original Calypso repainted and remodeled, i would assume by the park. it was moved to the site of the Scamper and the tiki theme was meant to compliment the look of Jungle Larry's Safari. that same year (1970) CP purchased a new Calypso as part of their 10 ride improvement package, and both rides played the main midway thru the 70's. the new ride had considerable more flash than the original (see picture mentioned above) with a large centerpiece, the familiar hearts on the background, and yes, roofs over the cars. most of that flash is gone now, of course.

so the way i see it the original Calypso/Tiki Twirl had 4 different locations and the current calypso only 2.

the Super Himalaja also joined the line-up in 1970 and it originally sat behind the new Dodgem II building on the extended midway, near the Bayern Curve. it was moved to the beach area near the Jumbo Jet next to the Matterhorn. this was the same spot the Zugspitze (a similar ride) played in the mid 60's. the flash was removed when it was taken to it's long time home across from Gemini then finally to it's current spot behind Power Tower. so it has had 4 homes as well.

the Scrambler was present during my first visit to CP in 1962 and if it's the same model may be the most traveled ride of all. i'll have to put my mind to it.