1992 Boblo Island Promotional Video

2015.012.020
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VHS tape containing a short promotional film about Boblo Island aimed at attracting group outings for the 1992 season (also included on U-Matic tape 2015.012.080). The video is divided into several sections which list attractions by the demography they are intended to appeal to. Each section is begun with a title card. In the "Teens Like Boblo" section, the narrator lists the park's major rides over footage of each--the Nightmare, the Sky Streak, the Screamer, the Falling Star, and the pirate ship. The "Adults and Families Like Boblo" segment shows the Olympic high diving team, the World's Greatest Illusions magic show at the Carousel Theatre, the antique car ride, games, gift shops, and the train. The "Kids like Boblo" portion spotlights the petting zoo, the animal show, rides, games, and the animatronic show, Captain Andy's Rivertown Review. The Skytower, concessions, and picnicking are covered in the "Everybody Likes Boblo" section. The video concludes with historic shots of the park, and information about getting to the park aboard the Amherstburg ferries.
The video is on a "Premium" T-5 tape. The tape is housed within a blue plastic case VHS case, with a printed white label inserted into its label sleeve. The year "1992" is handwritten on the label. A similar label is adhered to the tape itself.