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As of closing on Wednesday January 22, 2020 Gulliver's Gate is out of business. They are now in the process of dismantling the displays for storage until/unless they can find a more affordable and suitable location.
I am sorry to see them close, for while I was let go, I still do care about and admire the work of the original builders, and the people who worked there. Hopefully they will be successful in finding a new location and reopen.
Stuart
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Too bad.
I'm glad that I finally got to see it this past summer. The airport was great.
I wonder what they are going to do with the equipment and layout?
Lionelski posted:Too bad.
I'm glad that I finally got to see it this past summer. The airport was great.
I wonder what they are going to do with the equipment and layout?
They are in the process now of dismantling the displays for storage until/unless they can find another location that is large enough and affordable.
Stuart
I just checked their website and found this message:
This sounds positive for me but I do not know if they actually have the new location figured out yet.
Ryaninspiron posted:I just checked their website and found this message:
Gulliver's Gate Times Square is Moving!!
In preparation for our big move, the final date we will be open to the public is Wednesday January 22, 2020.
Please sign up at: news@gulliversgate.com to receive updated news and info on our re-opening dates and location.
Looking forward to seeing you at Gulliver’s Gate 2.0!!
This sounds positive for me but I do not know if they actually have the new location figured out yet.
From my friends who were working there at the end no new location has disclosed.
My concern is that in Manhattan finding a place that is affordable, of sufficient size, and in a good neighborhood may not be possible. My own opinion is that they should abandon Manhattan, and instead look into moving to Flushing Meadows where the Queens Zoo and the Hall of Science are located (near the old 1964 World's Fair site). There's parking, it's near the #7 subway line, and Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, and families already go there.
Stuart
Excellent point I used to go there for the NYC Makers faire every year. They have a pretty big place there.
I keep hearing Gulliver gate is opening in Staten Island near the ferry terminal. Does anybody know if that’s true
@bluelinec4 posted:I keep hearing Gulliver gate is opening in Staten Island near the ferry terminal. Does anybody know if that’s true
Yes, it is true that they are trying to reopen, and near the ferry terminal in Staten Island.
Here is a link to their new website.
Stuart
Just as soon as I won't get mugged trying to get to the exhibit I'll consider going. 
According to the website they are located at:
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Just as soon as I won't get mugged trying to get to the exhibit I'll consider going.
Staten Island is the safest borough Its in the middle of an outlet complex at the ferry terminal
@bluelinec4 posted:Staten Island is the safest borough Its in the middle of an outlet complex at the ferry terminal
I'm not sure that's of great comfort considering what's happening in the other boroughs! I suspect this would be a good place to go with a group. 
I went to Gulliver's Gate on 44th St in Manhattan shortly after it opened. My questions are these: 1. Is there a relation between Gulliver's Gate and Miniature Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany? They seemed to have very similar features, especially the airport! 2. How does Miniature Wunderland compare in size to Gulliver's Gate?
"Staten Island is the safest borough Its in the middle of an outlet complex at the ferry terminal"
New York City has one of the lowest rates of violent crime of any urban area in the USA to begin with. Your chances of being murdered are much higher in many rural areas (per capita). Just saying 
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@NYC Fan posted:I went to Gulliver's Gate on 44th St in Manhattan shortly after it opened. My questions are these: 1. Is there a relation between Gulliver's Gate and Miniature Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany? They seemed to have very similar features, especially the airport! 2. How does Miniature Wunderland compare in size to Gulliver's Gate?
Gulliver's Gate was inspired by Miniature Wunderland. In fact, in September 2017 fifty of their staff visited Gulliver's Gate to share knowledge. I met with four of their model railroad workers. They were shocked when I told them that I was the train department at Gulliver's Gate.
Stuart
@O Scale Ange posted:According to the website they are located at:
55 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
That's the Empire Outlets site right next to the SI Ferry terminal and the SI Ferry Hawks Stadium. That would be a great site for them. The outlet center has lots of open space since COVID.
And Gunrunner. Be careful where you throw stuff in glass houses!
@Chris Lord posted:And Gunrunner. Be careful where you throw stuff in glass houses!
I'm well aware of the issues with Phila, I don't go there at all!
Look at the bright side, at least Phila isn't Chicago!
New York City and the State of Wyoming have almost identical crime indexes .
The concern about crime in these posts is overblown. Every large city has crime, but the bulk of the serious stuff doesn't happen in areas where visitors are likely to go unless they are involved with drugs or gang activity. A little situational awareness goes a long way.
How many of you attend the York meet? Check out York's crime statistics sometime...
Hey GRJ, If you decide to go, let me know, I will volunteer to be your armed guard for the day !!
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