Are earthlings ready for the next theme park: UFO-themed?
Officials in Roswell, N.M., where the aliens have frequently been seen, are planning an Alien Apex Resort that could open in the next three years.
An air-conditioned indoor roller coaster would take passengers on a simulated alien abduction.
“Nobody will be harmed, and everybody will be returned, hopefully, in the same shape,” concept designer Bryan Temmer told the AP
The city has received a $245,000 legislative appropriation for initial planning, but the park would be privately built and managed. Requests for proposals will be advertised next month.
The proposed park initially will cover 60 to 80 acres with room to expand to 150 acres. It will feature other rides and attractions, including an exhibit hall with information on scientific exploration of the universe.
Some business owners think the theme park is necessary to keep tourists returning to the UFO site.
The town’s biggest tourism attraction is the International UFO Museum and Research Center, which has drawn 2.5 million visitors since opening in 1992.
Report by David Wilkening
