Thursday, March 10, 2016

Crackerland Map… The Concept Art continues...

Central Crackerland
Fun House
Octopus ride
Merry Go Round
Midway games ( Drown the Clown)
McCrackin Coaster
Retro Rockets
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Coconut Skyride
Train ride through a pineapple
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Map was done on two sheets of Lenox paper 20x40 each
Materials were Copic Marker / Colored Pencil/ Acrylic
North Crackerland merges with Central Crackerland along the merging papers
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Central Crackerland
Tunnel of Lovebug
Palmetto the Flying Bug
Mosauito Bites
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Central Crackerland
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

The Color Key Legend coordinates with the Color Key Sections of the map
Freddie represents the Panhandle
Mr. Cracker represents Main Street
Jay represents North Crackerland
The Three Crackerteers represent Central Crackerland
Bumby represents South Crackerland
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Hurling Hurricane Swings
Concept by Kerry Tripp


South Crackerland
Hurling Hurricane Swings
Sink hole
Coconut skyride
The World Famous Bumby show
Rooster Fries
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

You can see how big the map is
40x50
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Map in Progress
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

South Crackerland
The map is taking on a Final and Polished look thanks to Celeste !


Crackerland map is shaping up!
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Fun house and Octopus ride
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Watch out for the sinkhole!

Making sure the streets and railroad track matches up!
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Lower half of the map
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

With Les Carpenter,  one of the Masterminds behind Crackerland !
We worked together on the Animation Tour as artists at the Academy!
It was great to see you again!


Another view of the map before the legend was added

Another view



Concept Art of Crackerland's Park Map. Pack your bags! We're going to Crackerland

Crackerland Map
Concept Art Design by Kerry Tripp
Collage of the park map
Concept by Kerry Tripp

North Crackerland
Train Depot featuring the Orange Blossom Express
Depot is reminiscent of the old Stuckey's Gas Station
Fountain of Youth Playground
 Everyone becomes a child with Retro playground equipment
Spook Hill Race Cars
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp
Fountain of youth playground


North Crackerland
The Swamp Cruise
Take the glass bottom boat ride throughout the swamps of Florida
Watch out for Fire breathing Sea Dragons, Dodge the Cannon balls from a pirate ship and try to find the Legendary Skunk Ape.
Since Mushu was such an intrical part of my life, He has found a spot the map
My son Andrew is the Raptor at Universal Studios ( I also had to incorporate him on the map)
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp


Panhandle Section of Crackerland
Sit on the beach and watch the waterski show featuring Windy and Orangee
Save yourself a walk across the park and hop aboard the Coconut Skyride.
Relax and play a fun round of Goofy Golf
Grab a bite to eat at Mosquito Bites
Hop aboard for a wild roller coaster ride through the Fire Ant Hill.
Chief Osceola Canoe Flume
Renegade Pony Ride
Fort Cracker Gun Fight
Jail ( Security/ Lost and Found)
Big Hat Saloon Dance Hall
Covered Wagon Ferris Wheel
Cow Patties Chocolate Soft serve ice cream
Hall of Vice Presidents
Animatronic Show featuring the countries memorable Vice Presidents
Large Panhandle Photo Op
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Main Street Crackerland at night
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Central Crackerland Attraction
Tunnel of Lovebug
Begin your adventure by dodging the windshield wipers of a car
Animatronic adventure through the short lifespan of a bug
Concept art by Kerry Tripp







Chief Osceola Canoe Flume
Renegade Pony Ride
A nod to Florida State
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Top half of the map
Panhandle to the left
Mainstreet in the Center
North to the Right
Concept art by Kerry Tripp




Goofy Golf located in the Panhandle area
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Western land located in the Panhandle area
Fort Cracker Gun fight
County Jail ( Old Joe's place of work)
Security / Lost and Found
Saloon Dance Hall
Covered Wagon Ferris Wheel
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp


Spook Hill Race Cars
Watch out for the Cows!
Put your car in neutral and you will  magically go up the hill
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Palmetto the Flying Bugs
Choose your favorite Palmetto bug
Dodge the Bug Spray
Concept by Kerry Tripp

Hall of Vice Presidents
Fashioned after the State Capitol Building in Tallahassee
Audio Animatronic show featuring the U.S. Vice Presidents
Be prepared to dodge the bullets from Dick Cheney's rifle.
Learn how to spell Potato with Dan Quayle
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Get your delicious French Fries at Rooster Fries
Located only in South Florida (Roosters are usually seen in Key West)
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Another Crackerland Original Eatery
Mosquito Bites
Large Mosquito hovers above droplets of blood
The building resembles human skin
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp

Coconut skyride
Enjoy a ride in large Coconuts across the park
The Train ride goes through the large pineapple
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Only at Crackerland!
Cow Patties Chocolate Soft Served Ice Cream
What a treat!
Concept art by Kerry Tripp

Crackerland Main Entrance
As you enter the park, find yourself transformed to Florida's 192 Tourist Trap
Bumby Shop (Tickets/ giftshop/ Train ride )
Welcome Center / Guest Relations (fashioned after Zanadu- home of the future which is now home of the past)
Dino sized rentals (stroller, ECV, Wheelchairs)
Photo Center
Shell Shop
Road Kills ( Fine Family Dining)
Orange World
Mr. Crackers home
Orange Tower with fantastic views of the park
Concept art by Kerry Tripp



Fountain of Youth playground
Concept Art by Kerry Tripp


Crackerland Map in the making
By Kerry Tripp


Section of the Park
featuring…
Large Panhandle
Hall of Vice Presidents
Cow Patties
Covered Wagon Ferris Wheel
Big Hat Saloon Dance Hall
Jail
Fort Cracker gun fight
Renegade pony ride
Chief Osceola Canoe Flume
Fire Ant Hill
Coconut Skyride
Mosquito Bites
Goofy Golf
Wendy and Orangee show
Bumbrella Beach

Bumby Entrance
Welcome Center
Dino Rentals
Photo Center
Shell Shop
Road Kills
Orange World
Mr. Crackers house
Crackerland Tower

Orange Blossom Express Train Depot
Fountain of Youth playground and park
Spook Hill Race Cars
The Swamp Tour glass bottom boats

Gator Ride
Tunnel of Lovebug
Palmetto the flying bug
Fun House
Octopus Ride
Merry Go Round
Mid Way games featuring Drown the Clown
McCrackin Roller Coaster ( in the shape of Mr. Crackers Cowboy Hat)
Retro Rockets





Sink hole
Hurling Hurricane Swings
Coconut Skyride
The world famous Bumby Show
Rooster Fries



Saturday, February 21, 2015

Crackerland Sizzle Reel


By request to view full episode.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Cupid comes to Crackerland.

Bumby's #1 fan Beatrice comes to Crackerland on Valentines Day to get a picture with her favorite MANatee in the world!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Crackerland crew.




Artist: Kerry Tripp

Saturday, January 10, 2015

New Bumby the Manatee Pins!!

To start off the New Year, we have made some awesome new Bumby the Manatee pins!! We did two versions one black nickel and one gold with the Crackerland logo on the back of the pins! These limited edition Bumby pins will be used in the promotion of Crackerland!!


Thursday, November 27, 2014

Thanksgiving at Crackerland is about family.

The Crackerland crew gets together to give thanks. Norman Rockwell inspired Thanksgiving dinner.
Artist: Kerry Tripp