Families vacationing at the beach need a place to take the children in the evening. we always looked forward as children to our nights at the local amusement park. When Ferris' closed down - the boardwalk went down hill. There was nothing to draw families to the boardwalk. Open the rides again and the shops will thrive also. Great Idea - it was amazing how many rides the Ferris' fit into that small space that also included a motel.