Magic Springs is a popular amusement park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. One of the major attractions in this park is the Magic Springs foos, which is a thrilling water ride. This ride offers a unique experience to visitors, allowing them to enjoy the beautiful scenery while experiencing the excitement of a water adventure. The Magic Springs foos ride is designed to resemble a magical spring, with cascading waterfalls and lush surroundings. The ride begins with a gentle climb up a hill, followed by a thrilling descent into a refreshing pool of water. Riders are then propelled through twists and turns, as they navigate through a series of water channels and tunnels.
Riders are then propelled through twists and turns, as they navigate through a series of water channels and tunnels. The foos ride is suitable for visitors of all ages, with different levels of intensity available to cater to different preferences. Whether you're looking for a gentle ride to relax and cool off or a thrilling adventure filled with adrenaline-pumping twists and turns, the Magic Springs foos ride has something for everyone.
Making a Pink Witches Hat Inspired by The Love Witch
It’s officially October which means I get to dress up in all my Halloween inspired outfits. As much as I love all things Halloween, I do still love pastel colours, cuteness and all things aggressively floral. To celebrate the start of October, I thought I’d combine my love for Halloween and also my love for all things pink and aggressively floral. Let’s become blossom witches! But first, I will need to make a pink witch hat so that’s exactly what we are going to do today. Of course you can make your witches hat in whatever colour you want and even in printed fabric. Please feel free to customise and adjust the design however you need to make a hat just for you and your personality. I was inspired by the 2016 film, ‘The Love Witch’ and her iconic pink hat look. I decided to make the hat more witchy shaped and add a chin strap because that’s how I wear most of my hats.
During my planning process for this idea, I decided to google proper witch hat dimensions and I stumbled across this tutorial from Keiko Lynn who also made a pink witch hat. I was so happy to see someone else add a ribbon chin strap to a witch hat so I felt like it was a blessing to do the same. I do not take credit for this original idea and some of the creation dimensions and encourage you to check out Keiko’s original tutorial. There are several witch hat tutorials out there but I wanted to reference this one in particular as it was very similar to my original idea.
How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon
Materials Needed:
Felt of your chosen colour. I had just over a meter.
Sewing Supplies (including sewing machine if you have one)
Bias tape in a colour matching your felt (or contrasting depending on what you want)
Decorations of your choice; I chose flowers and a floral ribbon trim.
Hot Glue
One metre of chin strap fabric or thick ribbon
I also ended up needing some fabric glue as my bias tape was very thin and difficult to sew.
Making the hat:
Cut out a rectangle of felt 14″ X 22″.
Fold the rectangle in half, pin or anchor your measuring tape at the corner (along the fold) and mark out 14″ increments. This should create a cone shape. Once you are happy with it, cut along the 14″ increment line.
Trim from the corner to the first 14” slant. This will be your cone shape.
Sew the cone shape down the open side, trim off any excess hem and then flip your cone inside out.
For the brim you will need two 16″ X 16″ squares of felt and if you like a good stiff brim, some heavy fusible interfacing for extra stability.
Fold one square into quarters and cut it into a circle approximately 9″ in radius. Don’t unfold just yet.
Measure the circumference of your head, or at least the circumference of where you’d like your hat to sit on your head. Cut this circumference from the centre of your unfolded first square. This should create a donut shape.
On your second square, iron your heavy fusible interfacing onto one side (optional).
Pin the first brim to your second square. Mark out and cut the same shape again to match.
Sew along the outer brim. You can add your bias tape for a clean finish. I had some issues as my bias tape was quite thin so I ended up using fabric glue to adhere it. I’d recommend a thick bias tape or the fabric glue method.
Sew a stay stitch along the inner circle.
Pin your cone to your inner circle brim. Sew it into place. Of course you can also use fabric or hot glue if you are stuck in a pinch.
Feel free to decorate your hat as desired. I added some floral ribbon along the join between the brim and cone to hide the stitching. I then attached some fake flowers using hot glue. To finish my hat and add a little extra pizazz, I sewed in the chin ribbon and left it long and flowing.
How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon
I want to remind you that you can cut corners or change things up as you like. If you don’t have interfacing, you can skip it. You’ll just have a floppier brim. Alternatives: you can add wire to the outside of the brim (feed it through bias tape if you have it!) or even sandwich some cardboard in between felt if you’re going the hot glue route entirely. In my original hat, I also added interfacing to the inside of the cone to give it more structure and make it more opaque but I left that out of this one to make it a little more simple.
Now that I’ve completed my pink witch hat, it’s time to take her to the S&R Orchard just in time for the Blossom Festival. This year, the orchard has some new photo spots although there aren’t as many blossoms as there were last year. If you plan on going to the Orchard yourself I’d definitely recommend getting there early as the crowds come in pretty quick, oh and try to go during the week if you can. I will commend the Orchard on their disability access which was well organised and very accessible.
To finish my Blossom witch, I paired my hat with my pink Maria dress from Sarsparilly, some earrings from Deluxe creations and I wore some cute flats (just incase there was mud due to the rain). I felt very cute running around in this outfit and certainly got some very excited attention from families and children alike. I did appreciate the kiddy cuddles and encouraging the little ones to be whatever kind of person they wish, including a pink witch.
The interactions I had in this outfit reminded me to forge my own path and to embrace who I want to be. We should not be bound by our own imagination limitations and anything should be changed and customised to embrace our true selves. If you want to be a pastel witch this spooky season, absolutely go for it! I’d love to make another witches hat next year if I can get my crochet skills a little better. Here’s hoping! Wishing you all a wonderful spooky season!
How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon
How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon How to make a pink Witches Hat with Miss MonMon
In addition to the exciting ride, Magic Springs also offers a variety of amenities to enhance the overall experience. There are designated areas for picnics and relaxation, as well as food and beverage options for visitors to enjoy. The park also hosts live entertainment shows and events throughout the year, further adding to the fun and excitement of a visit to Magic Springs. Overall, the Magic Springs foos ride is a must-try experience for anyone visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas. It combines the thrill of a water ride with the beauty of nature, offering a unique and memorable adventure for individuals and families alike. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or simply looking to enjoy a fun day out, Magic Springs has something for everyone..
Reviews for "The Myth and Legend of Magic Springs in Foosball"
1. Jessica - 1 star - I was really disappointed with Magic Springs Foos. The staff was unfriendly and unhelpful, and the rides were outdated and poorly maintained. The park overall felt dirty and unkempt. The food options were limited and overpriced. I wouldn't recommend this park to anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable day.
2. Andrew - 2 stars - Magic Springs Foos was a letdown for me. The attractions were lackluster, with long lines and underwhelming experiences. The park seemed understaffed, which led to chaotic scenes and poor organization. The park's cleanliness was also lacking, with litter and dirty facilities throughout. It's not a park I would visit again or recommend to others.
3. Sarah - 1 star - Magic Springs Foos was not worth the money or time. The rides were average at best, and many of them were closed for maintenance during my visit. The park was overcrowded, making it difficult to enjoy any of the attractions. The food options were limited and overpriced, and the service was slow. Overall, I left the park feeling disappointed and frustrated.
4. Tom - 2 stars - I found Magic Springs Foos to be underwhelming. The park lacked the excitement and thrills I was hoping for. The lines for the rides were long and poorly managed, resulting in prolonged wait times. The staff seemed disinterested and unenthusiastic, which added to the overall lackluster atmosphere of the park. It's not a place I would recommend to those seeking a thrilling and enjoyable amusement park experience.
5. Emily - 1 star - Magic Springs Foos was a big disappointment. The rides were outdated and in need of maintenance. The park seemed neglected and in a state of disrepair. The customer service was lacking, with unhelpful and unfriendly staff members. The food options were limited and not worth the high prices. I would advise others to avoid this park and choose a better amusement park for a fun day out.