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Moreys Piers Discussion Thread
larrygator replied to LcHg5265's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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At one time last week I had 7 types of cheese in my fridge: Aged Provolone White American Cheddar Pecorino Romano Fresh Mozzarella Packed Mozzarella Ricotta The mozzarella and ricotta are now gone. I'll finish the provolone today and the White American is about to go moldy, so I might need to make a cheese quesadilla tonight.
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Playland's Castaway Cove Discussion Thread
larrygator replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I guess my none of my names were chosen. I don't remember the specific names I suggested, but all my suggestions mentioned Surf, Runner, Dune, Rider or Waves. -
Very interesting, I really enjoyed the quirkiness of Skyline Park on my visit, but it's nice to see them getting a brand new attraction.
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YOU ALL NEED TO KNOCK IT OFF IN THIS THREAD. THE MODERATORS HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS THREAD, AND I WILL REMIND YOU EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINIONS. If you want to disagree with Phantom Poster posts that is fine, but disagree with the opinion not the person. When someone states something will or will not happen, take it with a grain of salt if there is no back-up to the claim. Most of the time these posts are opinion. Otherwise, if is poster has proof of something, he may not be at liberty to share. Whether someone's thoughts are based on observations of a park's environment or industry trends, they are opinions. Whether someone makes a succinct post without details or a verbose one with back-up it is still an opinion. There is a difference between saying "Park A is not going to get Ride B" and "I know for a fact that Park A is not going to get Ride B because...". Let's not attack someone personally, rather keep the comments limited to the writer's opinion. Most of us don't know each other outside the forums, and let's not speculate on motives and intent. Over time, we are learn who are trolls, posers or credible sources of information. In the interim, keep the conversations going.
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And here is where I disagree the attendance is indicative of profit because I believe many of the season pass holders who frequent the park most often do not spend money in the park. I know families who will spend more in one day at a park than I will spend in 20 visits. Just look at how many times in this thread that frequent season pass holders tell people interested in SFGAdv to leave the park for lunch and eat at Wawa
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The pricing structure of their season passes is a huge problem. Also prices are roughly the same as 20 years ago (cheaper due to inflation) there are nowhere close to making up for it with their parking fee increases. Attendance is not indicative of profit when a park is so reliant on season passes. Was the drop in attendance chain wide? The biggest problem was the unmanagable debt load with insane interest rates which siphoned so much of the revenue that profits could not be achieved.
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That is terrible rationale. Promoting a new ride that you know isn't going to be running is always, always a bad idea. Six Flags does it because they're are notoriously cheap. How is it being cheap? It very well could cost them the same amount to build either way. It might even cost them more to wait longer depending on the demands of the contractors. My assumption is that they pick up cheap employment from laborers laid off when winter arrives. That would explain the late starts in a lot of northern markets. OK, I understand your point now. But since the construction is contracted out work with a bid process, the contractors are the ones that would be saving money if they hire cheap labor.
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That is terrible rationale. Promoting a new ride that you know isn't going to be running is always, always a bad idea. Six Flags does it because they're are notoriously cheap. How is it being cheap? It very well could cost them the same amount to build either way. It might even cost them more to wait longer depending on the demands of the contractors.
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SFNO/Jazzland Discussion Thread
larrygator replied to SharkTums's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Social media has changed the world -
Adventureland (Iowa) Discussion Thread
larrygator replied to rbpia's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
And the park is more concerned about their regular customers (the locals) than someone just passing through. -
They are not going to move a floorless and then turn Green Lantern into a floorless. That would be a waste of money.. Keeping Bizarro and shipping off Green Lantern moves more sense but I don't see that happening either as long as Green Lantern gathers a line on busy days. I think it is only a matter of time before the simulator building becomes the site of Justice League
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Theme park Passes Thread
larrygator replied to the ghost's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I have my Six Flags Pass with Parking and Meals Every 3-4 years I buy the Cedar Fair Platinum Pass, so I might buy one this year and splurge on my travels. I -
Can't believe Mack is still not using steering bogies on this one! Also is it just me or this turn looks like a wave turn that gives sideway airtime? Imaging the feeling of sideways airtime alone is awesome! One hopes that it will be 69.69% as good as the horseshoe turn on Dragon's Fury at Chessington. Yes, Guy I chose that percent just for you.
