^^ Drop Tower is close to that too. That was probably posted because they needed another emplyee due to the two new rides this year plus the new coaster next year.
Different parks will do different things. Carowinds is putting out teasers, KD got the track in the parking lot. Think about it, the track shows up 2+ months before vertical construction. As BeemerBoy pointed out, that is enough of a teaser.
You know you can't exactly see the whole ride from the walkways right? Not to mention inside the station/transfer track building. Just because your "source" didn't see anyone for an hour doesn't mean they weren't working.
Since I have Monday through Wednesday off next week I am trying my best to plan a trip. Either Six Flags New England and Lake Compounce or just go to Dollywood. Either trip I decide I shouldn't be disappointed.