[What area really needs a theme park?]

^I feel pretty good in a place like Columbus, but it was even better when Geauga Lake was still a thing. 1.5 hrs to KI, 2 hrs to CP, 3 hrs to Kennywood and Kentucky Kingdom, 3.5 hrs to Waldameer, 4 hrs to Holiday World, and I'm sure I'm forgetting a few in-between. So many awesome and varying parks within a short drive is much preferred to having a major park in my backyard.

[Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread]

Re: Cold weather causing the valleys: In addition to the increased rolling resistance on the wheels due to the colder temperatures, drag is significantly increased in cold weather and a small temperature drop can significantly increase drag (ask anyone who rides a bicycle in the winter).

 

Colder atmospheric conditions increase air density in the boundary layer and increased density=increased drag. A ballpark estimate is for every 10 degree (F) drop in temperature, there is a roughly 2% increase in the drag coefficient, thus at 50 degrees F there is 6% more drag than at 80 degrees F. Add in the wind and you have a literal perfect storm for trains to valley.

 

Source: see username.

[Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread]

I see further parking lot expansion as unlikely for one reason: walking distance. The elongated orientation of the peninsula already makes for some long walks (convincing GP friends to make one more trek to the back of the park for a final ride on Maverick is like pulling teeth) and exhausted guests don't always equal satisfied guests. Honestly, I feel like CP is at an optimum size/number of coasters as is. What I'd rather see is focusing capital towards current park infrastructure and a refining of the coaster collection (ie. Removing or improving worn, outdated attractions with modern improvements). Quality over quantity.

[What Was the Last Beer You Drank?]

HopSlam! Had it on tap at the local bar and I'm getting a case or two tomorrow. Be jealous.

[Come on in and say "Hi".]

Hello!

 

I am a meteorologist. I enjoy roller coasters.