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Yes I totally agree a similar type of slide complex should replace Cuda Falls. honestly, if they do that, the only other things they may actually need would be a speed slide type of complex and maybe a few very small slides for younger kids. I think they have alot good going on in the current waterpark and some those three new slide complexes would really complete what they have. And yes a water coaster would totally pyt them over the top!

If they were to remove cuda falls for expansion, they could easily build whatever they want. The hill could easily be leveled out and the dirt moved elsewhere, or they could use the terrain and build a really cool coaster. Just look at what they did when they built shipwreck falls...They moved major earth in order to make that hill it goes up and flatten it down from the old Rainbow Mountain slide complex. I am in complete agreement that as great as they were, Cuda Falls has seen better days and stands on a very prime plot of expansion land. I would love to see DL add more slides on the same area as the current water park area if they did remove Cuda Falls. There is room over there to expand like that. Plus, if they were planning on doing this for this year, it could actually happen, as the park opens in early/mid may, but the water park usually does not open until Memorial Day weekend at the earliest, giving a little added time to build/remove something. I also must say that if they are planning on the Lake Monster renovation of the predator for the 2015 season, I really think they should do a farewell tour for it. Advertise to come ride it in it's final year before the major transformation or something.

Thanks Ernie. My feelin is that unless you are the GM of the park or CEO of HFE or cnl you don't know what is going on. For all we know the parks has their plans for the next few years already set. We are all here for fun and enjoyment and that is what it is supposed to be about. Nobody posts because they just get put down for posts. I applaud doom monkey for his post and a darn good idea at that. I could easily see a good coaster in that spot that he talks of. And the space is large enough to fit a rather good size ride or rides.

Please don't jump on doom monkey in this one. He has some very good ideas. I live the idea of tearing down vids falls for a new coaster. I don't even think shipwreck needs to be removed. The new coaster could just go behind shipwreck and thunder rapids. Plenty of room back there to do whatever they want With that being said, I do think some new water slides like speed slides or a kids style slide complex may be a nice addition. A good waterpark will go a long way. As will some new paint on mind eraser and ROS

Yeah I totaly agree...good things do come to those who wait, and DL is definately in good hands under HFE. It may take a few years, but they will get things right. All of their parks are run well with great service and great rides. They are making strides at DL...especially after the nightmare they inherited from the two previous owners lack of care. In time, DL will live up to the HFE standards and will be much better. Let the new management get their feelers on what is going on and the proper way to change it, then let's see how far they take DL. I still am holding out hope for either a new ride this year, or some very noticeable paint!

I obviously am really hoping for a new ride, but will accept this new show, which does sound very interesting and unique, under the idea that they paint a few coasters like ROS and mind eraser. Maybee some lights on the wheel as well

Yes that is a very interesting announcement. And it is also nice that the walenda family looks to have a relationship with HFE. I am however hoping that there is some other announcement on a new ride or water slide to bring people in as well. Nick walenda cannot bring in crowds all by himself.

So I for one am hoping for a number of things in this announcement coming up. First I hope for a good modern style flat ride. I look at some of the more recent flat ride additions at Canada's Wonderland in a Frisbee style ride, the huss jump and things like that. I really think DL's flat ride collection is aging quickly and will all eventually need replacing with new and modern flats. My guess is a frisbee, but they could easily add two flats as well (there is a flying carpet hanging around basically free) Second, I expect to see a new themed restaurant to be made inside the park, or just outside the current park limits either by the campgrounds or the hotel, but not far from the current park. Can we say BBQ?? Third, to go along with the new ride, another newly themed area of the park. Fourth, I expect the announcement that Cuda Falls will be torn down and replaced with a new traditional style slide complex that will be placed over in the same area as the rest of the current waterpark. Lastly, I expect them to announce that this coming year will be Predator's last year, so come on out and get your last rides on Predator before it is gone I look at how some of the other HFE parks like Dollywood make announcements, and it looks like they add flats and slides and then add a coaster the next year. It sees HFE likes to have more than one item on the announcements alot of times.

I am fairly sure that HFE manages the park on a lease from cnl. With that being said, I think HFE gets final say on all ride additions and shells out the cash for all upgrades. It would only make sense. Imagine a business manager who could not decide who to hire or fire. I do think that dollywod and sdc are fully owned by HFE and that they can do anything they want there. It wouldn't surprise me to see HFE signed a deal with cnl saying they had to make so many $ in improvements yearly or something like that. I am so pretty sure that elitch gardens is in the same boat as dl being owned by cnl and managed by HFE. There may be others but those are definitely the big two

I couldn't agree more that DL seems to be in a bit of trouble with all the bad reviews and such coming out about poor service and poor staffing. On the other hand, HFE knows how to run a park. Let them do their jobs. I am 100% sure that they have a plan that may span as far out as ten years. The first thing was some new family rides. Why family rides? Cuz families spend money especially on souvenirs and food, teens and most enthusiasts do not. Families will provide the park with additional cash to fix what needs fixing. If you look every HFE park is a family friendly park with great shows and something for everyone. DL does not fit that mold yet, but I guarantee it will. PARC did more harm than good and now HFE has a mess to clean up. On the Halloween festival idea dl has always had issues staffing it. I really think they should just close around the third weekend in sept and call it a year. I am still holding out hope for great things next year as ROS was announced in October and all footers were poured while fright fest was going on. They could be out there pouring them all this week and most wouldn't even notice them. I do think that good things will come, we just have to be patient