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Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That gate was added after the Imax theater demolition/addition of the breakers slides. In addition to what ^ said, since that gate was never meant to be there, it's used more as associate entrance/exit and as an emergency exit. Whether or not it will remain this way with all the talk of expansion remains to be seen. -
As someone who has worked with the CF metal detectors, it's very hit or miss. There was one guy that came in early in the day, his belt set it off, he left the park, and when he came back in later, silence from the detector. Other times, the detectors have reacted to absolutely nothing at all. So yeah, the metal detectors are more placebolic CYA than anything.
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The Official TPR Video Thread!
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
In general, how does the Zamperla Volare compare to the Vekoma Stingray or Flying Dutchmen? -
The "Say Something Random" Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Random, Random, Random
^While that is strangely and oddly hypnotic, methinks you are a few eggs short of an omelette. -
The Official TPR Video Thread!
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was half expecting Rick Astley to show up. It'll be interesting to see how many views this gets. -
The "Say Something Random" Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Random, Random, Random
A fly landed on my shoe, so I told it "Shoe fly, don't bother me." -
Your bumper car story reminds me of one night when I was working Valleyfair's bumper cars. It was the last ride of the night and the only two people were this older couple in their 80s. He just spent the whole ride chasing her around and ramming her when she got trapped in the sea of unoccupied cars. I can totally see that being you and Brit in a few years. Oh, and Cosmotron DJ probs has a sh!t-eating grin on his face.
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Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Canobie Lake Park still has their Turkish Twist for now... -
Worlds of Fun (WOF) Discussion Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to OzCatter's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I enjoyed my few rides on it back in 2014 (but not when I hit up Bamboozler, Finnish Fling, and Zulu in a row). I'm upset that another Rotor is gone. But at least we know now where Nordic Chaser is going. The park is also auctioning off the last rides for charity. There is also this t-shirt Photo taken from WOF social media -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It was also a Friday the 13th. What better time to visit a haunted attraction? -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
CaptainUnknown replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It wouldn't surprise me if part of that reason dealt with parents ignoring the warnings to leave the kids at home, and when they got to the park, they complained that the kids areas were closed, the kids could ride nothing, and were getting traumatized by all the scareactors.