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Universal Orlando is extending its closure until April 19th. https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/terms-of-service/operations-update

Dollywood will remain closed until at least May. https://www.dollywood.com/Plan-Your-Visit/Coronavirus-Update

Nickelodeon Universe will be closing from Wednesday, March 18th until the end of the month. The rest of the mall will remain open. https://mallofamerica.com/COVID19

The CDC has recommended that gatherings of more than 50 people should be cancelled for at least the next eight weeks. If that is the case I would expect most if not all parks will likely be extending closures or further delaying openings. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html

Cedar Fair has released a statement via email. As of right now all parks are still planned to open as scheduled. A Message from Richard Zimmerman, Chief Executive Officer, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Dear Valued Guest, Cedar Fair's highest priority is always the safety of our guests and associates. We know you continue to hear and see news reports about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and some of its effects around the world. The Cedar Fair team is closely monitoring this evolving situation and are in regular contact with health agencies for information and guidance. All Cedar Fair properties intend to welcome guests in accordance with our published schedules, and we continue to implement preventive measures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as our own health and hygiene protocols. All our parks and resorts have high standards of cleanliness, which assists with illness prevention. We employ rigorous sanitation standards and robust cleaning procedures, including: Extensive and ongoing training for associates on maintaining a safe and hygienic workplace and environment for our guests; Specified intervals for frequent cleaning and disinfection of targeted areas throughout the day; Numerous and accessible handwashing facilities and hand sanitizer locations; Quick response to spills, trash and other situations; Daily and frequent sanitation procedures for restrooms, kitchens, dining surfaces, benches and trash cans; Daily and frequent cleaning and "wash down" of outdoor locations, including walkways and queue lines The leadership team is communicating with our associates about illness prevention; this includes guidance issued by the CDC. The CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs. The CDC provides more detailed coronavirus information on its website at http://www.cdc.gov. As always, we maintain close relationships with local, state, national and international public health authorities. We take their guidance when additional preventive measures are deemed necessary. Thank you for your continued support and trust in Cedar Fair's family of parks and resorts. Sincerely, Richard Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer Cedar Fair Entertainment Company

Orion has begun testing. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/february/kings-island-begins-testing-orion [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]

Wild Thing - Valleyfair

Fast Lane changes for 2020, GateKeeper and Valravn have been dropped from Fast Lane Plus, while Millennium Force has been added. Also, Cadillac Cars, Lake Erie Eagles, Monster, and Troika have been removed from Fast Lane altogether. https://www.cedarpoint.com/tickets-passes/fast-lane

The 2020 Passholder Preview Day has been scheduled for Sunday, May 10th, 11am to 6pm. https://www.valleyfair.com/play/events/season-pass-preview-night

Granted, but you pass out before the train launches and won't remember the experience. I wish to be able to go to Canada's Wonderland this year.

November 2018. When was the last time you visited a park other than your home park?

Never. When was the last time you attended a hockey game?

Impulse - Knoebels

Granted, you also have to spend more time at work this year. I wish it didn’t take me so long to fall asleep.

1. How many parks did you visit in 2019? 14. 2. Best new-for-2019 (or new-to-you-in-2019) ride? Copperhead Strike. 3. Name the first 3 coasters that come to mind. Corkscrew, Millennium Force, Steel Curtain 4. What was the best flat ride you rode in 2019? Flyers at Knoebels. 5. What is your favorite RMC under 130 feet? (cheat sheet) Storm Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom. 6. What was the last Premier coaster that you rode? Sky Rocket at Kennywood. 7. Name a park you've been to that you're already planning to revisit. Kings Dominion. 8. What is your home park and how many times did you visit in 2019? Carowinds. Was an employee there for two months, visited as a guest about 7 or 8 times. 9. What park are you most looking forward to visiting in 2020? Canada's Wonderland if I'm able to go, if not then probably Busch Gardens Williamsburg. 10. Kennywood or Dollywood? Pick one Dollywood. 11. What ride/coaster disappointed you the most in 2019? Steel Curtain. It's a fun ride but not on the level many hyped it to be. 12. You're at Great Adventure. You play that racist-ish gong game and win a one hour ERT session for you and your friends on ONE coaster of your choice. But damn! El Toro, Kingda Ka and Nitro are all down! So you ride... Batman: The Ride. 13. What is the last coaster that changed your top 10? Skyrush at Hersheypark. 14. Most recent park food you ate. Can't remember for sure. 15. What park do you wish was your home park? Knoebels. 16. What 2020 attraction do you have the biggest boner for? Iron Gwazi. 17. What park will you visit next? Carowinds. 18. Favorite breakfast before a day at a park? Usually a standard eggs and hashbrowns breakfast. 19. Cedar Fair park you visited most recently? Carowinds. 20. Was it awesome? It was pouring rain but yes, still had an awesome time. 21. Skyrush or Candymonium? Skyrush. 22. What 2 overseas parks do you want to visit the most? Tokyo DisneySea and Europa Park. 23. The best B&M coaster you rode in 2019 was? Fury 325. 24. What is the saddest/dirtiest credit whore thing you've ever done? Probably riding Kozmo's Kurves at Knoebels, but it's actually pretty fun for what it is. 25. Last time you bought fast pass? November 2019 at Carowinds. 26. What was the longest you waited for a ride/coaster in 2019? 90 minutes for Steel Vengeance. 27. What season passes/membership do you currently have? Only a Six Flags gold membership at the moment. 28. If you could go to a park with anyone on this forum for a day who would it be and to what park? Don't know. 29. Battle of the Busch 2020: Iron Gwazi or Pantheon - which would you rather ride? Iron Gwazi. 30. Most times you've ridden one coaster (rough estimate or exact if you're a super nerd) Rode Renegade at Valleyfair about 1,000 times over the course of seven seasons. 31. Congrats! You just won passes to spend A WEEK at the park of your choice! Dorney Park or Valley Fair? Pick one and why. Valleyfair, I miss my old home park. 32. Talk about a park food that knocked your socks off The waffle sundaes at Knoebels are pretty amazing. 33. Pick one: Kumba or Montu Kumba looks better. 34. What are your three least favorite woodies? Wildcat (Hersheypark), Thunder Run (Kentucky Kingdom), Thunderbolt (Kennywood). 35. Best sweet snack at a park (degree of difficulty: not Dollywoods cinnamon bread) Same answer as #32. 36. Kings Island is on the phone and they want you to decide what is going in the old Vortex spot. What do you add? Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster. 37. What roller coaster currently sits at the top of your bucketlist? (degree of difficulty: NOT a new-for-2020 ride) Twisted Colossus. 38. Name 3 parks you want to visit in the next 3 years. Six Flags Magic Mountain, Busch Gardens Tampa, Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream Mall. Skipping the last two.

The 2020 operating schedule has been released. https://www.carowinds.com/explore/calendar-and-hours

Can't remember exactly, at least several years ago. When was the last time you went to a beach?

They've removed November and December from the hours page so I'm guessing it was just a mistake. Didn't expect Winterfest this year anyway as all the other Cedar Fair parks announced Winterfest a year in advance. Also noticed on the calendar that Closing Day is on a Saturday this year instead of the usual Sunday, wonder why that is?

I doubt any coasters would be operating during Winterfest if it were to happen. I was at the park a few years ago on a 30-degree Haunt night in late October, Renegade and Steel Venom were the only coasters operating. No idea what the low temperature limit is, but considering nighttime temperatures in late November and December are typically well below 30 degrees, I don’t see it happening.

^ I wouldn’t look into it too much, Cedar Fair uses that advertising language for most of their parks.

Hoping to take a trip up to Canada's Wonderland sometime this summer if circumstances allow. Need some trip planning advice in case it's able to happen. 1) Looking for recommendations for a moderately cheap hotel - I'm okay with something simple like a Super 8 or Motel 6 as long as it's in a safe area. 2) Would prefer not to rent a car due to my age. Is there any way to take public transportation to or near the park, or would I mainly be stuck with taxi/Uber/Lyft? 3) I've heard that the park is usually busy every day during summer, much like Cedar Point. If I plan on spending two days at the park, is that enough time to ride all coasters and interesting flats without Fast Lane Plus, or should I plan on getting one anyway? 4) Any other interesting things to see/do and in or around Toronto?

Granted, the park grounds are open to walk around but no rides or attractions will be open. I wish my local bowling alley maintained its equipment better.

Monster Jam: Thunder Alley is coming to Carowinds from March 21 through April 19. This pretty much confirms March 21 as Opening Day. https://www.carowinds.com/play/events/monster-jam-thunder-alleyk

Didn't see this thread posted yet so figured I'd start it. What parks are you planning on visiting in 2020? Definitely Carowinds (Place of employment) Kings Dominion Busch Gardens Williamsburg Dollywood Six Flags over Georgia Kings Island Cedar Point Maybe Canada's Wonderland Holiday World Kentucky Kingdom Six Flags Great Adventure Nickelodeon Universe (American Dream Mall) Hersheypark Six Flags America Unlikely but Hopeful Six Flags Magic Mountain Knott's Berry Farm

Don't think I've ever actually been sick on a ride. When was the last time you ate at Chick-fil-A?