jamesdillaman
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^ Seems like a survival tactic in an economy that is stalled out for the moment. Until there's more growth in the job market and people get more expendable income, Amusement parks will suffer. It isn't that less people are going, but I'm willing to bet that parks made less money on every guest while IN their parks this summer than say the summer of 2000. Every industry has been scaling down and cutting costs. Decreasing overhead is a great way to maintain profit during an economic slowing like we're experiencing. If they have quality people in the positions, hopefully it will buy them the time until growth returns to the job market.
On a side note, being a marketer myself, I like the idea of consolidating the sales and communications department under a single director of marketing. It helps if they move and act as one voice in a company. Some of these moves make sense to me, but it is always a danger when you get rid of quality managers...
-James Dillaman
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EVERYBODY needs to vote. This is gonna happen!
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Arizona will never get anything built if they keep trying to push out the mexicans... You ever deal with a white construction workforce? Lazy and never on time. I saw 5 mexicans put up a roof in like 2 hours. Amazing. Stupid Arizona. Their just mad because they're old and will die soon.
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If you take the rural roads, it's 3.5 hours, but if you stick to major highways, it's 4 hours. Google Maps says 3 hours 58 minutes, and you have to go through Columbus or Dayton, which both can add a half hour depending on what time of day you go through them...
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I'm just saying...compared to Canada's view of all the themed attractions, KB's decorated top and good placement, and CP's beachside view, another tall view of a midway isnt that special. We already have multiple rides that do that....
I get to get on one sooner without you in line... fine by me.
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KI and CP both have a scrambler, and they both have a huss giant frisbee, carousel, troika, wave swinger, and now a windseeker.
Sorry, I just don't see the problem with two parks this close together getting the same flat ride... It isn't like a coaster where layout is an issue. The ride is pretty much the same thing no matter what, as it is a giant flat ride. I'm really glad both parks got one! Now Kings Island needs a ferris wheel again...
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^ Didn't someone die on a skycoaster, though...
(really wants you to throw your computer through a window...)
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^ I did the swings on top of the Stratosphere tower in Vegas and it was extremely difficult for me to take my hands off the restraints, although those chairs face inwards to the circle, so when it starts to spin, you're looking down at the ground, well over 700 feet below you... I don't think height really matters beyond say 300 feet or so. It just is high...
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^ His name's Gossimer.
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^ I like how the reporter specifically calls out the defunct backwards American Eagle as his 2nd favorite coaster at the park. Too bad management said it would never return...
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If a park allows you to take pictures on rides, TPR has no problem with you posting them... Thanks for the TR! This is one park I really need to get to soon!
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^ Viper at SFMM is actually much closer to Shockwave than Vortex, IMO.
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^Yes, Viper was one of the highlights of my trip. Raging Bull had just opened as well, and was awesome as it didn't have the infamous trim on it yet. Ah well, I'm sure it's still a good ride, just maybe not as kickass as I remember.
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Can't wait the day and a half!!! Super excited to go back to a park I've not been too since jr. high school...
Yeah, I rode Shockwave last time was there...
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Aw man, the roof was closed when I was at the City Museum. It looks flat out INSANE up there. Must.... go... back...
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And remember, this isn't Cedar Point or Knotts, this is Six Flags... the park will still be open at least no matter if it rains or not!
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^ If you're creepy I'd definitely choose the cheerleading day...
In all seriousness, last year we ended up visiting on the cheerleading day, and the crowds weren't that bad except around the lake area where the stage is. I think the 9th is a better bet than the 10th.
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^ Yeah, already posted in the thread...
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Seriously, why do people always assume the worst. I'm sure we'll have a great day. Thanks Robb and Elissa for putting this all together, I know you worked hard to get all these perks for everyone!!
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I was just amazed at how smooth it was, as the layout just looks painful, but it's super fun. The outward-banking corner is my favorite WTF moment on it!
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^ I haven't been to Europe, but Steel Hawg was surprisingly fun! It's one of my favorite small steel coasters, so I can understand where everyone's coming from.
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^ No one said that because this thread is from 2008... It's been lost in the bowels of TPR until coastercrutchfield went on his posting spree for all the "Best of" threads he could find.
That said, I like the first drop of Cornball Express, and the drop in the woods on Raven...
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^^Yeah, Ohio really has a powerful punch for us zoo enthusiasts between Columbus (one of the best in the nation by any measure) and here in Cincinnati (still number 7 according to USA today!) only 90 minutes apart!! Seriously if you're in Cincinnati or DEFINITELY if you're in Columbus, take a day and check out the zoos! You won't be disappointed.
Back on topic, I want to remind you that if you DO get sanctioned for a World Record attempt, there better be a darn good photo TR...
PhotoBoothe's 2008 Australia Trip Report!
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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^^ Where's the trip report from SFGAm?