Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[coasterbill]

Did they state that Gatekeeper was an April fools joke?

 

The rumors began around this time last year.

 

Wasn't Gatekeeper constructed and testing at this time last year?

[Philrad71]

I'm sure there are lots of folks on here that wish this were true...I know I do!

 

From their website...

 

SANDUSKY, Ohio (April 1, 2014) - Cedar Point, voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World," today announced yet another park expansion for the 2014 season. Animals from mild to wild will roam the midways in the new FrOnTiER FaRm, located along the Frontier Trail.

 

Guests will get up close and personal (without cages or boundaries) with elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, wolves, lions, meerkats, skunks, rabbits, cows, rhinos, sea lions, black bears, seagulls, impalas, alpacas, worms, red-winged blackbirds, foxes, chickens, zebras, really angry birds, sharks, toucans, tigers, octopi, ostriches, gorillas and more.

 

"Bringing a bit of the wild into Cedar Point is something we've always wanted to do," said Jason McClure, vice president & general manager of Cedar Point. "Our rides are thrilling - but to interact with wild animals in a natural environment will give guests the added value they're looking for."

 

Bananas and raw meat will be available for a nominal fee for guests who'd like to kick their thrill up a notch by feeding the animals.

 

In addition, an all-new musical revue will entertain guests of all ages. "Stay Away From Me, You Furry Beast!" features songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's, all with lyrics pertaining to the fear of animals.

 

FrOnTiER FaRm is scheduled to open on November 3, 2014.

[Comeagain?]

^You're about 5 hours late...

[John Peck]

Well, if it's on the internet, it's gotta be true!

[tarheel1231]

I'm sure there are lots of folks on here that wish this were true...I know I do!

 

From their website...

 

SANDUSKY, Ohio (April 1, 2014) - Cedar Point, voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World," today announced yet another park expansion for the 2014 season. Animals from mild to wild will roam the midways in the new FrOnTiER FaRm, located along the Frontier Trail.

 

Guests will get up close and personal (without cages or boundaries) with elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees, wolves, lions, meerkats, skunks, rabbits, cows, rhinos, sea lions, black bears, seagulls, impalas, alpacas, worms, red-winged blackbirds, foxes, chickens, zebras, really angry birds, sharks, toucans, tigers, octopi, ostriches, gorillas and more.

 

"Bringing a bit of the wild into Cedar Point is something we've always wanted to do," said Jason McClure, vice president & general manager of Cedar Point. "Our rides are thrilling - but to interact with wild animals in a natural environment will give guests the added value they're looking for."

 

Bananas and raw meat will be available for a nominal fee for guests who'd like to kick their thrill up a notch by feeding the animals.

 

In addition, an all-new musical revue will entertain guests of all ages. "Stay Away From Me, You Furry Beast!" features songs from the 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's, all with lyrics pertaining to the fear of animals.

 

FrOnTiER FaRm is scheduled to open on November 3, 2014.

Thanks a lot. You made me laugh so hard that I need to poo.

 

 

This picture here:

[Philrad71]

^You're about 5 hours late...

 

I realize the link to their website was posted, but I wanted to paste the verbiage so people could read it on TPR.

 

That and the fact that I worked eleven hours today...so yeah, I was a little late to the party.

[JonnyRCT3]

Did they state that Gatekeeper was an April fools joke?

 

The rumors began around this time last year.

 

Wasn't Gatekeeper constructed and testing at this time last year?

 

Well, 2 years ago. early 2012.

[thrillseeker4552]

^Um, I believe he was right. Gatekeeper opened in 2013, not 2012.

[JonnyRCT3]

^The GateKeeper rumors began around this time in 2012.

 

There, no more confusion.

[rcjp]

^That was pretty early considering when it was announced, I don't really remember hearing that.

[CedarPoint27]

I was looking at the web cams up at Cedar Point's website and noticd that Pipe Scream was testing! They have also done plenty of work on Lake Erie Eagles.

[Vonni]

^That's certainly going to be a nice area once complete

[DanTheBooker]

^&^^: I was pretty excited to see the footers for the poles that will support the string lighting that will zig zag down the midway . I think that's going to be a great touch. Looking forward to seeing the updated Monster installed.

[coasterbill]

This area is really coming together. I can't wait to see what it looks like, especially at night.

[eddie200330]

Sitting at a traffic light the other day and this is what we saw. Cumberland, MD.....about 5 hours from CP. Not sure if it actually has any reference to the park but I found it amusing........

[CedarPoint27]

^ Haha, that's great!

[CPSFMMCW]

love it!

[thrillrider]

Here is a short P.O.V. of pipe scream I found today.

 

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Watch-Cedar-Point-Preps-New-Roller-Coaster-254940421.html

[tarheel1231]

Lake Erie Eagles is complete.

[SFGAmFan1976]

How about Monster's new paint scheme? From what I can see so far, it looks good!

[coasterbill]

It looks like they're testing it again today.

 

By the way, Monster's new paint looks really great.

[alilstronger]

The area seems to be coming along quite well. I have only been to the park once and from what I remember this area needed something done to it.

[Jon Sabo]

slightly off-topic....

 

Looks like the drama is still going on:

Ohio Supreme Court hears argument between Cedar Point parent company, former employee

 

By Kaylee Remington, The Morning Journal

 

Posted: 04/13/14, 11:00 PM EDT | Updated: 1 hr ago

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TOLEDO — The Ohio Supreme Court last week listened to arguments on a legal dispute between Cedar Fair, the parent company that operates Cedar Point, and its former chief operating officer, and issued advisement.

An arbitration panel found that Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. violated the terms of an employment contract with Jacob Falfas when it fired him. The panel ordered Cedar Fair to reinstate Falfas to his former position.

Cedar Fair argued that the panel requiring the company to rehire Falfas is contrary to state law, which bars the forced reinstatement of a terminated employee.

Richard Panza, Falfas’ attorney, argued that Cedar Fair was under the impression that Falfas had resigned, but allegedly he had not. He also noted the arbitrators found that Falfas contract was breached.

“Mr. Falfas hasn’t received a nickel in termination pay for the last four years,” Panza said.

Douglas Cole, attorney for Cedar Fair, said that the arbitrators exceeded their power in making that decision.

The legal dispute goes back to June 10, 2010, when Falfas, then 59, had a brief telephone conversation with former Chief Executive Officer Richard Kinzel. Since then, the company and Falfas have disputed whether Falfas resigned or was terminated during the call.

Falfas challenged the end of his employment with Cedar Fair and sought a ruling through an arbitrator, pursuant to his employment contract. In February 2011, an arbitration panel ruled that Falfas “was terminated for reasons other than cause” and “the facts fail to establish resignation,” according to court records.

The arbitration panel ordered Falfas be reinstated with back pay and benefits.

Cedar Fair officials appealed that decision by filing in Erie County Common Pleas Court. There, a judge ruled Cedar Fair owed back pay and benefits to Falfas, but that the law did not permit him to be reinstated, said Falfas’ then attorney, Richard Panza of Avon.

Falfas appealed that ruling to the Sixth District Court of Appeals in Toledo. Judges Arlene Singer, Thomas J. Osowik and Stephen A. Yarbruogh ruled Falfas was entitled to back pay, benefits and reinstatement, Panza said.

Cedar Fair asked the state Supreme Court to review that decision by the appellate court.

The company argued the Sixth District Court of Appeals’ ruling countered Ohio’s “long-settled rule” that courts may not order specific performance of employment contracts. '

Link: http://www.morningjournal.com/general-news/20140413/ohio-supreme-court-hears-argument-between-cedar-point-parent-company-former-employee

[G$ Kurt]

^The best part about this whole mess is what they were arguing about on that phone call, CP's 2010 Rock Band Live addition.

[JonnyRCT3]

He should just accept the back pay and benefits. His days would be already numbered if he were to be reinstated anyways. :/

 

This is almost as bad as Cedar Fair's multiple attempts to acquire Dorney.