carolinacaniac Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I dunno what it is about Thursdays, but I always notice some of the most random things on the fourth day of the work week. I would say that Most people know most of the major theme park chains connections with the two major soft drinks: Pepsi: Cedar Fair, Busch, Kennywood Coca-Cola: Six Flags, Universal, Disney But something else I have noticed it that everytime I go to a movie theatre, they have sold Coke products. I admit it is possible that I have been to a theatre that had pepsi that I do not remember, but I only remember there being Coke. Notice that the above major park chains with Coke Products are also the ones that have ties to movies at their parks (Rides/shows/shops/ect). The ones with Pepsi do not really have movie tie-ins for their rides or shows. I also recall that other smaller parks like Knoebels also have Pepsi. I started to think that maybe the movie industry has some sort of tie-in with Coca-Cola. Of course I am sure there may be some exceptions, or maybe I am just delusional. Anyone have any other thoughts? Edit: I just realized that the paramount parks were Coke, but now owned by Cedar Fair, but I wonder if that may still be a possible change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah I remember we addressed this a bit when Cedar Fair announced they were taking over the Paramount parks. Most of us decided the worst thing to come from the buyout will be if Cedar Fair switches the Paramount parks to nasty Pepsi!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 So Elissa, I guess you wouldn't be in just about any concession stand line at most places like the stadiums and entertainment centers here in Eastern North Carolina (Then agian, I dunno why many people would come over here anyway). Just about everyone (other than the chain resturants that sell coke like McDonalds) around here sells Pepsi since it was created in New Bern, NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 ^BOOO!!! Yeah. Pretty much the only good thing about Atlanta and Georgia is the fact that it's Coke EVERYWHERE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Fair enough. I personally am a Dr. Pepper fan, but you would be hard pressed to find that anywhere. Although I was happy to see the Dr. Pepper sculpture from Thorpe Park. Too bad it had to come tumbling down. So is Six Flags Over Georgia not a good part of going to Atlanta? Or is that a "Besides Six Flags" kind of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmereStars Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah I remember we addressed this a bit when Cedar Fair announced they were taking over the Paramount parks. Most of us decided the worst thing to come from the buyout will be if Cedar Fair switches the Paramount parks to nasty Pepsi!!!! hey hey hey ! hold on :O pepsi isn't nasty it's better then Coca Cola or something else Coca Cola is way too sweet but it's true, everywhere you go, you see Coca Cola (or something from that company like Fanta instead of Sisi ... at least here in holland) I geuss that the Coca Cola Company is way more into sponsorring or something then Pepsi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 ^BOOO!!! Yeah. Pretty much the only good thing about Atlanta and Georgia is the fact that it's Coke EVERYWHERE!!!!! What about the prevalence of "homo thugs" in Atlanta? If that isn't reason to like Atlanta, I don't know what is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Yeah I remember we addressed this a bit when Cedar Fair announced they were taking over the Paramount parks. Most of us decided the worst thing to come from the buyout will be if Cedar Fair switches the Paramount parks to nasty Pepsi!!!! You bite your tounge! But who knows. At the El Capitan, they carry Pepsi products, where at the Disney Parks its Coke, I'm confused by this as well but thats the way it is. Maybe they carry coke products because generally speaking more studio executives, and producers, and directers, ect. prefer coke? And so when they go to the theaters they want to see coke? Or maybe its just that people in charge of the theater prefer coke themselves, so they're more inclined to sign a deal with coke rather then pepsi. Also, was anyone else saddened when Subways switched from Pepsi to Coke last year? I was. I wept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'm so odd...I like both brands. I like the sweet, lighter taste of Pepsi...I just wish they'd go back to the old logo with the white background they had in the 80's...blue labeled Pepsi just doesn't seem right to me. However, I also enjoy the bite that Coca-Cola has in it's flavor. But has anyone noticed you only really get that bite out of the can? I've drunk the stuff out of the bottle and a cup, and it's just not quite the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 ^^Subway switching over made me SOOOO Happy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savemagicmountain Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ^^^ I thought I was the only one who was ecstatic that subway changed. It makes me want to go to Subway even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yeah. Pretty much the only good thing about Atlanta and Georgia is the fact that it's Coke EVERYWHERE!!!!! What's Pepsi? oh its that nasty shit they serve at KFC.. sorry I'm not familiar with that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedB Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Maybe Coke just gave those bigger parks better deals. We should do a poll to see where the preference of coaster enthusiasts on this site lie. All votes for coke don't count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Subway <33333 Coca Cola CHERRY Coke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I can't believe I forgot about Cherry Coke. I love that stuff. I also love that they came out with a Cherry Coke Zero now...it's ideal for a guy who' loves Cherry coke, and is also trying to reduce his sugar intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Personally, I drink Pepsi, but if someplace serves Coke, I won't go "Ooh, yuck" and I'll drink it anyway. I usually drink the Publix brand soda. That's the best generic soda out there. Sweetbay's generic soda gives me headaches when I drink it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What would a guy have to do to get some Irn-Bru in the States? Would I have to bring some with me? I used to adore the 'Coke Floats' they sold at Pizzaland in Blackpool before Pizza Hut took it over. Coke. With ice cream floating in it. Awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ^I've never seen Irn-Bru sold in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ^^I've only seen it at British Specialty Stores in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 ^^ Well if they dont, they should. Its an excellent hangover cure. I was sad when I didnt see any in Florida. Even Grand Canaria had Irn-Bru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Scary Old Town on 192 in Kissimmee has a British Store that sells it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedB Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Forget Pepsi vs Coke. I wish businesses would carry Faygo. Rock & Rye is the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 What would a guy have to do to get some Irn-Bru in the States? Would I have to bring some with me? IRN-BRU!! I still have an unopened bottle of it from the UK trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I can't believe I forgot about Cherry Coke. I love that stuff. I also love that they came out with a Cherry Coke Zero now...it's ideal for a guy who' loves Cherry coke, and is also trying to reduce his sugar intake. ITs too bad most places don't carry Cherry Coke. If they did, I would go coke in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I can't believe I forgot about Cherry Coke. I love that stuff. I also love that they came out with a Cherry Coke Zero now...it's ideal for a guy who' loves Cherry coke, and is also trying to reduce his sugar intake. ITs too bad most places don't carry Cherry Coke. If they did, I would go coke in a heartbeat. I think all the stores in the midwest have Cherry Coke and Cherry Coke Zero. So if your going on the midwest trip be on the look out. Also we have the hard to find Cherry Pespi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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