Canobie Fan Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Wooo Tumblebug! I havent been on one in 7+ years (poor whalom..) the CLP site is hard for me to read... When do they open for the season.. And will they be open on Friday May 19th? (as ill be around it then) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Canobie Fan - Soory, Park opens Memorial Day Weekend Park Trips - They had a car show when I was there also (Labor Day weekend) Everyone else - I'm glad they are instituting a parking fee, they need more cash and can't rely solely on donations and fundraising. It looks like they will still have free parking for the further spaces from the park entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 aw crap. Really? I was going to go to Waldameer Park and then CLP ( Waldameer Park is open the 19th) Guess thats 2 coasters I wont get this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So how many Tumble Bugs are left? Kennywood and CLP's? I heard that BPB was taking theirs out. Did that actually happen? --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatOne Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 There's been talk of restoring Tumblebug for years. I'll believe it when I see it. -Bryan "Sadly pessimistic towards CLP but can't wait to go again" Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 ^^ There's still at least a few Tumblebugs over here in Nihon. "Dragon Coaster" at Yomiuriland is actually a dragon themed T-bug, and I know Ive seen at least two or three others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 So how many Tumble Bugs are left? Kennywood and CLP's? I heard that BPB was taking theirs out. Did that actually happen? I've read that Blackpool's was removed and put in storage. The terrain was flattened too. It sounded like it may end up at Pleasureland. Aside from that one, the only two other Traver models that may run next season are Kennywood's and Conneaut if they can get it open. I forget what happened the one from Whalom. The ones in Japan probably have nothing to do with the Traver company. But the one I saw is definitely inspired by the originals although the seating is forward facing instead of a tub configuration. Back to CLP in general, I like the paid parking concept as it is much like what Kennywood does. If someone really wants free parking they have that option but the average visitor will typically just pay for parking next to the main gate without even thinking about their options. Price is based on the benefit you get and is not forced upon you. Not having an operational train ride and seeing the tumble bug in pieces simply was not appealing and I'm glad the park is aiming to get those two rides open for next season. The Tempest probably isn't as crucial but it is the last old ride they have a chance to get open this year. The Yo-Yo is being sold off and the Scrambler apparently isn't an easy fix (parts) so the park is at least addressing every existing ride that can be made operational at this point. They have a long way to go but they've made some progress in the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Edaville Railroad in south east MA has a REAL tumble Bug (They have had Whaloms in its parking lot for 2 or 3 years now.... And hope to get it up and running) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster05 Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 As a one time visitor to CLP I really hope this works. The parking charge seems like a good idea since for the last couple years I believe there finacial plans has been to wish for money and buy Lotto tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'll give a few links and then give an overview from another forum about the public meeting held at Conneaut Lake Park last evening. News Article : "Park not as debt-filled as officials previously estimated" http://www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_051213414.html?keyword=topstory CLP fourm topic http://www.clpjunction.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44 On to the summary, the park is $848,000 less in debt than first estimated ($2.1 million instead of $2.9 million). If you park inside the park you get a $5 coupon for the Beach Club or Elizabeth's Dining Room (otherwise the existing business would have been hurt). $100 engraved bricks to line the walkway of the train ride will be sold. There will be a new ticketing system where all wristbands expire at 7 PM and then tickets will be required the rest of the night for everyone. Consider that the waterpark closes at 7 PM so the wristband cutoff time is probably related to that timing. It may be an effort to get a family who leaves at 7 PM due to not buying the ride option for the wristband to maybe at least buy some tickets to ride a couple rides before they leave. I guess this is actually a bit like Knoebels in that on some days the handstamps expire before the park closes and then tickets are required. I just hope CLP has more than one booth selling tickets in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Will this "Classic" coaster be running this season or will it be SBNO..? Does this coaster really produce "Sparks" at the bottom of certain hills/drops. Is there any pic's of this. It would be a real shame to see the park close and another ACE coaster being sent to it's death. If this happens I hope another park can save the classic ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I heard Conneaut Lake is opening several of their long closed rides, but nothing about the Blue Streak. I rode the Blue Streak in 2004. I didn't see any sparks. The coaster itself was decent, but I didn't get any airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatOne Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Yes, Blue Streak will be open....and airtime is plenty in the backseat! It's actually a pretty good ride and a little freaky considering it's just a small leather strap holding you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Blue Streak will be running, as its one of the only rides at Conneaut that they actually NEED to have running. The long closed rides that will be reopening are those such as the Tumblebug, Flyers, and Tilt A Whirl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Huh? The Flyers were operating last season, the Tilt-a-whirl was down at the beginning but eventually reopened... the rides listed in the other article are indeed the Tumble bug and the Tempest and Train... (T x3 LOL!) I actually had no luck in the back seat - no air for me, but I still liked the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I was those Labor Day weekend of 2005. The back seat of Blue Streak was crazy for the first half of the ride. Not extreme air like Shivering Timbers or Phoenix but I was lifted out of my seat. And with those minimal restraints it become the first coaster I had to ride with my hands down holding on. As Park Trips said Flyers and Tilt-a-Whirl were running at least late in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USRoadTripper Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I was there in mid-July and the Tilt-a-Whirl wasn't operating, but it was swarming with maintenance men working on it. I must have just missed it's opening. They Flyers were operating then though. And I liked the Blue Streak...wasn't nearly as rough as I thought it might be for a park so finanically strapped. It must be one of the few things they consistantly spend money on to maintain (too bad it's not the bathrooms!). -Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick-Mac Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Blue Streak is actually taken care of pretty well and yes the backseat is crazy The tunnel at the beginning is pretty cool too. Glad to see some rides coming back into operation, especialy the tumble bug beause it is such as a classic and there are so few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 The BlueStreaks old NAD's gave tons of airtime. I miss those, but understand why they changed them. I'll believe the Bug will be rinning when i see it. I've heard for the last 3 yrs that it will be fixed 'next season'. Hopefully, the Yo-Yo, scrambler and other rides will be up again. I have seen sparks at night when the NADs nailed the bottom on dry/hot nights. The track isn't oiled that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 Following in the tradition of the Holiblog, I noticed that Conneaut Lake Park now has Connie's Weekly Chronicles on its website. http://www.conneautlakepark.com/html/blog.html The initial announcement about a buy-a-brick campaign to get the railroad up and running is the first blog entry. More details will be coming but I'd ask that everyone consider this campaign. I'm seeing a great effort being put forth at the park to make progress and I'm doing my small part to spread some optimism among all of the pessimism and rumors of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 Well, that's a step in the right direction. I usually have to check the Meadville Tribune online to see what's going on at the park. Thanks for posting this! http://www.meadvilletribune.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_052230743.html http://www.meadvilletribune.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_051233956.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Save the train buy-a-brick information is now available: http://savethetrain.conneautlakeinstitute.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Wow, I might just buy one in memory of my father who worked for the NYC Transit Authority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I spotted a photo in the Meadville Tribune the other day showing a new boat named the Kaylee Belle that will cruise Conneaut Lake. Here are some details from the CLP Junction website. "A century long Conneaut Lake tradition will be given new life this summer. Conneaut Lake Park has negotiated a contract that allows the 43 foot paddlewheel boat to dock at the Hotel Conneaut and the park will recieve a percentage of the ticket sales. The most recent sightseeing boat to cruise the lake was the Barbara J which was retired in 2001. The new boat was purchased from the Ottawa Riverboat Co. in Ottawa, IL by Fisher 1 L.L.C. and will arrive at Conneaut Lake by the end of next week. The boat will be available for daytime tour cruises and private parties, and it can hold 49 passengers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N'at Man Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Despite a favorable ruling on Friday allowing the park to sell land which would easily cover the amount of the bank loan, a loan was not approved. I must say I was not expecting this and now the situation has suddenly become very serious. Here are the news articles. Conneaut Lake Park might not open CONNEAUT LAKE PARK — Conneaut Lake Park will not open this year unless somebody comes forward by Friday with $250,000 to loan to the park. An expected bank loan fell through and the park has no money. “The park is closed right now,” court-appointed overseer LeRoy Stearns said Monday afternoon.. All 30 employees were laid off Monday except for general manager George Deshner, according to court-appointed overseer LeRoy Stearns. “We are waiting until Friday to see if anything breaks on the loan or somebody comes forward to make a loan,” Stearns said. If that doesn’t happen, the park doesn’t have the money to open for the 2006 season. http://www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_121143411.html?keyword=topstory Conneaut Lake Park lays off employess, future in doubt By John Bartlett @ timesnews.com CONNEAUT LAKE -- Conneaut Lake Park today laid off all of its employess and all work on preparing the park for the 2006 season ceased. Court appointed custodian LeRoy Stearns said a hoped-for $250,000 loan was not approved and the park does not have the money to open this year. He said a final decision on the park's opening would be made by May 12. It could come sooner. The park must have more than $10,000 by Friday to pay its Workers Compensation premium. "If we don't have the money by Friday, our workmen's compensation is canceled and that will (mean) the shutting down of the park," Stearns said. The park will operate Hotel Conneaut for scheduled high school proms and the Conneaut Lake Cuisine event today, but otherwise it will be closed until further notice. The park has stopped selling season passes and it will no longer take reservations for picnics or schedule other events. Friday, Stearns received approval from Crawford County Judge Anthony Vardaro to market a 3.3-acre parcel, to obtain money to pay down the park's $1.9 million debt and secure a loan to open. The judge would have to give formal approval to any deal. However, the lending institution decided today it could not risk lending the money until a sale was guaranteed, Stearns said. As a result, Stearns said he is unsure of the park's future. "I'm very concerned the park is not going to open," he said http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/NEWS02/60501013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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