kidcoaster 2 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 CONNEAUT LAKE PARK — Looking around Conneaut Lake Park, brothers Tim and Richard Lisko see two things — a challenge and potential for the future. “The potential is here,” Tim Lisko, 42, said of getting some of the rides at the amusement park operating again after a two-year absence. But it could be slow-going at first. “It will be three years to take off — to get the reputation back.” “We can see growth here,” Richard Lisko, 40, said of the historic 117-year-old amusement park. “It’s a big resort area. It’s family-oriented.” Lisko & Sons Amusements out of Lowellville, Ohio, recently signed a multi-year lease agreement with Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park to operate rides at the park this year. The brothers are part of the second-generation of the family-run business. The park will reopen Memorial Day weekend with its Kiddieland rides and a half-dozen other adult rides to be ready for the opening — Paratrooper, Flying Scooter, Tilt-A-Whirl, Tumblebug, the carousel and Skydiver, a ride the Lisko brothers are bringing to the park. The park will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. After the opening weekend, plans are to operate four days per week — Thursday through Sunday — through Labor Day weekend and possibly additional dates in September. Some other rides — Dodgem cars, Devil’s Den and the park’s popular miniature train — will be added during the season, the brothers said. The waterpark will reopen by July 4, but the famed Blue Streak wooden roller coaster won’t be operational until 2010. www.meadvilletribune.com/homepage/local_story_119231509.html And of course a downer www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_119231653.html
andy_e219 Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Funny they don't mention rides like the Toboggan, Round Up, Witches Stew, Roll o Planes, and Trabant. I hope they take extra care with the Tumble Bug, it being the last one in the world.
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Theres still the Turtle but I am sure the Tumble Bug will be safe these guys know what there doing. I will be sure to do a full update for this weekend. Have Fun at Kennywood Andy.
andy_e219 Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Theres still the Turtle but I am sure the Tumble Bug will be safe these guys know what there doing. I will be sure to do a full update for this weekend. Have Fun at Kennywood Andy. That's good, and have fun at CLP.
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 20, 2009 Posted May 20, 2009 Prices and Hours are now up www.conneautlakepark.com/hours.html Also The Trailer for the Road which was shot at Conneaut lake Park last year is now up and looks better than I thought. The last part shows the Hotel Conneaut when the main character shoots through the window. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQautgFKK50
John Peck Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 This article talks a little bit about the parks opening: http://www.meadvilletribune.com/local/local_story_141234731.html They also mention a "Skydiver" ... is that the Ferris Wheels replacement?
andy_e219 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 I would say the opening was a success. BIG NEWS IS COMING, STAY TUENED.
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 ^ hehe I know the Big News! And yes the SkyDiver is the Ferris Wheel Replacement and is a very fun ride! The Bug should be open tomorrow. And we were very busy the last two days!
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 Here is a News video of our first day. yourerie.com/content/fulltext/?cid=61162
andy_e219 Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 ^ hehe I know the Big News! And yes the SkyDiver is the Ferris Wheel Replacement and is a very fun ride! The Bug should be open tomorrow. And we were very busy the last two days! Ya, you were the one who told me! LOL
John Peck Posted May 24, 2009 Posted May 24, 2009 "Aunt Edna... What's the Big News???" "You're driving me to Phoenix!" SPLAT!!!!! (Just thought I'd throw a "Vacation" reference in there)
John Peck Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 ^ That was a pretty fun video! Any word on what is happening with the Round Up or the Ultimate Trip? (I know that building collapsed on the ride, but I heard they had a new Scrambler in storage.)
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 The round up is going to be moved up with the rest of the rides in the middle of the park. I am not sure about the UT.
FlyingScooter Posted May 26, 2009 Author Posted May 26, 2009 ^ That was a pretty fun video! Any word on what is happening with the Round Up or the Ultimate Trip? (I know that building collapsed on the ride, but I heard they had a new Scrambler in storage.) They disassembled the Scrambler and took it out before the building collapsed. They couldn't get the building to pass an inspection, so they pulled it out. Good timing on that one.
Dailey Enterprizes Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 It's nice to see the park is open again. I admit it would be strange to go to Conneaut and not ride the Blue Streak though...
John Peck Posted May 26, 2009 Posted May 26, 2009 They disassembled the Scrambler and took it out before the building collapsed. They couldn't get the building to pass an inspection, so they pulled it out. Good timing on that one. Oh... Okay thats good to know! Obviously my source was wrong and got some things mixed up. I hope the Scrambler does come back soon as it's a low maintenance and high capacity flat ride, but I know thats not the top priority now.
kidcoaster 2 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Hey all I am pleased to Announce that Tomorrow the 12th and the 19th all day ride a ramas will be only $5.50 including tax and parking will be FREE!!! Hope to see some of you there!
Thrillrider92 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I'm heading to Conneaut tomorrow and can't wait. It's great to see the park up and running again. I'll post how my trip went. I hope the Devil's Den is up and running because it looks like a great dark ride. The price is a great deal. Thanks for the update.
SLY Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I hope the Devil's Den is up and running because it looks like a great dark ride. Devil's Den was open last weekend when I was there!
kidcoaster 2 Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Hi TPR Im am happy to report this update The Musik Express has been saved from the scrap yard and has reopened! Splash City Water Park is reopen! The Bessemer Railway System is also open! The Blue Streak Fry stand is open serving up Funnel Cakes and the Original Park Fries! Crowds have been heavy and work is on going to reopen other rides.
CHILLERLC1 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 I hope to be there Saturday and at least get on the Tumbler and Devil's Den. Is there a park map for this park this year? I have collection going on my door for the parks I hit this year.
kidcoaster 2 Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 No but if you stop by the Personnel Office you can pick up a Brochure.
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