CPmaverick Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm This auction is to be the first rider of Magnum's 20th anniversary year, so I don't know why they are calling this a first rider auction. Personally I really don't like this because I was planing to get on the first ride of the season. Also a sign the season is coming The Sky Ride is running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattC Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I was gonna say when I first saw the topic title, your about 20 years late arent you? Theme parks are gonna capitalise on any oppourtunity where they can make a little more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 ^Well it's not really for their own profit, the blog actually explains they are actually raising funds for the Red Cross which is pretty nice of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattC Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 ^ I need to get more on the ball, I didn't even notice the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost007jas Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I would be hard pressed to get back on that ride for free, but to pay? Eek. I suppose it's just not "my cup of tea". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiroo Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 They'd make a lot more $$$ if they let the winner choose which ride they wanted to be the first rider on...even more if you let them choose multiple rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Cool idea but I don't think a lot of people will pay to ride Magnum for its 20th anniversary since it has been around for 20 years. Magnum is a great ride but I wouldn't want to pay to be the first person to ride it even for a nice occasion. Once the 2009 season starts the crowds will be going to Millennium Force, Maverick, & Top Thrill Dragster like always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It's one thing to auction off first rides on new coaster, but a 20 year old one... I would just give to Red Cross and go wait in line for Maverick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I think this is the same thing as having a Benefit Dinner. You get to donate money to a good cause, get dinner, and you get to have fun and ride magnum. Not only do you just donate, and get to ride, you also get this... Taken from the website: "Successful bidders will receive a ticket to Opening Day, a commemorative T-Shirt, the first two (2) rides of the day on Magnum, a commemorative group photo, lunch at the Breakers East Conference Room, and a commemorative medallion. The medallion will be personally engraved and will be sent to riders some time after the event." People have been eating dinner for thousands of years, but people will still go to benefit dinners. I can only imagine that they will get a decent amount of people to donate. I'm sure people aren't donating to be the first rider of 2009 on Magnum. They are donating to the Red Cross, and just happen to get a bonus thank you from Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just thought of something. Even thought a person could win the bid they still won't technically be Magnum's first rider of 2009. Don't the ride ops at CP ride their coasters in the morning before the park opens to listen to the train as it goes along the track to see if the ride is able to open that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b&mforever Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Great American Scream Machine first rider for 20th season auction, whose in I bet they can raise more than Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just thought of something. Even thought a person could win the bid they still won't technically be Magnum's first rider of 2009. Don't the ride ops at CP ride their coasters in the morning before the park opens to listen to the train as it goes along the track to see if the ride is able to open that day? What are you going to tell us next? That the construction/engineering crew that builds a new coaster rides it before the public. Thanks for the keen insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgroodog Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just thought of something. Even thought a person could win the bid they still won't technically be Magnum's first rider of 2009. Don't the ride ops at CP ride their coasters in the morning before the park opens to listen to the train as it goes along the track to see if the ride is able to open that day? What are you going to tell us next? That the construction/engineering crew that builds a new coaster rides it before the public. Thanks for the keen insight! Or all managers, every employee and there mom and executives like some snake nearby.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the way I look at it folks: If you are a coaster fan and you are feeling charitable, then you can donate what you want AND get a coaster ride. That to me is like getting the free T-shirt or coupon what have you when you donate blood. So you're donating money to a great cause AND you get a free coaster ride (I don't believe you have to pay addmission). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I just thought of something. Even thought a person could win the bid they still won't technically be Magnum's first rider of 2009. Don't the ride ops at CP ride their coasters in the morning before the park opens to listen to the train as it goes along the track to see if the ride is able to open that day? What are you going to tell us next? That the construction/engineering crew that builds a new coaster rides it before the public. Thanks for the keen insight! Or all managers, every employee and there mom and executives like some snake nearby.... "Say it ain't so" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm sorry if I'm dissing charity but I think it's as dumb as Six Flags' planned camp out for SFGADV's Dark Knight Media Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Meh, I'm not going to bash a park for supporting charity and catering to geeky enthusiast wants. If you want to go ahead, but I see no reason to. And I'm not a Cedar Fair or Cedar Point fan at all lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm sorry if I'm dissing charity but I think it's as dumb as Six Flags' planned camp out for SFGADV's Dark Knight Media Day. I forgot about that, didn't it get cancelled because next to no one signed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedten Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I agree people are looking at it the wrong way. This is for people who want to donate the money anyway so they might as well get a fun event out of it. I think the highest bidder for Diamondback bid something like $5,000 which was way more than they needed to bid to win the spot. They just wanted to donate to charity and get their name mentioned for doing so (It was a company I believe). Also I remember there was video of people riding Diamondback friday night on youtube before the first rider auction winners got to take their "first ride." It's more of an event than a true first ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benvenuto Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 All I can say is I mentioned this to my parents last night and I can say my dad is and I quote: "My dad is the no-fun-guy! he's the no-fun-guy! " I wanted to bid and I even told them it was for a great cause, but noooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Here's the way I look at it folks: If you are a coaster fan and you are feeling charitable, then you can donate what you want AND get a coaster ride. That to me is like getting the free T-shirt or coupon what have you when you donate blood. So you're donating money to a great cause AND you get a free coaster ride (I don't believe you have to pay addmission). Quoted this for the truth. There is nothing wrong with them wanting to raise money for charity. Now if they wanted to get extra money themselves and charged extra for the ride, then thats a different story, but its not in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 A 20th anniversary first rider auction? .... .... Meh, fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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