XYZ Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 ^&^^&^^^. Every time I read this thread. I feel like this whole thread is asking to be posted in the "Dumbest Things Said on TPR" thread. I think that this topic should be merged with the "Dumbest Things Said on TPR" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 This thread is the best place to look for jokes when going through a tough time. Thanks for making me happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 This is what I think of this thread for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Can we just bury this thread until either anything substantial happening or until there's a good reason to have a discussion? I think the Boomerang and junior coaster discussion has made us all painfully aware that this thread needs to die until something within the park happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loop-de-loop Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I keep hoping to see some Lake Monster updates, but I get a lesson instead of why a boomerang runs one train. I can't believe people miss sarcasm so easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her0ofLime Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 This is what I think of this thread for now! Don't be laughing when you are the source of the facepalm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Back on topic.....looks like something new will be coming this year, and there could be multiple new things. Also, sounds like it wont be too long until we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 "I hope you guys have a new planned." Dat English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) ^Oh, I'm sorry for my bad grammer with the "I hope you guys have a new planned." What I meant to say on Darien Lake's Facebook page was "I hope you guys have a new ride planned." Edited January 9, 2014 by DarienLaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddisk Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Back on topic.....looks like something new will be coming this year, and there could be multiple new things. Also, sounds like it wont be too long until we know. [attachment=0]Untitled.jpg[/attachment] And by the fact attractions was added to that post I'm guessing that must mean some type of new ride. Another thing I've noticed is that a lot of people are complaining about the park increasing it's season pass price but what people need to realize is that NYS increased minimum wage to $8.00 an hour which surely affects a theme park quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Doesn't Darien have a relatively cheap season pass compared to some of the other corporate parks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yeah, I think people just bitch because during the six flags era (8+ seasons ago) season passes could he had for 45$ in a four pack. Now they're 64.99$ a pass. People don't realize that inflation, and $30-40 million in investments have occurred since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I think Bizarro at SFNE had the mist effect when it was still Superman. Maybe it has nothing to do with the branding, the park just decided to stop using the mist. I'd bet it was budget cuts. There's a reason why Ride of Steel only has 1 train. Bizarro at SFNE still has mist effects... I bet it was a budget cut too. Also Ride of Steel has two trains, every coaster at the park does. From what I heard, every coaster only ran one train this year due a dispute between managements. Maybe someone knows more or could help explain it better. Not every coaster at Darien Lake runs two trains, Boomerang and the kiddie coasteralways ran one train. I wouldn't think the reason that the coasters at Darien Lake the have more than one train are on single train operation is that of a dispute with Herschend and CNL. I would think that the second trains are just going under refurbishment. Do you know how Boomerangs and Kiddie Coasters work?! They have single trains for a reason! So two trains don't crash into eachother. Ride of Steel has no excuse to run only one train other than budget cuts. I know that there aren't 2 trains on boomerang and the kiddie coaster. I thought it was pretty obvious that I meant every coaster that could run 2 trains. Guess not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Not trying to be negative, but always remember how broadly the term "attraction" is used by parks. New rides or I guess return of old favorites would be welcoming, but I don't want certain peoples' hearts to be shattered when a new attraction isn't a ride resulting in them taking to this thread to vent their sorrows, spew wish-lists, and form unfounded claims. So please, take the term "attraction" with a grain of salt. I'm sure whatever it might be will be very well done having Herschend at the helm. I'm going to make a bold prediction for Darien Lake in 2014 and say that we see two-train operation on Ride of Steel, Predator, and Viper. Darien Lake is in the right hands, but it just takes more time and money to clean up a mess than to create one. Edited January 11, 2014 by ajfelice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Not trying to be negative, but always remember how broadly the term "attraction" is used by parks. New rides or the return of old favorites would be welcoming, but I don't want certain peoples' hearts to be shattered when a new attraction isn't a ride resulting in them taking to this thread to vent their sorrows, spew wish-lists, and form unfounded claims. So please, take the term "attraction" with a grain of salt. I'm sure whatever it might be will be very well done having Herschend at the helm. I'm going to make a bold prediction for Darien Lake in 2014 and say that we see two-train operation on Ride of Steel, Predator, and Viper. Darien Lake is in the right hands, but it just takes more time and money to clean up a mess than to create one. As much as I want two train operations for Viper, Predator, Motocoaster, and Mind Eraser, I would also like Darien Lake to reopen 'Cuda Falls and have more inner tubes for their water slides. When I went on Tornado last year it was a long wait because they like only two inner tubes for that slide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The tubes issue was fixed this year. PLEASE STOP with cuda, it's a very old, very problematic slide complex. Yes they are fun, but they are a safety and maintenance nightmare, and an overall eyesore for the park. They didn't reopen this season because management was sick of dumping money into it. There were grumblings of possibly fixing it, however I don't see that happening. To add to this, stop bringing up bringing back old rides! There is a reason old rides are removed, you can't move forward by keeping old problematic rides. For the third time, please just stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraAB87 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 A return of an old ride won't bring up attendance either, people want to see a new ride, regardless of the small minority who would want the old ride back. Since this is about making money they have to bring In new rides regardless, even if they are rides that are previously used it will still be new to most people who visit the park. If they do refurbishment of a ride, I doubt too many people of the GP would notice, and that is something that is considered more standard for a park and just happens without a major announcement. Really can they advertise, new 2 train operation for ride of steel! In a commercial and bring in more guests, I doubt it... New for 2014 come ride our newly refurbished sleigh ride... Don't think that would work too well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Every few weeks I click on this thread to give it the benefit of the doubt that maybe it's on the first page because something interesting is going on and not because people keep bringing up things that will never happen... and every few weeks I'm disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 So, I have been trying to find this song for a very long time, and since Darien Lake replied once via Email but never again afterwards, maybe this thread can help out a little bit. Does anyone know the name of the song at 27:02? Like I said, I e-mailed Darien and they gave me a title but no artist and the song that kept showing up wasn't the right song, and Shazam isn't doing me any good either... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That video says it's blocked in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 That video says it's blocked in the US. Blame it on copyright clams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Gosh darn copyright claims thanks anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkMaxim Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Never mind, I guess it was just my ipad that said that, I was able to watch it on my computer. But no clue on that song. I would say get ahold of someone in the entertainment department, but very few of them are full season. Once it gets closer to opening you could probably get ahold of someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddisk Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Darien Lake has just put up their 2014 schedule which can be found here: https://www.darienlake.com/plan-a-visit/calendar/ It appears to be mostly the same as previous years except for the last week in August when the park closes an hour earlier than in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 So after a little Facebook Stalking, I found this, which based on how I read it is a semi-confirmation of the Lake Monster; But before anyone gets excited, it also kinda shows that though it may not happen in 2014, its a possibility in the future. Also it's the only time I've ever seen Darien Lake comment on or even acknowledge the fact that their guests even know what the Lake Monster project possibly is. Just thought it was worth a share... And while I'm at it. Back on the 20th, Darien wrote several times to guests that the 2014 Operating calendar and New attractions would be announced "Very soon" and that they were "Very excited" about it... I know from here and Facebook that the calendar was released, so what about the new attractions? Anyone have any thoughts on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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