DonkeysWaffles Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I don't see a lot of people on the crypt... the looks are probably deceiving but the ride sure does wear you out The Crypt is the one ride I refuse to go on, no matter how cool the theming is.
disownedpear Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 In the front row Shockwave had quite a bit of airtime on the hill before the helix, right after the helix and the hill up to the brake run.
nannerdw Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I enjoyed The Crypt. You do have to ride it kind of defensively, though, because of the stupid crotch nub on the OTSR.
DonkeysWaffles Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 A chart released by Cedar Fair for the next five years. So it looks like there will be a TrioTech at some park in 2016. KD maybe in the off chance?
Tee1999 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 A chart released by Cedar Fair for the next five years. So it looks like there will be a TrioTech at some park in 2016. KD maybe in the off chance? Where did you get that from?
TB305 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 A chart released by Cedar Fair for the next five years. So it looks like there will be a TrioTech at some park in 2016. KD maybe in the off chance? Where did you get that from? I don't have the link but it's from a Cedar Fair page about their business, revenue, investing and such.
baileybrucem Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 A chart released by Cedar Fair for the next five years. So it looks like there will be a TrioTech at some park in 2016. KD maybe in the off chance? I thought CF stated there wouldn't be any triotechs this coming year? It also says "digital experience", so perhaps that is in relation with the new virtual reality thing the chain is trying out? Also here is the link that chart is from: http://ir.cedarfair.com/files/doc_presentations/2015/150811-CP-Analyst-Day-Presentation_PRINT.pdf
TB305 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 uh-oh.. the unfounded speculation begins once again FTFY
Coaster Hero Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 It says "Interactive Dark Ride/Digital Experience". It's obviously for Valravn or whatever CP is doing with VR for 2016
baileybrucem Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 It says "Interactive Dark Ride/Digital Experience". It's obviously for Valravn or whatever CP is doing with VR for 2016 Valravn won't have any virtual reality components. The company is adding it to an already existing ride, at least to my understanding.
FSUFanChris Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Is there any chance the 'digital experience' is the park-wide WiFi they announced will be implemented in their parks next year? And then that would make the Amusement Dark rides due in 2017-2019.
DonkeysWaffles Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Honestly I don't see this virtual reality thing working that well with riders. Either they wouldn't be able to handle it (making them feel sick), the technology wouldn't be reliable, or they just want to focus on the ride itself. Also the wifi isn't going to be the greatest with thousands in the park using it, unless the connection is strong enough.
njcoasterguy34 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Hersheypark already has free park-wide wifi. I used it when I went, and the connection wasn't always reliable.
RollerManic Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Let me just drop this by... You tell yourself what that means. I'm too lazy to type my explanation.
DonkeysWaffles Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Let me just drop this by... [attachment=0]Untitled.png[/attachment] You tell yourself what that means. I'm too lazy to type my explanation. It means that the attendence isn't enough for Knott's to get a new coaster.
Coaster Hero Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 It means the Paramount Parks are not as high up in the chain as we thought, at least by revenue.
thewesker Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 If you thought one of the Paramount Parks would be higher than Cedar Point or Knott's, you weren't paying attention. At all. However, the Paramount Parks are a major part of their business. Canada's Wonderland + Kings Island is more than a quarter of EBITDA. That's not small. What it shows is why certain parks get more in terms of new attractions. It's pure dollars and cents. Obviously there's room to grow at the smaller parks on that chart, and they're evaluating that and acting accordingly. Carowinds will likely begin to grow and grow, for instance.
certifiedcoastergeek Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 How is Dorney on level footing with Carowinds and KD in terms of EBITDA, and if so why don't they have a gigacoaster, or at the very least the world's largest waterpark, given the number of locals that stand in those three-hour slide lines? Logic... *Edit: I spoke with one of my friends who works in an unspecified department at KD, he/she (identity protection measures) has some close friends in the central KD office and they've overheard talk of next year's SlingShot. If they're right, this means that we will only receive a SlingShot in 2016, not a flat package like some of you had hoped. This probably brings CF's capital investment total (not counting routine maintenance or minor overhauls) since I305 to <$10-15M.
grsupercity Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Thats not to shabby. KD gets more then Dorney which is close in revenue.
Coaster Hero Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 If you thought one of the Paramount Parks would be higher than Cedar Point or Knott's, you weren't paying attention. At all. However, the Paramount Parks are a major part of their business. Canada's Wonderland + Kings Island is more than a quarter of EBITDA. That's not small. What it shows is why certain parks get more in terms of new attractions. It's pure dollars and cents. Obviously there's room to grow at the smaller parks on that chart, and they're evaluating that and acting accordingly. Carowinds will likely begin to grow and grow, for instance. I always knew CP was at the top but not knowing better, Knott's surprised me. Didn't know it was that high up in terms of revenue. Also, I'm surprised that KI makes so much more than the other Paramount parks (excluding CW). I always knew how it worked in terms of attendance and priority, but seeing the revenues gives me a new perspective
FSUFanChris Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 ^ Knotts has the opportunity to stay open year round so those numbers are a little misleading.
Tee1999 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 How is Dorney on level footing with Carowinds and KD in terms of EBITDA, and if so why don't they have a gigacoaster, or at the very least the world's largest waterpark, given the number of locals that stand in those three-hour slide lines? Logic...*Edit: I spoke with one of my friends who works in an unspecified department at KD, he/she (identity protection measures) has some close friends in the central KD office and they've overheard talk of next year's SlingShot. If they're right, this means that we will only receive a SlingShot in 2016, not a flat package like some of you had hoped. This probably brings CF's capital investment total (not counting routine maintenance or minor overhauls) since I305 to <$10-15M. Tbh that's kinda stupid. We already have xtreme skyflyer and now we have to pay for another Ride some people won't get on
Daniel B Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I have one question for the rumored slingshot ride at KD. Is it at all possible to beg the park management to build a 400 ft tall slingshot ride? In all seriousness.
Password121 Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 How is Dorney on level footing with Carowinds and KD in terms of EBITDA, and if so why don't they have a gigacoaster, or at the very least the world's largest waterpark, given the number of locals that stand in those three-hour slide lines? Logic...*Edit: I spoke with one of my friends who works in an unspecified department at KD, he/she (identity protection measures) has some close friends in the central KD office and they've overheard talk of next year's SlingShot. If they're right, this means that we will only receive a SlingShot in 2016, not a flat package like some of you had hoped. This probably brings CF's capital investment total (not counting routine maintenance or minor overhauls) since I305 to <$10-15M. Even if that were to be true (which in all likelihood is not), you just pulled that number out of your rear, my friend. This rough calculation will take, oh, thirty seconds tops... Windseeker... $5 million (min.) Planet Snoopy... $5 million (min.) Soak City expansion... $8 million (min.) Other improvements (which DO count, btw)... $7 million (min.) That right there is at least $25 million, probably a whole lot more. Kings Dominion is not "neglected" and I'm tired of people complaining otherwise.
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