thrillrider Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 I would highly recommend checking the event out next year if you can. Not only do you get to see the park in the off season, but the proceeds go to a great Charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 ^They also use it for employee training during the regular season. All the orientation and safety courses are taught up there. I forgot about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 I remember at one time the Miss Ohio pageant was held in the ballroom there. I dont know when they stopped doing it there or if it still is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Than you so much for the trip report!! Very fun to read:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I know there was talk a few years ago (maybe 10) about turning the uper floor into a casino. Always thought that was weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I played piano at CP 1986-90, they held all of the employee events in the ballroom like dances and bingo. I thought I heard that they don't or can't use it much in the summer since the building is an historic landmark and doesn't have air conditioning. And if they were to install it, the building would lose its landmark status. It is a great room. The Live Entertainment offices are at the far end of it (opposite the front windows) and we rehearsed all of the shows there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I played piano at CP 1986-90, they held all of the employee events in the ballroom like dances and bingo. I thought I heard that they don't or can't use it much in the summer since the building is an historic landmark and doesn't have air conditioning. And if they were to install it, the building would lose its landmark status. It is a great room. The Live Entertainment offices are at the far end of it (opposite the front windows) and we rehearsed all of the shows there. I agree, I wish there was more hey could do with it as it has a lot of potential. If you don't mind me asking, what show did you play in at cedarpoint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 When I played piano at CP 1986-90, they held all of the employee events in the ballroom like dances and bingo. I thought I heard that they don't or can't use it much in the summer since the building is an historic landmark and doesn't have air conditioning. And if they were to install it, the building would lose its landmark status. It is a great room. The Live Entertainment offices are at the far end of it (opposite the front windows) and we rehearsed all of the shows there. I agree, I wish there was more hey could do with it as it has a lot of potential. If you don't mind me asking, what show did you play in at cedarpoint? Ain't We Got Fun 1986, 1987, Country Sunshine 1988 and 1990, and Jumpin' at the Jukebox in 1989. This year marks my 30th year doing theme park shows! Went from CP to Busch Gardens VA and then down to Orlando where I have been at Walt Disney World for 17 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Is the ballroom sometimes closed up? When I was at the park in 2013 doing some photography, I walked right up the stairs and in during the middle of the operating day. There were a couple other park guests in there at the time as well. It's a really cool room, and definitely a bit of a time warp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I think the doors are always open because of the wardrobe dept being up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 When I played piano at CP 1986-90, they held all of the employee events in the ballroom like dances and bingo. I thought I heard that they don't or can't use it much in the summer since the building is an historic landmark and doesn't have air conditioning. And if they were to install it, the building would lose its landmark status. It is a great room. The Live Entertainment offices are at the far end of it (opposite the front windows) and we rehearsed all of the shows there. I agree, I wish there was more hey could do with it as it has a lot of potential. If you don't mind me asking, what show did you play in at cedarpoint? Ain't We Got Fun 1986, 1987, Country Sunshine 1988 and 1990, and Jumpin' at the Jukebox in 1989. This year marks my 30th year doing theme park shows! Went from CP to Busch Gardens VA and then down to Orlando where I have been at Walt Disney World for 17 years. Very cool! We will be down in Orlando this July. What show are you in at Disney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Very awesome photos (as per usual with your trip reports!), thanks so much for sharing them! It looks like a great event, and it had to feel a little weird being at a "winter tour" when temps were warm enough to want to hop aboard their coasters! I like some of those perks that were announced, including that sunrise VIP tour. That'd be awesome to climb Valravn's lift and get some killer photos from that perch! Just curious, did they mention anything in regards to Valravn's Media Day? I by no means expect them to repeat what was done for GateKeeper's in 2013 where they opened it up to coaster enthusiasts, but I'd be thrilled to go if they did! That was such a wonderful (though unnecessary) gesture by the park for that year, but I have a sad feeling that some of the folks who give our hobby a bad name probably complained about aspects of it (I hate people like that, for the record!). Again, just curious more than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks for posting your really thorough and interesting WCO pics! I never thought about what parks do with their rides during the off season - take off all the cars, wrap up certain rides, that sort of thing. Neat to see. Good catch on the potential Christmas clues! Hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Very awesome photos (as per usual with your trip reports!), thanks so much for sharing them! It looks like a great event, and it had to feel a little weird being at a "winter tour" when temps were warm enough to want to hop aboard their coasters! I like some of those perks that were announced, including that sunrise VIP tour. That'd be awesome to climb Valravn's lift and get some killer photos from that perch! Just curious, did they mention anything in regards to Valravn's Media Day? I by no means expect them to repeat what was done for GateKeeper's in 2013 where they opened it up to coaster enthusiasts, but I'd be thrilled to go if they did! That was such a wonderful (though unnecessary) gesture by the park for that year, but I have a sad feeling that some of the folks who give our hobby a bad name probably complained about aspects of it (I hate people like that, for the record!). Again, just curious more than anything else. Thank you. They are going to have a preview day that is also doubling as a charity event. The date has been announced, but I can't remember the exact date other than it being on a Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Thanks for posting your really thorough and interesting WCO pics! I never thought about what parks do with their rides during the off season - take off all the cars, wrap up certain rides, that sort of thing. Neat to see. Good catch on the potential Christmas clues! Hmmm..... Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I remember at one time the Miss Ohio pageant was held in the ballroom there. I dont know when they stopped doing it there or if it still is though. When did they do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I did a little searching and found that originally the contest was held in Mansfield Ohio until the winner of the contest was from Sandusky in 1963. The contest was then moved to the ballroom at Cedar Point until 1975, when it moved back to Mansfield . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I did a little searching and found that originally the contest was held in Mansfield Ohio until the winner of the contest was from Sandusky in 1963. The contest was then moved to the ballroom at Cedar Point until 1975, when it moved back to Mansfield . Interesting..... Someone else said that the reason the ballroom is not utilized is because it has no air conditioning. Not sure if that's true or not, but this is a huge area that they should be taking advantage of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I agree, the building is very under used. Since I was a kid going there in the 70's , I always wondered why that big beautiful building just sat there. (other than the ground floor arcade, which now seems to be pretty empty of patrons mostly.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 I used to go into the arcade quite a bit, but not as much since they got rid of the classic skee ball games. Still enjoy some of the classic games hidden in the back of the arcade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 That is where we had the most fun in the arcade last summer. (in the very back) Some of those old pinball machines were a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 I really enjoy playing the giant pinball machine. I don't recall ever seeing another one like it anywhere. It uses a billiard ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 One funny thing that I forgot to mention. .. Tony said that the new coke stand in the front of the park will have bubbles coming out of the top. He also mentioned that it will look cool until it breaks and never gets fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 The only time I'm in the arcade is to play the vintage pinball machines in the back. It's a great place to unwind for a little bit since there isn't much traffic through that part of the building. I believe the giant pinball machine thrillrider refers to is called "Hercules". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Yes! Hercules is the name of the huge pinball machine. I was able to find a picture of it online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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