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4 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said:
There’s also a possibility that the parade would tour, so it would be the “big improvement” at various parks each year. It’s possible that they’ll have a big marketable thing each year once that plan gets into motion.
I’m affiliated with design and build groups that do Christmas light displays (not WF) and what they say is that Christmas displays like what we have typically have a 3 year life. Then about 30% needs to be replaced. I’m willing to say that some would be replaced with new versions of the same thing but for other things they’d look for new opportunities.
True, but I wouldn’t want to be in the marketing department of the park loosing the parade this year so it could go someplace else trying to come up with good spin on that. Once you give a gift it’s hard to take it away. I think they are probably testing in a market with a better chance for more “runs” based on weather before rolling it out to all. WF locations.
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I’m sure there is a “complete package” they are aiming for once they figure out what works best where and we won’t see major adds every year once the parade is added next year (hint hint) but these first few have been pretty dramatic with shifting things around.
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3 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said:
Drove past the park last night. Tower was testing. You’ll be pleased to know that the star is now pixel mapped (color changing) along with the tower. Dominion had this last year, I believe. Additionally you could clearly see that one of the buildings on the train route was loaded with Christmas lights. Looks like it might be twelve days of chromes until Soak City Station (as we figured out before) and then some cool stuff afterwards. Exciting!!
I love that they are definitely not just resting on their laurels with a successful event. They keep adding and stepping it up each year.
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17 hours ago, Hueney020 said:
Now this is were it would be nice to have the webcams. The lift hill is done and we can’t see anything else that is going on. Right now they could be doing the head chopper section but the great members of this site can’t take pictures of that which sucks.
Wow. How did people function years ago when they actually had to wait patiently until something was complete to see it????
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16 hours ago, SnakePlissken said:
It was working during Haunt in Sept. I was standing there with a beer in my hand when it started.
Cool. Maybe I just was off on my timing.
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Except that it seemed by the end of the season it was back to being broken. Did I just miss every “show”?
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I’m really disappointed in CF for not doing the parade here. I mean basically KI “gave birth” to WinterFest. To me it should be the flagship event for KI, and KI should be the flagship park for it (as in all new concepts go to KI first) especially when the infrastructure is in place from CARNIVALE.
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I love that winter fest is close, but I wouldn’t vote for it for the above stated reasons
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I wish we had done of the entertainment options of ‘05 (parade, train that was basically a show, superior Toy Factory in a Better theatre (no running around, getting food, talking over the show like festhaus) combined with the iteration we have now of decor, rides, additional entertainment etc.
I really think the “snoopy spectacular” could move into festhaus and not loose anything. Put Tinkers in the main theatre (or even another, better show) and add better cover/ heat to showplace and use that for something (maybe tinkers there if they put something new in the big theatre)
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Interesting when you zoom in on that one fountain shot you realize they used the same plumbing that was there before for the side jets. Probably came off the center “pedestal” hook ups fir the squiggle. It looks like there’s and antennae on the “valve box” and a DMX cable coming out of the other one. Thinking the fountains are all individually controlled at the nozzle, not in a main pump room and it looks like maybe wirelessly? Just interesting seeing the set up without water.
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Good for her. She deserve a sunny, well attended send off. I was maybe heading over this afternoon around 5 or so, but maybe let last Friday’s night in a cloud of fog be the last roll. Honestly. I quit riding V a few years ago, but my few rides since the announcement have been the smoothest I’ve ever had. Maybe I’m giving V grace on her last few runs and not being quite as critical?!??!
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How bad is Vortex on it’s swan song day?
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On 10/9/2019 at 2:40 PM, Browntggrr said:
If the ride is great on the inside, nobody will care what the building looks like on the outside.
Not true.
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How do they determine from day to day when wristbands have been given out. Last night they were just “glancing for yellow” so just wondering what they use to tell day to day.
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On 10/14/2019 at 1:10 PM, Outdoor Man said:
Here's hoping that the Eiffel Tree star is bright enough to be seen beyond the parking lot. And, the lighting program for the tree is less "busy".
Yeah. It seemed a bit “nutty” last year. Like “hey kids, look what OUR tree can do. It was changing every 5 seconds. Sometimes just a gentle wash of color, or a subtle fade would be nice.
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5 hours ago, sixohdieselrage said:
What? Is that gibberish on purpose?
I have NO IDEA. My pants must’ve wanted in on the conversation!
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The pass holder has to be there as it is tied to their pass. They must present the pass to get the wristband. I’ve been trying to figure out a way around that as well since I’m in the same boat with a wife and kid who won’t use theirs. I wanted to try to use theirs with one of my olders a second time, but I pudgy gavevtgem “redeem them “ the last time they’re we’re there and save them for later, nor do y HD ey want to go just to get them and give them to me and a kid, or my two older kids. At this point o figure their two are just waste, but they were free so I guess no harm.
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On 10/5/2019 at 8:35 AM, Ben43065 said:
That’s a nice looking sign, love the use of the classic logo
It’s odd that these seem to have just appeared. I don’t recall seeing them last Saturday when I rode. I also noted today lights have been added to see the “rock memorial” born...died that was there but not lit last weekend. Leads me to believe there was a big of a last minute-ness to this decision as it seems like the “going away party” is being planned at the last minute.
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2 hours ago, CoastersRZ said:
The Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney is produced and operated by a separate company.
And as far as I know continuing.
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Actually sometimes it was a male soldier as well. The premise was written (and the set pieces designed) so it could be either as the soldier.
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Agree. It’s a lazy way to theme something. I thought the White Christmas Express was a great idea during WF2005. It could’ve used a bit more ummmpf but would love to see them build on that idea. The 12 days things could maybe be a big walkthrough along “winter fest way” and move the stained glass stuff to a different location.
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I agree the set lists need to be updated. With the huge number of pass holders making multiple repeat visits they definitely need to refresh shows ever 2-3 years. Even if they just rotated a few in rep every few seasons. Traditions are nice, but you don’t want to get too stale.
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3 hours ago, Klabergian Empire said:
I wonder if KMAA will be open?
As of yet not listed. I cant imagine it wouldn’t be.
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And so far no real new additions listed. Hoping more gets added to the roster as we get closer.
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Winterfest 2019 Discussion.
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Totally agree. Plus all the decor is designed to look great in the day as well as night (in fact a lot of the detail is lost at night, so it would actually be better to have more day time)