tommyh88

The presentation was a much welcome departure from the way Kinzel conducted such things. Ouimet knows what he is doing, for sure. A few other highlights: - In just a half season at Kings Island, Fast Lane generated nearly $1 million. Ouimet did mention that it is meant to be implemented to not disrupt the experience for those who did not purchase it. - They have set a 5-year capital plan, that includes about 9% of earnings each year. 9% will also go toward maintenance. It was said that there are plans for new attractions at Great America. - Ouimet mentioned that in the future, he hopes for and would consider a plan for season passes that includes a month to month payment plan. - Woodstock and Franklin characters are being introduced in 2012. - As stated above, there will be a renewed focus on better quality food and resorts. Ouimet said he differs from Kinzel in that area and that quality food is part of the overall experience. - Cedar Point is still the flagship, and the corporate headquarters will remain in Sandusky. There will be a brand new night show called "Luminosity - Ignite the Night" that will premiere at the park and eventually roll out to other parks. The way it was described sounded like a much better upgrade from the "Hot Summer Lights" shows at CP, with more lights, projectiobs, and fireworks, similar to Canada's Wonderland's Starlight Spectacualr. - Ouimet made the comment that he "will not be the manager Dick Kinzel was." He continued by saying Richard Zimmerman (COO) would take on such responsibilities and that he has faith in his management team. Basically, he won't micromanage the way Dick did. - During the Q&A, it was asked if Ouimet planned to implement "Disney touches" on the parks. He answered by saying he wants to create better quality experiences, inspired by Disney, but made it known that they aren't Disney. - Included in the presentation was a graph showing the revenue, margins, and attendance of each park. This is something that was never done publicly under Kinzel. Several attendees complimented the detailed and transparent presentation. If only I could get my hands on the report, I'd like to see the breakdown by park.

I know where you can get the 1979 map.... here You have to join the group though. The map is the first thing under Files.

They are fixing up the current areas already. This year, look at Rivertown. Coney Mall's buildings also were reapinted and look great. Look at Nickelodeon Central and Hanna-Barbera Land. Not to mention, The Larosa's expansion on International Street, the repainting, and new signage. This year, they are also redoing the fountains. There are probably many ideas in the future.

I think the maintenance was very costly. I know they were originally going to replace it with a Drop ride. They had a sign up saying "Watch for something to fall in this space" years ago. Obviously it happened to "drop" at the other end of the park.

Hi guys, I havent posted on here forever. Anyway, I doubt PKI will allow rap and hard rock in the lines. PKI is a family park, and I think it would become a threat to that name. It would be a good idea for the concerts though. I wouldn't mind seeing Linkin Park. About the music they play, Around the Entrance, they play old and new Paramount movie scores. Around Action Zone, they play Pop and Techno (and the Top Gun Soundtrack in the TG line). In Coney Mall, they play "Old" Pop. In Rivertown, they play Country, In both Kids areas, they play Hanna Barbera and Nick theme songs. In Waterworks, they play Beach style music (I always hear Beach Boys).