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This sounds like a great idea, Carowinds Halloween event has always been a separate ticket and this gives guests a way to remain in the park until it's officially spooky hour. Very much like Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights "Stay and Scream" areas within the park during the conversion.

I remember flying out over the crowd on Skyflyer that night.

Flashback to Nov. 10th 2007

Cedar Point has opened attractions a hour or so after opening for a number of years now. Example - Power Tower https://www.cedarpoint.com/rides-experiences/power-tower Makes sense, not much demand for Power Tower 10am-11am.

Easter Eggs are fun

Oktoberfest still exists, just a little smaller.

What you see in the photo is just the base color on the masks. More to come to make them feel aged and ancient.

July 14th 2007 The magnet board was replaced for the 2007 season with this scrolling sign (Photos from June 27th 2007)

Here are some photos from opening day 2006 if that's helpful.

Actually... What you're seeing is a lesser known logo for Flight Commander commonly used on merchandise for the attraction. (See examples below) It's common for rides and attractions to have more than one logo. I wouldn't call the merch team "lazy", I think they're doing a great job with the designs. Excited to see the full 50.

This was funny

Backstage during construction of the Lobby exhibit.