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I understand completely. I wasn`t intending to dash any imagination or creative juices. I mean I love the look that they put into the new funnel cake building in Rivertown. They could have probably built it cheaper by not including the thematic elements they did, but having them present definitely helps with the placemaking and tying it in to the theme of Rivertown.

It is just how the ride is designed. The track in the station is relatively level. So when the brakes are released, the trains (especially if there is a lot of weight in the trains), do not want to start to move. There are kicker wheels on the track, but if the train doesn`t stop right at one of the kicker wheels, then the trains need to be pushed in order to get it to move.

A lot of those things come down to ROI. Number one could be done, but the ride is not in need of a repaint right now (at least from what I can tell.). Where would you move Congo Falls to in Rivertown? There isn`t much room and would the cost of moving it boost ridership and be marketable by the park? I doubt it would be that marketable, unless they did something else to it to spruce it up and make it seem like new. Same things go for the Bat. Why go through the expense of those items when it will not increase park attendance or spending by guests (not to mention those items would be another thing that would have to be maintained.).

Capacity did increase a little bit when we changed the way we unloaded guests on Python a few season back. We no longer unload the trains in the "unload area", but now unload and load everyone from the front of the station. (There is a block sensor between the unload and load area. If the train in the station didn`t clear this sensor before the train on the course hit the sensor and break right about the station, the train would set up on the brake above the station. If that happened, a manager would have to come out and manually release that brake. With the new setup, that virtually eliminates the chance of that happening). A little birdy told me that there might be some changes to the Python this season. No track changes or anything like that, but something that might be very beneficial.

Working at an amusement park was my first job. When I started at Coney way back in 2002, I was extremely shy and timid. Flash forward to now, and I am still working at Coney (albeit as a rides manager). I have lost most of my shyness, and am responsible for dealing with guest complaints and issues. I love working in an amusement park. (It beats my desk job anyday). I can`t wait to get back this year (for my 16th season at Coney). I look forward into going into work everyday! Just think, when people ask you where you work, you can tell them at an amusement park! And you will make great friendships that will last long after you leave the park. I even worked at KI in rides during Haunt in 2013 and 2014. I was placed at Skyflyer and absolutely loved it! I would highly recommend. I can confirm that Topgun1993 is a great resource if you are interested in working at KI. If you are interested in working at Coney Island, feel free to message me.

The reason for the shorter hours on Sunday following opening day is that is Easter. In the mid-2000s they were open on Easter, and the park was relatively empty that day.

While Winterfest is listed on the calendar, they do not have hours provided yet for Winterfest. It simply states "Open." Also interesting to note, is that they will be closed on Christmas Eve and Day (Sunday and Monday). They will also be closed on Sunday, December 31st for New Years Eve. Winterfest V3.0 officially opens on Friday November 24th (the day after Thanksgiving). I also noticed that. I was wondering if that Friday would be a private event, or if they are going to have a pass holder preview. (There has been no mention of pass holder preview day from what I can tell, or remember in the fall). Also Friday the 14th is Good Friday. The park is also not open on Sunday April 23rd, as there is a private event that day.

Except for the fact that the maintenance road is likely used by construction equipment. Given the amount of rain and warm temperatures we have had recently, that will be a wet muddy mess, even with asphalt underneath it.

The KIC Winter Blues event, was an event that was organized by KIC, and not the park. I was one of the featured speakers of the event, discussing the history of Coney Island.

I'd like to add that if you are unsure whether to source an image or not, err on the side of caution and source the image. Onviously if it is a picture you yourself have taken, there is no need to source.

But in order to understand the whole story, you can't look at just the coasters. You need to look at the flat ride installations, and the water park installations to get the whole story. Roller coasters are but one facet of the story.

Past history does not necessarily indicate the future of any particular park. Not to mention, that each Cedar Fair park has a different market in which it operates, so has different needs in terms of what rides are needed and will bring the best ROI.

A couple of items I would like to point out from an architectural perspective. The water that is used in RFYLCB is likely fed from water lines, but once the reservoir is filled, the water is treated and recirculated (with additional water supplemented as needed to account for evaporation, water lost to wet riders, etc. being provided by the water supply line). There could also be existing water supply lines in the area. Remember, that the picnic grove and train shed likely have water service running to them. I am quite positive that the water line indicator would likely be for a hose to spray down the station floor from a protein spill. Additionally, they will likely have misters in the queue that will require water service. The station may or may not need to have a fire sprinkler system. It depends on how the architect of record classified the building, based on the occupant load and construction type of the building. The Ohio Building Code governs these things. Also, I think some people are getting plumbing/water service confused with hydraulics/pneumatics. The brakes on most coasters are operated by air pressure (pneumatics). Hydraulics generally refer to liquids through pipes, specifically those related to hydraulic pistons (like those found on Shake, Rattle and Roll, for example). Water lines are generally part of the plumbing drawings on buildings, but the lines running to the buildings (and any drainage lines), are shown on civil drawings. That was probably way more information then anyone wanted to know. I could go into more minute details about the construction process and the practice of architecture, but I don`t have all day, and it would likely bore people to tears.

I made my first visit in September of 1985 when I was nine months old. I have visited at least once every year since. Most of my visits in the early years were once or twice a season. Once during P&G day, and a second visit if relatives came in from Arizona in the summer. i have been a pass holder since 1998. This year I downgraded from a Platinum to Gold. I am, however, looking forward to taking my new son to the park this year.

We went last year. The event was a blast, even though Lightning Rod didn`t open in time. I would highly recommend it. Unfortunately, with a newborn at home (four weeks old tomorrow), we likely won`t be making it this year.

Kind of bummed that they went to Friday-Saturday for the event, as opposed to Saturday-Sunday like last year. Make the decision to attend more difficult, as I would have to use a vacation day to partake on Friday morning/lunch. Not sure if I will make it this year or not since I will have a six month old...

I think you hit the nail on the head. These water rides are slowly disappearing because of maintenance costs compared to other rides, and people tend to not want to walk around an amusement park all day wet. Kings Dominion removed their Intamin chute the chutes rides in favor of adding Backlot Stunt Coaster several years back. I chalk it up primarily to changing tastes. Water parks are still big draws. Just look how much Cedar Fair has invested into their water parks over the last five years.

From what I hear, it was more popular than they originally anticipated. They are looking for ways to improve and expand it for Christmas 2017.

Don`t expect anything major to hit at Coney in 2017. From what I have heard, just general park improvements. They are painting the airplane ride, per this post on the Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandpark/photos/pcb.10157843270920526/10157843261720526/?type=3&theater

Seems a little odd to announce this now for 2018. Would have thought they would have waited farther into 2017 to announce this. These rides look like a lot of fun, and have a compact layout.

With a new baby in tow (Rob was born on December 19th), my visits for 2017 will likely be to Kings Island and Coney Island only. (We downgraded our passes from Platinum to Gold for this year because of the baby). There is an outside chance that the extended family may take a trip to Hilton Head or Myrtle Beach in August, and if that happens, then we will likely squeeze in a visit to Carowinds. I haven`t been on Fury 325, and I hear that the ride is awesome.

I visited Silver Dollar City back in 2015. Definitely check out Marvel Cave. I found it very interesting. Also, be sure to check out Fire in the Hole (similar to Blazing Fury at Dollywood), Powder Keg, and Thunderation. Definitely a fun park. Enjoy yourself!

Just because a coaster is painted, doesn`t mean anything. King Cobra was repainted as part of the transformation to the Action Zone in 1999 and 2000, and the ride was removed prior to the start of the 2002 season. Wood coasters do have the added benefit that they are continuously under construction, and minor pieces of wood can easily be replaced without manufacturing whole sections of track, like steel coasters. And to the poster that said Beast would be an excellent coaster for RMC. I whole heartedly disagree. The Beast is a classic, and should not be altered in such a way.

Have they made any mention of who they intend to make their CEO since the untimely passing of Al Weber?

It is very impressive. Well worth the money to check it out.