Stupid, stupid, stupid. I dont under stand why they just can't use the motors to raise or lower it. Something that even a manufactor to thrill rides should have planned for. I really hope the parks aren't paying for this.
I go to Cedar Point every year and in my experience I found the park to be crowded (60min+waits for rides) pretty much any time other than Sundays in late Sept and Oct.
I have also been to SFGAM and thought the park was okay but its no Cedar Point.