beastfan11

Sure is. Photo credit to the pass holder Facebook page…

Cedar Fair has not installed a quality dark ride to date… yet. If anything, the recent thematic additions such as Adventure Port, Mystic Timbers, Orion, etc. prove, at least to me, that they have the ability to create a memorable dark ride experience that focuses primarily on physical sets and animatronics. They could do it. Now that doesn’t mean they will, or if this is even a discussion being had. But I do agree with you… begrudgingly. The Berry-Tales route is probably the most likely route, though I’d hope that would not be the case. I do hope it happens. I do hope it happens the right way.

Caught PTE over the weekend (and bought the new shirt) and I loved it even more than last year. They seemed to have settled into the show as a whole and are having a lot of fun with it. Love the ad libs. All the changes made seem to be for the better. Can’t wait to see it again!

I’m not sure. The parks are thriving and will probably continue to do so. The studio is a different case. I grew up during the Disney Renaissance (and I have the VHS tapes to prove it) and watched the new and old films as they made their way in and out of the “vault.” I think those classics will always stand the test of time, but their current studio output seems to be pretty uninspired. They really need to shift their focus to new, original stories and, most importantly, allow the creators and directors to have their own vision. So much of their recent output screams of “board room checklist filmmaking.” That’s not a formula that’s going to work forever. I’d argue that the tide has begun to turn. There needs to be a creative shake up. Kicking Chapek to the curb was a great start, but I’m not sure if Iger has the chops to right the ship completely. In an ironic and cyclical way, there almost needs to be an Eisner-type figure to come in from the outside and shake things up. - beastfan11, an old, grumpy shareholder.

I’d go $125. Haha. But agree otherwise.

I found everything at The Emporium!

*expletives* Next trip is gonna be an expensive trip to the park, kids.

You do! My wife and I have two. And if I had to guess, we’ll end up with more due to their deliciousness.

It’s a shame this couldn’t have (potentially) happened years ago and the Big Dipper could’ve been incorporated in some way.

Kings Island: “Let’s take down the Halloween decorations in the old Son of Beast station since the structure is failing.” KIC: “RMC Giga Confirmed!” Temper those expectations, friends.

He’s doing an off broadway revival of Oklahoma.

I think it might be Ol’ as in “old.”

I think they’ll be back one day. Just feels right.

They look great, but they’d look better next to the International Showplace.

Looking excellent!

I’m pretty sure there is area specific music. Heard it at the Mercado last week. Unless that Mango Marg made me imagine it.

Hahaha. No apologies! I got it. All in good fun!

I don’t think I’ve ever been normal, but I do prefer Diamondback.

I feel a bit responsible for the PT dead horse beating. But I won’t apologize. The two that always get me… 1. Son of Beast revival - I don’t get this one at all and I feel like a lot of people who want this to happen never rode the original. Spoiler alert: It sucked. A ground up RMC deserves its own “thing.” 2. The constant obsession with ripping out attractions for the sake of putting in a new coaster. There’s plenty of room to expand with removing anything. Knock it off, fanboys.

Felt the exact same way! Could not agree with you more. It’s definitely something else. Can’t quite explain it, but it’s stunning.

My wife and I made a nice, quick trip to the park tonight. Adventure Port (and the whole park) looked lovely tonight. Got another ride in on AE. Can’t say for sure if a whole lot has changed from this weekend. Nothing major to report. Hopefully they can get the rest of the thematic elements up to snuff soon. Really cool experience so far!

I also vote for Craig.

Looking forward to checking it out again tonight. I can’t imagine that with the work they’ve put into the ride that they wouldn’t get everything in working order.

Definitely feel like with the recent thematic upgrades with Adventure Port, they have the chops to pull off PT/dark rides. Now, whether or not they would is a different story. But I have the utmost faith that they can. Ten years ago? Not so much. But I’ve been impressed with Mystic, Orion, and now AE + all of Adventure Port. Here’s to hoping!

Yeah, this all sounds perfect. Can’t wait to catch the show again this year!