BoddaH1994

Yeah, it does kind of have a "we're watching you" sound to it. Just make sure you end it on a positive note, and it'll be good.

<<They could also do delayed shots from earlier that day, you might be seen on the QTV!>> Now that is a pretty good idea. Call it QTV Vision.

Do the QTV screens play different things at the same time? I mean, it can't be the same throughout the park. It seems like I ALWAYS hear the promo for Greese while in line (well, walking to) Top Gun and while in line for The Vortex.

Wow, I thought you wouldn't see commercials if you watched your Tomb Raider DVD all day.. Sorry DanielRadsgrl, you knew you had that comin'.

Would you say that this non-coaster will be pleasing to the people on this board?

I already have done a ton of the Paramount Surveys. Don't you guys think they should have something easier, like maybe a drop box?

How accurate has this birdie been in the past?

Would you suggest that we go to GR a few times per season and let them know what they're doing right and wrong?

I wish it were possible to bring back the old intro from the Outer Limits days. Do you guys remember when they would say "We control the horizontal and the vertical" and the ship would project horizontal and vertical lines onto the wall? I wish they'd make it more with aliens and stuff as opposed to having bad actors playing milirtary people playing bad jokes on eachother.

Land value + rides/buildings/whatever + necessary rights to logos will probably be upwards of $500 million.

Yeah, not to mention that for all we know they could be building a new warehouse back there or something. Plus, it probably wouldn't hurt to announce a new ride now considering that 2004 season passes are on sale now. Before they start construction of anything new, I think we'll know about it.

If the Bank of America turned you down, then why not try another bank?

What's the big deal? You guys apparently signed the papers agreeing to wear the uniform. What's the issue? I have to wear mine at Best Buy.

Ah, there are trucks back there a lot. There are buildings and stuff that I assume are for storage. I guess an employee would be able to tell you better than I would.

As far as it goes though, most of CP (the rides) has been constructed in the last 31 years, so in that regard it is a very fair comparison. You are entirely correct about that. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that while CP was already established in 1972, PKI had just finalized their contracts and things like that. You know, basic startup costs. I'm sure just getting the park started was a distraction from trying to make the park better. Obviously, if they really wanted to, they could have towering rollercoasters like CP, but it's a matter of approach. Oh yeah, and people quit fighting!

Awww Chef, why did you have to mention 3's Company and put visions of John Ridder in my head??

Even if they didn't make an amazing amount of money off of the park, they still have invested a lot of time and money into it. I really doubt they're looking to sell.

Hey Designerbuilder, why do you care what they're putting in? Won't this "park" that you are building be state of the art and attract all of us away from PKI?

I agree with you. As odd as it may sound, there's definitely a grey area between theme parks and TV based entertainment.

I don't quite understand why you guys are attacking DragonLord for just doing his job. I know that him telling you to tuck your shirt in may seem like he's flexing the power that they've given him, but hey, if you're jealous, apply to work in security.

Well, I agree that a Water Works expansion is a dumb idea. That's just my personal opinion because Water Works just isn't my cup of tea. As far as comparing PKI to CP goes, that's apples and oranges. PKI has been in existance for 31 years while CP has been around for what? 110 years? Imagine trying to compare a person's accomplishments who is just a few years out of college to a person who is 110 years old. Think of it that way. You can like either park more for any reason you want, but just keep in mind that CP has had almost 5 times the amount of time that PKI has had to expand and grow.

Hey, I was just thinking, is there some sort of mechanism that stops the platform from coming to a final hault with the riders upside down? I'm not quite sure about the ride specs, but it seems possible that it could be top heavy.

A 4D would be an awsome addition to the park. Unfortunately, since Arrow isn't in good shape right now, it's unlikely. For those of you who rode X, was it opened all day? I've heard that it has a horrible track record and it's really common for it to be closed frequently.

I'm not sure how badly PKI would really like to run The Beach out of business. If they were at all worried about them, they would have just bought them out. Imagine the season pass sales if they could offer free admission to the Beach waterpark as well? I think the main point of Water Works from a business perspective would be to draw the people who were trying to decide between the two parks. With admission to PKI, a person could ride some of the best rides in the area and ride several excellent water slides if they wanted to. Now, I haven't been to the Beach in about eight years, but I do remember it being much better than Water Works. Obviously, some of the rides and attractions are superior, but mainly the "tropical" atmosphere is what I liked.

<< Do any of you remember the paintings on the ground that used to be painted that showed where the lines should go when they were out of the que.>> There are still faint lines that run to the queue of The Vortex. I haven't seen any Vortex logos, so I assume that the originals were paved over. I also remember the foot prints that ran to The Beast. I think they were red. I also remember AE having some sort of ensignia. Do you remember what it was?