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Hersheypark too: http://www.famousfamiglia.com/locations-worldwide.html

Even though I am VERY sentimental... Does Beast really need a walk back anymore?

^ That looks fine for me! As for the orange grease- I always thought it to be redish/ yellow color.

I didn't suggest that one was right. Nor did I suggest that either was wrong. Clearly, Disneyland and Cedar Point have been absolutely fine remaining pretty close to the extreme areas of the spectrum. My suggestion, as I clearly highlighted above, was that certainly meeting in the middle has been created incredibly successful results, and might be something more parks should make an objective. I also wouldn't dare bring parks like Waldameer or Kennywood into this debate. I would say that large, corporate thrill parks and large corporate theme parks are more closely related to each other than they are with any smaller parks, be they themed or not. Oh, so you simply regurgitated exactly how everyone feels not from either end of the spectrum, but from the entire spectrum. Thanks for explaining how we all feel.

CP has never been a "theme" park, and they seem to be doing well. The same goes for Kennywood, Hershey, Waldameer, CW, etc. Perhaps it is not all people that want/ need a "well-themed, immersive experience" to have a good time.

http://investors.sixflags.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-newsArticle_pf&ID=1534959&highlight= Has anyone tried this type of pizza?

When I owned my small business, my contract was with Pepsi and they performed all the work & maintenance for free.

Adding to the conversation: http://www.keysfleamarket.com/fleamarket/state/ohio.htm

Remember the source of information. Journalists have been known to make mistakes.

I asked that very question to a CP exec. From what he told me, the screen was positioned at an angle where the majority of the severe winds would not harm the screen. Also, the screen has very small holes to allow wind to pass through it. But living on the shores of Lake Erie my whole life, I completely agree with you. We get crazy, severe weather.

I did not take your comments like that at all. It just frustrates me when businesses use excuses like that to promote something else- in this case a operating ride vs. a ride that is down. Or when people (I am not pointing fingers at anyone in particular) do not understand why certain precautions are followed and voice an uneducated opinion. Some years ago, I was present for a workplace fatality- so I am a bit sensitive on the subject. All the safety procedures for that machine were followed (i.e. lock out/ tag out, zero energy etc.), but, there was stored hydraulic energy that was not released. The common statement "we have done this 1000 times" was used, but the result was still catastrophic. While we learn from mistakes like that, I firmly believe every accident is preventable.

Wow. That blows my mind away. IMO, DNA collection should be obtained in cases of a sexual nature or repeat offenders, and not in situations like this.

I can only find instances of DNA requirements when it involves a case of a sexual nature- which is COMPLETELY understandable. Perhaps I am looking in the wrong place?

It is true that requirements do vary, but, that does not excuse the disabling of safety devices. I have a difficult time accepting that a ride manufacturer will not include a safety device because a particular ride is being sold to a country (state etc.) that does not monitor ride safety. If the park removed a safety device due to a maintenance reason, they are negligent. If the manufacturer did not include a safety device due to who bought the ride, they are even more negligent.

If a ride operator is able to be given a felony for a mistake, one that is/ was able to be prevented by safety devices, they deserve more money. That will only hurt the guest with higher admission costs. There are no winners here. I also question the "DNA" reasoning. What is that all about?

While the lack of an operator is the most serious issue here, I have to ask, were the safety devices disabled? I don't work on amusement rides, but, I do work on automated machinery. On most of our machines, we have a "load monitor" which will fault out the machine if there is too much/ not enough load on the servo(s). While I have no idea if this particular ride has the same type of safety system, I do find it hard to accept that it wouldn't- along with numerous other safety features (i.e. interlocks for chains on entry/ exits for the ride car itself, interlocks for safety bars etc.)

In the spirit of safety, this was a move that was necessary. Not necessarily. Big Dipper kept skid brakes up until it closed. It was more for the spirit of maintenance than safety. It was absolutely necessary. The current magentic brakes were a direct result of an accident on Beast. Although not a fan favorite, the magnets are able to still be effective in wet conditions. Also, comparing two entirely different coasters is apples and oranges.

There is no doubt about that. Go to Chuck-E-Cheese on a Saturday for first hand knowledge on how some people let their kids act. And the funny thing is, those same parents will blame teachers for the kid's failure in school, but when it comes to discipline, they will also be the first parents to start a lawsuit because their kid was disciplined too harsh. Some kids need a good crack in the a$$.

In the spirit of safety, this was a move that was necessary.

Imagine if many thieves today put as much effort/ thought into making money legally, instead of stealing, what they could actually accomplish.

How ironic!

You said LEG, meaning one leg, so he did have a leg to stand on because only one was broken. Hey! Quit ruining my bad joke!

A guy here in Erie fell from form the roof while stealing copper of a closed Burger King and broke his leg. Needless to say, with the evidence piled against him, he did not have a leg to stand on.

Scrap & precious metal dealers have to account for items purchased from people off the street. This is a law (at least in PA) that was put into effect some time ago to trace possible thefts. I'm sure Ohio has the same type of law. My guess is, these two yahoos used their actual ID when the scrap was sold believing that KI would not find out for quite some time. This law also is to prevent dealers from knowingly purchasing stolen metal as they have to open their books to the authorites when requested. Some info of a recent case that happened locally: http://www.wicu12.co...00489&type=News

So is the 'perfect coaster skirt' short? That could be an intresting sight on some coasters!