Cory Butcher

Very nice PTR Jesse! Christmas in The Smokies surely is a tremendous event, one which has become somewhat of a tradition for me. The singing and dancing of the shows and the festive atmosphere at the park makes for a truly great time. I was just in Pigeon Forge for Thanksgiving weekend with my mom and sister, and we had a blast. I am glad you had so much fun! Hopefully Robbie and I can make it back down there before the year ends sometime after Christmas, we are running out of time and had so much fun last year.!

This is very interesting news! I think we all had some idea this may happen though. The debt load that Cedar Fair took on when they acquired the Paramount Parks was just too much to chew on, especially during such a poor economic climate immediately following the purchase. Like Terpy said, the deal still has to be voted on and approved by 2/3 of the outstanding units. I wonder if this will open up some bidding to other chains here in the next few months. In all probability a management company could see the same things Apollo is seeing and attempt to acquire Cedar Fair for a marginally higher price than what is currently offered. Oh, the things that happen during the off-season! I was starting to think this was going to be a rather boring off-season, guess I'll think again!

I was at Walt Disney World from June 30th until July seventh (Just got home) for my 21st Birthday Celebration. It was so surreal being at Hollywood Studios at 12AM and seeing everyone around from the Cincinnati,OH area look at their phone for a text from a loved one or friend back home. The noon news on channel 12 flashed the monorail news and within a few minute window, I think nearly everyone from the area who had a loved one watching the news was texted or called. We had just gotten out of Indiana Jones and were standing on the midway when phones rang around us...then my phone rang...a friend texted me asking about the monorail. It was such a weird coincidence on the day after. Over the next couple of days I can say that I have never seen so many news helicopters fly above WDW trying to get the scoop. Anyways, in a note to Disney Employees it was stressed that Track switch sensors monitoring the track switch position near the entrance to the "spur" at the Ticket and Transportation Center were replaced. Hopefully an accident like this never occurs again!

Wow...I feel dumb now. Haha. You are right sam...I didn't realize there is a "Beast1979" and a "Beast79". Sorry Gary! We were talking to you a little bit though! Just keep in the conversation next time! lol

UH, no. 7/24 = 29.16R percent. 8/24 would be 1/3.

This is an amazing PTR...Thank you so much for sharing your photos and take on the park...The Wilds is a true gem of an attraction here in Ohio! I have been there a couple of times and cannot wait to go back!

And while at KI on Saturday, I was thinking how empty it was for a Saturday since so many people were at CP. Not that I was complaining. There was noone at Cedar Point on Saturday either! Sunday was nothing but walk-ons!

No, Sam, Beast1979 (Jackson) is a kid....the guy behind us in the SRL was easily 30...

Sorry man, I really did not notice you or I would have said hi! I was talking with football freak, and some random guy behind us in the SRL, and didn't see you! Just jump in the conversation next time! lol

Nah, its ok! I like it, I get to know what people like and what they don't like when they come up and say hi on future visits!

Hahaha, not so fast Sam...That is a collaboration of sorts between two friends! The original version is at Diamondback and goes: "That all clear means you're rolling out of here, whether you're in the front or towards the caboose, time to hang on tight, we're letting Diamondback loose!"

Yeah, I will let you know when I have some days off!

Jesse I wish I had known you were up there....Tycoonrebel and myself were up at the point on Saturday! We would have at least said hi!

Corey, you should have said hi! Even if I was busy I would have definitely known who you were! Next time you are at the park, be sure to say hey! Glad you enjoyed Diamondback!

DB's floor is diamond plate while Action Theatre's floor is this rubber stuff. Wait a minute, when did Diamondback get diamond plate for the floor?

Remember, there is an awesome test seat in front of the Diamondback sign that turns green when the restraint is locked correctly! I highly suggest trying out that test seat before riding! The test seat at least provides a unique photo opportunity in front of the Diamondback ride sign!

Thanks Jesse! I am glad you enjoyed your experiences on Saturday, it was a great day! The members of the Diamondback crew are all top-notch people, and great associates, they will be providing a great experience all summer long!

It was nice seeing you Chase, it had been a while! I am glad you enjoyed your ride! Diamondback truly is a wonderful experience.

I am pretty sure that I saw every single one of you who posted above! lol. I hope you guys had a blast on Opening Day. It certainly is an opening day that I will remember for some time to come! To everyone that came and said hi, and shared your experiences with me, thank you, I am glad that you guys had such a great time while at the park! Here is to a very good season!

I didn't say I thought it was there for breaking, just curoious about the effect on the speed of the train that is all. Let us hope that it is not there just to break, or even used for breaking that would be bad. Let's just hope that it is in fact there to brake the train's speed!

That would not happen. The government would not like an individual bankrupting a holding firm that they own to re-buy their own majority owned property debt-free. If Dan Snyder wants to take the company private, he would have to buyout all shareholders with his own cash on hand. Not to mention for a hand full of pennies on the dollar and with many less headaches, Snyder and Red Zone could pick up the rest of the chain for somewhere near where they could even if they went bankrupt and re-purchased the chain debt-free (If the government were to allow it). It won't happen. Also, if Snyder wanted to infuse SIX with more cash, he really could. He owns the Washington Redskins, and that is where he is currently putting his money. Not into his theme park holdings, or should I say his current theme park holdings.

"Hmm, I wonder how many rides I can get on this one?!?!"

Are you saying that things should be changed (or removed) when they near or exceed their 10 year anniversary?

Six Flags Over Georgia is a magnificent park. And, Monster Planta....er...Monster Mansion is a nicely themed 28 year old dark ride (though updated and given a new name)...a classic!

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