BeeastFarmer

As far as REIT, SFET has exercised the option to purchase the rest of SFOG. I know that's not an REIT issue, but the concept is similar: control your own destiny with a park. REIT would destroy that. They were/are planning to "buy out" the partners in this park by 2027 for $332m. I don't know how much they already own, plus all of the physical aspects and infrastructure would be, but selling the land to a REIT would make absolutely no sense. I don't see a world in which the REIT could or would pay the value that is there. If they did, imagine the cost of the leaseback. I believe they want to do the same for Over Texas. However, when the sale of SFA is made known, it could give a hint on what value they could realize in markets with high land value. I'm far from a financial expert, but this makes no sense to me in a lease back scenario.

He's been doing the same style videos for years. But I'm sure he, like just about every other content creator, uses AI to supplement his framework.

Interesting perspective. I

Glad you enjoyed them. The more I see if them, the tackier they look to me haha

Anyone from KIC who goes tonight, the first Thursday night of Haunt, let us know how it is. Looks dead from webcam.

Just a couple of thoughts: 1. Where are these feature films targeted to? Legacy SF markets? I have just seen this today and it was a news feed, nothing pushed out by a SFEC park. Same last year. 2. Great production value. But is there any sort of communication between SF and the ad agency who produces these ? Do they really want people think it's ok to go into (inferred) restricted areas? (And also public urination as the guy said he's going to the restroom and then he's in the woods. Maybe, like Jerry Seinfeld, he has uromycitisis however! ).

But there is also the reality that the company will correct to market response. If people attend and have decent per caps, which they likely will because KI is so penetrated, they will spend the least and get a good return on a little investment. If attendance declines, and per caps with it, they will either bolster spending, or we turn into another Dorney or WoF. For haunt this year, it will be interesting to see how it all pans out. I keep hearing that the event feels off. But that is from enthusiast friends. Other friends who are more casual are having the time of their lives and going every weekend....they are oblivious to our collective angst. They are the epitome of ki passholders and are tantamount to the future of the park.

^ususally I'd agree with driving attendance...but haunt are typically the busiest days of the year. Since Kings Island is so well penetrated, they want to just let things happen organically. If the gate is open, they will come seems to be the mentality from corporate to KI.

@brenthodge, good story line! What's you thought on Mystic Timbers? The teaser showed vines taking over Kings Island and then that story evolved into what we got.

I wish they would theme up Diamondback. I like the name, it fits, but it's an oddity. Ironically, the species of rattlesnake that lives in the area is the Timber rattlesnake. Eastern Diamondbacks live in the Southeast, and western Diamondbacks ( which I think our coaster is themed to) live in the desert southwest.

They've had fifty something years to do it and they haven't. I don't think today's generation would connect with the 1920s or 1950s, whichever this was trying to portray. They would also have to maintain it it, which we all know, degrades over time. If anything, they should just lean into the nostalgia of the ride with some light touches. A huge opportunity exists in the brake shed to turn goose turds into golden eggs. (Remove some of the walls, add murals, music, etc ) If I had my choice, I would restore theming to The Beast before adding anything to other rides.

Can you expound?

^ no comment except https://youtube.com/shorts/kjsU7rs93AE?si=uE26JMdU77CgjKHH

Poor Ernest. Ya know what I mean, Vern?

Looks like we are back to budget mode on The Royal Fountain. Or all the goose poop you can see is just a fraction of what's there and has clogged the lines and nozzles. Why don't they clean up the goose poop?

I don't think the No Boo necklace means a guarantee.

Looks wonderful!

Cedar Fair installed Peanuts, not Paramount as this entirely did not exist in 2010. Weren't Peanuts in the legacy CF parks already before the acquisition of Paramount Parks?

At legacy Cedar parks, the IP typically was not used much beyond the childrens area. The majority of the children in these areas are small. Most love a cute dog and a cute bird. The folks that were 10 years old when Peanuts were brought in are now at the age where they had or are having kids...they like the nostalgia. I dont know what the rage is for today's kids, Peppa Pig? There are a couple of parks dedicated to this IP but it too, will be a "dead brand" down the road, as are most childrens IP. The last time I walked through the kids area, there was certainly not a lack of kids there. I think they like the IP.

Selective narrative. Legacy six flags parks may have had a slight increase. Parks like Kings Island who are pass heavy and charge 115$ may have a slight affect on the average six flags legacy season pass. I wonder how much revenue was lost by including the APP? Or did many people buy the equivalent product from the legacy companies?

FUN closed down over 5% in trading today. We are now down to $21.66/ share. Wonder what the retired teachers of Canada think?

I'm very happy to read this. While both IPs are timeless, Peanuts, to me, seems more "classy".... promotion of calm and patience. Looney Tunes is about violence. Granted, Lucy always pulls the football from Charlie and Sally makes unwanted advances to Linus, and Snoopy is aloof at times. But there is usually a good life lesson. I say this having grown up with the catalog of Looney Tunes and Hannah -Barbera. So this is totally via an adult lense. Who doesn't adore a loveable beagle?

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^ There is no justification needed. They will charge what the market will bear. They need money. People will pay the money. Others won't. They also charge a huge margin on food and soft drinks, and even more on hard drinks. That has been around since the park opened. Sure, the plans add value, but for the average passholder, they make lots of money off of both plans. What's the justification for charging daily tickets the rate they do for parking?

Why do you think they need new restrooms? They are in good shape, one has cold AC and is rarely crowded, so a good place for pooping!