So the park today was pretty good crowd wise, didn't have to bust out the ipod video in any lines all day. Of course, there was one thing that stood out to me.

Theming all over the park was down.

Backlot had all of its theming inoperational today. No fire, no sound effects during the attack scene, nothing.

Now that wouldn't have been that big a deal, if basically the same thing happened on a ride that isn't so technologically advance had theming MIA as well. Scooby and the Haunted Mansion had no motion effects working. The only movable thing that worked was the monster chasing Shaggy around in circles. The Shaggy playing the organ was not moving, the skeletons were not moving, not even the "his and hers" ghosts that shake when you shoot their targets did not move, even though the sound effects for shooting their targets played.

I really, really hope this is not a sign of things to come. The park doesn't have to put in super themed attractions, but with attractions like Scooby where the theming is not very advanced to begin with, I don't see why nearly all of the effects have to be out of order.

Other than the theming issues, excellent day.

I see Tech Services is doing its usual job...or has been budgeted even less than in the Paramount days....

I see Tech Services is doing its usual job...or has been budgeted even less than in the Paramount days....

Paramount had a budget for that?

How could they? They were paying you.

After the Crypt being completely devoid of sound effects, lighting, or anything, it worries me a bit. Twirling in a black box isn't that great. However, many people say KI started going downhill when Paramount took over, so the park may revert back to it's pre 1993 splendor people rave about. For example, on the train there used to by live shows for riders, and professional ice skaters used to do shows, and the food was delectable. Cedar Fair just may step KI up we just don't know.

Or, they may not.

Time will tell...

In any event, you will probably read about it here first....