CedarPointer Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 So, today, we drove town to KI to get my dad's platinum pass, since we're going to Cedar Point in a week. After parking (in Drop Tower 36, just for the record), we went to the front gate to get his e-ticket processed. Since I already had mine, I walked with him into the pass processing room and walked directly out the doors back outside to wait for him. While standing outside the door, a rather rude employee told me to "move it". Didn't really bother me, so I didn't say anything, I just moved. First, we walked over to Drop Tower. I rode on it once, then we heard the announcement for Endless Summer on Ice. Since I hadn't seen it yet, we walked over to KI Theatre to see it. We ended up being the first people to walk in, so we went to the center of the front row. Before the show started, Scooby Doo and his attendant came down to play a game with the audience (when Scooby points to the right, they yell "Scooby!". When he points to the left, they yell "Doo!". Scooby! Doo! Doo! Scooby! etc.). Scooby shook hands with me and my dad. Even though I'm 15 years old, this still really made my day. Thanks, Scooby! I really enjoyed the show! I got covered in shaved ice, but it was worth it! Next, we headed over to Diamondback. We were going to ride SDatHC, but there was a pretty long line. While walking over to DB, we ran into dare-to-fly, who quickly noticed my Prowler shirt that I got last year at WoF. Now, for my favorite thing I've ever seen at KI. They have now added a large, clear box of broken cell phones under the "LOOSE ARTICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED" sign in DB's queue. I had to stop because I was laughing so hard! I also noticed that they had a security person stationed in the line. Did someone from the park read IBEW_Sparky's thread? I didn't see any line jumpers, so I was happy. Now, for one of the worst safety violations I've seen at the park. In the standby line, there was a mother and her son. They height-checked the son, and he was a good inch or two too short to ride. She got in line for a seat with him, and said that he'd just walk across the train and wait for her at the exit. They seemed to be okay with this. When the gates opened, they walked to their seats, and he rode anyway. He rode anyway. He rode anyway. I was really surprised that none of the ride operators noticed, or, if they did, none of them said anything. After we left DB (and the park), we went to the Skyline by The Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I wish you would've gotten a picture of the clear box with the cell phones. And where exactly is the "LOOSE ARTICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED" sign in DB's queue? Also, you maybe should've said something to one of the ride ops about the kid. I know, it's none of your business, but they have a height restriction for a reason. Although I don't see what could've happened with him being too short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wow it just is amazing how parents just don't get it.... with how quickly they unload and load I could see how the associates checking seats could miss the kid I'm just glad to see he made it ok. Back when I worked in rides I had parents give me threats and say that they are responsible for their kids not me, ok then state law is state law, I've been spit at, pushed and I once had a grandpa throw a punch at me on FOF. As for the clear box; I can't wait to see it tomorrow, at gwl we started to hang goggles out in the bar for the outdoor pool. The other day when I rode DB in the second row I was surprised to see that there was a cell phone sitting at the bottom of each drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 I wish you would've gotten a picture of the clear box with the cell phones. And where exactly is the "LOOSE ARTICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED" sign in DB's queue? Also, you maybe should've said something to one of the ride ops about the kid. I know, it's none of your business, but they have a height restriction for a reason. Although I don't see what could've happened with him being too short. I would have gotten a picture, but I didn't have my camera phone or a camera. I'm sure there will be a pic on here before the end of the day, since it got a lot of attention from those in line. I didn't say anything because I honestly thought the person checking restraints was going to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 They were probably in a hurry and assumed that the parent was responsible enough to be telling the truth that he'd been height checked. Unfortunately things like that happen. On the non-separated lines, the ops usually can tell when a kid's right around the height limit and will pull them out of the train for a measurement if they aren't wearing a wristband. I don't blame the op for this incident - I blame the parent who knew better. Also, I will make sure to grab a picture of that box today!!! That is too funny!! I'm still grateful beyond words that my BlackBerry survived it's dive off Gemini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 agreed that the parent should have known better. Luckily for both, all coasters are designed for extra allowances in height/body size. Thus, as others have mentioned, it's CF that sets height limits, not the ride designers, though I still see a number of people not being able to ride DB due to the 3 clicks rule..most can get two easily, but that third one is troublesome...I didn't see the clear box on my trip two wknds ago, so I'll def look for it when I go again on Sat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Actually, ride manufacturers can recommend minimum heights for riders, and in Ohio neither Cedar Fair nor any other operator can allow people less than that height to ride. Insurance companies also have input into the process, and of course the park is free to set more stringent requirements than the ride manufacturer does, but cannot require less than would the manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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