Whither Conneaut Lake Park Now?

[freaks76]

So, is the $5,500 for insurance for the entire season?

If not, and they get the money for this installment, that means even if do pay this premium, it will just come up again soon right?

I hate to see any small, family oriented park go down. But, and just what I've read here, this really has dead horse written all over it.

[The Interpreter]

It's for a year, but ONLY for the convention hall...

[freaks76]

What about the rest of the park?

[freaks76]

Huh, I see what you did there, Terp.

[The Interpreter]

Today, Conneaut Lake Park is scheduled to open for the season.

Still no word on the $5,500 debt hearing this week.

Next week, the parties are to file their joint proposal for a reorganization plan. Note that deadline after deadline has passed in the past with no such plan being approved by the court. And, the Beach Club insurance payout remains on hold, the taxing creditors having appealed to a higher court.

Since filing bankruptcy in December 2014, the park has added more than a million dollars more debt, and netted not a single dime.

[darkrider68]

The park that would not die...

Reminds me of poor insects with wings or limbs missing floundering before the inevitable outcome.

[freaks76]

Wish them the best of luck.

Not for the folks (keepin' it G rated.) running the park, but for the folks goin to enjoy the park.

[The Interpreter]

http://www.goerie.com/conneaut-lake-park-rides-lazy-river-open-this-weekend

[freaks76]

^ Won't let me read it.

[The Interpreter]

Yes, it will.

Select the option, No, thanks, I'll decide later.

You get 7 stories a calendar month.

[freaks76]

Yea, got it. Ancient phone showed the error message, That's as far as I went.

 

They seem rather optimistic. Still wish em the best of luck.

[The Interpreter]

Friend reports Blue Streak said not to be operating today.

Any confirmation out there?

[Creed Bratton]

^^ You are correct, from the park's Facebook page

 

 

We are disappointed to have to report that we were unable to complete major renovations to Blue Streak roller coaster as anticipated prior to opening today. While it is doubtful that this work will be completed for tomorrow’s opening, our maintenance team remains focused on completing the renovations ASAP. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause, and promise to do better in the future.

https://www.facebook.com/newconneautlakepark/?fref=ts

[Oldiesmann]

Hopefully it'll be ready by the time I'm up that way in about a month and a half.

[The Interpreter]

...if the park is even still open by then...

[darkrider68]

Both times I went there it wasn't running.

Guess I should of called.

Oh well, won't be a third time.

[freaks76]

Huh, was just gettin ready to ask if anyone heard how opening day went.

But, I guess not very well would probably be an accurate assumption.

[The Interpreter]

I'm waiting to hear about stays at the Hotel Conneaut.

After many bad experiences there, any improvement would be welcome.

[freaks76]

I'm assuming the park is back in charge if the hotel.

All the money they have........

[The Interpreter]

No. They have leased it to a former operator of the hotel. One who, under which, some of my worst experiences happened.

It's all about dollars...the fact it is a one year lease (with options to renew) should tell you plenty.

The FIRST thing this guy did was cut rates. That'll help finance badly needed improvements?

[freaks76]

I'd almost bet you answered your own question.

Lower the rates to get people in there. Who based on what you said, probably won't be coming back.

But yet they aren't charging enough to put money into it. Or have any other money going into it.

The whole operation, park, hotel, everything, sounds like a disaster.

[The Interpreter]

I'm hoping this first weekend goes well.

After all, if they didn't have $5500 to pay insurance on the convention center, how much do they have set aside to pay employees and contractors? Or were they going to pay them out of the weekend's receipts?

The Blue Streak being closed is NOT a good sign.

[freaks76]

I wonder what the "major renovations" are. Makes it sound like alot more than off-season maintenance. I think it would be alot harder to get people in the park when your signature ride is down.

[The Interpreter]

Among other things, retracking the first drop...

[freaks76]

Well. Things like that have to be done from time to time. I understand that.

I also understand there is alot going on with and around the park.

But also, ain't it high on the list to get people in the park?? I know stuff doesn't always go as planned. Shouldn't havin the main attraction up and running a high priority?

[Oldiesmann]

Only two reviews on their Facebook page from yesterday. Both complain about being told when they arrived that the waterpark wouldn't open until 4 despite the website saying noon. One of the reviewers also complained about the bumper cars being down ($10 for an unlimited ride pass and the only thing their son would ride was down, they waited two hours, park wouldn't offer them a refund...).

[freaks76]

I can see not giving them a refund.

I've never heard of a park refunding money cause one of the rides is down. I could see where the parents would be upset. And these folks probably won't be back, either.

It's a shame. What very well could be the parks dying season, you have attractions down on opening day. Concerning.

[The Interpreter]

Conneaut is not a gated park. Walk through. See what's up and what's not. Then decide whether to buy a ride all day, water park pass, tickets, or leave.

Sadly, it's necessary anymore, unless you want to just make a donation. Call first? Place has been known to claim things are open that haven't run for weeks or years.

[darkrider68]

The more things change, the more things stay the same.

[The Interpreter]

^

Yep.

A trip report from opening day from a man who loves Conneaut Lake Park:

http://clpjunction.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=706&sid=43685a3717937b6dd44aaf7edfb6af4e

Sigh.