Original Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 I know lots of people ask ride operators questions. And they will give you the most ridiculous response. What are your experiences?
KIfan1980 Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 Lots of fun things here. Not an identical thread, but fairly close. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/24040-interesting-things-ride-ops-do/page__fromsearch__1
CoasterOhio Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 Probably the time when I talked to a ride operator while waiting in line for Flight of Fear and I asked "Why is Delirium down?" he replied with "I don't know and even if I did know I wouldn't be able to tell." Hey at least sometimes their honest. but I know he most likely knew anyways. 4
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 I was in the 80's store and I asked the cashier how much a shirt was, She responded with, "I don't know, Maybe you should try a little harder looking next time". 3
kblanken Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 The most ridiculous thing a ride operator has told me is to wait until the train comes to a complete and final stop before exiting the ride. Very few of the rides I've been on have ever come to a final stop. 4
tjpavlik Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 The poor girl sitting at the entrance of FOF was asked at least three times in a minute how long was the wait for FOF. Each time she cheerfully answered: "Forty-five minutes to an hour.... just like is says on the sign." 7
Tanna Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 To my mother "Just stand there with the hose. It'll be easy." (my mother was working VF.)
TTD-120-420 Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I ride op told me in 2006, that the new coaster at Cedar Point was going to go backwards. Thank God Maverick doesn't do that. 7
Hank Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 While waiting in line for the Lion Country Safari, it was announced that the trains' air conditioning was not working. I asked the ride op how hot it was on the train. He answered, "About as hot as Africa - makes the ride more realistic". 17
SOB_TOM Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I don't know why I'm admitting this, but back in 2002 I got stopped while going to break by a woman standing under the Eiffel Tower Woman: "Excuse me, where is the Eiffel Tower?" Me: (Without thinking) "In France." (Kept walking) Quick question: Why is this in rumors? 9
XGatorHead 8904 Posted August 30, 2012 Posted August 30, 2012 "Sorry folks, park's closed. Moose out front should have told ya." Actually, he was a security guard when he said that, but with a little persuasion we convinced him to become a ride op for us. 9
beastrider97 Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 I can't thin of anything I can't thin of anything I can't think of anything Well I can't think how this happened. 3
Original Posted September 27, 2012 Author Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah, and so is 101% of the U.S.A
tuxedoman52 Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 I ride op told me in 2006, that the new coaster at Cedar Point was going to go backwards. Thank God Maverick doesn't do that. That would be so much fun!!! 1
Elkman Posted October 2, 2012 Posted October 2, 2012 A ride op told my friend to put his shoes back on, although he was wearing them. They were skeleton-toes, although his were dark brown, and his skin a tad bit lighter. Another ride op had to convince them they were actually shoes. 7
VortexBFForever Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Yeah, and so is 101% of the U.S.A Hey I don't have one! (I'd rather have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 2 or an iPad!) ...I know, you're just exaggerating ...or are you?
Original Posted October 3, 2012 Author Posted October 3, 2012 ^I was being sarcastic. Sorry for the confusion. 1
Captain Nemo Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Not sure why this topic is just for the ride ops. Once heard someone in the park ask the following, "why are the midgets not back this year?" With the answer being, "They grew up." 12
The Interpreter Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Perhaps because there's a Guests Say The Darnest Things topic? But, since YOU asked THAT question, you were on topic. Tee Hee.
jdawg1998 Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Nemo, do you mean just any staff member or actual guests?
SonofBaconator Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 I can't thin of anything I can't thin of anything I can't think of anything Well I can't think how this happened. Its happened to me once.... Ipod
Captain Nemo Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Terp. It wasn't said by either guest or ride op.
The Interpreter Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 Terp. It wasn't said by either guest or ride op. I know that. But you said something! Terp, who is smiling like a Cheshire Cat ( or is it a DC Cat?) right about now....
CoasterOhio Posted October 3, 2012 Posted October 3, 2012 This came from Six Flags Magic Mountain on the Viking Ship "Alright guys it's time to have fun and scream it's not a library." 8
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