IndyGuy4KI Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 On 9/21/2024 at 11:24 PM, Losantiville Mining Co. said: Has anyone else noticed the new digital signs that have popped up around the park? They seem to be in places that used to have either a park map display (where the interactive map screens used to be) and where the advertising boards were. Specifically, there is one in the calendar date planter and another on the side of the Eiffel Tower near French Corner with others around the park. Thoughts? Ideas of why the park replaced the physical map boards? I think they're kinda neat because they're new Yep, even got a photo. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterJack Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Hmmmm, part of me sees this as a great way to display wait times like they did a few years ago, or promote shows, special events, food items, etc. On the other hand, this seems like prime Six Flags advertising space. Tricks and Treats sponsored by Snickers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwb.32 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 52 minutes ago, CoasterJack said: Hmmmm, part of me sees this as a great way to display wait times like they did a few years ago, or promote shows, special events, food items, etc. On the other hand, this seems like prime Six Flags advertising space. Tricks and Treats sponsored by Snickers better than plastering vinyl advertisements on rides trains lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterJack Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 3 hours ago, Bwb.32 said: better than plastering vinyl advertisements on rides trains lol Very true. I think I've said before but done right sponsorships can benefit parks, especially when covering a new ride expense. Like let's say KI builds a peanuts dark ride, what if they cover $1-2 million in expenses by having the ride presented or sponsored by P&G. No tacky ride car vinyl wraps, but like their name under the sign enterance, and at the end of the ride as you exit there's Pig Pen washing his clothes using Tide with an cute animatronic promoting their products. Nothing super flashy, but enough to warrant P&G being willing to cover part of the ride construction or maintenace. Then at the end of the contract the company either renews or drops, either way if this is able to expand the ride budget slightly I'm all for it. A run away mine car coaster in the Crypt building, presented by Kroger, maybe a small display at the exit featuring the kroger people running with shopping carts from a temple boulder chasing them, promoting Kroger delivery instead of "adventuring to the store". I think over the course of lets say 5-10 years, let's say 1-1.5 million people ride, or at least see the sign per year. That's 10 million people, would warrant at least a decent amount of companies willing to put some $$$ towards something. Anyways, rant over... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Disney used to do this in order to help finance the rides at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The practice has fallen by the way side a bit, but I still believe that Test Track has a GM sponsorship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Snow Flake Lake presented by Hershey's and Kroger... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTreeBoi1 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 16 minutes ago, CoastersRZ said: Disney used to do this in order to help finance the rides at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. The practice has fallen by the way side a bit, but I still believe that Test Track has a GM sponsorship. I believe Tron Lightcycle Run is sponsored by Enterprise car rentals 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterJack Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 1 hour ago, ShedTreeBoi1 said: I believe Tron Lightcycle Run is sponsored by Enterprise car rentals Enterprise also sponsor's the people mover since it was dropped by Alamo. I think as long as it's not every single ride and a barrage of adverts, it's fine to have a few of there larger attractions, such as Tron, Test Track, etc. sponsored, especially if it's something guests frequently talk about Back in the day RCA paid for pretty much half the build cost of Space Mountain at WDW, about $10M, which is insane for a sponsorship. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 On 9/25/2024 at 4:35 PM, CoasterJack said: Hmmmm, part of me sees this as a great way to display wait times like they did a few years ago, or promote shows, special events, food items, etc. On the other hand, this seems like prime Six Flags advertising space. Tricks and Treats sponsored by Snickers Actually Tricks and Treats is sponsored by Kroger and HERSHEY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterJack Posted September 28 Share Posted September 28 I'm incredibly suprised WindSeeker is running on a day like today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 15 hours ago, CoasterJack said: I'm incredibly suprised WindSeeker is running on a day like today Why? It runs in the rain and the wind speed was below the limit, so it operated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 On 9/21/2024 at 11:24 PM, Losantiville Mining Co. said: Has anyone else noticed the new digital signs that have popped up around the park? They seem to be in places that used to have either a park map display (where the interactive map screens used to be) and where the advertising boards were. Specifically, there is one in the calendar date planter and another on the side of the Eiffel Tower near French Corner with others around the park. Thoughts? Ideas of why the park replaced the physical map boards? I think they're kinda neat because they're new They are themed to the areas loosely with a shroud. It appears that the screens are exposed directly to the client. That will be problematic, especially since people will likely think they’re touch screen and poke them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted Wednesday at 12:15 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 12:15 PM On 9/29/2024 at 11:46 AM, BoddaH1994 said: They are themed to the areas loosely with a shroud. It appears that the screens are exposed directly to the client. That will be problematic, especially since people will likely think they’re touch screen and poke them. Just another amusing social experiment I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted Wednesday at 05:01 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:01 PM I really do not understand this at all. It does not make much sense to me why they would install these. I do not see them serving much purpose besides running ads for gold passes and maybe a map popping up occasionally, but I would love to be proved wrong. What do you guys see these little screens being used for and what have you seen on them besides the Kings Island Halloween Haunt thing. I am away at school and would love to hear what they are displaying. This is obviously not a cheap investment and required a decent amount of money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted Wednesday at 05:27 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:27 PM 25 minutes ago, SmartCat7162 said: I really do not understand this at all. It does not make much sense to me why they would install these. I do not see them serving much purpose besides running ads for gold passes and maybe a map popping up occasionally, but I would love to be proved wrong. What do you guys see these little screens being used for and what have you seen on them besides the Kings Island Halloween Haunt thing. I am away at school and would love to hear what they are displaying. This is obviously not a cheap investment and required a decent amount of money. They 100% will be running ads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted Wednesday at 09:23 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:23 PM I’m pretty sure the original RFP said that they are being sponsored by Coke so… yeah… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted Saturday at 12:49 AM Share Posted Saturday at 12:49 AM Diamondback is running nice and fast tonight, getting good ejector air this evening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted Saturday at 02:07 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:07 AM @pianoman and I spotted smoke coming from outside the front of the park in the direction of Congo Falls and Timberwolf. Has anyone else here seen it or know what it was? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted Saturday at 03:43 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:43 PM I am at the park today. I have already rode The Beast, Mystic Timbers and Diamondback. The rides are running great for early morning, so I think it's gonna be a very good day for rides. Especially once it gets dark later. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago I wish I lived in the middle of the state. That way I could choose between Cedar Point and Kings Island and be equal drive. Between the two I love Kings Island more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago On 7/11/2024 at 8:15 PM, Tr0y said: Does this mean I get to use the stairs? I love this picture from the Eiffel Tower. If you want to follow me on Facebook, I run a page called Cedar Fair photo fan page. That goes for anybody on here too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago ^I like Kings Island more, too, but I have the opposite problem- if there was an opposite side of Ohio from Sandusky, I'm pretty close to that point. I live 5 minutes from the Ohio River and about 40 minutes from the Indiana boarder. It's a good 4-5 hours to Sandusky for me depending on how driving through Dayton and Toledo go (I go north up I-75 and east on OH Route 2). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago ^ Yeah I live in Akron Ohio. Technically, Cedar Point is my home park because I'm an hour and a half from there. If I go to Kings Island that's three and a half hours. That doesn't count the slowdowns in Columbus on the way down either. But my dad used to take me and my siblings to Kings Island when I was growing up so the park will always have a special connection in my heart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 18 hours ago, Shawn Meyer said: I love this picture from the Eiffel Tower. If you want to follow me on Facebook, I run a page called Cedar Fair photo fan page. That goes for anybody on here too. Too bad you don't run this on Instagram or I'd definitely give it a follow. I gave up Failbook some time ago because it was painfully toxic for me and my limited social media presence is far better for my mental health. But if you ever do make an accompanying account for this on Insta please let me know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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