I know that most people here are sad that Cedar Fair didn't give Winterfest a second chance this year at PKI....so I thought I would pass along some pictures I found showing that at least they have given some of the decorations and equipment a second chance.

As most of us here have already heard Cedar Fair shipped out a lot of decorations from both PKI and Carowinds to California to be used at both Knotts Berry Farm and Bonfante Gardens. Both parks also recieved pieces of the Home for the Holidays Parade from Winterfest. I believe that Bonfonte Gardens only recieved 3 floats, while Knotts recieved a whole set.

Following the link below to the Westcoaster site to see some pictures of the floats at their new home, I like how they incorporated some of the Snoopy and Charlie Brown characters into things.

http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?upd...0806&page=9

I believe it was stated at Beast Bash that Kings Island`s floats went to Knott`s Berry Farm. But I also know that not all of their floats left Kings Island. So, they might have sent the KI ones to Bonfante and the Carowinds ones to Knotts.

but does it really matter?

Awww that makes me sad, that Winterfest didn't return this year. But at least the floats didn't go to waste.

It looks nice and looks like a great family event, but with the green leaves on the tress, no snow and its still day light it seems to lose that Winter Wonderland feel. Maybe it’s just me but it doesn’t seem like the holidays without all the cold weather to go with it.

Yeah I agree. Even today hearing Christmas music and warm weather feels wierd.

but does it really matter?

GTHO

I'm just glad they went to a decent location. Knott's Berry Farm is a great park, and I'm glad to see that Cedar Fair is expanding their Chistmas events.

It looks nice and looks like a great family event, but with the green leaves on the tress, no snow and its still day light it seems to lose that Winter Wonderland feel. Maybe it’s just me but it doesn’t seem like the holidays without all the cold weather to go with it.

When I lived in Calfiornia, it was warm around christmas-and even though I am originally from here, it was kinda nice. We still hung icicles on the house and all-it is just a different experience. I liked it cause there was just more to do-you get used to it.

It looks nice and looks like a great family event, but with the green leaves on the tress, no snow and its still day light it seems to lose that Winter Wonderland feel. Maybe it’s just me but it doesn’t seem like the holidays without all the cold weather to go with it.

When I lived in Calfiornia, it was warm around christmas-and even though I am originally from here, it was kinda nice. We still hung icicles on the house and all-it is just a different experience. I liked it cause there was just more to do-you get used to it.

On another note, you don't have months of gray skies like you do here

One of the main reasons I moved South was get away from snow. Nothing like doing Christkwanzikah in a light jacket!!!!

You cant beat southern weather during the holiday season. I'd give anything to be in Texas right now....right around Austin.

You cant beat southern weather during the holiday season. I'd give anything to be in Texas right now....right around Austin.

Dallas is gorgeous at the Holidays! So is San Antonio. But ya know we don't call Texas the South. We just say - Over there! <G>

i lived in israel for a while and its really nice there at this time of year.

One of the main reasons I moved South was get away from snow. Nothing like doing Christkwanzikah in a light jacket!!!!

[rant]Christkwanzikah? I HATE it when people do that. Can't you say Happy Holidays like a normal person? I mean, what about Wiccans? I don't see any mention of any Wiccan holidays in Christkwanzikah. [/rant]

Oh, and Happy Holidays everyone.

One of the main reasons I moved South was get away from snow. Nothing like doing Christkwanzikah in a light jacket!!!!

[rant]Christkwanzikah? I HATE it when people do that. Can't you say Happy Holidays like a normal person? I mean, what about Wiccans? I don't see any mention of any Wiccan holidays in Christkwanzikah. [/rant]

Oh, and Happy Holidays everyone.

See all them Christmas Trees and the Yule Log? There is your Wiccan tribute. <G>

One of the main reasons I moved South was get away from snow. Nothing like doing Christkwanzikah in a light jacket!!!!

[rant]Christkwanzikah? I HATE it when people do that. Can't you say Happy Holidays like a normal person? I mean, what about Wiccans? I don't see any mention of any Wiccan holidays in Christkwanzikah. [/rant]

Oh, and Happy Holidays everyone.

It's RamaHaunKwanzMas!!

It's RamaHaunKwanzMas!!

Oh My. Now that's the web site for that talk show host that asked the House of Representatives elect to prove to him that he is not working for terrorists?

That's gotta be one of the most crazy things of the year.