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Cyclonic
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 3/7/2005 5:32:42 PM
This is reprinted from RRC. Though some might find it of interest.
I went to CoasterBash in Pittsburgh on Saturday and just wanted share a
quick run-down of the days events.
Summer Flashback (Bill Linkenheimer) - Bill presented a short slide show
set to music of all the groups events from last year
New Coasters of 2004 (Ken Simmons) - Bill showed a short video featuring
shots of many of last years new coasters. Sans Tsunami.
Pittsburgh's Lost Roller Coasters (Paul Korol) - One of the most
interesting discussions of the afternoon was a presentation by Paul
Korol, documenting the history of many of Pittsburgh's lost parks. Most
of the information presented was new to most of the ACE members in
attendance, since not much is documented on many of these parks.
Waldameer (Steve Gorman) - Steve ran through a short presentation
reflecting on last season and some of the problems they had getting the
Steel Dragon put together. But, of more interest to most in attendance,
he spoke very candidly about all the problems the park has faced in
regards to the "Ravine Flyer II" project. It does look like the ride may
now happen (might!), but would not open until 2007 at the earliest. They
will find out if they will get the permit to built the bridge this off-
season in about 3 weeks.
Guess the Ride Contest - KPconnection put together a collection of
slides taken during the off-season of many of Kennywood's signature
attractions. Everyone got a sheet of paper with a chance to guess all
20. The winner correctly identified 17 of them. I got a whopping 7. Hey,
it was pretty difficult!
Idlewild Park (Jeff Croushore) - Jeff, the new PR guy at Idlewild, made
a 30 minute presentation with highlights including a short history
lesson of "Rollo Coaster" and details of the newest ride, "Paul Bunyan's
Loggin Toboggan", an Arrow flume from the now defunct Old Indiana Fun
Park.
Kennywood (Mary Lou Rosemeyer) - Kennywood may not be building a multi-
million dollar ride this year, but they haven't kept that from letting
them improve many areas of the park. This year Kennywood is: building a
new entrance, going strictly POP, Completely overhauling the carousel,
Completely refurbing the Racer trains (not replacing as was the
impression from EastCoaster), and removing the Wipeout. you may ask how
removing the Wipeout is an improvement, but it is to make way for their
2006 addition. In 2006, Kennywood will receive a "Screaming Swing" from
S&S. But, this is no ordinary screaming swing. It will feature 2 - 16
passenger carriages swinging to a larger height, and most importantly,
will be included with regular admission.
Goldlen Kenny Award - Presented to Maggie Altman
Season Review (Mike Matscherz) - Mike showed exciting videos from Lake
Compounce and Lakemont Park.
Coasting Through Kennywood (Dave Hahner) - The author of Arcadia's book
"Kennywood", Dave Hahner presented a comprehensive slide show featuring
the lost coasters of Kennywood. Included were many construction and
hard-to-find photos.
PKI Video - A short video that was originally shown at EastCoaster
promoting the parks newest addition "Italian Job: Stunt Track".
Ridefest 2004 (Ted Cromwell) - Yours truley presented a video
documenting last years final annual event.
Lexi Robinson (Geauga Lake) - Lexi, the PR lady at Geauga Lake displayed
slides and a short video showing all the wonderful improvements that are
happening at Geauga Lake. The biggest of which is a 26 Million Dollar
water park the is being added to the Sea World side over the next two
years.
In all, CoasterBash lived up to it's reputation of being an extremely
enjoyable event while not falling into the trap of being dominated by
PR. If you ever get the chance, this event is a day full of fun for all
ages.
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Ted
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ABR
Posts: 277
Registered: 3/22/2003
Rank: Silver Critic
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3/11/2005 11:51:23 PM
That's good about Kennywood's new Admission plan. I can't get past how the old one was a good idea. I mean, I guess I can see: Granny accompianing the kids for a picnic in the park. But in my opinion, it hurts more people than it helps. I mean I think 99.9% of the people that visit kennywood bought the all day wristband, and it seemed pointless to have an employee stand at the entrance to every ride to check.
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