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Disney was already moving to/over $15/hr for almost if not all roles, so that's a pretty small bump I believe, vs the 100% increase that Cedar Point just did. And while yes, several seasonal parks rely on some modest international staffing, the level at Cedar Point is easily the highest as far...

This isn't something that will push/effect other parks, because everyone in the industry will see it for what it is; a Hail Mary play by a park without the population base for local staffing (and no international staffing) to keep their head above the water this season. Cedar Point may be a...

Happy National Roller Coaster Day with my current #1, Fury325. Furious Speed by Michael on Flickr

The Falcon and Spires by Michael, on Flickr

Has anyone who has driven Sand Lake between Universal Blvd. and John Young lately noticed if they're starting to rip up the bridge work that should be nearly complete? The plans for the Kirkman extension show the configuration completely different than what was close to finished for the simple...

I still think most of you can't stop thinking about this like a Disney-level water park. This is meant to be just a notch or two above the local "public" water parks that have been popping up in small and mid-sized cities the past decade or so (a few slides, a wave/float pool, and maybe a lazy...

Finally poked my head in today, and...meh. Certainly looks and feels a bit nicer than the SeaWorld AP lounge in terms of furnishings and style, which I expected. Give me free Coke products instead of/in addition to the chips/granola bars they offered when I walked in and I would be more...

It is definitely a vanity project for Wallack, but I have serious doubts it will ever actually happen. I recall the financing that was announced (which was only like half of what he was trying to get) being viewed as shady Chinese investment, and there's been some backtracking in that area (see...

:lol: 2020? Sure, Jan.

I know that, but I don't see them keeping both that and the Universal theater in the long run, and I'd be hard pressed to believe the Artegon location is better than Universal. They could sell it to another operator, but if they can't sell it off, they'd likely ride it until they feel like...

No major regional operator will open up a regular park right in the heart of the tourist corridor, IMO. It would be nice to have, yes, but they don't want the direct competition and comparison of the major theme parks. The only possible exception I could see would be Herschend with a more highly...

I couldn't believe they didn't just stick with mostly the same size they originally had, as those were plenty roomy without being terribly space-intensive. They should have kept half at the original size, and turned half of the locker areas into the new small ones. I could fit my DSLR bag...

The side of Sand Lake Rd. being worked on right now is a fair bit higher elevation than the existing road, so it actually looks like it won't be much higher than the new road height, if at all.

Oh joy, a roller coaster debate. Look, regional amusement parks aren't regional because of their ride selection, and no, Six Flags are not theme parks. There is nothing bad about a thrilling roller coaster with visible track and supports in a theme park. Absolutely nothing...well, short of it...

Plus with no T-Rex from RMC being built yet, that's just asking for that part of the rumor to start going. :lol: But of course they got the 2 for 1 Intamin special. :bored: I would have loved to see a nice twisting wooden back there, though.

Oh, so that's probably why the dump trucks have been flooding 192 more than I used to see. Some of those contractors/drivers, though...I'll be glad when the volume of dump trucks goes back to normal.

Wonder if they'll try a low barrel roll over the water on this one (assuming Intamin is the make)? :lol:

If it were me, I would be taking out that bottom set of stairs and running track through there, and then tunnel the other track under the top level "plaza." Keeps the track low and unobtrusive while still adding energy to the immediate area. Also continues to allow access to the lagoon platform...

I'm all for a coaster, but I really, really hope they don't run it across the lagoon side of the Discovery Center and ruin that perfect view from the front of the park. I'm fine with it poking out along the side on either side of the Discovery Center, just have it hop over to the other side (if...

It would be easier to ignore the parking prices if they could put together a competent parking operation. The maintenance issues on the walkways and escalators I can live with as long as I'm not seeing the same ones down consistently over a short stretch of visits. Crap breaks, and they have a...