chknwing wrote:And how many rides are at Carowinds, and you expect them to hire someone for each of them? Lower operating costs will eventually yield to more rides.
Good point, but no I don't expect them to do that for all of their rides. Heck I don't even EXPECT it for Intimidator. However, it would be a nice gesture to have a greeter for their more than popular rides. They almost always have one at Nighthawk. It would be nice to see them put one in front of the Intimidator and maybe even Afterburn or even Carolina Cobra. Especially this season, with Carowinds being looked at NATIONALLY may I add, I would expect to see attendance like super HIGH, not just "high" attendance but "HIGH" attendance. Which is good for business, but think about it in a business person's mind. Would you want to spend a few more bucks this season by paying to have a few extra people working or would you want to save your money and lose out on possibly making even more money.
Let's just say for a second you have never been to Carowinds, and you hear about Intimidator. You decide, "Hey let's go visit Carowinds to see what they are about." Now after visiting Carowinds which of the following scenarios is more likely to make you come back for another visit:
A.) You walk through the park. Experience some EXTREMELY long lines for the "newest" attraction. Go about your business and try to enjoy the day with huge crowds in attendance (Getting hidden in the crowd). Riding the rides and enjoying them but being around the ride ops who are "just there and don't care." Have a mediocre day and leaving the park feeling completely exhausted and worn-out from the day.
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B.)You walk into the park. See EXTREMELY long lines for the "newest" attraction, but the lines are moving quickly. Riding the rides and being around ride ops and park staff that are enjoying their jobs and having fun. Seeing huge crowds but it's not really affecting you and your experience. And even if you start to feel anxious, or upset, or exhausted, a park employee comes to talk to you about your day or tries to cheer you up making you feel wanted and important.
As for me, I and along with others on this forum, Anthony included, know which of the two Carowinds is trying to choose. Again I'm not saying it is needed on EVERY ride but on the major ones, sure. What a better to make a positive family experience? That being said, which one would you choose, a for sure way to fund new rides or a risk that could help fund even more rides than previously thought?
