Answering your questions:
pb3176 wrote:is there a reason that they test in the afternoons? i noticed that they usually start testing around 1or so,
We don't run Intimidator in temperatures below 40 degrees.
chknwing wrote:Yo Dani, if you are reading the board today, how about panning the camera down a bit so we can see the winner circle progress and maybe post a few pictures of the progress of Planet Snoopy.
We would...but then we'd have to call it the "Planet Snoopy Webcam"
I'll continue to take pics and put them on FB.
chknwing wrote:Anyone know if there will be in line TV's showing Dales Greatest Hits? And speaking of in line, I know there will be soda machines in line, Hey Dani, you know why no one plays the games, because after buying drinks for the kids, their broke. How much is a soda, $3.50? I can get a soda, 2 tacos, and a burrito for $3.50 at Taco Bell. IMO, charge more for passes, parking, pay rides etc, but charging that much for a drink is ridiculous.
We have free water at our restaurants and kiosks
And purchasing the Season Pass cup is the best deal you can get on drinks--very reasonable costs for refills. Yes, there will be TV's showing Dale footage in the queues.
chknwing wrote:For those who were wondering, Dani states that the gift shop will be a tunnel from the ride you have to pass through it to see your picture etc. Also says that all asphalt will be replace with pavers to prevent heat related illnesses. Planet Snoopy will have comic strips posted through out the line queues.
For those of you who have been to KD, it is very similar to the way Dominator's gift shop is laid out as an exit/ride photo view/gift shop. Also- you pass the line (if it is really long) at this point as well.
rctdcifreak wrote:Agreed. But that really isn't the point. The point is about one key element: Guest Interaction. And guest interaction is a key element in making first and non-first time guests transform into repeat guests. Thus bring in more money than previously thought or expected.
As far as the speed of the line goes, I am only saying that by having someone at the front it could potentially aid in speeding up the line. Assisting in height checks and reminding soon-to-be-riders that certain behaviors are expected while in line.
We actually do have employees at the ride entrance in certain circumstances, especially if the line is very long, if we are overstaffed, etc. I cant count how many times I've walked past Nighthawk and we've had an employee stationed there with a height stick. We are hiring an elite team to work Intimidator, and I have faith that the lines will move quickly, especially when operating 3 trains/96 people on the ride at a given time.
WORMY- Your photos are majestic
Thank you for being so diligent in taking the photos. I'd post photos everyday if I wasn't so busy working on our Big Announcement!
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Those prices aren't that ridiculous either. The Atlanta Braves charge almost $5.00 for a 20 ounce bottle of soda at their ballpark. Coasterstock gave us a whole buffet for a great price. Heck, it was almost free if you think about it especially if you're a season pass holder. 17 hours in the park with a buffet for under $20 is a GREAT deal.
