2012 Improvements, Additions, and Changes. Leaks and Announcements

I have heard the fries at Hot Fries are some of the best in the park, is that true? I have never had them although I've never been a big fan of fresh cut fries.

I have a question:

Since luminosity will feature fireworks each night, like KI, I wonder if on July 4th they will still shoot fireworks off from the beach this year? I loved that!

They have always shot fireworks from the beach so I don't see that changing.

Berardi fries were made originally by the space spiral in days gone by. The family paid CP a premium to operate the stand. Back in as early as the 60's, most attractions and food stands were privately owned. I do believe there is still a Berardi restaurant operating in the city of Sandusky. unfortunatly, not in the park

It is on Perkins Ave out past Kroger, They have another one in Huron. Both are great places to eat!

People will pay a premium if the product is there. Myself for example, Busch Tampa, I never miss my sampler plate at the Zambia Smokehouse. It is some of the better park food out there, and at $15 it isn't all that cheap. Or Knoebels, don't get me started there. I eat my way through the place. When I make it to CP I go to Famous Dave's, I will not spend a dime on food in the park, it is terrible, and I drink ice water all day.

If it was terrible and cheap, it would be another discussion altogether.

I was not happy with the smokehouse at BG. Food was cold and not very good. But eating right next to Shiekra was pretty neat.

Speaking of ice water, is the free cups of water staying this year across the chain?

For those who don't know, or have forgotten, if you pay for parking, you can turn in that receipt to some of the restaurants outside of the gates, including Famous Dave's and have it taken off of your bill.
That's why I've never bought a season pass for parking.

So what will the name be....

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How bout the Oui Mat Slides ;)

Well done, sir.

I submitted Sandusky Serpent!

Toboggan Racers.

Or is that too obvious. :)

Shoot the Rapids?

I'm guessing "Backlot Mat Slides," "Slide Deck," or "Mat Racer Slides."

Sky Slide was mentioned as a possible name. That would be a nice nod to the past.

Vertigo. Obviously.

The we can that was on the Ogre during Halloweekends was moved. Looks like it was down to show us the construction of the Luminosity stage.

Is anyone else concerned that this stage could potentially be a new eye sore replacing a worse one, or is there a blind faith in Ouimet?

I'm not sure if the sketch on the front of Point Buzz is accurate, but the metal scaffolding doesn't seem like it'd be very appealing during the day. I worry that it's going to make the entrance of Iron Dragon look like a cluttered afterthought with a random stage in the que, but Disney is on our side, right? :)