any advice for a newbie working on skyride???

My buddy Cody has worked SKY RIDE last year and is working it again this year. He told me this ride is the way to go and a summer job at cedar point is something I'll never forget!!! ANY ADVICE FOR A NEWBIE???? I process in on May 18.... can't wait!

whatever you do, don't send out a cabin door open.

..or high five a kid

Stay alert and don't get hurt!!!

-cm

Oh you won't ever forget it. Best summer I've had yet. It's pretty amazing.

I've never worked Sky Ride, however:

1) Sleep
2) Eat well
3) Be responsible
4) Have fun ... it's important to remember this.

2007 - Top Thrill Dragster
2005 - Magnum XL-200/Camp Snoopy/Monster/Witches Wheel

CP Employee having fun? That usually ends up in a termination of employment.

Ben, I think the correct way to phase it is:

"CP employees having fun? That would be contagious to the guests and Cedar Point won't have that!"

Tell Cody that Dustin says Hi!

Basically, if you try to stay polite while catching upwards of 800 lbs of cabins, you should do fine at Sky Ride!

2005 - Disaster Transport / Iron Dragon ATL

Raising the next generation of Coaster Enthusiasts

I use to fill in at Skyride last year when they were short, and let me tell you, it is the best upperbody workout ever. There are four positions: Catch, unload, load and Trip. Catch is the workout because you will be literally catching cabins as they come into the station, and some of them will be VERY heavy ;).

The one thing that annoyed me the most would probably be when guests take their time and don't realize that the ride doesn't stop to wait for them. As long as you have patience and make the best of it, you'll have an amazing summer. Have fun working skyride!!!

2006: Raptor
2005: Raptor

Prepare to get BUFF!! I worked there for one week and my chest and biceps were like whoa... I can't even imagine what an entire summer would do.

Oh and one more thing, 99!

2005/2006: Cedar Point - Millennium Force
2007/2008/2009: Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom - Tomorrowland Speedway
2008: Hard Rock Park - Maximum RPM! Opening Supervisor
2008/2009: Universal Orlando - Men in Black: Alien Attack Team Leader, Guest Services Coordinator

Be prepared to be sent home early a lot and to other rides.

2005 Power Tower crew

99!!!

"Whats tha!"

*THUMP!*

hey my name is john. i am working on the skyride this summer as well. i hear there is alot of heavy lifting/muscle work. im up for the challenge, we'll see if i can make it through the summer. if anyone has ever worked on the skyride before, let me know about your experience and give me some advice for the summer please.