Any Questions??

As a seasoned employee at Cedar Point, the greatest amusement park in the world, I want to extend my knowledge and my experiences at CP to any new employees as well as returning employees. I am a supervisor this summer and I am so excited to have this opportunity that so many employees work so hard for each season to achieve. I want all the employees to know that I am here for you, anytime you need to talk about anything at all i will be here...An important part of supervision is listening to your employees and getting to know all of you. I will be more than happy to answer your questions, share my experiences, give you advice, and accept your criticisms as well...the door swings both ways so never be afraid to talk to me. These next few months cant go fast enough..I want this to be the best summer ever, for all of us..i promise you that working at cedar point will change your life forever, even if it is for 1 day, or 6 summers..you will never forget The Amazement Park...Cedar Point!

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TC crew 95
Tiques ATL 96
Raptor 97
Corkscrew/Troika ATL/GeminiATL 02
Mean Streak ATL/ Gemini TL 03
Zone 4 Assistant Sup 04

What time is the ten o'clock laser show?

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Jes
Jes's Roller Coasters DJ Jes
Six Flags Worlds Of Adventure Ride-Ops Crew 2002-2003!
Cedar Point Raptor Crew 2004! (Find me, and win a prize!)

David daliey! its melinda~ congrates on zone 4 ast. sup! your going to do a great job i know it!

anyways to Zero-G~ Since you dont know this because your a newbie we dont find it funny about the ten o'clock laser show. word of advice try not to be funny about that again, it wont get you anywhere!

p.s. david daliey was only trying to me the sweetheart he is and hes trying to help the newbies this summer and believe me there arent many of us that will do that!
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mill. force '02
raptor '03
'04 who knows
*** This post was edited by raptorprincess2003 1/27/2004 12:59:49 PM ***

well...she will fit in with the raptor crew well don't you think melinda??? ;-) just kidding Zero-G

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Magnum Crew '00
ScrewCrew ATL/ WildCat TL '01
Asst Sup Zone 3 '02
Zone 3 Sup '03
Zone 4 Sup '04

i miss you melinda!!!! xoxoxo

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TC crew 95
Tiques ATL 96
Raptor 97
Corkscrew/Troika ATL/GeminiATL 02
Mean Streak ATL/ Gemini TL 03
Zone 4 Assistant Sup 04

Whoa, didn't realize I struck a chord there. Sorry about that.

Ok, here's a serious question: Is there a policy regarding Sunglasses? I for have low tolerence for bright light, and wear sunglasses alot. Are you allowed to wear them as you like, or are there rules?

Thanks guys (and gals), I do appreciate you reaching out to help us new folk.

P.S. I am a dude... "Jes" is a short for Jesse!

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Jes
Jes's Roller Coasters DJ Jes
Six Flags Worlds Of Adventure Ride-Ops Crew 2002-2003!
Cedar Point Raptor Crew 2004! (Find me, and win a prize!)

Whoa.... Someone's a little up tight aren't they.. For goodness sakes Zero-G was just joking, it's not even that deep. I swear I wouldn't want to work with the Raptor Crew if I was a newbie and made a little stupid joke and someone jumped on me about it..

Zero- G, not everyone is so uptight that you can't even make a little joke about the 10:00 lightshow... I personally find it funny that people ask that question.. Just as long as you don't laugh in th Guest's face and just answer their question nicely, you'll be fine.

People need to lighten up and stop taking everything so serious.

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Challenge Park '01 - '03
"What Ocean is that?"
"Where is the entrance to Cedar Point"

Zero- G to answer your question. I'm not sure if there's an exact rule to sunglasses..but I've seen people who work outside, such as around the park and in soak city, wear them....but one's who work inside such as shops and such are not allowed. Hope that answers your question...if any other returning employee wishes to add and if they know more then me..may do so! ;)

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2004 - TL in Ride Photos *Don't know where yet*
2003 - TL at Raptor photos!

The rule on sunglasses is guest must be able to see your eyes throught the lens. If they are reflective then you can not wear them. Wardrobe does see them if you wanna purchase them. They aren't the nicest thing you have ever seen but they work.

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'04 TL Speed Zone
'03 Speed Freaks (Hats n Such)
TTD 72 rides (2 nonpaid rollbacks, 5 paid rollbacks)
I wonder if I am gonna be on the Discovery Channel soon.

Also, working on Raptor (or any ride for that point), you can wear them in any working position that is not on platform or in controls. So, you can't check seats with them on nor can you work controls. So basically, Freeway and entrance are the only positions you'll be able to wear them. But they are nice for when you go on breaks!

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2004 - ATL Mantis
2003 - Mantis
2002 - Mantis
2001 - S.C. Foods Supervisor

The wardrobe issue sunglasses rank right up there with the BCG's issued by the US Military...

;)

*grins at ANYONE who knows the joke there*

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June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
VertiGo Rides - 82

Hey DavidDaily, I have a couple of questions...
How long's the line for the Top Thill Magnum Force?
Where is that Snake Water Canyon?
Why can't I take my 2-week old child down the water slide? He can swim!

Zero-G: Pay no attention to Melinda, she just likes to yell & be loud sometimes (...a lot of the time, ...most of the time) But, as you can probably tell, there are going to be a lot of stupid guest questions, especially when you're at entrance.

You can get almost everything you need to work at CP from wardrobe, but I would *strongly* suggest that you get your own pair of white leater tennis shoes before coming up. -- The ones at wardrobe hurt your feet & tend to fall apart quickly, definitely not worth the money.

--Higbie--
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'95-2000 Many Rides / 2001 Raptor TL
June 2001-June 2003 Env.Services Sup.
2003 Soak City East Lifeguard / Fright Zone TL
2004 RipCord TL (& eXtreme Trampoline!)
www.kg631.com/cpstaff -- The Original Assignments Page

P.S -- Hey DavidDailey: "What's that you're puttin' in your hair?"

hey there zero-g....i know you were just being funny, and having fun is a key to having a great summer at cp...believe me to, you will hear that exact same question this summer countless times from guests who are dead serious when they ask you...so remember not to laugh at them, laugh when they walk away..hehe..but anyways sumglasses are great and absolutely necessary at entrance...wardrobe glasses work but are usually dorky..as long as they are non-mirrored lenses you should be fine..the rule is we have to be able to see your eyes....brian is also right no glasses on platform and definitely not in controls...higbie is right too...definitely get a pair of white tennis shoes..mostly white will work..the rule here is as long as the predominate color is white you should be cool..wardrobe shoes are horrible...

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TC crew 95
Tiques ATL 96
Raptor 97
Corkscrew/Troika ATL/GeminiATL 02
Mean Streak ATL/ Gemini TL 03
Zone 4 Assistant Sup 04

hey higbie...im using the same stuff as you buddy!!! i noticed your hair is lookin alot like mine!!

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TC crew 95
Tiques ATL 96
Raptor 97
Corkscrew/Troika ATL/GeminiATL 02
Mean Streak ATL/ Gemini TL 03
Zone 4 Assistant Sup 04

DavidDailey, I was actually referring to 1997 Raptor HalloWeekends during open on the speil mic.

Instead of laughing at them in their face you could always give a "I can't believe you said that" look.

Actually I never did that, but what I <b>would<b> do is when people asked kinda ... not so smart questions is smiling at them them. The guests appreciate you joking around with them to a point.

Also, it shows you're enjoying what you're doing when you smile so do it as much as possible... That counts for something, you know? It's harder to have a good time when the workers are there are all serious or bored...

Smiling when talked to, answering everything asked to satisfactory, etc. are great too... You wouldn't believe how many people at other parks, when faced with a question, say "I don't know". (i.e.- Where's the closest water fountain? "I don't know." / Where's the nearest restroom? "I don't know." / Where's your supervisor or head in charge so I can complain about you? "I don't know." / Where's your base of command? Who do you report to? Where does your leaders go every morning to get keys for the rides? "I don't know." / Do you know how to tie your shoes? "No." ... OH *insert fist into face*)

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'04 Twister ATL
'03 Twister/Sky Ride (Spent month@Disaster too)

i can't count the number of times i've heard the "what time does the ten o clock laser show start" question on one hand....and i worked in admissions, i would've never thouoght that you guys working rides got dumb questions like that...sorry for you, i thought us admissions folks got all the dumb ones

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admissons-"00"
admissons-"01"
ATL of marina gate admissions-"02"
TGI Fridays server-"03"

Admissions-"04" ...hopefully

I just want to know what happens when you don't open your trims in the morning!! LOL!

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Gemini '02
Camp Snoopy ATL '03
Gemini TL '04

If you don't open your trims in the morning its kinda like getting the day off ... that is unless you end up spending it in Bob's office discussing the fact that your trims weren't open. OUCH!

What happens when you send a train to a dead lift?

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Mine Ride/Gemini 2003
Top Thrill Dragster 2004

GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!