Automated Spiels

I understand the liability stuff that auto spiels cover but for the employees it makes the day go kind of dull. I know that my favoite position to work was the position to do spiels its spot where you feel that you are actually interacting with the crowd and gives a sense of power. And I can say that honestly when I go to rides with auto spiels I really dont hear it. At least with the employees talking while yes some of them talk way to fast and you cant understand what they are saying at least it gave the ride platforms a little more energy.

Hmm, I don't seem to recall Magnum's lift hill to have a clear the track warning... To my recollection, the ONLY coaster in the park that has the clear siren is Mean Streak, or did those three months working on that woodie warp my mind?

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2003 - Mean Streak
2004 - Corkscrew / Super Himalaya

On Magnum, we say "Please clear the Magnum track area" in the morning ourselves, but Magnum has a spiel that is constantly playing on the lift while we are operating. It goes like this...

"Welcome to Magnum XL-200. You are ascending to a height of 205 feet. You will reach a speed of 72 mph. For your own safety, remain seated, with your hands and arms inside the train at all times. Hold on to all loose articles. And be prepared for any sudden stops throughout your ride. Thank you and enjoy your ride on Magnum XL-200."

Gemini has something similar as well as Raptor (although theirs is the quietest of all).

The big problem with the lift spiel is that the only people who can hear it well are the people in the Soak City lot since the speakers are too far apart and not aimed at the train.

As far as the station spiel, I think it sucks, but if they're going to go that route (and I don't see it any other way at this point), they should at least have spiels that make sense for the specific ride. For example, keeping your "head, back, and shoulders against the seat back" on Magnum is kind impossible unless you're in some sort of laying down position. Also, the spiels are too long. They need to be completed in the time that the train is actually in the station. Last year, ours said, "if you do not understand these instructions, or need clarification, please contact a ride host" as the train was already leaving the station. I'm sure CP would prefer that people not "contact" a ride host as the train is rolling out. I know that's not what the spiel means, but they really need to be more application specific. Instructions need to be different. Magnum and Gemini the same - maybe, but Magnum and Raptor or Wicked Twister - no.

Another thing I'd like to see is have the spiels start a second or two later and let us still do the "welcome back spiel." That would be a nice compromise that would allow the park to get their auto-safety-spiels in, but also, keep one of the things that set CP apart from other parks.

"Welcome back riders! How was your ride!?" :)

-Matt
2001 Magnum Crew
2003 Magnum Crew
2004 Magnum ATL

Anyone think raptor will get rid of the ops doing speils this season?

As you probably know by now, we're still spieling, much to the delight of the crew and guests. :)
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'04 Raptor Crew

Over on Iron Pumpkin, though, there is an automated platform spiel. And like the spiel on Magnum, it is utterly inaudible, which means that the attorney on the autospiel is getting less information to the riders than even the most incompetent spiel-reader (is there such a thing at Cedar Point?) would.

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

I figured with the new platform gates that Gemini would go to an auto-spiel but was excited that it stayed live.

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2004 Stats: Trips: 2
Top Thrill Dragster: 3
Magnum XL 200: 12

Hey Guys this is CP's newest auto spiel:

Oncoming men, welcome to the restroom. For your safety, and to keep your pant leg dry, listen carefully to these instructions. Once a urinal becomes available for use, and you are next in line, you may stand in front of it. Place yourself in front of the urinal, unzip your fly, and pull it out. Remain standing upright, with your feet firmly on the floor, facing forward, and your urine stream directed into the urinal at all times. Hold onto your penis, to ensure urine does not go onto the floor. Eyeballs must be positioned to look straight ahead. Once the urine stream comes to a complete stop, shake a few times, carefully zip up after putting it away, and step over to the sink to wash your hands. Please secure all cameras, as picture taking is not permitted while in the restroom. Be aware that small droplets may splash back while using the urinal. Failure to follow these automated announcements may result in serious splashback and embarassment. If you do not understand these instructions, or did not know how to use a urinal before coming here, you are an idiot. Thank you for using the restroom, and enjoy the rest of your day at America's Robotic Coast, Cedar Point.

The Raptor crew rocks Italics! I was there the other day, you guys are the best.

No one is in line for any of the rows...

"QUICKLY VERY QUICKLY ENTER THE TRAIN!! SIT DOWN FASTEN YOUR HARNESS BECAUSE WE WILL BE BRINGING YOU UP 145 DROPPING YOU DOWN 137 FEET AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE YOU WILL BE REACHING SPEEDS OF 58 MPH, GOING UPSIDE DOWN 6 TIMES 4 DIFFERENT WAYS, CLEAR! BETH SAYS YOUR CLEAR YOU ARE GOING OUTTA HERE! THERE GOES THE FLOOR PREPARE TO SOAR!"

No matter what the line goes so fast. Gotta love it. I hope they don't get rid of the spiels. Besides the ops 'seem' to have fun.

Hahaha, a restroom spiel. It honestly wouldn't suprise me if one wasn't far off. Anyone hear the new Power Tower spiel yet? It's very loud, very annoying, and I feel very bad for the person stuck working turnstyles who has to sit under that damn speaker.

I like the Raptor ops, but I'd have to say the Wicked Twister ops are 10 times better. Their countdown is so unpredictable, which makes it fun! They either countdown extremely fast, or ungodly slow. I love it!

-Eagle-

Raptor Crew 2004 is awsome. That one african american girl is funny. She was talking about having subway for lunch after she screwed up the spiel. She's like it's ok i had subway for lunch. Having the ops do the speil are better for the atmosphere of the park.

Auto Spiels are here to stay. We might as well get used to it.

MrScott