Discovery Channel premier, 7/11/01
It seems like half the time I'm at a park these days it isn't for a normal park day. This one is for the premier party of the Discovery Channel's "World's Largest Amusement Park" show at Cedar Point. They showed it on the IMAX screen, probably in the neighborhood of 33% of the screen, which is still fairly huge.
I'll write up a review of the show later, but I will say that it was surprisingly good. It wasn't overly sterile as I expected it to be. It really went behind the scenes and let employees be themselves.
The best part was probably the morning test rides for Millennium Force. You got to see real live bug splats on the camera. Good times. You'll enjoy it.
Then it was off to the reception. After PKI's food for the Tomb Raider announcement, this was going to be a tall order. They served better-than-average catered food (chicken tenders, deluxe wings, ribs... I think from TGI Friday's). However, the real score was the alcohol. I'm talking real live Canadian beer from a bottle, as well as wine. Best beverages ever.
People I chilled with: Me wife, Dan ("This one time, on Magnum") Haverlock, Mindy "Magnum'99" (don't remember last name), Jeff "Spartan" Armbruster, Scott "ShiveringTim" Short, Dave "RideMan" Althoff (Jr., dammit!) and Jo "LuvRaptor."
Speaking of alcohol, Dick Kinzel (CEO, Cedar Fair, LP) bought a round at Bubbles in Soak City for the show. No word on if he drank the margarita he had.
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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
Futuristic bow-wow... do the dog catcher!
I'll write up a review of the show later, but I will say that it was surprisingly good. It wasn't overly sterile as I expected it to be. It really went behind the scenes and let employees be themselves.
The best part was probably the morning test rides for Millennium Force. You got to see real live bug splats on the camera. Good times. You'll enjoy it.
Then it was off to the reception. After PKI's food for the Tomb Raider announcement, this was going to be a tall order. They served better-than-average catered food (chicken tenders, deluxe wings, ribs... I think from TGI Friday's). However, the real score was the alcohol. I'm talking real live Canadian beer from a bottle, as well as wine. Best beverages ever.
People I chilled with: Me wife, Dan ("This one time, on Magnum") Haverlock, Mindy "Magnum'99" (don't remember last name), Jeff "Spartan" Armbruster, Scott "ShiveringTim" Short, Dave "RideMan" Althoff (Jr., dammit!) and Jo "LuvRaptor."
Speaking of alcohol, Dick Kinzel (CEO, Cedar Fair, LP) bought a round at Bubbles in Soak City for the show. No word on if he drank the margarita he had.
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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
Futuristic bow-wow... do the dog catcher!
...if they want to see it before they read the review, then they can come back later.
I however, am not sure if I'll be able to see it, so I welcome the review.
I however, am not sure if I'll be able to see it, so I welcome the review.
Like Jeff said..The show was very indepth into everyday park operations and truly showed why CP is Number 1 in the Biz!! Even saw many local celebs in the program...
I personally loved the most the little part on the MF line wait..thats all I say there..you folks will have to watch on Monday to giggle at it!
The spread was great!! Really put Coastermania's meal to shame! Never again will I look at the Mayfly surprise quite the same again after eating the way we did last night. I was honestly expecting little finger type foods but I'm telling you people..It was wonderful! They put out for us invitees a spread of Ribs, Boneless Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wings, Swedish Meatballs, Taco Bar, Fresh Fruit and Cheese, and Like Jeff said A Open Bar for us drinkers! Yes straight from the bottle too..None of this tap crap! I know Jeff will rag on me too for this but I also had one of those Girly Drinks with Dano! I have a weakness for the Smirnov Ice..:)
Had a great time hanging with the usual suspects and it was great to see you finally in the park Jeff..hehe..sorry couldn't resist! and to the others..Dan, Scott, Jo, Mindy, Dave, and Steph..It was Fun!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Wheres the Electricity! *** This post was edited by Jeffrey Spartan on 7/12/2001. ***
I personally loved the most the little part on the MF line wait..thats all I say there..you folks will have to watch on Monday to giggle at it!
The spread was great!! Really put Coastermania's meal to shame! Never again will I look at the Mayfly surprise quite the same again after eating the way we did last night. I was honestly expecting little finger type foods but I'm telling you people..It was wonderful! They put out for us invitees a spread of Ribs, Boneless Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wings, Swedish Meatballs, Taco Bar, Fresh Fruit and Cheese, and Like Jeff said A Open Bar for us drinkers! Yes straight from the bottle too..None of this tap crap! I know Jeff will rag on me too for this but I also had one of those Girly Drinks with Dano! I have a weakness for the Smirnov Ice..:)
Had a great time hanging with the usual suspects and it was great to see you finally in the park Jeff..hehe..sorry couldn't resist! and to the others..Dan, Scott, Jo, Mindy, Dave, and Steph..It was Fun!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Wheres the Electricity! *** This post was edited by Jeffrey Spartan on 7/12/2001. ***
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