ESD Events!!

I was just wondering how many people think it would be totally cool if ESD tried to bring stuff to the park for employees. I mean sure the luncheons are nice and everything but I am talking about like maybe concerts on the beach or something like that. It doesn't even have to be like a super famous band heck I like underground bands that play in college towns. But, I think the traveling ESD events are too much strain on the employees. Traveling is nice maybe for the international workers but we work long hours every week and most of us don't want to travel on days off. Any ideas please respond and see what we can do to get this ball rolling. I want 2004 summer to be the best one yet!

Dr.J

That sounds awesome! I would definitely go to an underground band concert.

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Guest Service's Host, '03
CP & LE Train Crew, '04

Band concert on the beach would be badass. I definately think it is something that should be in consideration...

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2004 - Mantis

But not something they can pull off and still be abel to keep the public from attending.

Security would be a pain (take it from someone who's worked enough concerts large and small to know).

There simply isn't a venue to use and the beach is out of the question due to the noise it would generate towards the hotel.

Look at what a pain the movies on the screen are. At least an hour after the park is close. Environmental services had to block off the whole area, and the CP Police have to sweep the whole area of guests.

And I know alot of people are going to say "Remember the employee beach???". It's gone.. You can't have a concert on the beach in front of Wicked Twister and expect to keep the puclib out.
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June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
VertiGo Rides - 82

geez Rob you always have to crush peoples hopes. I think it could definately be done. There are plenty of places in the park that a concert could be held. Of course the public would want to rock out with the CP employees cuz we are the best amusement park workers in the world.

Dr.J

I disagree with you 1/2 and say that Rob is on the right track. It would be too much of a pain.

I think ESD has enough events and its cool to go on the trips they have set up.

-Michael
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Bucket of beer at GameWorks: $13
Mushrooms for an omlette: $3.50
Hanging out with friends, and getting EXCELLENT partying gifts: PRICELESS

if they couldnt have the concert on the beach, what about having it on the WildCat midway in front of the laser show screen? there is more than enough room there.

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03- Wildcat
04- Wildcat ATL

The problem with that though is it couldn’t be loud. Sounds travels after the park is closed and there are no other noises, i.e. roller coasters, rides, traffic. It would have to be somewhat of a quiet concert.

Maybe acoustic.;)

I had wished they had brought back the Dorney park trip while i was there. That was a great trip back in 2001.
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The New And Improved Kelly
Tae Kwon Do 9th Gup Yellow
Ride op 2000-2003 Now a SP holder.

I wonder if the dive stadium's shell would direct the sound away from breakers...

Not enough stage area...

As for the Laser Midway.. obviously you've never had to set up a show. Do the math..

Laser show at 10.. over around 10:30.. Clear the park. ok.. so now you can setup right??

Setup for a show is a multi hour affair.. Even a smaller one... I'm working the Three Dog Night (most of you youngins have never heard of them) show this Friday at the State Theater.. call time for load-in and setup is at 9am, for a 7:30 PM show..

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

I would like ESD to put this message board in their letters. Get it really going. The only problem I would see would be the Data Transfer Cost for the site would increase.

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David Larson
2003- EMT/Firefighter
2004- EMT/Firefighter

I like the idea of the Wildcat Midway a lot of good ideas are being brought up guys keep them coming.

Dr.J

The better idea would be for ESD to set up a trip to Cleveland or Toledo to see shows/bands. But then the problem with that would be not enough people intrested in a particular show/band.

I have always thought that the midway infront of the Laser Screen would be a great place for a show. But RGR is right though about set up time. Unless you had the show in May before the Summer Spectacular starts, and had a small enough band that didn't require a lot of set up time, then maybe you might be able to pull it off. But even then, it would still require a lot of planing for ESD, which is not a big department. To much to do for to few of people. And what if the band canceled?

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Drunks and losers,
Dwarves with limps,
Flos and ho's and one-eyed pimps!

There ya go right before Summer Spectacular starts would be a key time. A lot of employees would get to meet new people. I could almost guarantee it would be a huge hit if they pulled it off. They could set up starting at 9 and set up should be done by 11:00 an hour after park closing plenty of time to clear the park. Heck along with paying the band to play give them free admission to the park for the day. I'm sure a band wouldn't pass that up.

Dr.J

CP could put on a concert in the ballroom. There is a stage, and security/park officials could only let employees up to the ballroom with their ID. The band has all day to set up in the ballroom, as far as I know, the ballroom isn't used everyday. They could hold a concert there.

In fact, they used to have bands play there a long time ago, so it is not like the place couldnt handle it.
*** This post was edited by raptorqueen 2/8/2004 10:50:21 PM ***

They could set up starting at 9 and set up should be done by 11:00 an hour after park closing plenty of time

You have obviously never set up even a small club gig.

As for the ballroom.. actually there are alot of events up there that even most employee's don't know about. It's rented out alot of times by large groups for things such as bingo and speeches and other events. Sometimes these events are not planned till a week or two before they happen. ESD needs to have a month of notice to pull things off usually. Not just to organize but, as proven in the past, ESD events put together at the last moment and not advertised on the monthly ESD listing tend to suffer.
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June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
VertiGo Rides - 82
*** This post was edited by Red Garter Rob 2/8/2004 11:12:07 PM ***

"You have obviously never set up even a small club gig."

State the obvious smart guy. The idea for the Ballroom is a great idea. You wouldn't have the noise factor nor the public issue.
*** This post was edited by 1/2ofthetwoheadedmonster 2/8/2004 11:18:22 PM ***

I'm just saying from a logistics standpoint. It's not possible.

When I worked at a rock club in Toledo for several years, bands (local and national) would get there between noon and 3pm for a 10pm start time.

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

That's nice