Fun Ride Ops

Having been at CP now for 2 years, well, last year for 6 months, and then this year for about a month, but anyway, I have ridden most of the rides numerous times, as everyone on this forum has I'm sure. However, I must say that last Sunday I rode the Monster...I know I know, not a thrill ride by any means, but still, I was bored, and it looked sorta fun, so I thought, why not? Well, I rode it, and the guy operating the controls was absolutely hilarious. He would talk to us during the ride saying things such as, "you're on the monster, not the spider, the monster," and, "you are going fast...fast...and you're going to keep going because I want you to." At one point he slowed the ride down, and my car was by him and I yelled, "clear" to which he said over the PA, "no...no clear yet, if you get out, you will fall and hurt yourself." He would have the ride going one way, then suddenly make it switch directions, up and then down, and back again. I have ridden the ride before, so I know the basic sequence, but this ride was definitely not to specs!! I have not laughed harder in quite a long time. Whoever the ride op was, he deserves major kudos. He was having fun with his job, and that is important. Perhaps he was tired, he probably wanted to go home, and he probably had been there O-C, but he still had a smile on his face, and made everyone laugh, and have a great time. I'm anxious to hear of other people's experiences with fun ride ops!

Eric

"So you're telling me I can't play Jesus Loves Me for my solo??"

Haha the Monster/Witch's Wheel crew seems to have a lot of fun with their job. I remember walking past Monster one day and when the guy at controls started the ride, he said with a foreign accent "I hope you like spinning...if not, you're on the wrong ride!" You probably had to be there but I thought it was hilarious.

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Brent Haley
Gemini Crew '02

It probably was the same guy! I can hear him saying that! Sometimes I think the little rides don't get enough credit.

Eric

Country Hits Live 2001
America Rocks 2002

"So you're telling me I can't play Jesus loves me for my solo?"

The ride operator who made a ride on the Monster such a fun experience with his humorous spiels is from Hungary. When he came over to unlock our car, I told him that my daughter and I had been riding Monster for the past four seasons and had never before had such a fun ride, he just laughed and said he was having a good time, too.
Just one of the many reasons why CP excels in most everything they do.
KayG

During one of the days of my trip a few months ago, the ride was down due to the rain and such. The Monster crew was smiling, taking group pictures and such. It just adds to the family atmosphere :)

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Tommy Penner - Variable X
Cedar Point FanBoy since 2001. || (PT) Cruiser Boy since 2002.
What would you say if I told you I met my Homecoming date at Cedar Point?

I would like to personally thank all of you for giving praising my crew so much. Sam the TL and I like to promote a good friendly crew and it seems to be paying off. The fun ride host from Hungary name is Gabor. I'll let him know you all think he is great. We think all of our guests are friendly and great too. Once again thanks for riding with us and stop by again and say hello. We'll be happy to see you again. :-)

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- Chris -
http://www.thepointOL.com/~simplycp
2002 ATL Monster/Witches' Wheel
*** This post was edited by Flisk 9/28/2002 1:01:41 AM ***

The magnum crew was doing an awesome job one night, the announcer was telling good jokes, and warning everyone to keep there mouths closed because the bugs were out in sworms tonight, it was a lot of fun all day.

As the TL of the Monster Witches Wheel line I would like to thank all of my employees who did such a great job this summer through all the heat & long hours. You guys rock! And I would like to say thankyou to all who posted for us, we do strive to make your day although sometimes we don't look like it..believe me when I say we do care!