greatest moment

What was everyone's greatest moment at the point either working there orjust being there?

--brennan

I don't know if I have a "greatest" moment at the Point; I have so many good memories from there that I really can't choose just one. I think my greatest moment as a guest was my first ride on Millennium Force in May 2000; it was just the most incredible, exhilarating roller coaster ride I've ever had -- plus, I was just so nervous/jumpy/excited/scared before I got on it that it was just an intense emotional thrill...great ride!

I think that my favorite moment during my job at the Point is the time of evening right after the Summer Spectacular. Many guests leave then and it's just so fun to see everyone with a smile on their face, thanking us for their day as they are heading out the gates. Some even stop and tell us stories about what they've done and how fun it was. The kids are the best -- they smile and wave and say "thank you" in a little chorus when their parents prompt them -- so cute! It makes me feel great about my job and what I do, knowing that I was a part of the team that made these people's good memories.

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~Lee~

Group Sales ATL '01
Group Sales TL '02
Park Admissions Supervisor '03
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"The greatest leaders don't take credit for their actions; they don't have to."

I think that my greatest moment at Cedar Point would have to be when I worked at Magnum for the first day. I felt like I became part of something really special and important. Doing my liftwalk had to be one of the best things. Standing on top of the Magnum lift and seein the whole park below you is just very powerful. But doing it in the rain and 20mph winds was even better, LOL!

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Mark-O-Polo
Magnum XL 200 Crew 2002
Mean Streak Crew 2003

GOD...you guys are makin me so excited to work there this summer! I'm seriously sooo psyched to get ther on the 23rd! Its gonna be such a blast...I can tell :-)
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Johnny Rockets Crew 2003 (1st year)

I just got back from training.. and I had so much fun! It's only been my second time even there and I cannot wait until this summer starts. Come visit us at johnny rockets and enjoy the fun!

I would have to agree with mark i think my favorite moment was going you to the top of the magnum lift and seeing the whole park it is the best feeling you will ever get.

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Matt Fown
Magnum 2003
Magnum / Camp Snoopy 2002

my favorite moment was when i was standing in line for the millenium force minding my own business when a train came around the last bank and a chic's shirt was pulled up for whatever reason...yeah...classic memories. ;)

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we're gonna eat a dolphin!
no we're going to pet a dolphin.
oh yeah...
Snake River Falls 03 (newbie)

lol

--brennan

Magnum lift walks are definitely awesome. I like them so much that I might even come in early to do them with any newbies we might have after I arrive! :)

As for the best moment overall, I'd have to say it was the day we were challenged (by Vinnie and indirectly the Raptor crew) to a little capacity challenge. He wanted us to beat Raptor and get over 21,000 riders for the day. We had an amazing day with no setups, packing every train, and hitting every interval. At the end of the night, Corey and I were down at entrance having fun yelling across the midway for people to "come ride the #1 coaster in the world with no wait!" We finished off the day with 23,094 riders and had a crew ride (woops - did I say that???) ;)

-Matt
2001 Magnum Crew
2003 Magnum Crew

ive never been to cp but the way it sounds u guys are gonna make this summer the best summer ive had. my teacher keeps talking about how awesome it is to be a guest there imagine me an employee. hehe. crazzy stuff! yeah but this summer is gonna rock!

-jodi-

mine ride 2003

OK, add me to the "Magnum lift walk" club. Not only is it really cool at the top, but the walk up there and down is a killer workout! I had "calves of steel" last year! And although I asked, I had no takers on feeling them to find out... But the offer still stands! ;)

But just as cool as the lift walk on Magnum was the track walk on Magnum! I tell you there was always something interesting to look at, whether it was Soak City guests (ooh la la), or the sound of the waves hitting the beach, or watching the guests go through the preztel. I loved those nights when I'd get to do the closing track walk, because usually Soak City was closed, and so I felt all alone back there, just me and Maggie. A pure Zen moment, if there ever was one.

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Mike
Mantis 2001
Magnum 2002
Top Thrill Dragster 2003

I would have to definitly agree with you Mike VT. The Magnum lift was awesome. I had to walk that lift soooooo many times during pre-season of '00. And the track walks at night (closing) was soooo peaceful. Some nights were kinda scary though (being out there by yourself, waiting until you see the first empty train drop of the lift before comming back).

I would also have to add that I would never forget the time during pre-season '00 that the Magnum crew got to ride Power Tower over and over again, and when we had to go over to Gemini and climb up the lift to get on the train to weigh it down, oh yeah and when we were finally allowed to ride Millinium Force like 20 minutes before the park opened.(to weigh the train down) I swear we sat on MF and rode it like 5 times in a row. I was blacking out when we hit the bottom of the first lift hill after like the 3rd time. But it was awesome. It was cool to see all the guests staring up at all those blue CP suits in the train. Like man "I wish that was me!!!!"
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Disater girl '98
Magnum girl '99 '00 ('99 Best Magnum Crew EVER!!!!)
Blue Streak ATL '00
Gemini ATL '03

My favorite would be my first Mantis lift walk when I processed in. I've always wanted to walk a coaster and this opportunity was amazing.

But the great power-outage was fun too, because I got to climb over 290' that day. Talk about a major workout.
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MANTIS ROCKS 2002 & 2003

My favorite moment / funniest moment at Cedar Point was getting flashed by a carload of girls that were leaving the park.

Other favorites include:
Directing traffic in a hail storm
Riding in the truck with the entire traffic crew in the rain
Every beautiful summer day in the lot

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Traffic Team Leader 2000
Traffic / Tolls Supervisor 2001
Traffic / Tolls Supervisor 2003

My coolest memory last year when I was in charge to open last year. Gemini was the first to open then all the other rides. And all my sups and Bob called me to congratulated me on a job well done!!!

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Gemini '02
Camp Snoopy ATL '03

Yeah Jake, opening a ride for your first time is kinda scary but fun. And you opened first before any ride!!!!!!! Good job man!!!!
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Disater girl '98
Magnum girl '99 '00 ('99 Best Magnum Crew EVER!!!!)
Blue Streak ATL '00
Gemini ATL '03

I loved those nights when I'd get to do the closing track walk, because usually Soak City was closed, and so I felt all alone back there, just me and Maggie. A pure Zen moment, if there ever was one.
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Mike
Mantis 2001
Magnum 2002
Top Thrill Dragster 2003

erm...who's maggie? any relation to rosy?

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Snake River Falls 03 (newbie)

SRF-CP FREAK, Maggie is Magnum's nick name

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Melissa
Magnum 00'
Pet Farm AATL 02'
Melslambs@hotmail.com

oooohhhhhhh...well i feel sheepish. :)
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Snake River Falls 03 (newbie)

I would have to agree with all past Magunm emloyees that walking the lift is awsome. Also I think I'd have to say that another great/neat moment was walking a loaded train of people down the lift due to a michanial problem was cool.

Walking people down from the lift is cool because you're up in the air and there's a crowd of people on the ground watching you and everyone walk down the lift, and only you(the employee) know's the reason why.

This made me feel important because you're responsibe for getting that group of people down safely plus everyone on the ground is watching you which is cool. Ok so I'm crazy I know, lol.

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Melissa
Magnum 00'
Pet Farm ATL 02'
Melslambs@hotmail.com
*** This post was edited by killerseagual 4/14/2003 11:22:38 PM ***