Maverick Pond

I want to say that there are at least three trash cans on that one stretch of queue.

However, that last "snake" by the pond has no trash bins in arms length (there are 5 lanes post vending machines, with trash bins in between rows 1 and 2 and 3 and 4) which is why there is such a problem.

I saw one of those fuzzy dice prizes from one of the games floating in the pond once...

I think a fountain would help the algae and pond scum problem out. The pond looked pretty gross in the hot days of summer.

When I was waiting in line for Mav, these guys were throwing dollar bills into the pond. They were ruining the park and wasting money at the same time. Some guests are just pinheads.

-TedFuzz

I do like the idea of the canoe just in the pond during halloweekends

I don't see it.

But, I do think it would be cool to see the pond be full of mist or fog in the canyon area (ie: Iron Dragon's turnaround). It would be a good replacement for the stupid fire hose effect that never had a purpose other than messing up the second on-ride photo.

That'd be pretty cool. I kinda miss the fire hose, but it's easy to live without.

Lets get the fog/mist/smoke back in the tunnel first. :)

Agreed, bring back the tunnel mist first.

Was at the park yesterday and they added a fountain in the pond.

Gomez said:
^As much as I have to agree. At the same time, I feel that the few that seem to have no brain over power the thousands that do.

A ride operator has a pretty straight forward routine and when one person screws it all up every 30 minutes or so, it feels like everyone doesn't do it right.

This is basically a thank you to all those who go unnoticed when they DON'T line jump, DON'T stand on the yellow line, DON'T push on the gates, DON'T go to the wrong row of seats, DON'T try to sneak loose articles on the ride, and DON'T push the lapbar down before fastening their seatbelt. (the list goes on and on) Thank you, thank you for knowing how to figure out the simplest of instructions and making every ride host stay positive during those 90+ degree days with 100% humidity in July.

In a way I would also like thank some of those who don't seem to have any brains for keeping us all in check and having a funny story or two to tell later on in the day. :)

i follow all of those except when a ride host tells me what row of seats to go to. i paid money to ride in what ever row i want to ride in. if that causes them to have a miserable day then i suggest they find a new job. i plan on working at cp next year and if i work a ride that i have to tell someone where to sit i will do so and if they choose not to listen to me then so be it. i did my part of the job and im not gonna ruin their day because this is what this industry is all about. CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!! what ever happened to that?

It's in the manual to assign people rows. Don't like it? Too bad. Here's the thing... 90% of the time if you ASK for a certain row, they'll give it to you, but if you get assigned a row then don't go there, THEN you're going to make them angry.

^^ - I'd love to read your school reports, since you paid money and apparently don't follow those silly English rules either.
Secondly, the park has rules and policies regarding their rides. Just because you paid to enter doesn't mean you get to ignore any rules and policies.

^and thats exactly what im talking about! there is no more customer service.

^Making people follow rules that make their wait more under controll, and shorter is not intruding on "customer service".

^no but someone getting angry over me wanting to sit in a certain row is!

Well, if you just asked to sit in a certian row, instead of just ignoring the ride-op, chances are both sides of the equation would come out satisfied.

But back on topic, I am glad to hear that a fountain is in there.

^Here is a picture of that pond. fountain.

Much better! Mission accomplished.