screen blows down

I know that rumors are against the rules of Pointbuzz but I have to ask. Can anyone confirm what I read on another site that the laser light show screen got blown down a couple of days ago? I'm suprised with all the storms in the past, a wind could do it in winter.

I don't know....I mean i'm sure it could happen...where did you read this at???

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Cory Marshall

That sounds to good to be true! ;)

It wouldn't be the first time.

I wonder if it will be erected again?

MrScott
*** Edited 2/19/2006 1:47:29 AM UTC by MrScott***

I wonder if they try and catch it and put it back up if there aren't any major problems with it? (joking) But I do really wonder how much one of those screens costs.

Could you find the link to the other website, that would be intersting to read?

Walt said:
It wouldn't be the first time.

So it's happened before? I'm assuming it's just the screen itself and not the structure, right?

Yes it is true. I heard the rumor the other day and I talked with a manager on aim and he confirmed it. It blew down part was by Iron Dragon and part by Power Tower. He said there was like Hurricane winds out there. And yes it was just the screen.
*** Edited 2/19/2006 4:44:16 AM UTC by debbroski***

Does any one know if the screen is perforated? It probably would not make a difference after high wind speeds though. If it has happen before why don't they just take it down for the winter? Or is it not that expensive to replace and or repair. (just a couple of questions :))

In Tiffin a few nights ago, we hit winds of 60-70mph. No doubt that Sandusky had faster. That would be a sight to behold though, the screen taking a tumble.

Toledo was hitting 60 MPH gusts that day too, so it wouldn't suprise me if that was enough to take the giant screen for a ride.

The winds down here in Youngstown were crazy as well.

i thought they lowerd the screen when it s not in use??

I think Dorney Park has one that lowers when they are not using it. CP's does not do that. That would be a nice thing for CP to have since that thing sort of ruins the sightlines on that midway.

...or just take the screen and structure down altogether. ;)

i got on the funcoast cam and it appears the screen is down. all i see is the shiny frame of the screen. there is one other thing i should look at but i just don't feel like nerding out this morning.

all i have to say is YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 keep it down keep it down.. cmon everyone start the chant.. i hate that stupid thing..... i cant beleive they could find a better spot for it.. like over but wicked twister or something.. just really looks awful where it is... and yes..... i am prepared to get flamed for this but i had to say how i feel!!

Matt-

Hershey's got a retractable screen, too.

I've never understood why they don't take the screen down during the off season. I would think it would keep it in better (read: not yellow) condition for the season.

I wish they would come to their senses and take it down permanently!