Shoot the Rapids Commercial

You lucky people! Haha I didn't get picked. Probably because I took the day off before I got an answer. I guessed I jinxed it ;)

It is exciting, but we're all going to suffer hypothermia :)

I'm bringing like 5 changes of clothes, cause I plan on being one of them they ask to stay all day! The letter didn't mention if we'd be able to stay in the park after we were dismissed for the day. It really doesn't matter to me, but I wouldn't mind catching a ride on MF or Magnum.

Anyhoo, I'm packed and ready to go. The gas tank is topped off, the cd's are picked out, and my radar detector is charged up! Getting up at 2:30 tomorrow to leave the house by 3:00. SO stoked and ready to shoot my 2nd ever CP commercial!

Hey guys! How many people will be at this shoot? Does anyone know how long it will take? Do we get to go into the park after? Is it fun? haha Sorry for the many questions I am driving from Columbus and want this to be worth getting up at 4 for!

From what I remember in the blog, I think they mentioned 35 people will be at the shoot. They may have overbooked in case of cancellations. I'm not sure if they will let us in the rest of the park afterwards, but I wouldn't be at all surprised. I'm a bit curious as to why they didn't mention that in the letter. According to the letter, it's going to be an all day shoot. When I shot the Raptor commercial back in 2002, we were there about 3 hours, but I have a feeling with this being a brand new ride, there's going to be A LOT more to shoot. Plan on being at STR most of the day. Shooting the commercial will be a lot of fun. There will be a lot of hurry up and wait type stuff.

BTW, I am bringing SEVERAL pairs of clothes with me, but I will be most noticeable in the bright yellow shirt with a giant smiley face on it. Be sure to say hi if you see me!

ok thanks so much now I am so excited! see you bright and EARLY!

^ Change your signature to CP: Wednesday :-)

Just to let all participants in the commercial know...Check your e-mail. There is a photo release form you need to fill out and bring with you tomorrow. I was headed off to bed, and I happened to check my e-mail one last time.

Look! We get a whole dollar! :)

How did you guys sign up for this?

Have fun all of you that were chosen...I didn't get my phone call! Oh well. Have fun and let us know how it went.

This line from the blog is classic:

"It's a small price to pay for a chance at stardom!"

It's such a great spin; as if having people stand around wet all day for a slim chance of being on screen for a few seconds in a regional TV commercial and not paying them for it is somehow doing them a favor.

Well... I can say this. I rode STR tonight, and it was in the 60s... I was very cold when I got off (I was soaked). I can only imagine what 50 degrees will feel like in the AM. Oh well, I will see you all there!

It could be 40 degrees and I would still be there. See you all tomorrow.

Well, I'm headed out the door in a few minutes! See y'all in a few hours!

^Have Fun!

Boy, they couldn't have picked a worse week to do this could they?

I was thinking the same thing. Been hot for weeks now, and the coolest week since May coincides with their new water ride's commercial shoot.

Somehow, I'm sure the cooler weather will be attributed to Intamin as well, at least by a few complainers here. :)

If it would have opened on time maybe they would have done it on a warmer day. ;) There is that good?

Not bad. But you're going to have to sound a lot more annoying and childish to keep up with the standard that's been set here. :)