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IloveGeauga Coral Cove User is Offline Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 587 Location: Toledo, Ohio	Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:54 pm    Post subject: My son's great idea for Kennywood · Quote Hello all, I emailed Kennywood last night with an idea that my 12 year old son had. I explained to them that I had never been to the park yet, but I plan on a visit very very soon and that I've heard nothing but great things about them.  I wrote that I understood that Cedar Point's attendance is not what they wished it would be so far this summer and that I heard there was some fierce competition between Kennywood and CP for the Cleveland market.  My son suggested that they have a day (or days) where they honor other season passes from other parks, or at least give a greatly discounted rate when you present your pass from another park.  (I told them I would visit either way, whether or not they used my son's idea.) I got a reply back this morning.  The gentleman that replied seemed to love the idea!  They said they will consider it for 2009.  He went on to say that yes they are indeed advertising heavily for the Cleveland market due to GL's closure, and they also stated that it was very sad that the park had to close.  He didn't bad mouth Cedar Point at all; in fact, he told me he worked there in the 70's and thought it was a great park. I think the idea looks pretty promising; my email + their reply was forward to several other(s) (employees, possibly?) Just thought I'd share...
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Skyglider Thunder Falls User is Offline Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 717	Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:28 pm    Post subject: Re: My son's great idea for Kennywood · Quote IloveGeauga wrote: I emailed Kennywood last night . . . I got a reply back this morning. . . . yes they are indeed advertising heavily for the Cleveland market due to GL's closure, and they also stated that it was very sad that the park had to close.   Now that is what I call good public relations. _________________ "It's a very special ride. We want to make sure it has a proper home." CF Spokesperson Robin Innes about the Big Dipper. Ohio and North America have few structures that rank as high as 12th oldest in the World.  Remember the Big Dipper.
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toddchris13 Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:25 pm    Post subject: · Quote All of the Geauga Lake folks should get together and do a company type picnic at Kennywood.
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ChrisC Raging Wolf Bobs User is Offline Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 409	Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:27 pm    Post subject: · Quote I would totally visit the Kennywood if they did that idea. I plan on visiting it next year. Too busy this year.
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laneman Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 23	Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:28 am    Post subject: · Quote That is a great idea your son had. If CF had your son doing the marketing for them,maybe they wouldnt have closed Geauga.
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coasterdad Site Admin User is Offline Joined: 01 Jul 2007 Posts: 1565	Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 1:03 am    Post subject: · Quote The combined intellect of everyone in management at CF from the CEO down is that of a 3 years old. _________________ Greed is what caused GL's demise and that just makes me sick. Lets do what we can to rat out Kinzel - hes a snake. In the end the truth will come out and we will then see whos laughing at who.
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Dominator56 Tidal Wave Bay User is Offline Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 1167 Location: Akron, Ohio	Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:40 pm    Post subject: · Quote coasterdad wrote: The combined intellect of everyone in management at CF from the CEO down is that of a 3 years old. Thats pretty sad really when a 3 year old can do better then some old far CEO! Also I really like that idea....its a good way to grab a few more customers and for Kennywood that means more $$$.  Right now I wouldn't mind Kennywood taking advantage of the economy and making CP suffer a little. (I know park size is differant and probally wouldn't make a huge differance). I'm just saying it would be cool for Kennywood to steal some of those cedar fair customers. I'm hoping for 2009 they think about implementing that idea. _________________ Geauga Lake I will miss you!
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in_eden Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 34	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:03 pm    Post subject: · Quote Kennywood is a classic american park... it's Geauga Lake before the Six Flags explosion. They should be thrilled that GL closed... because they never competed with Cedar Point. Kennywood has always promoted more of a family experience... most of the rides are more suitable for youngsters... It's great that you recieved an honest reply! Everything I've ever heared of that was sent to Cedar Fair was met with either no response or a "thanks for writing" formated reply. Kudos to your son, and to Kennywood for not being creeps!
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Katie Double Loop User is Offline Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 234 Location: Canfield, OH	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:05 pm    Post subject: · Quote Honestly, we wouldn't mind having a Geauga Lake Today Day at any local non-Cedar Fair owned park. Seriously, we all get together, families and all and have a great time at a great park in the area. I would be more then happy to help arrange it. _________________ Katie http://groups.myspace.com/againstCedarFair www.cnajunkies.com/board
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Ray P Riptide Run User is Offline Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 337	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: · Quote I remember back in 2004 or 2005, there was a billboard right outside of Kennywood that stated "The park that's closer isn't even close!"  The billboard featured a photo of Thunderhawk and was obviously from Geauga Lake.  It sounded like they were implying that Geauga Lake was better than Kennywood.  If that was indeed the case, why is Kennywood still open and drawing big crowds and that other park no longer exists?  I guess the park that was closer to that billboard gets the win. _________________ "I'm a good-hearted, honest man... yet you all continue to boo me.  How DARE you treat me like that?"- Chris Jericho
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ChadV Splash Landing User is Offline Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 177	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:58 pm    Post subject: · Quote Katie: The fiancee and I are going to Kennywood for a post-wedding weekend out of town.  Either August 16th or 23rd.  (Yeah, Saturdays are teh suck for lines, but she has no time off that she can take...)  REMOTE possibility of August 11th.  (The new aunts and uncles in-law want to go to Cedar Point... Must be getting tired of Valleypoint!    I'm trying to redirect to Waldameer or Kennywood instead.)
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Katie Double Loop User is Offline Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 234 Location: Canfield, OH	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 8:51 pm    Post subject: · Quote Wish we could join you. More then likely I will be in the hospital staying with the baby until she is released. The next park you will see us at, if any in August will be closing weekend that Saturday at Waldameer. Otherwise, we will be at PPP at Knoebels on the first weekend of October for some seriously good Phoenix, Twister and FT if its open rides. _________________ Katie http://groups.myspace.com/againstCedarFair www.cnajunkies.com/board
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Skippy Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Stow, OH	Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:36 pm    Post subject: · Quote Actually I just got back from Kennywood and had a blast! There was lots of improvements since I was last there in 2001 and I had a very enjoyable day. It was crowded though. I purposely went on July 4th because their website said it was their least busy day and on top of that the news said it was going to rain all day but we still managed to have some waits. I don't know if anyone else has been there but I absolutely LOVE their park maps/guides!!! They make them half the size of the ones parks normally have so they fit in you pockets. Why other parks haven't picked up on this I'll never know?!? _________________ CFVIP wrote: Whenever CP does something amazing you always have to contradict the truth. Everyone needs to understand that CP does amazing things, but there is a conspiracy out there to keep this truth from you.
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Dominator56 Tidal Wave Bay User is Offline Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 1167 Location: Akron, Ohio	Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:26 am    Post subject: · Quote Oh yes...I do love their park maps... I think its definatly one thing that sets them apart from many parks is the park map you can fit in your pocket without it buldging. _________________ Geauga Lake I will miss you!
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