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tine79 Splash Landing User is Offline Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 181	Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:42 pm    Post subject: · Quote Dwight Schrute wrote: i still think the land would be more attractive to potential buyers if it were cleared of random souvenir buildings and concession kiosks. I know that the info smacks in the face of people who loved the park- but I'm certain that CF has a committee that made a decision that the land was best marketable as a empty lot; sad as that sounds. The land was marketed as being "cleared".   The land wasn't cleared before because of the auction. I'm sure if a buyer wanted something to stay that wasn't sold, it would have to be a real sweet deal for CF to go along with it.   CF is going to get every penny, anyway they can from GL. The bids have been submitted and are being "reviewed".   If they can't come to terms with one of the bidders on the property that's they only reason they would have to "market" the property an further.  But considering they extended the bid time frame out two months, I don't see them getting to much more interest on the property. _________________ Money, power, fame:  the roots of evil, and others heartache.
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Skyglider Big Dipper User is Offline Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 814	Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:07 pm    Post subject: · Quote Dwight Schrute wrote: i still think the land would be more attractive to potential buyers if it were cleared of random souvenir buildings and concession kiosks. I think those will soon sleep in our memory. What I am thinking should be preserved, for now, is some of the historic stuff like the Ballroom (dates to the 50s) and the Palace Theater (old Funhouse, dates to late 40s), maybe even a few of the newer structurally sound buildings like Beachcombers restaurant. If the residential deal goes through there is time to clear that. If it doesn't, having that there might make that area more marketable to non-residential uses -- put in anything other than houses, and it can be used to market to some of the millions who went through there over the past 120 years. Nostalgia sells. Putting in houses in the area where the Big Dipper sits does not really make sense to me. It is very close to a major state highway, across the street from a commercial area, parts of which date back to the 1960s or earlier, and adjacent to a fishing dock. I can't imagine someone wanting their luxury housing there. And if you want a lake view, there are a lot of those around in more tranquil areas. _________________ "It's a very special ride. We want to make sure it has a proper home." Cedar Fair's Innes on Big Dipper, 12th oldest roller coaster on Earth. "There will not be a lot more work being done on the property" in 2008 said Innes. CF save BD in 09.
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BellaCroix Double Loop User is Offline Joined: 03 Nov 2007 Posts: 259 Location: Bedford, Ohio	Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:20 am    Post subject: · Quote Skyglider wrote: What I am thinking should be preserved, for now, is some of the historic stuff like the Ballroom (dates to the 50s) and the Palace Theater (old Funhouse, dates to late 40s), maybe even a few of the newer structurally sound buildings like Beachcombers restaurant. Had I won the lottery prior to the auction what you just proposed was almost exactly what I'd planned to buy. Ballroom for museum, Beachcomber's as a working seafood restaurant, and appropriate land for parking and a couple exterior features for the museum. If it was a large enough lottery I'd buy front-midway to keep BD intact as well as the boardwalk (and Wharf) to build a Legacy Village type complex. Oh wait, that basic plan was already under proposal.  Guess no money would have been enough to save even a piece of history. _________________ Positions Held: Ancillary: Front Gate Photo (Cameras In Action) Games - Arcades/Coin Op Ancillary: Antique Photo (Kamman's Art Shoppes) Big Dipper Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNMH9Z8NMFc
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tine79 Splash Landing User is Offline Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 181	Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:37 pm    Post subject: · Quote Was at the park today. you can't help but look across the lake.  I could see a back hoe, (?) (not up on the names of this equipment), the claw digging in front of Grizzly Run.     Don't know if this was a while ago, but I just notice it being real wide open in that area, it looked to me that the stage and stores along that stretch have been demo'd, could see the arcade building still standing.  It's getting harder and harder, with buildings being wiped out daily, to be able to tell whats missing compared to whats left. The ride side was a very busy place today beside the backhoe, there were trucks small and big going back and forth every time I looked. _________________ Money, power, fame:  the roots of evil, and others heartache.
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ffejie Double Loop User is Online Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 277	Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:34 pm    Post subject: · Quote i saw something sad today and just thought y'all may know what i feel.  i was on coaster-net and went to park gallery and saw geauga lake [defunct] it just hit me again that our park isn't coming back.
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tbolt92 Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa	Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:19 pm    Post subject: · Quote Being that Cedar Fair is planning on holding on to the land, is their still a rush to level the rest of the park.  Probably!
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Dominator56 Villain User is Offline Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 1259 Location: Akron, Ohio	Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 11:51 pm    Post subject: · Quote Well I wonder if that hold will effect demolition...I mean they do have to pay the people.... What would be funny if they completely stopped demolition because they couldn't afford to continue because nobody would buy the property so it wouldn't pay off. It really wouldn't suprise me. _________________ Geauga Lake I will miss you!
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Thunderhawk26 Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Between 6 Hills and 8 Hills, Ohio	Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:05 am    Post subject: · Quote Took a ride past GL. The main gate, space needle, Dipper, and RWB are the only things really standing. Most of the shops are being gutted out with backhoes. debris everywhere and about most of the concrete pillars from Thunderhawk and Dominator are gone. Seems like they are ripping it apart like it didnt even mean anything. Someone mentioned that it looks like a tornado ripped through the park. _________________ 1888-2007 They say everything happens for a reason- I can't figure this one out
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tine79 Splash Landing User is Offline Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 181	Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:40 am    Post subject: · Quote Another shock to  myself, I drove around the backside of GL on Saturday late afternoon, the maint. buildings are gone, erased, history.   I wasn't ready for that. Friday, we were at the waterpark, from the top of Liquid Lightening you could see trucks going back & forth all day.   Seems to be a pretty busy place.  I'm sure they want to get it all gone asap, so they don't have to worry about any security.  Don't look for any sec. for whats left when what can be demo'd is finished. _________________ Money, power, fame:  the roots of evil, and others heartache.
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oldfuzzster Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 82	Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:49 pm    Post subject: · Quote You are correct-no need for security for vacant land. If you leave anything standing, it attracts the vandals, next you know you got a fire (Con. Lake, Idora, etc..) last thing CP needs at this point is a fire and someone gets hurt or killed-see how fast they get sued when some little rich kid gets hurt goofing around in a deserted park. If the BD doesn't get moved ASAP I really see something bad happening to it-it won't survive being left there.
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Powerslave Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Brewster, Ohio	Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:32 pm    Post subject: · Quote I agree with that oldfuzzster, I too fear for BD if it stands there too long. Even if a fire never happens it could become very weathered in no time. Or am I off with the weathered? How long could it stand and hold up to the elements? Without maintenance that is......
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Ithwhip Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 27	Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:30 am    Post subject: · Quote I went by GL today, the maint. buildings are all gone. the building by the villian station was in the process of being torn down. Also i saw alot of the kids zone stuff being preped for shipping.  what a crime what a waste. ith
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Flyingscooter Riptide Run User is Offline Joined: 13 Oct 2007 Posts: 300 Location: Cleveland	Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:16 pm    Post subject: · Quote My feelings on whether BD is saved or not. To me, it no longer matters. It's in my memory and my kids memories, the rest becomes legend over time. This mystery buyer issue is just junk. _________________ >>>>>Feuer FREI<<<<<< BANG BANG!
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cjc618 Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 85	Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:37 pm    Post subject: · Quote Yes, its time to move on.   Moving the Big Dipper to me isn't a big deal. I'd say donate the cars and maybe some track to the historical society as well as may of the signage and be done with it. (oddly, i think that they should have done this with many of the rides instead of selling them for scrap, i.e. double loop, a dodgem car, some others).   Ideally, they should have put a small GL Tribute barn at Cedar Point, although i'm guessing they don't have room anymore given all the coasters) Anway, the best thing is to move on as riding the Big Dipper anywhere else wouldn't be the same. Also, the fact that CF did get rid of Geauga Lake, and to the average person, quickly and as part of a plan, rather then selling a shell of the park to continue operating, is really just business. And thus, after it is all said and done, hating the management does nothing except prevent us from enjoying some good times.    I can go to any park and pick apart all the bad things, but you gotta enjoy life. Heck,  WWK isn't great, but its close by and my 2 and 4 year olds love it, so hopefully i can run over there next year( i did refuse to go this year). _________________ Sea World Operations back in da day
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djcoastermark Beaver Land Mine Ride User is Offline Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 47	Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:11 pm    Post subject: · Quote the park may be gone but at least I hope someone saves the dipper. its a great coaster and if its moved it wont be exactly the same BUT, it will still be The Dipper. look at some of the great old coasters that have been saved and moved. they are getting great revues in their new homes.
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