Hello everyone and welcome to the first post of RCPro: Blogged. RCPro is already a leading source for information and news in the amusement industry, and it just got better. Here on RCPro: Blogged we’ll review some of the major and interesting news every few weeks with a bit of a candid, sarcastic, and humorous twist from the view of your author, Gemini78. After two summers of working at Cedar Point, as well as pursuing a degree in business administration I have some interesting views on the news that pops up, as well as a sarcastic sense of humor that has a tendency to come out a little too strongly. So with the introduction and formalities out of the way, let’s get down the good stuff, the news.
First up on the list is a rather odd occurrence at Disney World in Florida that happened early in the month when a woman who had a prescription for riding Tower of Terror was evidently told she could not ride again that day. Yes, you read that right, the woman had a prescription for riding the ride! There is one question that sticks out in my mind, where can I find this doctor!? Now I admit that I know nothing about anatomy and medicine, but aren’t people with medical problems advised to not ride?
As with all stories, there are two sides, and they seem to be expectedly different, with the details that are mentioned being a little confusing. The woman claims (and the claim appears to be valid) that she has a prescription for riding, and that she has always used both the Fast Pass and back entrance for a while without any problem or hassle, in addition to holding a record for most rides…which really doesn’t matter. The problem evidently came with a “new” manager who told her she couldn’t ride, and then had her removed from the premises for using profanity. Ms. Mooty is now suing for damages and to get back on the ride. There isn’t much of a story from Disney aside from her using profanity in front of guests, which is the reason they gave for giving her the boot.
So one more question follows in my mind; what damages is she suing for? Unless she has or will have to have an additional procedure because of her “missed prescribed medicine,” I don’t see damages. Oh well, maybe some of our readers in Florida can tell us what happens if they run into Mooty on her record-setting riding marathon.
Our next major bit of news to be discussed comes to us once again from the land of the Mouse in central Florida, and this time it isn’t so happy, even for the happiest place on Earth. The slumping economy has even started to affect Disney, often seen as a bellwether of the general direction of the amusement industry. The last few weeks saw contemplation of job cuts across the company, sliding resort bookings, and the share price taking a hit. It seems that even the happiest place on Earth is experiencing the sadness of the economy, and we can only hope the Mouse’s affectionate laugh can help to prop us up as we head for tough times. While there isn’t really much to be said about the topic, it really is an indication of how things are being perceived by both the public and the traders on Wall St., and the outlook isn’t good. Another piece of related news is what appears to be an unavoidable delisting of Six Flags from the New York Stock Exchange. Hey SIX, it was FUN while it lasted, right?
There are a few bits of news that are interesting, but I didn’t really feel like covering them in detail, as you have enough to read already, so here they go. All of the Trekkies out there be going to downtown Vegas instead of the glitz and glamour of the Strip to experience their version of heaven, Star Trek: The Experience. Hope you all get “beamed up” okay, don’t lose your way in hyperspace traffic jams, and say hello to Capt. Kirk and Mr. Spock for me as well.
In other news, some of us were surprised to learn that Busch had a Sea World property in Australia when we learned of a new ride for the park, and consequently learned that it wasn’t a Busch park after all…okay, fine, I was the only one confused by the whole thing. If you’re willing to fly me out there, maybe what’s going on Australia anymore won’t confuse me.
And last but certainly not least is the razing of Geauga Lake. Sorry to all of you over at Geauga Lake today, but the fun is officially over, enjoy the water slides, or go to Kings Dominion and the other Cedar Fair parks who received your rides. Bainbridge and Aurora, you can continue building your fancy all-brick Wal-Marts and other shops without worrying about eyesores in the forms of roller coasters marring your skies. You also won’t have to worry about all those extra shoppers who were spending money when they left the park…oh wait, that’s lost revenue! Too bad, now you have to figure out how to make that up. Have fun!
That’s it for my first rant here on RCPro: Blogged. Hope all of you enjoyed the reading and had a few good laughs. Check back at the end of the month for another wacky review of the news and (not so well) thought out opinions. For RCPro, this is Gemini78 signing out. Stay rockin’, even with the close of Hard Rock Park. |
