Can SFMM aford to add a major coaster every year

Back in the early 90's, the general figure was that a large new coaster would pay itself off in an average of 2 years.  Of course, that may be more or less now, but i doubt its too far off. 

Im thinking that most parks with heathy attendance could probably afford to put in some type of new coaster every year.  PKI did for about 6 of 8 years in the '90's but the question is, Can they still make the improvements and changest that apeal to a wider audience.

 I love FOF and even SOB but some of the best moves IMHO was in the past couple of years with Drop Zone, Nick Central and just providing more and different things to do.

What really erks me though is how some parks will build a new coaster every year and just let the old ones become shadows of their past such as Collosus and PGA's Grizzly to name a few.  I would also love to ride Thuderhawk completely brakeless.

Chuck 

-----------------
Charles Nungester
Park Jockey :)

---

The "outsider" said:
Basshedz, great catch! it should be spelled, "you're" Dweaver just chill out... Maybe everything should be based on your opinions, and no one elses..
"Ugh, why am I even bothering to try to explain this YET again, forget it."
 
It's conflict that shows who a person really is!
*** This post was edited by The "outsider" on 1/28/2002. ***

What kind of mumbo jumbo is that? And it's nice to know people still know how to correct a typo without adding  anything to the conversation whatsoever. If your going to review my *opinions*, at least add something meaningful. 

-----------------
Have you ever considered that it may not be the park that's the problem, but YOU???

---

*** This post was edited by DWeaver on 1/28/2002. ***

Okay Dweaver you've got it.... I'll admit Dweaver, next to Rideman's post, I like your post a close 2nd... Y'know something this is kinda fun... :)
-----------------
It's conflict that shows who a person really is!

---

ravenguy98 said:
Back in the early 90's, the general figure was that a large new coaster would pay itself off in an average of 2 years.  Of course, that may be more or less now, but i doubt its too far off. 

---

I certainly find 2 years a lot more believable than 2 weeks.  Of course, the actual time will vary depending on the park, the coaster, and many other factors.

I dont think they can and I dont think they should. They need to do major rehabs on some rides. maybe get new trains for one or two rides, work on theming. a new ride every year is just wrong.