CoasterBuzz Podcast #29 posted
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Jeff, Greg, Pat and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.
- The million dollar carousel.
- Shapiro again says that expensive rides never pay for themselves. We disagree.
- Greg went to Six Flags Over Georgia, and he thinks that Goliath is a hit.
- Six Flags letting go of Wyandot Lake. We wonder what their real estate strategy is.
- Indianapolis is getting an indoor water park resort. Yeah, they're obviously big winners.
- Six Flags says the future of Wild Waves & Enchanted Village. We think it's a good place to invest in, but do they have the money or will to do so?
- Will Koch has been on The Voyage. It sure sounds like a winner.
Goliath is not only a hit with the enthusiasts, but from the looks of it, the accountants as well. When it rained for the better part of 3 hours in the morning, we were thinking weather might keep the crowds at bay - not a chance!
It also looked like Goliath t-shirt sales might pay off the investment by June, LOL...despite the tag-line. "Bad to the Chrome"? Huh?
It also looked like Goliath t-shirt sales might pay off the investment by June, LOL...despite the tag-line. "Bad to the Chrome"? Huh?
Expensive rides can and do pay for themselves...but it isn't a guarantee, it takes research and thought and (gasp!), planning. If it helps expand your demographics and marketability, a big new investment can be just that, an investment. In StoryBurke Land, the expectation was that any new addition to the park was a good one, and the more expensive the better. It DOES take a little more consideration than that, it's not "Field of Dreams" (or Screams).
It also helps if the ride is exceptionally good and not just a gimmick. The "gimmick" will bring them in, but the "exceptionally good" will keep them coming back. Goliath rocks!
Yet again Itunes cant seem to locate this podcast. Happy happy joy joy. Oh well guess I will have to listen to some other crap on my way home from work. ;)
I wish i knew what was going on with Itunes that it cant seem to locate the latest podcasts on fairly regular basis.
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