Kennywood to expand sponsorships

Yeah, really. I kind of like those sponsorships, it's part of what makes epcot, well, epcot.

If you like Epcot sponsorships, you'll be glad to know that Pepsi has been replaced by Beverly.

I think Epcot pulls this off because of its theme. Its supposed to be a permanent world's fair. Well World's Fairs had huge cooperate sponsors sponsoring booths and attractions as well as other countries having their own booth.

The Kodak commercial before Honey I Shrunk The Audience was very annoying, and it is a very good example of the wrong way to insert an advertisement. On the other hand, I didn't mind the showroom at the end of Test Track. I actually found it intriguing, and that's one of the best examples I can think of to advertise without overdoing it.

That, and they had a Pontiac G8 long before any dealerships around here had one, and I got to touch it. :)

Being GM cars, and with a Hummer sitting there, naturally I ran through as fast as I could on every ride.

Are you scared of Hummers, Jeff?

As much as I like Hummers, you gotta be crazy to pay 30k for one.

Anyhow, am I the only one unimpressed by Test Track? Wow, I can ride in a topless car at 65mph. I did that on the way to the park. Next.

kpjb said:
Anyhow, am I the only one unimpressed by Test Track?

Again we think alike. My kids dug it though.

Jeff said:
Being GM cars, and with a Hummer sitting there, naturally I ran through as fast as I could on every ride.

Right. :) I didn't say I would buy one - I was just admiring it's form.

I'm a Honda or Toyota guy to the core.

Hummers are for people with small penises. Seriously, they're the most pretentious and obnoxious symbol of excess in American auto culture. That's my opinion, and if you don't like it, I don't care.

Test Track is partly exhibit, right? I mean it's not a thrill ride as much as it is an experience. Diana really liked it too, especially the outdoor speed test.

Seriously, they're the most pretentious and obnoxious symbol of excess in American auto culture.

I think that's exactly why many of the that people buy them do so.

I think the reason Test Track reamins popular is that it's the fastest ride at all of WDW, isn't it?

Jeff said:
Hummers are for people with small penises.

Even the women who drive them? :)

I thought Test Track was just OK, kind of interesting in a "here's how we do it" way. The Belgian block section made me think I was negotiating potholes back in PA. I've ridden much worse than that.

Lord Gonchar said:

Seriously, they're the most pretentious and obnoxious symbol of excess in American auto culture.

I think that's exactly why many of the that people buy them do so.

Have to wonder how many Hummers were sold outside the States? I'd guess not too many. While the Europeans always paid a more appropriate price for "petrol", I think the more significant impact on sales would be from the difference in "culturally-ingrained" values.

Raven-Phile said:

Jeff said:
Being GM cars, and with a Hummer sitting there, naturally I ran through as fast as I could on every ride.

Right. :) I didn't say I would buy one - I was just admiring it's form.

I'm a Honda or Toyota guy to the core.

Well, next time it may be a Toyota showroom you're walking through...

rollergator said:
While the Europeans always paid a more appropriate price for "petrol", I think the more significant impact on sales would be from the difference in "culturally-ingrained" values.

I'd argue that the "inappropriate" prices of gasoline that we Amercians are used to had a direct bearing on the development of the amusement/theme park as we know it today. Without the need and ability to compete for and attract a broader audience, there would be no incentive and little revenue for building anything beyond the trolley park with its single out and back woodie. The more adventurous among us might have a coaster count that approached double digits.