Patriot Announcement...who's going?

Is anyone planning on going to WoF Patriot day? I would love to, but I'm going to be busy that weekend.

What? No one even knows for sure when it's going to be announced

It is supposed to be announced Patriot Day Weekend (Sept 10-11).

Actually, I would be interested in going to the announcement, however, is there any possibility that Patriot's Day would be viewed as a bad day?

My thoughts are that some people still think of Patriot's Day as a day to remember the fallen of 9/11....not a day to announce a new coaster.

Personally, I don't think it's a bad day, but, I am wondering if WOF has considered that viewpoint.

That is a good point SVLFever. I think they will probably announce it September 10 for that reason.

I'm going to try to be there Saturday and if they do not announce it that day...I'll probably end up there Sunday too. I hope the weathers nice!

Maybe I'll go, all the construction in KC brings the drive up to an hour though.

If it's true, I think that it's in very poor taste.

*** Edited 8/21/2005 12:38:08 AM UTC by Gemini***

PATRIOT DAY WEEKEND - SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2005

Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11, 2005 In observance of Patriot Day 2005, Worlds of Fun remembers and honors those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We will not forget the events of that terrible day and how Americans responded with heroism, selflessness, compassion, courage, and hope.

Join us September 10 & 11, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Worlds of Fun for a moment of silence in honor of the victims of September 11, 2001.

Extra special All-American deals include:

• 2-For-1 Regular Admissions! Purchase a full price Single-Day Worlds of Fun Regular Admission ticket ($36.95 plus tax) at the Worlds of Fun Main Entrance Saturday, September 10 or Sunday, September 11, 2005 and receive a second Single-Day Worlds of Fun Regular Admission for the same day FREE! Regular Admission is for guests 48" in height or taller in shoes. Offer is NOT valid toward the purchase of Oceans of Fun, Ride & Slide, Twilight, Two-Day, or Junior Admissions.
• $9.95 + tax Junior & Senior Admissions! Junior guests ages 3 & older AND less than 48" in height in shoes, or Senior guests ages 62 and older, pay only $9.95 + tax for a full day of admission to Worlds of Fun. Juniors save $7.00 off the full $16.95 Junior gate price! Seniors save $26.95 off the full $36.95 Regular gate price
• $1.00 All-American Hot Dogs! Save on food too! Hot Dogs are $1.00 all day long at select locations throughout the park.
• $1.00 Sodas! Pepsi fountain drinks are $1.00 all day long at select locations throughout the park.
• Special Announcement! Worlds of Fun has big news to share with park visitors on this special weekend.
• Other Surprises!

Offer valid for full price tickets purchased in-person at Worlds of Fun, September 10 & 11, 2005. Discounts may not be combined with any other discounts or offers. Tax is added to ticket price at time of purchase. Offers carry no cash value. Prices, dates, times, hours & attraction availability are subject to change without notice.

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SVLFever said:
Actually, I would be interested in going to the announcement, however, is there any possibility that Patriot's Day would be viewed as a bad day?

My thoughts are that some people still think of Patriot's Day as a day to remember the fallen of 9/11....not a day to announce a new coaster.

Personally, I don't think it's a bad day, but, I am wondering if WOF has considered that viewpoint.

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wow...........

$1 hot dogs and soda.

wow..........

Yes it's a pretty good value - especially at a park.

I think I will go...anyone know if the announcement is on saturday or sunday?

I think it is a great idea. Not the whole celebration of a patriotic holiday or anything, but it is like they're making it easier for people to go and do something happy on a very sad day. How people think that you have to be sad and everyone else does on a day that causes memories of something I'd rather not think of is beyond me, it seems selfish.

I say go, have fun, you aren't going to be disrespectful to those who lost their life. I'd rather ride a coaster and eat fun food on a day that could potentially be upsetting if I just sit at home and watch the news all day.

With the $1 Hotdogs and Drinks, I plan on going on Saturday and maybe make a trip to Oceans Of Fun on the same day if the weather is nice. BTW also mark your planed visit on the calendar here at http://www.coasterbuzz.com/calendar.htm

*** Edited 8/21/2005 11:43:25 PM UTC by Sawblade5***

I'll be there for the hot dogs. Heck, lets go ahead and make it an ACEr event.

-Cal

Chris - after reading your signature I can't help but ask this... did you know the eagle's name is BOB?

Cal - I don't want the ACErs there. Trust me, you don't either.

I just dont get how announcing on sept 11th would be in bad taste...

In honor of all who were lost, went to war, are still there...here. Have a rolly coaster.

It seems to put a price tag on inestimable sacrifices. That's what's wrong with it.

-CO

does anyone know if the announcement will be on the 10th or the 11th?

I guess the commercialization of any special day inevitable but this does seem a little soon.