Mark, the only problem I see with your theory is the fact that NONE of the rides in the so-called "ride rotation program" were that good to begin with. I do not recall any rides being "rotated" before the days of Flashback/Z-Force, ShockWave/B:TE, Ultratwister, Sarejevo Bobsleds/Rolling Thunder, etc. I think that all the rides that were "rotated" were rides that had declining popularity, much like the rides that are being "rotated" today (save ViperWave moved for space considerations).
What I'm saying is I think it was ALWAYS about 'sweeping the dirt under the rug' so to speak. It *is* a great business strategy, IMO.
lata, jeremy
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