Where did Conneaut go wrong?

bigkirby said: Actually, they have a Loop O Plane, it's by the Yo-Yo- ride.

WRONGO! They have a Roll-O-Plane. A Loop-O-pLane is essentially a smaller version of Kamikazi or Skymaster. Using a double boom on a single vertical support and the same tubs as the Roll-O, both booms rotate against each other creating one of the most intense 360 rides out there. Aero 360? Please! Thats nothing!

Eyerly is now called Origon rides inc. Eyerly or (ORI) make the spider, monster and the Rock-o-plane

I had talked with a mainteneince fella and he was telling me of how they want a new Skywheel and a Sea Dragon. I agree that the Sea Dragon would be good but to forget about the Skywheel... since they are not made anymore, parts can be too expensive.

It would be nice if they could buy a used steel Zyklon-like coaster

It turns you upside down just the same ;)
Something like the CP Wildcat looks good for them, although I can't see much room left at Conneaut except for the abandon Jungle Boat thing.(help Jess?)

And they said in a news report that thay needed 50,000 people to visit this year to stay aloat (and CP gets that in a few days). Assuming each person pays $25 on their visit, that makes $1,250,000/Year. Then add in expenses and there isn't much left over. Someone should concession a small coaster to Conneaut to at least get the people in the park. Then people would ride the other rides. I never understood why a park would sell it's rides especially during money problems because it would be almost impossible to get the ride back, especially if it's making money. What ever happened to Conneaut's wild mouse coaster? and where was it located?
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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

I dont' know about a jungle boat thing.. I know theres a walkway back behind the Blue Streak.. not sure what it's for though.

I was told that their Wild Mouse was bought by someone and its in pieces somewhere in Ashtabula. The good news is, hopefully look for a Wild Mouse return in '03( I hope I hope I hope)!

I have a lot more information about the Wild Mouse. If you would like to know more, please don't be afraid to email or IM me and I'll gladly share what I know as of now.

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AIM: Pritti Kittie

"Imagine all the people.. living life in peace.." -John Lennon

I'll pop you an email :)
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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

I read Jess's email and it does seem like Conneaut will be gitting a new coaster for 2003. Way overdue since the last one they got was in the late 30's ;)

Does anyone else thing this will help the park, or will it just increase the maintence bills?

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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

Also, does anyone (I know I've been asked before) know what the Zoo thing was that is boarded up nehind Blue Streak?
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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

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Rob Ascough said:
Since there are people who actually live in the area, can anyone tell me if I am right with my assumptions?

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Well Rob, Six Flags and Kennywood are the big parks around here.  It sometimes seems like Jess and I are the only people from this place who have ever heard of Cedar Point even.  If CLP found a way to reach the public, they would do a lot more business.  That's the way SFWoA won over this area.  Conneaut has more of a "word of mouth" attitude, which works okay, but just isn't getting people on the rides.  Around here, Conneaut is almost like a day trip. 
I think the one word to sum up all of their problems would be money, or lack there of.  If someone who had the money bought the park and really did a lot with it, the business potential would be very high.  It's a neat little park.  A small slice of history only a few miles away.  I think I and most people around here (especially Jess;)) would be very upset to see anything go horribly wrong.

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I think we have all heard of Cedar Point ;)

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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

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Jess said:
Well since the book is out of print, looks like I'll have to get my little brother to actually utilize the school library and try to find the book for me...

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Try some of the used book services on the web such as abebooks, alibris, or bookfinder.  You can find all but the rarest of books this way.

Copies of it have also appeared on eBay.  Enter Conneaut Lake Park  in the search window. Sometimes you'll get lucky.

What a nice birthday gift that would be (hint hint)

Last time I searched for a book, they wanted $50 for it...

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AIM: Pritti Kittie

"Imagine all the people.. living life in peace.." -John Lennon

I believe Conneaut Lake had a Sky Wheel prior to the 1984 season.  I think it only lasted a season or two (1982 maybe???).  It was located on the "commons" area where they currently host the Friday Night Cruise or whatever they call the classic car gathering they have.  In 1984, a Chance Sea Dragon appeared there, which was removed a few seasons later.  I'd LOVE to see the park get some new flats.  This year was a start with the Musik Express and Tempest, even if they were used carnival rides. 

CLP has a lot to offer.  I have never had an encounter with a rude employee (except for the overly aggressive games people near Ultimate Trip... they give some of the carnies a run for their money!), the atmosphere is great, their french fries are better than Cedar Point's (which I'm sure will be seen as sacrilege by many) and while the place could use some sprucing up, it is one of my favorite summer hangouts. 
The current ride list (as of 2001) is as follows for those who have never been there:  Flying Scooters, Eli Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Paratrooper, Bessemer Railroad, Blue Streak, Tumble Bug, Musik Express (which MAY be the old Supercat from SFWoA), Carousel, Tempest, Dodgem, YoYo, Roll-O-Plane, Devil's Den dark ride, Twister (by Chance... has a lot of downtime), Trabant, Round-Up, Sky Thriller (Ranger), and the ever-awesome Ultimate Trip enclosed Scrambler.  There are also a handful of kid's rides, a pair of water flume slides, and a lazy river.  For the admission prices they charge, it's a great deal.  I HIGHLY recommend a visit to this great park.  We need to support it any way we can. 

ProgRay

*** This post was edited by ProgRay on 11/6/2001. ***

I'll say it again.

CLP does NOT charge admission, that is free. You are only charged for rides, so if a parent is taking their child there, they are only going to pay about $7 (for a ride all day wristband, otherwise you can purchase tickets) if they don't want to get wet that day, and if the parent isn't going to ride anything (but who can pass up a ride on the Tumble Bug or the Carousel?) I'm not sure who could spend a whole day there.. I'm able to ride everything twice or more (at least 5 on Blue Streak), grab some food, and play a few games all within two hours. They also claim to have over *80* rides/slides/attractions (I'm still trying to get to 80) and I'm wondering where all these come from.

Enlighten me!

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AIM: Pritti Kittie

"Imagine all the people.. living life in peace.." -John Lennon

Well, there are food and games stands. And kiddyland ;)

I'm still wondering why SFWoA charged extra for their haunted house in their "world class thrillpark, waterpark, and sealife park"

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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

It would be nice if Race World gave their Thunder Eagle to Conneaut Lake. It just closed so it should be in good condition. And if Conneaut can't afford to reassemble it, they could always have someone concession it to them.
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G.Bush:We will find those who did it, smoke them out of their holes, get them running, and bring them to justice.
I pray that I will never see a Six Flags Conneaut Lake

*** This post was edited by bigkirby on 11/7/2001. ***