JD_bunnies_supporter 0 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 this might be an obvious answer like its the off season and it doesnt get busy, but im just curious to know why parks like cedar point only open for about 7 months of the year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BNErider 95 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Well I guess it would have to do with the weather. Roller coasters wouldn't be able to operate with buckloads of snow coming down. It would also be VERY cold to go to a park when it's snowing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza 2,265 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Just looking at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandusky,_Ohio#Climate The average maximum temperatures in the closed months: November: 9 C December: 3 C January: 0 C February: 2 C March 7: C April 13: C Barely any people would go because its too cold, a bunch of stuff like the water rides wouldn't operate, they'd need extra staff to clear snow off the pathways, and the lubricants on coaster wheels tends to seize up a bit so there is the risk of stalling. Edited October 21, 2009 by Gazza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JD_bunnies_supporter 0 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 ahh, of course, all makes sense, thanks for both of your replies too by the way! its just a shame to see a huge park like that going to waste for a few months, but you cant help the weather i guess! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonjaiInLA 0 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 It always annoyed me when playing Rollercoaster Tycoon would go from October to march with no off season Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza 2,265 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 ^It's always pained me that you cant build a top spin for $580 in real life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nev 2 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I spent last Saturday at Six Flags Great Adventure and the temperature didn't get above 5 degrees all day. It was freezing cold, miserable and Kingda Ka was bordering on ridiculously painful. If I wanted that experience, I would have got people to slap me in the face with bags of frozen peas while sitting in a supermarket freezer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjuttp 309 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hey nev; that actually is entertaining too. (trust me ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold Coaster 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Would that count as a credit?* * Credit is used here solely in light of the fact a joke is being made. Does not want to actually be slapped with bags of peas for use of the word on these forums Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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