Is Cedar Fair is the new owner of Paramount Parks?

[CoasterXtreme]

I have word from a VERY Reliable source at CEDAR FAIR that indeed they have purchased Paramount Parks and a Cedar Fair announcement will be coming very soon. Now I know a lot of people are not going to believe this but, let be the first to tell you that it is very very true. The announcement will be coming in the next few weeks. I am very happy for this and I think Cedar Fair will be even better for the parks, No word on if they will keep the license to the paramount library.

[kjkjkj]

I want to belive but......

[beastbreakdown]

If this is true, I believe this will be very good for the parks. Cedar Point is an amazing park and hopefully they can work their wonders with the paramount parks.

[faceoff]

If this is true, i wonder if cedar fair will include pki on the season pass in
following years. Like this year, you can buy a combo cedar point/geauga lake
season pass with parking included. Will it be a triple season pass or pki remain
separate? I have a cedar point/geauga lake pass and a pki pass.

[Discodude3737]

Would the park still be able to maintain the Paramount themes, i.e Flight of Fear, Top Gun, Tomb Raider, Face Off, Drop Zone, etc.? I would think that they would be able to keep the theming, but you never really know.

[CoasterXtreme]

No word from my source if they will keep the rights...I am kinda of hoping they do not...Cedar Fair do not do themes very well not there strong point. So I am looking for some really Awesome coasters to go in over the next few years at the parks. Also since Paramount also has ownership in the Great Wolf Lodge Cedar Fair will now have stake in that company as well.

[CoastersRZ]

Well, I think that Cedar Fair could be a good fit for the Paramount Parks. But, I would not want them to nessecarily abandon the franchises they have, such as Nickelodeon. Also, theming adds to the experience and atmospher of the park. True, PKI has lost some of the theming to areas of the park, but some of the theming on the rides (FoF and TR:TR in particular) are more grand than anything that CP has.

Yes, they will likely install some more roller coasters. If this is true, that begs the question what happens with the season passes? Currently, season passes for GL are not good at CP and vice versa I believe. Will they extend that to PKI? Also, with Cedar Fair owning all the major parks in Ohio, will there be less emphasis on new capital expenditures?

I think Cedar Fair will be a much better company to run the parks than a private investment group, IMO.

[RollerNut]

Rumor down here is that, we will lose the Paramount name. Park Services at Carowinds got new uniforms this season, and they don't have a Paramount Parks logo on them. Also, our new go-kart track is named Thunder Raceway instead of Days Of Thunder.

[Captain Picard]

I can see the 130 dollar season pass and 65 parking pass now. It would be ok if they let us use them at all 3 Ohio parks.

[The Interpreter]

I will believe this when it is announced.

Not one second before.

I doubt CF has the financing, the hutzpah or even the legal ability to own all the Paramount Parks.

Perhaps THIS is the "trusted source?"

http://www.thepointol.com/editorsdesk2.html

[CoastersNSich]

If I were Cedar Fair, having acquired Paramount Parks, I would do different types of season passes. It might be like what the Busch parks do...

1) Specific-park pass, the cheapest, but least flexibility. If you buy the pass at Kings Island, it can only be used at Kings Island, but not Cedar Point, Geauga Lake, Dorney Park, Kings Dominion, etc. and vice versa. This pass could cost less than $100.

2) Gold pass. Access to all Cedar Fair amusement parks, except separate-gate water parks, like Soak City, though the Boomerang Bays and Wildwater Kingdoms would be included... CPt holders can get access to GL and KI at no additional charge. Cost, probably around $150.

3) Platinum pass, most expensive, most flexible. Access to all Cedar Fair parks, including water parks. Plus, an option to have a parking pass at more than one CF park.
This year, Cedar Point is offering its passholders the chance to buy a parking pass to Geauga Lake, and vice versa. Cost, around $200 or more.


I personally hope that CF becomes the new owner. It's likely that there will be less emphasis on theming, but more on overall quality, including landscaping, cleanliness, pathways, and service. While the loss of Paramount movie themes won't have a severe impact on the park, I honestly think CF should acquire the Nickelodeon licensing.

[The Interpreter]

...and service?

Surely you jest!

Ever buy a pass from Cedar Fair?

How long did you wait in line to get it processed?

Compare to Paramount Parks.

Service?

Try reriding ANY coaster.

Service?

Have a problem and talk to guest relations.

Sorry, Paramount Parks has CF beat to pieces in service.

At least that's the way it looks from where I sit.

[Skippy]

For PKI's sake, let's hope your lying Cedar Fair's hate of themes, that expanded since there Disaster Transport disaster, has destroyed any and all darkrides or themed attractions they had. Just look at what's left of the once Disney quality Pattlewheel Excursions They think the GP hates all darkrides because their experiment with theming was a failure, in reality it was hated by the GP because it was a CHEAP theme job, but they claim it's just too expensive and nobody appreciates it!

ATTENDANCE CHECK!!!

PKI does it right with the themed family experiences, at about the same price as the expensive unreliable coasters, and it's defiantly being appreciated! Back on track, like I was saying just look at Geauga Lake's kids area, Kidworks Playzone. It's an embarrassment of it's former self. Geauga Lake took one of the most elaborate, HIGHLY themed, and highly praised kids area in the world and killed it. Where Looney Tunes theming once stood is now just pure concrete and mechanical parts that were once hidden with theming are now left exposed. If Cedar Fair purchased Paramount Parks, I can guarantee you that the same fait will be bestowed upon Nickelodeon Universe, and it will never again win the best kids area award EVER AGAIN!!!

Anyway, I work for Geauga Lake and have alot of friends in high places. I'll be sure to let you know if anything is going on And yes, I do know what's going on at Cedar Point...

[Delirium13]

I actually would rather Anheuser-Busch buy the parks. Because where CF emphasises more on the coasters and PP more on the themes, AB has a nice balance of theming and thrills (Not to mention they theme better, maintain it and the ride itself is very good). Anheuser-Busch has better service than CF and the atmosphere is a lot better. So I hope AB buys te parks rather than CF.

[UncleHenry]

I love rumors!