B&MGuy35 wrote:I work in AV and I’m pretty sure the entire park is all connected and they’re able to send whatever they want to wherever they want.
Cool. I always thought ride music came from a source somewhere near/at the ride. I think that might be the case at Demon though.
Nah, I’m sure there is a building somewhere on the property designated for A/V equipment. Usually you have some sort of rack with all the components being in there and then it’s run through the park using cat6 cable. Their server is prolly something from Cisco and that allows you to send any signal anywhere. So basically depending on how their speakers are wired, if they have 12 different inputs then they could send the first input to the first speaker in the queue at X-Flight and the second to the second and so on. It’s actually very cool. Everything at my work is controlled through a iPad with the simple touch of a button.
Ilovthevu' wrote:What about the Superman various types of music in that line? They shut off all that music leading to the station. Only the station has the main Superman song over and over again.
They should bring all these back in the Superman line: "Superman Movie Theme" - John Williams - This is the only one they play in the station. "Batman Superman Adventures (1997)" "The New Justice League Theme" "Lois and Clark (1995)" -Lois and Clark theme "The Flying Sequence" - John Williams "The Planet Krypton" - London Symphony Orchestra
I always loved John Williams' music and never complained how they kept repeating it in Superman's station. To me roll it all you want since it's better than that annoying pop music in the midways.
Bringing back themed music would be a huge step in the right direction. I try to fill out a park survey each time I receive one and I always leave constructive criticism and comments that I perceive as being realistic. I know me screaming for them to add a giga won't do anything, but I always comment on the terribly annoying music blasted around the park and ask them to tone it down and bring back the better themed music loops. Hopefully the park is listening and also realizing they need to start takings steps to make the park more family friendly.
Also, if true the soda refill station would be amazing. Just a few of these around the park would significantly help cut down lines elsewhere. It doesn't make sense for the park to pay an employee to do free refills all day when the guest can be getting their own and the same employee could be selling other items that actually turn a profit.
Lizardgi wrote:Bringing back themed music would be a huge step in the right direction. I try to fill out a park survey each time I receive one and I always leave constructive criticism and comments that I perceive as being realistic. I know me screaming for them to add a giga won't do anything, but I always comment on the terribly annoying music blasted around the park and ask them to tone it down and bring back the better themed music loops. Hopefully the park is listening and also realizing they need to start takings steps to make the park more family friendly.
Yes I say this in the surveys too. I suggest if any of you want to see the old music come back just keep hammering it home in every survey you take (in a polite and constructive manner of course), so hopefully they'll get the message.
And yes, a refill station would be a welcome addition.
If only they would add refill stations with Coke Freestyles (sigh). Although any refill station would be amazing. Instead of waiting in an hour food line just for a refill.
1.) Steel Vengeance 2.) Maverick 3.) Goliath (SFGAM) 4.) Top Thrill Dragster 5.) Mystic Timbers Ragin Cajun and Iron Wolf went from Six Flags Great America to Six Flags America. I guess they weren't GREAT anymore.
Another aspect with the themed music is today more than ever people are more diverse in music tastes. There is no Ed Sullivan, MTV and common place that allows any single music to define a generation, let alone the multiple generations that a theme park attracts.
Themed music should be that middle ground that bothers or offends no one while still creating the atmosphere they are looking for.
I totally agree with the positive comments about bringing back the themed music! Not only is it better than the pop stuff, but it's definitely more family friendly.
And maybe another effect is that riff-raff that don't like it won't come into the park?
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Did they stop saying "take five" before the "all clear" this year? I went a few days ago and I did not hear a single "take five" like I did last year. Just curious
I noticed that too. While on X-Flight the operator just said, "Train secure." and then "All clear." and I was confused lol even though it isn't a big deal.
The "Take 5" was a safety thing that the rides department made up to make sure that ride attendants were checking final items before starting a ride or dispatching a train. The "Take 5" reminded ride attendants to check their gates, guests, restraints, ride areas, and safety zones before starting a ride. When I worked there we were forced to memorize these five items before being able to operate rides.
Went to the park for the first time this year yesterday (7/22) and was glad to hear some of the old themed music playing, albeit only in select spots, as advertised (upthread). The majority of the park continues to blare obnoxious ADD f**kmusic at absurd volumes. How many times can one listen to "Cake by the Ocean" before the idea of eating a bullet begins to permeate one's thoughts? I learned yesterday that the answer to that question, for me, is once. I hope the employees that hear it on loop all day have a higher tolerance.
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^ For serious! I echo the sentiments of many on this forum that the park music needs to come back, especially in Carousel Plaza. The next time I go there I want to hear a calliope in the front of the park. I will be going today for a birthday treat, I’ll let you all know if anything out of the ordinary is happening.
Apologies for the double post, but you all need to read this. Two kids I was riding on Raging Bull with were throwing full, full size ketchup and mustard bottles off of the lift of Bull and during the ride cycle. The bottle of ketchup landed *feet* away from Giant Drop’s queue. I notified the ride ops when I got off of the ride. I gave a statement to security. Not cool at all.
What is seriously wrong with kids in this world today? Why can't people just go to a theme park and enjoy themselves anymore? Someone always has to be doing something stupid for no reason.
How did they even get the bottles? I don't get how ANYONE could not see the danger of throwing heavy objects off a fast-moving vehicle. I really hope those idiots didnt get away...
What a day! What a place! What a smile on your face!
coasterkidd100 wrote:What is seriously wrong with kids in this world today? Why can't people just go to a theme park and enjoy themselves anymore? Someone always has to be doing something stupid for no reason.