Geauga Lake 2007
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http://www.coasterimage.comOn September 21, 2007 Cedar Fair issued a press release announcing that Geauga Lake would become exclusively a water park attraction beginning with the 2008 season. All other operations in the park (namely the rides) would no longer be a part of the park's future.This came as a great blow to many in the enthusiast community as it was a bit of a surprise to see a park with such a long operating history essentially being shut down.This video consists entirely of footage gathered at Geauga Lake on opening day of the 2007 season - what would turn out to be the park's final year as a full-blown amusement park. No fancy editing. No music added. Just 8+ minutes of coasters and rides from that day.Check out http://www.coasterimage.com for other higher quality roller coaster & theme park videos, to download this video in high resolution or to get these videos on our free DVDs.
Channel: Travel & Events
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm
Author: lordgonchar
Length: 08:38
Rating: 4.94
Views: 10132
Video Comments
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bodes08 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Thank you for this.This brought a tear to my eye.
hiromasaki (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
There are other parks that are not owned by Cedar Fair. PARC-7, Busch, and Six Flags all own parks that have their own charm, plus the smaller independents like Waldameer, Kennywood, Idlewild, etc.So yes, if you're mad at CF, don't go to CP. Spend your money elsewhere. It's the only way companies like that listen to their customers instead of their stockholders.
Thrubee69 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Got rid of an awesome park over a stupid waterpark.
coltarmadillo (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
GL would have had more bussiness if hey wo uld've moved he shark slides and the kiddie area to wild water kingdom
xxMEGGYPOOxx (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
this was rlly a disipointment to me cuz i loved GL..i had a lot of memories their..it was were i rode my first upsidedown rollercoaster..but nobody turn back time and make them keep it all
KidFunkyFry15 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
hey its a water park now, is weather a problem now?
walkinrandy1972 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
They can't leave nothing alone, what a waste.Geauga lake was such a great amusement park.
CPMForce2000 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
so ur sayin that just bcuz people (like me0 r mad @ a company for closin down this place, they should stop goin 2 other gr8 parks owned by cf? idk what id do if i didnt go 2 cp this summer. it sounds like a good way to protest, and its a good idea, but like i said, i realy love cp and i couldnt go even 1 summer w/out it.
FirstInversionStudio (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
It's sad indeed. Hopefully those coasters will find a pleasant new home park that will take care of them. However, from what I've heard of Villain it can go to the scrap-yard.
FirstInversionStudio (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)
Then they would of failed faster. The thing about Geauga Lake is that is was less then an hour away from Cedar Point, meaning it was in the shadow of a bigger park. Cedar Fair saw it as a poor investment to further add rides to it (note how in the entire time they owned it they only added water park attractions?). I am sad to see the park go, it did have plenty of great rides. Guess other parks will have to take them. |
