California Great America (CGA) Discussion Thread

[asimowalkIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

So... was this already in the works when they decided to move Invertigo?

I'm interested to see how things go on at CGA with JMA Ventures. Their expertise seems to be in ski resorts and and restaurants. Is the park president and the rest of management staying or will someone from JMA move in?

[Jerrykoala2112Jo My Oh!]

Personally, they should do what it takes to keep the park open. Well, open long enough till I can get my first visit to the park

[CoasterFanaticThe Resident Smart-Ass]

I am sure that JMA has all kinds of property enhancements in mind ... including ...

Building a new 49er stadium
Building a parking lot for the new 49ers stadium
Building a new hotel for the new 49ers stadium

etc, etc

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

Wow, this one hit me outta left field

it was pretty obvious what they were up to when they moved invertigo and didn't add anything. Now, can I get a discount on my plat pass for one less park? Yeah yeah, I know the answer to that one. I didn't plan on ever going back anyway so I don't mind that the answer is no.

[liftsifterDonkey eat mullet pump.]

I've been waiting for this news. This park was doomed. Why Dick didn't just sell it off once they gained ownership is beyond me..

[DJeXeLThis button makes my penis erect.]

We honestly can not say we didn't see this coming. Some people were in denial but yep here it is. JMA has no good intentions for this park. To quote James Hetfield "Sad but true."

[John KnottsDon't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

Yep. Nail meet coffin. I'm going to guess that the park will close after the 2012 season, and the 49er's will begin to set up shop after that. I'm also going to guess that in addition to a new 49er's stadium, they'll also turn the land into some sort of entertainment plaza, and that at least the waterpark will stay.

As for Cedar Fair, they couldn't have asked for a better ending to that nightmare

[liftsifterDonkey eat mullet pump.]

^ Now they can buy Cedar Point all the coasters it wants!

[okinawaboy11Full Fledged Bi Enthusiast]

Send Flight Deck to KD or KI first! Preferably KD as it's my home park We need a B&M invert. Either way Ill be satisfied as Iong as a B&M is being saved.

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

^^ Except they are contractually obligated to put the sale proceeds towards their debt and I doubt Cedar point would want any of that crap. Flight Deck might be the only salvageable coaster left.

Now that being said, it does free up capital improvement money, not that CGA was budgeted for any...