29yrswithaGApass Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 If you could choose a ride to work at Great Adventure, which one would you pick out of the rides currently in the park? Why that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Kingda Ka Being in control of that much power would be a rush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CablesEric Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 From my experience working at the park, operating a ride is not as exciting as one might think. Everything is computer controlled so there is not much for the operator to do other then enabling a train to be dispatched. The allure of operating a roller coaster with 30+ screaming passengers quickly wears off. I have always preferred the more hands on rides (and those that utilize steel cables ), the Sky Ride and Dare Devil Dive. So to pick only one to operate I would pick Dare Devil Dive. In my opinion, it is the most hands on ride to operate in the park. There are no computers controlling it and there are many different items that need to be controlled and tasks to be completed at different times to run the ride smoothly (i.e the Scissor Lift, winch and Hydraulic Landing Unit, to name a few). Not only is it a complex ride, but it is also a very personable ride. From an employee stand point, you are handling 30+ people at one time on a roller coaster, whereas on Dare Devil Dive you are dealing with a maximum of 6 at one time. You are actually able to have a friendly individual conversation and actually develop a connection. From a guests view, on a roller coaster we are herded onto and off of the ride with generic salutations being delivered over a PA system, you must "Exit Quickly" and have no time for a question or recommendation. On Dare Devil Dive you are catered to by the employees for 5-10 minutes, they joke, laugh, and ease your concerns. When the ride is over, there is time to ask questions and receive tid bits of information. As a guest, you are more likely to remember your 'operator' and greet them the next time you see them. Wow, Sorry for the long anwser, I hope I did not get too off topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Definetely Houdini or Dark Knight. Why? They simply are the coolest and most interesting rides to work with. They take a lot more work to get ready then just pushing a dispatch button. But i may like to work a kiddie ride just because u stop it start it, or make it faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 The Dark Knight because it is indoors so no worrying about it being hot or cold outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I know the thrill wears off, but it's still fun the first time you clear a train and send it on its way. I always liked working the Enterprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted October 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 I think I would go back to the Parachutes. I am a pretty nostalgic person. Like Eric said with DDD, the parachute ride allowed you to meet guests one on one (or at least two on one) because you did everything as far as the experience was concerned - crowd control, loading, operation, unloading, etc. The entire guest experience was in your hands. I always enjoyed operating two chutes because you could get the timing down perfectly so that you were in constant motion and the line actually moved pretty fast. The day would fly by even though it was REALLY hot on that uncovered white concrete slab. We had a great crew in '85 and '86 and I use to love when we had all eight chutes operating at once. It was very picturesque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsoxfan0810 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Chiller when it was around. I'd have a blast messing with riders in the overhead control room, launching them when they're not expecting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av8r296 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 That's easy. Hands down Cables. More specifically Western Cables, and even more specifically "A" side. By far the best ride to work in the park especially if you have a great crew like the '95 and '96 night crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I think I would like Rolling Thunder. Being as it is a park classic, and still a fun Woodie to ride, I would enjoy the shot at operating it. Plus if the lift got stuck I'd get the opportunity to walk up it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I would love to work at Kingda Ka; I've already made a slogan to say as I send riders out of the station! Medusa would be cool too, but I'd have to learn to talk fast to be on par with the other operators that work at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I know under Houdinis screen is the operating booth. If you went on the ride, look at top of the gargoyles above the entrance doors and you'll see a camers. Oh, I really hope Houdini stays. Then I might one day be actually able to operate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asian Tower 160 Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 Asian Tower, the ultimate control of loading the rafts from the conveyor onto the rollers and dispatching people into the cold water. Also playing the game of unloading the rafts onto the conveyor without getting wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike13 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) nevermind Edited August 17, 2009 by Mike13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbadude44 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 If I worked at GADV, I'd just like to operate any coaster, especially Toro or Nitro. That would be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerChiller Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Chiller when it was around. I'd have a blast messing with riders in the overhead control room, launching them when they're not expecting it! This. I did all that and then some when I was up in that booth (like using all 5 of the good lines from the crappy source material as launch spiels. I must've watched that movie like five times in April looking for lines. Oh the things I did for that ride... ) That's easy. Hands down Cables. Cables would've been awesome when I worked there if it wasn't for the need to catch the damn cars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 i would want to work at either ElToro or KingdaKa just because i LOOOVVEEE those rides. thats going to be the first rides on opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill-Pics Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dark Knight you dont have to do anything unless there is a problem with the load. Toro is probably one of the coolest ones or Ka becuase you actually inspect each row and always seem to have a problem with one! like think back to the last time you rode toro and didnt hear the operator say "Recheck Row 3" or "Row 2 Unlocked"? It seems like so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 i would love to operate viper one last time, to bad its a 12 pack of soda now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike13 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) That's easy. Hands down Cables. More specifically Western Cables, and even more specifically "A" side. By far the best ride to work in the park especially if you have a great crew like the '95 and '96 night crew. Oh.My.God. Don't even mess around like that lol,I don't know one person who likes Cables,including me. Edited August 27, 2009 by Mike13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkRider Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Nitro, because the station is covered, and its cool seing the guests reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Gasm lead. With every bone in my body I would bring the ride to life! I love Gasm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike13 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) nevermind Edited February 20, 2010 by Mike13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Well I'll be at Entrance until July then I'm headed to a station somewhere ready to Op! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riptide Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 (edited) I would love to operate Kingda Ka, whether I would be the Attendant or Operator. Just knowing that you're enabling the launch would be so cool. Edited November 8, 2009 by Riptide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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