Closed!

Fright Fest takes a crew of dozens about a month to get set up and ready for the droves of guests that flood through the gates to enjoy.

It takes just a few about a week to tear it all down.

Bryan really likes lifts.

There is something visceral about throwing jute netting and hay bales all over the place, after spending weeks making everything looks just right.  I suppose it's akin to kicking over a sand castle after spending considerable energy building it or strapping firecrackers to G.I. Joes and trying to blow their legs off.

What, you say you've never done that?

Hmm.

I digress.  Regardless of the rather, um, destructive nature of the Operations side of Fright Fest teardown, our Maintenance department is hard at work winterizing and getting rides ready for their offseason rehabs in a much more orderly and preservative fashion.   

 

The Pandemonium cars, along with the Thunderbolt trains, have already been removed from the rides and are waiting outside the Maintenance building to begin their rehabs. 

The Balloon Race's baskets have been removed.  Before too long the balloons themselves will be taken off the ride and all that will be left will be the center hub.

Most of the kiddie rides in the park are wrapped up and ready for the coming winter.

Finally, before I wrap this post up, I'd like to congratulate Bryan from Division 1 on his promotion to Aquatics Coordinator, and Karl from Division 6 on his promotion to Foods Coordinator.  Congrats, guys!

-John