Re: Magnum XL-200 the star on opening day

Great photos! Thanks!

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Thanks for all of the pictures. It's almost as good as being there. Almost... lol.

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http://www.pointbuzz.com/Photos/Photo.aspx?id=7326

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Is that him? hahahha. That's awesome! lol. He really is everywhere.

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The unlimited drink wristband might turn out to be a good deal on those hot summer days.

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Re: Magnum XL-200 the star on opening day

All weekend I only saw 3 people with the soft drink wristbands. I'm curious how those will go over.

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http://www.pointbuzz.com/Photos/Photo.aspx?id=7364

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How do the drink wristbands work, and how much do they cost? I bet you didn't see a lot of people with them Josh, because it was opening weekend and nobody really knew about them yet.

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I think its 8.95 and guess you just go anywhere where they have fountain drink and just ask for your drink.

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Re: Magnum XL-200 the star on opening day

Could be Jesz... It really isn't a bad deal considering a regular fountain soda runs around 3.25 in the park. More than 3 sodas in a day, and it pays for itself.

I did notice more signage going up for the wristbands. There was even a sign placed Sunday on the stairs leading up to Magnum.

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That is a really good deal! I think we will be doing that a lot this year.

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I'm not positive, but I think the drink wristbands are only available in select locations. I didn't look very closely at the signage, but I'm pretty sure I heard something about them being available at Town Hall and Guest Services or something like that.

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I wonder if this will be cutting into the Maverick Cup sales! Since the wristband is cheaper! They had signs in about every coaster line.

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^The only catch to that is I believe the wristband has to be purchasednew each time you visit CP, whereas the Maverick cup is something youpurchase once then bring back each visit for $.99 refills.

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But with the wristband, you do not have to carry a cup around with you the rest of the day.

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^True that.....all depends how badly you want to save a few bucks, andhow often you'll find yourself in the park buying a drink!

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My sister is literally addicted to pop. lol. So when we are at CP, she buys pop a lot. Last year we were stuck with carrying the cup around. This year, it will definately be the wrist band...which will save us A LOT of money.

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Did the coaster get new re tracking for 2009. I remember it being rough? Is it smoother now? rc56

Re: Magnum XL-200 the star on opening day

rollercoaster56, Magnum did not get re tracked. I don't think or no steel coasters are retracked. If you are talking about mean streak, some of it was retracked and thier were mixed reviews!

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