As for rides running in cold temps, I remember riding MForce at CP while it was snowing one year. It was not enjoyable.

As for rides running in cold temps, I remember riding MForce at CP while it was snowing one year. It was not enjoyable.

Yes, but did the weather have anything to do with that?

Terp (the maverick), who just HAD to

I have been to CP on opening day numerous times where it has not only been cold, but rainy.

Even w/o the precipatation, enjoying those rides in cold temperatures is a difficult task.

Which brings me back to Winterfest. I'm sure if the revenue generated be Winterfest far outweighed the: planning, set-up, staffing, and cost it would still be around.

The local Zoo had Zooluminations for a few weeks around Christmas years ago. It was a really fun event as the whole zoo was decorated in Christmas lights & seeing the animals in the winter time was a change of pace for most people.

The event was cancelled due to lack of local intrest & difficulty in set-up. The effort far outweighed the revenue generated. It just wasn't worth the time to continue the event.

I can see the same thing with Winterfest.

Perhaps local interest was Pricing and/or Advertising? Columbus and Cincinnati both do light shows at their respective facilities in the winter and have no problem bringing in the crowds.

Maybe eventually I'll share some short videos either on YT or my FB. I found a home video we have from Winterfest in the late 80s (wasn't till then I remember a pony ride >.>)