This was in the Toledo Blade today...

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2014/07/09/Theme-park-CEO-says-job-is-about-making-memories.html

Great article

Mr. Q makes me think of a very different era.

This is Mr. O.

Yeah, this article involves Matt Ouimet, CEO of Cedar Fair, LP. Geoffrey Raynor from Q Investments out of Texas would be a more appropriate Mr. Q. He divested most of his shares in the company when Kinzel left.

****Mod Edit: Changed to topic title to read "Interview with Mr. O" rather than "Interview with Mr. Q" in order to avoid confusion between Cedar Fair LP's CEO, and the former minority unit holder Q Investments.

Some people might want a autograph from a celebrity but I want one from Mr.Ouimet! I feel their couldn't be a much better person to run CF! I feel Mr.Kinzel, was a analog clock, where as Mr.Ouimet is a Digital clock. He is trying his best with the budget he is allowed, with a seasonal chain theme park company, to make a much more memorable experience by giving notice to every little detail. My only request is he would put a foot down on current theming at all their parks, and make it more enforced to maintain themeing for each ride. Other than that, I love CF current direction!

Some people might want a autograph from a celebrity but I want one from Mr.Ouimet! I feel their couldn't be a much better person to run CF! I feel Mr.Kinzel, was a analog clock, where as Mr.Ouimet is a Digital clock. He is trying his best with the budget he is allowed, with a seasonal chain theme park company, to make a much more memorable experience by giving notice to every little detail. My only request is he would put a foot down on current theming at all their parks, and make it more enforced to maintain themeing for each ride. Other than that, I love CF current direction!

I definitely agree with maintaining themes.

In addition, I think Cedar Fair has done a great job making sure there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the park besides roller coasters. They've added more shows, maintained unique shops, and have plenty more activities (Dinosaurs Alive, arcades, pay-to-play games) to keep non-riders occupied and entertained.

"....This is the start..."

Terp, good at selective quoting.

He knows what we like, doesn't he? The new indoor ride mentioned in the article sounds like a blast.