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Post November 22nd, 2010, 9:16 pm
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So who this year is going to be applying for a job at their local theme park?
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 9:21 pm
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 9:26 pm

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I might be, depending what's happening this summer.
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 9:33 pm

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I might wanna be a ride operator at Kings Island since it's the closet to me. I've heard good and bad about working at KI. Has anyone worked for a Cedar Fair park?
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 10:06 pm

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I might work at Valleyfair. But I'm 14, so I can only work at food stands. Anyone ever worked at a food stand at a amusement park? If so, was it exciting, boring, etc? My mom does not want me to, she says I will get bored and hate it right away. Opinions?

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Post November 22nd, 2010, 10:10 pm
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Originally posted by fear the four

I might wanna be a ride operator at Kings Island since it's the closet to me. I've heard good and bad about working at KI. Has anyone worked for a Cedar Fair park?


I was an Op in 09 (Talon) and a Lead in 10 (Meteor/Balloon Race) at Dorney. If you can handle the guests being stupid and what-not its ok. But dont expect to get paid much more then 7.30-7.40 an hour. No holiday pay and no overtime. Also, I hear all CF parks allow their operators one day off per week scheduled.

I might go back but I dont count on it.

Post November 22nd, 2010, 10:20 pm
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Originally posted by fear the four

I might wanna be a ride operator at Kings Island since it's the closet to me.


Come out of the closet, Fear the Four.
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 10:30 pm

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I won't technically be applying, since I don't work there seasonally, but I am / will be working at Castaway Bay.

Post November 22nd, 2010, 10:46 pm
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Post November 22nd, 2010, 11:46 pm
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I am applying for CMO of Six Flags Inc.
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Post November 23rd, 2010, 12:12 am

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Originally posted by Oscar

I am applying for CMO of Six Flags Inc.


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Post November 23rd, 2010, 12:17 am

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My local theme parks suck (if you count belmont park as a theme park) pfft...I gotta go at least an hour north of me to get to a decent park (yes, i like Legos, big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
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I already applied for Area Rides Supervisor at Cedar Point... I already know I'm not gonna get it, but will be a Team Leader in Area 1 (Front of park to end of sky ride). Going back for 4th season!
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Originally posted by coasterdave

I already applied for Area Rides Supervisor at Cedar Point... I already know I'm not gonna get it, but will be a Team Leader in Area 1 (Front of park to end of sky ride). Going back for 4th season!


just wondering, how much do people who have your job make an hour?
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Post November 23rd, 2010, 10:21 am

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universal or sea world for me
dont plan on working for disney
but i could work for universal..
i worked at sfot back in 07-09 and did mostly everything.. trash, ride attendent, ride op, locker addendent,
you do become kinda annoyed at the stupidity of the guest and some times your boss.
i might go back to working for a theme park on the side while i deal with college

Post November 23rd, 2010, 11:07 am
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I have worked in a themepark and it was fun as long as it lasted. I'm not going for a job application at a themepark. Most themeparks are just too far away to have as a job. (About all parks are minimum an hour drive.)


Originally posted by spacemountainfan619

My local theme parks suck (if you count belmont park as a theme park) pfft...I gotta go at least an hour north of me to get to a decent park (yes, i like Legos, big whoop, wanna fight about it?"

Belmont park doesn't suck. It's a cool boardwalk with a very fun classic wooden coaster. [:)]
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I would get a summer job at Flamingo Land, But I really cant be love with a stupid 1 hour bus trip there.
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Post November 23rd, 2010, 1:56 pm

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Originally posted by Oscar

I am applying for CMO of Six Flags Inc.


looks like oscar wants to be head of 2 things that are bankrupt[:D]
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Post November 23rd, 2010, 5:09 pm
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Originally posted by HazBruv

I would get a summer job at Flamingo Land, But I really cant be love with a stupid 1 hour bus trip there.


Do you really want to be a part of the slow and crappy staff at that park?
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Nah, I'd be the person who makes them faster.
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Post November 23rd, 2010, 11:26 pm

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Originally posted by Jcoasters

Originally posted by coasterdave

I already applied for Area Rides Supervisor at Cedar Point... I already know I'm not gonna get it, but will be a Team Leader in Area 1 (Front of park to end of sky ride). Going back for 4th season!


just wondering, how much do people who have your job make an hour?


This was pay rate for Park Operations 2010:

Red Tag (General Employee/Base Rate): $7.30
Blue Tag (Assistant Team Leader): $7.45
Blue Tag (Team Leader): $7.55
Blue Tag (Supervisor): $8.55
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Post November 24th, 2010, 3:49 am
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And Dorney's pay rate for CF comparisons,

Green Tag (18 and older) general employee $7.35 non-flex, $7.45 flex.
Blue Tag (Team Lead 1st year.) $7.95
Blue Tag (Team Lead 2nd+ year(s)) $8.25

Post November 24th, 2010, 7:10 am

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I might apply at Toverland or Efteling this summer, but I prefer to work at Toverland since that is closest to Eindhoven, although it only differs about 10 miles

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