[Edwardo]

3 rides(this year) vs 2(last year)
Never said anything about park capacity.
You mentioned ride capacity, with three rides on FLP vs 2, that is an increase in capacity.
I will admit that I forgot that the park limits FLP sold.
My thinking was by adding a Fury without removing Intimidator or Nighthawk, that would give more value to FLP. Never said anything about Cedar Fair or its research being wrong.
However I still see no decrease of the supply unless Carowinds lowers the limit of available passes. Unless Carowinds increases the limit of fast pass plus sold then the supply of FLP stays the same. Therefore the logical assumption is that Carowinds will increase the price of FLP. Which by the way, does anyone know if they did or not?

Yes I passed High School. Yes, I am a School bus driver. But I also passed Business Adminstration Classes in college.

Do you even read? I never said there was a decrease in capacity of the FL Plus rides. Someone was talking about Plus bring more expensive. It doesn't matter how many attractions are included in the Plus. Every ride, regardless of whether there are two or ten, included in plus is there because those rides otherwise are going to have longer lines because they're popular. Which means there is increased demand for that particular attraction. Which means they charge more to add to fastlane.

Nothing you're saying has anything to do with any of that.

And as I said, to answer the question of cost, the cost of fastlane products are dynamic, in that they fluctuate based on attendance projections. Higher attended days command higher prices.

But I'm sure you'll stubbornly refute this too.

I'll see your BA classes and raise you my real world experience. (That's a poker reference)

[RollerBee]

But you did say that was a decrease in supply, I still see no decrease. Going around in circles?

[cameronmbrown1]

When is season pass night? @Carowinds on twitter said that platinum pass holders were included but I dont know when it is?

[pproteinc]

^ Carowinds just posted the press release on their facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/carowindspark

Per the website:

" March 27 from 5pm - 10pm

Join us for a private preview event, exclusively for 2015 Season Passholders, from 5 – 10 p.m on Friday night, March 27, the night before Carowinds officially opens to the public for the 2015 season. This special preview event gives 2015 Season Passholders a chance to be one of the first to ride the park’s newest thrill ride, Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster. Park goers will also get to enjoy all the other rides and attractions, plus music from live DJs, prize giveaways and more!"


https://www.carowinds.com/plan-a-visit/special-events

[Edwardo]

But you did say that was a decrease in supply, I still see no decrease. Going around in circles?

If the attraction can only give 1800 rides per hour and there are 2100 people that want to ride per hour then there isn't enough supply to meat the demand. If 2400 people want to ride then demand is even higher. How do you not understand this?

If out of the 1800 people that can ride, fastlane plus guarantees I get to ride, and I'm willing to pay more, then that is why fastlane plus is more expensive.

[RollerBee]

But you did say that was a decrease in supply, I still see no decrease. Going around in circles?

If the attraction can only give 1800 rides per hour and there are 2100 people that want to ride per hour then there isn't enough supply to meat the demand. If 2400 people want to ride then demand is even higher. How do you not understand this?

If out of the 1800 people that can ride, fastlane plus guarantees I get to ride, and I'm willing to pay more, then that is why fastlane plus is more expensive.

But if two rides can give 3000 rides per hour and a third ride is add that can give an 2000 rides per hour. That is an increase.

[coasterbruh]

But you did say that was a decrease in supply, I still see no decrease. Going around in circles?

If the attraction can only give 1800 rides per hour and there are 2100 people that want to ride per hour then there isn't enough supply to meat the demand. If 2400 people want to ride then demand is even higher. How do you not understand this?

If out of the 1800 people that can ride, fastlane plus guarantees I get to ride, and I'm willing to pay more, then that is why fastlane plus is more expensive.

But if two rides can give 3000 rides per hour and a third ride is add that can give an 2000 rides per hour. That is an increase.

Stop lumping the rides together, that seems to be the problem. One person can only ride one ride at a time...ONE ride can give 1800 rides per hour, not two, not three...one.

[Jonathan]

Are you guys really still doing this?

[coasterbruh]

[carowindsman6654]

Are you guys really still doing this?

They're making my head hurt.

[Littlegiles]

Are you guys really still doing this?

They're making my head hurt.

Agree 100%

[Edwardo]

But if two rides can give 3000 rides per hour and a third ride is add that can give an 2000 rides per hour. That is an increase.

That doesn't have anything to do with it. It doesn't matter if there are 3 or 13 rides on the Plus version. The reason that the rides are on the plus version is because they're more popular. Therefore, they're more in demand.

Regardless of there being an extra attraction on it this year, the demand is higher, and supply is less every time a person gets in line and rides. THAT is why they charge more. Because those are the 3 rides in most demand. Supply is limited per ride per day.

The fact that Fastlane Plus 2015 vs Fastlane Plus 2014 has 1 extra attraction available is nothing more than a better value & bonus at best. It has nothing to do with the fact that the reason Fastlane Plus is more expensive than Fastlane is because it's in higher demand given the limited supply of the rides offered.

[coasterbruh]

Are you guys really still doing this?

They're making my head hurt.

Agree 100%

You two do know the internet is strictly voluntary...especially websites on it... #felicia

[arby]

I think it's time to drop the supply and demand debate.

Back on topic, the front entrance is really starting to come together quickly.

[RollerBee]

I agree! Wonder how much longer until the parking lot is paved?