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Wes
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Next thing they will have "Be a coaster operator for a day - $500".
Sheesh, they want to sell you everything at Six Flags these days. lol
This is not actually a bad idea, I just wouldn't do it.
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| 3/29/2007 4:36 PM |
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I love DW
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I wouldn't do it but I guess if it helps Six Flags get more money and start to come out of debt it's a good thing.
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| 3/29/2007 5:59 PM |
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DaleE4lifefan
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If they start the whole be a lion or tiger trainer then i will start to worry lol. That means they have ran out of food lol.
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| 3/29/2007 6:27 PM |
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coasterman1234
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It's not a bad idea for Six Flags to help get themselves out of debt... but I don't think its going to a popular choice.
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| 3/29/2007 9:43 PM |
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Kyle L
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On another side note of news: V2 got a new fresh coat of paint. Red track with burnt orange/brownish Supports.
News Source: Me driving past SFMW today at about 2:30 PM.
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| 3/30/2007 1:40 AM |
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kickyoface
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"If they start the whole be a lion or tiger trainer then i will start to worry lol. That means they have ran out of food lol"
Admin Edit: I took out your comment because it was rude and un-called for. If you have a problem you can contact me otherwise don't reply to the news.
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| 3/30/2007 11:27 AM |
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Michael C
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Not really surprised there doing this. but I would never do it and I still think most people that would and have the money would use Discovery Cove which is more hands on and you get allot more.
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| 3/31/2007 4:26 PM |
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BGWfanatic
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^ except for DC is in florida, and DK is in california. kind of makes a big difference.
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| 3/31/2007 11:02 PM |
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Andrew Polcyn
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I'm waiting for liability isues here.
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| 4/2/2007 10:29 PM |
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mikey53
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I'm probably going to be the only one to think this is a great idea. You have to look at this from the point of view of lets say a Dolphin fan (Not the Miami Dolphin Football Team)...... This new program sounds a lot like Discovery Cove but here you get an entire day and not 45 mins like at the Sea World owned parks. $400 is not very much to do something that you love and can be a wonderful memory that will last a life time.
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| 4/2/2007 10:39 PM |
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Michael C
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BGW fanatic - I would imagine anyone that has 400 to spend won't care about going to Florida to do it. In fact they may prefer the Exclusiveness of DC as opposed to SFDK. as for DC there trainer for a day is as fallows:
Trainer for a Day Package
Discovery Cove is proud to offer a one-of-a-kind package for the ultimate animal lover. The Trainer for a Day package is
all-inclusive along with the following activities:
* Enhanced dolphin interaction and training encounter
* Behind-the-scenes feedings at the coral reef
* Feeding and care of exotic birds in the free-flight aviary
* Behind-the-scenes small-mammal playtime and training session
* Behind-the-scenes animal food preparation and record review
* Behavioral training class (for the animals, not you)
Trainer for a Day 2007 packages
Mar. 12 – Nov. 11 $478
Nov. 12 – Dec. 31 $458
mikey53 - as you can see both are all day and like all attractions at Discovery cove it's limited to smaller groups. There Dolphin Encounter is only $279 during peek season. also Guests as young as 6 can use Discovery cove.
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| 4/3/2007 10:36 PM |
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mikey53
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That has to be new then because I have been to Discovery Cove at both Florida and very recently San Diego. The Florida park is limited to just 1000 guest per day in slots of 45 mins. The Discovery Cove experience in Sea World San Diego happens to be the first one made, and smallest of the two but you also get the same 45 min interaction with the dolphins and for a little bit extra you can also get another 45 mins to interact with the Beluga whales at Wild Artic. I did Discovery Cove in Florida 2 summers ago for around $250 and the one in San Diego for around $300 for the Dolphins and the Beluga Whales. Cool that Sea World is doing Trainer for the day though, that really seems like a wonderful experience for some.
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| 4/4/2007 2:24 PM |
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More about News
Mar. 29th, 2007 -- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (formerly Marine World) has launched a new program that will let animal-loving guests spend a day working with dolphins and elephants - if they have $400 to spend. The program is open to guests over 12 years old.