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Canobie Lake Park Opening Day 2021
« on: June 01, 2021, 10:27:22 pm »
After 3 reservations and 2 rain delays Canobie Lake Park was finally open for the season. It's Memorial day, a late opening for the park but it seems to be the go to opening weekend for most of New England this year.  The rain stopped early in the morning leaving the rest of the way cloudy and cool but at least the park was able to open one of their planed three day opening weekend.  crowds were light for the most part but seemed to pick up later in the day.  I arrived at the park around 10:20, just before opening, and stayed until 4. The park was open form 10:30 to 6:00 a schedule they will keep all of the 2021 season.

The entrance procedures are simpler this year. Reservations are still required and advanced Ticketing is recommended. My brother and I have season passes so we were all set. Bag checks are still being done but they have you hold your phone and keys While walking through the metal detectors instead of using the bins. signage at the entrance and around the park remind of you distancing and mask rules. Canobie like other parks are following the updated CDC guidelines but this just seemed to be a free for all to not wear masks. off all the guest in the park I saw only a few with masks.  I did my best to give people their space but really there is no distancing in any lines.  However there were plenty of sanitizing station around the park and I saw many people using them.  in all the park felt safe though I think it could have been cleaner. Now when I say Cleaner I'm really talking about Rides. The Dining areas were clean and I saw Employees cleaning tables between users. The bathrooms were also very clean.  Caterpillar's seats were covered in Pollen after 2.5 days of rain.  Davinci's Dream the seat I picked still had a pool of water on it and that pool has collected a lot of dirt which i had to dump and wipe off before I could sit down. On a plus side Jasper now has properly themed Clothing and is no longer wearing a beat up Canobie jacket.

The park itself had plenty of rides to offer. Everything was operating except for Corkscrew, Timber Splash, Extreme Frisbee. Ice Jets and Skater did have some down time but they were up and running quickly.  Rides were not a big focus today so we only rode a few rides while at the park. We managed to get one ride in on Cannonball, the Sky Ride, Canobie Express, Mine of Lost souls, DaVinci's Dream, Caterpillar, and Untamed. I also took some time walking through the Palace arcade, boathouse arcade, and Pinball Alley.  I noticed there was a couple abandoned balls on the parks Stranger Things pinball machine. I have to say the machine is great and very impressive. there is a small projector built into the machine and a Screen in the middle of the play-field were images and effects are shown as you play.  I'd like to play it again but likely would not invest the money to do so at the park. Most of the pinball machines are now at a premium price from .75 cents to 2 Dollars. not every machine has it's price displayed but out of a couple dozen machines only 5 or so are .25 cents.

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« Last Edit: June 03, 2021, 06:05:02 pm by Mrceagle »

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Dr. Gigglez

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Re: Canobie Lake Park Opening Day 2021
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2021, 04:04:35 pm »
Are you talking about Stranger THINGS? I havent played that machine yet! Sound like you had a great day!

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Re: Canobie Lake Park Opening Day 2021
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2021, 06:09:37 pm »
Yes I was talking about Stranger Things. I guess that's what I get for trying to write a trip report with Castle Rock  on in the background. Though  Stephen king needful Things pinball doesn't sound like a bad idea.

The game is really good.  really enjoyed the game play and a number of unique elements.

I uploaded a  photo form my phone while I was out to the Whalom Forums.