Geauga's Big Dipper Gets Some Press

The Sandusky Register and the Plain Dealer both ran articles today about the efforts and ideas of coaster enthusiasts to save the Big Dipper from Geauga Lake.

Both articles focus on the idea that the ride could remain where it is if the area immediately around it is developed as a mixed-use property.

That means they could add outdoor shops and restaurants and other entertainment around the ride and make the area worth while in the eyes of real estate developers.

A couple of folks from ACE even expressed interest in placing the long-time-coming Roller Coaster Museam in the development.

Everyone points to developments like Kemah Boardwalk and Belmont Park as successful mixed-use developments that feature rides.

Of course Cedar Fair won't comment at all and did say that bids for the property are due at the end of March.

It sounds like a cool idea - the true test is whether or not these folks can find anyone to put the money down to get the land and develop it.