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See, this is what I'm saying. All these small issues that we seem to just overlook nowadays, would've never happened in the past. If they did, it would be fixed in a moments notice.

But today, these issues are multiplying like crazy, to the point, it's just becoming consistent, that everytime you turn around in the park, there's something wrong.

Trust me, I have a good eye to pick everything out that is a problem, which I don't know is a blessing or a curse at this point, because in the past, I'd point it out and the park would fix it. Now, I feel like whenever I post you guys will just roll your eyes and say, "Another complaint from Matthew."

Really, I could complain a lot more, I could nit-pick at very single thing I have an issue with, but I don't, I try to stay as positive as possible. But, I don't praise everything the park does, and I never will, as far as I'm concerned, for the rest of my life I sh'all hold the park to the same standards I always have, that at one time used to be constantly delivered.
 
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Party Rocker said:
By the way I have a Cuckoo Clock made and bought in The Black Forest and it broke yet I still have it proudly on my wall. It may not be operational but at least it still looks nice. It large pieces started breaking off I wouldn't know where to get it fixed and I would probably just pack it away and keep it in storage.
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Or you could just wrap it in duct tape and leave it on the wall for all of your guests to see.
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Personally, just doing that might be too much work for me. Honestly, if it were to just start breaking on it's own accord, I would leave it there until it turned to dust untouched. However, if it was damaged in a way that I actually did something to it and it was large damage that was more than a scratch or chip, I'd pack it away like I said.

IF I had the money and knew where to go, I would probably get it fixed. But because I don't know where to go thus I don't know how much it would cost to repair it, I am under the impression it is too expensive and I will never be able to repair it.

For me, it is not that big of deal, for those who it is a big issue all I can offer is, I'm sorry I hope it gets fixed soon.
 
Matthew said:
Completely missing horse legs aren't something you can fix. These figurines were custom made for Busch Gardens, which means they are irreplaceable. If the Ent. department keeps moving them around, and breaking them for special events, the figurines will soon be counting their days before they are removed or replaced.
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The clock's figurines are filed under ride maintenance not entertainment. I know you love to blame ent for all of the moldy and/or broken thematic elements in park. Not always true. Happy tuesday
 
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Ok, here's my big question: If the parts are removed for the special events, why not remove them now if they are broken? I'd think it better to remove them until refurbished versus putting tape on them.
 
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So ride maintenance broke them is what you're telling me? Okay, that's even worse, because if the department that is supposed to be fixing things is now breaking them, than there's a bunch of other issues than the mis-conduct of the Ent. department.

I'll make this perfectly clear though. Just because the Ent. department didn't do it, does not make the fact of the issue any better, it's still terribly damaged, and needs to be fixed.
 
I could easily fix the broken wooden figures. I'd do it free of charge and Not even for myself, but for the people here that care about them. I would probably enjoy it also. What do you think the chances are, that they will take them down and hand them over to me? Zilch.
 
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For whatever it's worth, I have seen the characters sitting sideways on their tracks after/sometimes during a strong wind and rain storm.  I have seen the lances or whatever bent from where they hit the door frame on the sides.  I'm sure a fair amount of the damage has happened from being blown over by nature.  I have pics from this after the storms we've seen this year.  I dunno how much damage was done when they were moved, but does anybody really?
 
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Well, if the clock was working properly, the figures that I pointed out would not be out in the open area if the clock wasn't ringing, keeping them safely protected from the weather. The only figures that should be exposed in the weather would be the king figures/trumpeters that switch every ringing of the clock, and the dancers in the upper level. But of course those aren't visibly broken. But since the park is not letting the clock work properly, weather is probably a big factor.

Either way, I don't think the problem is who broke it, it's why are they not fixing it?!
 
Here is how I now currently view this situation, the park had money to keep the clock operational thus keeping it in working condition. Then the money supply was instantly limited and they had to reduce the amount of attention to the clock. A few mechanical issues arose and with not much money to ensure it gets properly fixed it is left and highly exposed to the elements. Thus the elements break the figures. With still not a lot of money for proper restoration, they may be trying to plan and budget for the clock to receive more proper work done. Or perhaps, they are trying to keep the clock held together the best they can with what budget they have. I am sure one year from now, those figures will be replaced or repaired if not perfectly, somewhat better than they are now.
 
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The clock's figurines are filed under ride maintenance not entertainment.  I know you love to blame ent for all of the moldy and/or broken thematic elements in park.  Not always true.  Happy tuesday
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That may be true, but ride maintenance sure as hell isn't the one removing the figurines from the clock tower all the time. It's like breaking your friend's phone and expecting them to fix it so you can play with it some more. #funchallenge
 
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They've been up there all season- they weren't broken while being moved- just a few weeks ago they looked spotless.
 
This is how the one horse leg and lance got broken...
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The week of April 9, 2014, somehow the knight didn't make it through the door properly.

And a few days later, another incident...
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Note the now missing leg, bent lance, and an overturned character. Somehow it fell off of the track, blown off balance, I dunno.
 
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Not to re-spark the flame. But, does ride maintenance or entertainment decide that the clock is taken apart and changed into seasonal distraction decorations? I hold THAT department at fault. This is already an old, maintenance challenged, and usually broken clock that should NOT be taken apart by whimsy. Whomever is breaking, or not breaking but "fixing" with duct tape, is just an accessory to the crime.
 
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I am confused. What is the actual value-added in taking down the clock? Couldn't it covered with a facade like everything else?
 
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Thank you, Zachary. I rest my case.
It is still basically because of entertainment.

Maintenance should only be tasked with repairing or keeping things in working order. Instead, Ent has them routinely taking it apart and moving theses already stressed and aged pieces.

Additionally, maintenance already has enough to do (with MANY other things needing MUCH more attention) without this uselessly added burden.

However, I must applaud that someone there is at least trying to get this icon working again.
 
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