Gilligan, (First off-sorry about the sad news of "The Proffessor") anyway. I agree, I dont much like the things that come from most loud speakers.
-I like Swooshs idea of TV moniters throughout the park giving specific info. -- however it seems everytime I mention something modern (even if it is needed) I get a huge backlash because it is not period specific. That is why I mentioned a "radio style" info system. (Simply because of the time correct theme).
-I do think the park needs some monitors. We need to have certain info at hand.
1-show times
2-wait times - (shows and rides). Approx. Update at certain time frames like every 15/30 min
3-give HISTORY about that specific area of the park
4-give generic history stories (SDC, Marvel Cave, maybe any HFE property, maybe Branson in general)
5-give locations of where patrons may find the closest restrooms, merchants, food/drink items or where in the park they can find certain types of food. Or certain items to purchase like hats, toys, ETC.
I know some of these things are like DUH! But there are still some people that are (wait for it)
----visiting SDC for the very first time. I know first timers would like info streams like these.
I still like the TV monitors in long que lines
I like the "flash card/thumb drive" idea for pics (mentioned above).
I still like the picture ID season pass too -- but thats in another post