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Does anyone know why the last corkscrew on FOF yellow? just curious.

Talking about tearing down a coaster. Check this video out - http://telly.com/627VV From Greg Scheid's (GM of Kings Island) Twitter acount

Working at Cedar Point can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Very little depends on the ride location you work, and more on the crew you're on. It does get repetitive at times, but there is opportunity for you to get trained on several rides. The best thing I have gained from working here are the friendships I have made at the park.

GateKeeper has gone vertical from Cedar Point's Facebook http://www.facebook.com/cedarpoint

2011 10. Phantom's Revenge 9.Storm Runner 8.Raptor 7.Hydra 6.Alpengeist 5.Intimidator 305 4.Dominator 3.Phoenix 2.Voyage 1.Maverick 2012 10.Storm Runner 9.Voyage 8.Raptor 7.Hydra 6.Alpengeist 5.Intimdator 305 4.Dominator 3.Phoenix 2.Maverick 1.Skyrush Only 2 changes Skyrush is now my #1 and Voyage was getting really rough but still a blast so it dropped a few spots.

Raptor at Cedar Point also my very first coaster ever.

^^ that is from the park. No Limits offers there services to Parks and Manufactures to show off new coasters. It is also more in depth then the $30 version that the average person can buy. ^beat me to it

It depends on what company makes the 4D coaster. S&S has the more complicated system. It uses the 2 sets of rails on the outside of the track that vary in height along the course. And the trains have a wheel connected to a rod with gear teeth on it. As the train runs the course the wheel follows the rail the wheel goes up and down. The seats sit on an axle that have a gear that is interlocked with that rod causing the seats to rotate as that wheel moves up and down. Intamin's is free spinning and weight of the riders and the elements cause the seats to rotate. I am not aware of any 4D coasters that use motors to rotate. I tried to put this into basic principle to help you understand.

Seriously, they are not even done yet. How do you know it will end up like this in May? Just because they dug to put the footers in and left it like that for now, doesn't mean anything. Why don't we wait till about mid to late April to make that judgement. I feel like the want to get as many footers in as possible before snow starts to fly .So, instead of wasting time ripping all the asphalt now, why not get a major part of the ride done right now. And do landscaping later?

From Kings Island's Facebook- Limited edition plaque with piece of track from the Son of Beast roller coaster now available for $99.99. Authentic pieces of wood structure ($49.99) and structural bolts ($24.99) from the ride are also available. To order call (513) 754-5776 between the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday while items last.

This is Cliffhanger (aptly named) at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Colorado. Even tho it is a Hurricane,that view is amazing. *Photo from Rcdb.com

Here's a mini documentary on the demolition of Space Spiral

I was told by my manager that, the new CEO did not want 'Fast Lane' to be an exit pass. But I guess things do change.

I'm guessing it will use its old 'Freeway" up until the ramp then perhaps a new ramp/ stairs to the station.

here are two more videos of Giant Wheel new lighting but from inside the park both videos are from the youtube user dabigar

Cedar Point has reached one million fans/ 'likes' and the secret thrill that was unlocked is a preview of the new nighttime show, Luminosity.

B&M's shouldn't need very large queue lines anyways. That is if they are running at capacity and the crew is hitting interval.

Someone posted a video of Giant Wheels lighting. It was shot from across the bay.

Cedar Point 2008 - present - Thunder Canyon, Maverick, Mine Ride, Skyhawk, Gemini, Magnum, Monster/ Witches Wheel, Antique Cars/ Waveswinger, Giant Wheel, Mean Streak, Camp Snoopy, Maverick, Gemini, Mine Ride, Snake River Falls, Thunder Canyon, Gemini Children's Area, Corkscrew/ Super Himalaya, Top Thrill Dragster, and Wicked Twister.

It looks like they are testing Giant Wheel's new lighting. All pictures are from Cedar Point's website http://www.cedarpoint.com/online-fun/webcams

Are we really arguing over peoples opinions? .:Facepalm:.

Here's the full layout and a side profile and front profile. Layout Side profile and front profile

I've doe a little work - I finished the transfer area - All the supports from the brake run to the station are finished - Starting to put brake fins on the Reduction brake. - Teraformed a small rive and two slight hills and - Changed the color of the three trains. Best coaster ever-120227152004000.bmp New supports for the reduction brake. And starting to put fins on. Best coaster ever-120227152030001.bmp Transfer table/ track Best coaster ever-120227152058002.bmp Brick red train and example of what the supports will look like Best coaster ever-120227152129004.bmp Aqua train and look at that lift Best coaster ever-120227152405005.bmp Midnight purple train Twisting through the course.

After seeing all the amazing updates of Skyrush, I wanted to see what I could do on the same basic Idea ( 200ft then low to ground profile). I wanted to have a higher capacity so i added a MCBR and a third train. so here's what i have so far ( still a lot of supporting to do. Best coaster ever-120226035955006.bmp Going down Best coaster ever-120226152934001.bmp Going up at 17mph Best coaster ever-120226153050002.bmp The ending (Yes you will get Airtime on that hill) Best coaster ever-120226152807000.bmp I also took the lift idea and added it to the MCBR.

I'm sorry that came out wrong, but from what I've noticed working there,is that a lot of those thrill seekers come with their familys'. so not everyone will be able to enjoy the major attractions like Maverick or MF. sorry for the confusion, I know CP would be nowhere if it wasn't for those amazing pieces of engineering.