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The *Cedar Point Coaster Name* dive coaster I think will be good for the park all the way around 1. It falls in line with their history of breaking records. If it is a dive coaster it will the tallest and probably fastest, and longest and will have the most inversion. 2. It will look great on the peninsula 3. It will be intense enough for the thrill junkies but smooth enough for the layman. I wish they they would hurry up and announce the damn thing! Lol.

I think this looks like it will be name change, not that I ever really cared for the first name. If you look at CP's Instagram they are posting a picture a day about each roller coaster similar to the board they had posted up in the park.

That looks like a fun coaster. Considering KD has the Woodstock express it seems like overkill to have two roller coasters in a kiddie area, even though I think its good training for the kiddies!

This is was my first time coming to Kirkman Island and I am NOT a fan of roller coasters or rides that spin, they make stomach hurt. So when my friends wanted to go to Kirkmen Island I naturally was hesitant because I thought I'd be bored but the place wasn't that bad! While most of my friend wanted to ride roller coaster all day, I opted to spend most of the day on the beach! It was just the type of relaxation I need. It was a little crowded but it was more fun to me than being spun around like I was in a washing machine. The park provides all the necessary equipment to relax on the beach but only on the weekends. I didn't just lounge on the beach all day. I tried to win one of those stuffed fished playing skeetball I also caught a pretty funny show at the the Pioneer theater! I noticed all day there were men working a boat off the coast of the park. I asked one of the park workers and they told me that the people on the boat were pyrotechnicians getting ready for the parks weekly Saturday Night fireworks show. With that tip in mind I made sure I was in a good spot to catch the evening show even though it can be seen and heard for almost anywhere in the park! At night the parks nights lights up also and the rides look specular! The most beautiful ride hands down was the Flying Carousel. I didn't ride it but it was beautiful to watch. I ended the day getting sweets and souvenirs from the Sweets and Treats shop. I went in for candy but given that I didn't ride any roller coasters I thought my shirt choice was ironic and also I've never been to an amusement park with SO many roller coasters.

B&M' are not only milder but they tend to be smoother rides and they just make the beautiful coasters in the world. I am not surprised a Disney guy wants the pretty coaster over the intense one.

They look like they are in a restricted area! I hope they don't push the announcement back again!

Six Flags America really is so low on the totem pole in the Six Flags food chain. I doubt that Roar will actually even be converted to a RMC in any capacity.

I've never heard Magnum's airtime described as "gentle" before. I've heard it described as borderline-uncomfortable jolts of airtime that try to launch you into Lake Erie. That said, I've never ridden it for myself (I need to get to Cedar Point, and soon!). The one time I've been on Magnum I remember it being a pretty smooth ride considering how old it is

Kirkmen here again. We are excited about some of the major additions and transformations in the park for 1971. Stallion's has been galloping across the midway for four years and this year the park is introducing, Stallion's Stable. Stallion Stable is a partnership with the Maryland Zoo to allow Kirkmen Island park goers to get up close and personal with some of the most beautiful horses Maryland has to offer. On the boardwalk the Antique Cars have been transformed to the Chesapeake Turnpike thanks in part to the Gibson Island florist, Always Blooming. Chesapeake Turnpike not only provides a great family ride but now a beautiful ride. The difference between the ride now and this picture from 1966 shows the gravity of the transformation, the only constants are the iconic red cars. Driving on the Chesapeake Turnpike is now like driving through a garden oasis. In partnership with Always Blooming There is also a beautiful floral tunnel behind the Chesapeake Turnpike that guest get to enjoy. The Floral Tunnel leads to New Flying Carousel located between the Boardwalk and the Midway and the new sweets shop, Sweets &Treats. This post should start to answer your question and thanks for the compliments!

The restraints on Skyrush are pretty tight BUT I mean if I am going up 200 ft in the air on the edge of a roller coaster car I want to be stapled in especially b/c of all the ejector airtime on Skyrush.

That really blows that the Michigan Adventures fans are left to speculate what left over flat ride they might get, damn. Makes me appreciate my home park, Six Flags America a little bit more, lol

1. Lightning Rod- I have never been to Dollywood and I have only been to Pigeon Forge once BUT this ride make me feel like Dollywood is a big enough player to get me to travel from MD. 2. Ceder Points 2016 project that was leaked, then planned to be revealed, then put on hold- At this point it is a pretty forgone conclusion it is a dive coaster but the specs, name and theme still interest me and I enjoy the park enough to go to check this ride out and their amazing arsenal. 3. Six Flags Great Adventure's 2016 project- they are planning something. I've heard its a Wings Coaster and I've heard it could be one of those S&S coasters. Either way its close enough that I want to go and check it out!

Looks like your park is getting alot of love form arrow

I am glad that more and more people are getting the Skyrush band wagon. I feel like this coaster is easy at top 10 ride for me really a top 5.

Mr. Kirkmen here to document some more great developments at my family's park! My old friend from high school Clint Bushton is running for County Council President so naturally when he asked to hold a summer campaign rally at Kirkmen Island I thought it would be a great idea. We had to close off park of the boardwalk but it was worth it and the people seemed to really believe in what Clint was talking about. For safety reasons and monetary reason we have closed off the beach. Directly in front of the boardwalk however we have opened up the beach b/c it is the best space to hold such a large crowd. It got me to thinking if the beach is an under utilized asset. As I watched the TV in my office at the Kirkmen Grand Hotel I was inspired as Clint highlight how he wanted to wanted to build strategic partnerships for the county and I started think about some of the parks partners. For example the county tried to initially fight the park on installing the Observation Tower b/c it was too tall. It takes riders over 300 feet int he air and is a little over 340 feet tall if you include the flag post at the top of the ride. The county wants us to scale the attraction back however after much debate we got a special permit to build the rides making it one of the tallest structures in Maryland. Because of our partnership with the county 3 times a year we give free admission to Anne Arundel County residents. Another major partnership we have with the county is the Kirkmen Island Aquarium, one of the first major attractions on the boardwalk. The aquarium works to preserve and display Maryland aquatic life. All the stingrays in the aquariums collection are from Maryland. Clint Bushton really me thinking what other partnerships can Kirkmen Island make!

Great update. Nice expansion for the kids HOWEVER I am a credit whore so I would still try to squeeze on Snoopy's Rocket Express. It actually looks pretty intense for a children area's but I guess you have to get them hooked on intense coasters early!

Shockwave should go to Michigan's Adventure, they need something even more than Dorney Park! It is a shame that Dorney Park doesn't get much love. I went there a few weeks ago and really enjoyed my visit. I have to agree that the water park was WAY more crowded than the park side. Everything coaster and major thrill ride was a walk on. I guess the question Cedar Fair is battling with is if you build it, will they come?

If i was a kid or had kids this would make me super excited but as a 6'2 male there is not much I can be excited for with this expansion besides the fact that is looks visually nice.

Great video! Makes me want to make a late season trip! So many great coasters packed into that small park.

Since the park first decided to make the official leap from lazy boardwalk/beach to amusement park the park has seen some dramatic changes. It seems like every year the Kirkmen family continues to re-invest and try to add more exciting attractions to draw more people to Kirkmen Island. In the last five years alone the park has add three roller coasters (White Lightning '65, relocated from a now defunct park, Stallion '68, and Indian Trails Mine Train '70). With rapid expansion comes rapid responsibilities. Kirkmen Island is committed to fun and excitement however SAFETY is always first. Every morning before the park opens the maintenance team walks the wooden track to conduct a visual inspection to repair or replace any wood that is loose or broken on our two large wooden roller coasters. Before any riders are allowed on a roller coaster for that day it is inspected for safety and there are daily test runs to ensure that everything is running at tip top shape. Even our newest attraction, Indian Trails Mine Train must go through this morning ritual. The trains looks like they move faster when they are empty, or at least they sound like they are going faster! At Kirkmen Island safety is important, but so is preparation. At Pioneers Hall where Buffalo Bills Wild Wild West Show is currently playing the performers have at least one full dress rehearsal to make sure they are performing at their best. There are 6-9 performances a day so being well rehearsed is important. Our Staff is probably at their most busy during the early more hours before the gates open. The groundskeepers like to get most of their work done before the park is over run with excited guest! Speaking of guest the park goers that choose to stay at the Kirkmen Grand Hotel get early morning access to the park. Since the hotel is only a short walk to the park there is no need to drive. While rides are not open, the guest that stay at the Kirkman Grand can grab breakfast in the park and are the first in line for rides once they open. Because of it's location the Midway Diner is always a popular spot where people grab food. Comments: JonnyRCT3- thanks for the compliment. It means a lot coming from someone who created a park that I really enjoyed reading about.

Let the speculation begin. Good update. The zoo is expanding almost as quickly as the other side of park. The park has already committed to 3 new coasters in the 1980? Wow very aggressive expansion. lol

What an irresponsible article. If she knew anything about tort liability she would understand the concept of reasonable care. I think given that the park has LARGR fences saying stay out they have met that standard. She also ignores the the tort concept of customary care. It is pretty customary that park take measures like build TALL gates with BIG signs saying to stay out of certain areas.

This will be a solid addition. This is one of my favorite flats at Cedar Point! I was rooting for the long shot roller coaster!

I am happy that CF isn't just killing off all wooden roller coasters. I wonder why they have to get ride of a pretty good flat ride for a celebration. I know they are pretty tight on space but I'd like to know the rationale.

I was thinking of going on Labor Day weekend how are the crowds? Should I get a fast pass?