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Imagine if they replaced the wooden lift with a Goliath/Skyrush style structure to reduce carpentery costs/upkeep.

For me it depends largely on the final design of this ride. If RMC is going to change the ride dramatically, than it will probably open 2018. If it mostly follows a similar course, it might hust be a 2017 addition. As another poster mentioned, it also depends on how much length they add/subtract from the ride. If the ride significantly shortened, than 2017 is more likely. If the ride is roughly the same length or longer, 2018 is a more accurate target. NTAG took two years, but that was RMC's first project and they recently grew dramatically in size. Also, the lack of other projects may mean they are going to try and open this thing by 2017. There is the avenue that says this is RMC's biggest name client yet, their biggest conversion yet, and the shortest timeline yet. If the discussion was "we will aim for 2017 but no promises" then Cedar Point's excellent marketing team may want to wait to announce it for 2017 untill they know its going to happen ala TTD.

Made an account to try and answer this. If you plan on dorming you must be 18, so I assume you live close enough to the park to commute. In which case you will be able to do mostly anything except ride op and bartend. My suggestion is to aim for games or food. While some will swear by it, sweeps is one of the toughest jobs in the park and if given the option it would probably be my last choice along with maintenance. If your able to be a waiter in one of the restaurants, you can probably make a killing in tips. Im not sure if that is an 18+ thing or not though. As far as actually working there goes, it is what you make of it. Yeah, its going to be hot, your going to be tired, and guests will be crazy rude to you but if you remind yourself that you get to spend every day at Cedar Point, it will all be worth it. Its a strange social environment, but an open and accepting one. You'll have no probably making friends you'll never forget. Hopefully Josh sees this message since I dont know anybody who loves working there more than he does. Im sure he could give you the best advice. P.S: Have fun with the bugs!