SpartanTS Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 As usual, we took our annual trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, and it was business as usual. Great food, great atmosphere, clean and tidy, and of course the rides… First stop - Millennium Force: Millennium Force was as forceful as she was last year. That lift pulls you up faster than you can think about the 300ft drop, which was awesome. However, it seemed a bit rougher than last year. It’s not nearly as smooth as it once was, and it’s only 6 years old. I’ll come back to that, but moving on… Second stop - Top Thrill Dragster: Wait time was about an hour including the 20 second blast 420ft up and back down. The launch was FORCEFUL, as it was last year when I rode this beast. However, it seemed a bit rough also, and it’s 3 years old. And besides the launch and the height, there’s nothing special about this ride. It took me 2 times to ride this and figure it out. And maybe it’s just me, but there is absolutely no airtime AT ALL! I’d rather have a launched 300ft coaster with a layout. That is one cool guy down there...standing next to one cool landmark. Third Stop - Magnum XL-200: Yes it’s a little rough, but not unbearable. This is a true airtime machine. Out of everything I rode all that day, I can say that I enjoyed Maggie the most. Fourth Stop - Raptor: Raptor is my favorite B&M invert, hands down, and it’s 12 years old. And, it’s a lot smoother than the Intamin’s I rode earlier in the day. I think B&M coasters will stand the test of time. This ride creates some crowds. I waited nearly an hour to ride. Makes me wonder why Cedar Point hasn’t done business with B&M since 1996 with Mantis. Right now, I’d take a B&M over anything(almost) that Intamin has to offer. Fifth Stop - Gemini: This coaster never gets old. There was actually some variety in the blue and red trains winning and losing. Red did get stuck before I got on, but all was well with both trains during my ride. Again, great airtime. Sixth Stop - Corkscrew: I didn’t get to ride Corky last year, so I decided to give it a whirl. It wasn’t a bad ride. It wasn’t great, but I can see why people were excited about it in the 80’s. It gives a wee-bit of airtime, but it’s short as hell. Seventh Stop - Blue Streak: For a 42 year old coaster, it’s in great condition. It had some decent air, and with a 10 minute wait, it was worth it. Eighth Stop: Wicked Twister - As short as this ride is, it always delivers. 30 minute wait, but it was worth it. Smooth as glass too, unlike MF and TTD. I’m sure power is the main reason why parks don’t want to buy them. I wonder if S&S can cook up an air powered impulse coaster. Hope you’re listening… Ninth Stop: Skyhawk - This is one screaming swing. I love the way you can hear the compressed air swish and swoosh. Doesn’t seem like 125ft when you’re on the ground looking at it, but when you get up there, it’s pretty high for a flat ride. Another great addition to the park. Random pics... Soon enough, we'll know all the details... She has the competitive drive, so she won the balls. I just paid for it all The park was rather crowded, so I didn’t get a chance to ride Mantis, but I’m sure nothing has changed. I don’t remember whether it had those trims on the drop last year though. I’m sure that ruins some of it for me. And I don’t like G-forces pressing against my family jewels, so I decided to pass. I’m kinda upset that I didn’t get a chance to do Mean Streak. It looks like a great woodie with a nice layout. Next year when I ride Maverick, I’ll be sure to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I’m kinda upset that I didn’t get a chance to do Mean Streak. It looks like a great woodie with a nice layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Great pictures! Skyhawk looks really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanTS Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 I’m kinda upset that I didn’t get a chance to do Mean Streak. It looks like a great woodie with a nice layout. What can I say, i'm a credit whore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darien Laker Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Great PTR! Glad to hear more Magnum love. I was there on the 6th and 7th and couldn't get enough of that ride....it kicks ass and I think that it's been called "overrated" so much to the point where it's become underrated. I loved MF the most though. Funny you mention it being rough, I remember getting off of it WISHING that Darien Lake's S:ROS could be that smooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpartanTS Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 I love Magnum XL-200. There's just something about it. It just seemed like everytime I came off an airtime hill, it got really rough. The first drop was smooth as glass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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