Geoff Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Don't expect anything next year except some giant footers that need to cure for a very long time Ala Dragster. Stop being such a tease!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 ^ I'm really starting to wonder. CP Blog: Question: Are you guys building something for 2006 besides Skyhawk? Answer: Good question. I'm sure i'll eat my words on this one, but I have a feeling CP is going to give us the one two punch -Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 ...Or, they could just be referring to some Gemini retracking. Still... "Veeeeery eeeenteresting..." Ah, good 'ol Laugh-In. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Bit off topic, but Valleyfair's version of the ride has begun testing. Check out the photos... http://www.valleyfair.com/news/the_scoop/construction_gallery.cfm I'm surprised at how fast they put this thing up. Guess all that's left is landscaping and queue, if that already isn't done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 There won't be another coaster next year if that's what you are thinking. Make sure you get your rdes on everything back in Frontiertown aside from Mine Ride next year though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis-storm Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm surprised at how fast they put this thing up. Guess all that's left is landscaping and queue, if that already isn't done. Rush at Thorpe Park, also did not take too long to be built. At the start of the season around 20th March 05, only the concrete footers were in. Around early May 05 the ride was built & opened late June I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AznShortBoi8021 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Erection of these Screaming Swings seem to be very fast. I can't wait to ride Skyhawk at Cedar Point next summer. I think its good Cedar Point finally stopped going for roller coaster records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCatter Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 VF doesnt open til May but they are already testing!?!?!? :shock: ~Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immel Man Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 ^ Why wouldn't Valleyfair test it? I guess there's no specific reason, but they might as well if the ride is complete. As for what Magnum Force said about making sure you ride everything in Frontiertown in 2006, CP must be getting something seriously big if the area is going to change that drastically. There still looks to be enough unused land there to build a mid to large-sized coaster without changing too much. I guess whatever it turns out be will have one of those huge, sprawling layouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 ^more and more depressing all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immel Man Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Assuming that was directed towards me, what are you getting at? All I did was speculate a little bit on what CP could be building at some point based on what someone said in another post. I'm not trying to claim it as as fact or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougr Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I am with this 100%! I mean a spin cycle and a screaming swing are not the same ride feelings. I screaming swing is more force ful and give alot of zero G feelings. A spin cycle is more of an smooth rotation. A swing is actually like a real swing, it gains speed at the bottom. A spin cycle kinda stays the same speed during the swinging. I totally disagree with that. I found Rush @ Thorpe park to be rather tame. There is some floating on the top of each swing, but you dont get the sensation of being on something powerful at the bottom. The KMG Afterburner that I rode on a fair 1 1/2 years ago was waaaaaaaaay better. It had more airtime on the top, and pulled some good G's at the bottom. I still think Skyhawk will be a fun ride, and since its so large Im sure it will be pretty cool looking down when youre at the top I know I was terrified when I went on a KMG Afterburner/Fireball. The feeling like being on a swing and that it looked like you could go completely over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 I haven't really said much about this so far, but my two cents..... I actually really liked Rush at Thorpe Park and I enjoyed both Pay-Per-Ride Screamin Swings I have done (Knott's & Orlando). Granted I don't think they are a good upcharge attraction, but I thought the Thorpe Park version was a GREAT "filler" ride for any park. While it's not some blow-you-away ride, it sure is a lot of fun. And on moderatley crowded days when it's only a 15 to 20 minute wait, it should do just fine. Honestly, I'd probably be more excited about riding the swing than WoF's new version of Talon! And who cares if CP gets to rides in a row that happen to "swing." Do you think you'd hear complaints from people if CP built two rides in a row that happened to "coast"? --Robb "Didn't CP get two launching, coasting rides in a row too?" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 ^very true In all honesty, I REALLY want to ride one of these. I may be going back to CP soon, so I'm happy that they are putting one in that isn't an upcharge. This is the kind of ride SFMM deperately needs. Not a spectacular thrill ride, but a fun, family ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Yeah, the day we have all been waiting for. Skyhawk is getting topped off and I can hardly contain my excitement Seriously though, I am looking forward to riding it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe21498 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Cosidering the rave reviews these S&S swings keep getting I am also excited to ride this. I'm also curious to see what's going on where WWL once stood when the season begins in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I'm watching now almost 3 hours to the webcam and the last hour the top off piec is just hangin. Isn't the weather ok to do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality15 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Weather's fine. They're securing the axel to the top piece right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Speaking of Skyhawk, we’ve just received word that the topping of Skyhawk has been moved to Thursday afternoon. Right now, we’re looking at about 12:00 p.m., but as you know, things could change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I can't say I've been on the larger version, but I have been on Dorney's Screamin' Swing and it was outstanding. This will be a great addition to the park. I'm glad to see CP drop some giant flat rides before moving on to the next big coaster project. Sean "make it a dive machine" Costa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddler Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Skyhawk is now topped off: picture: Cedarpoint.com Nice colors and verry high don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Well, I rode the one at Wild Adventures and absolutely loved it! It was like being on a swing set that went REALLY HIGH! I loved how smooth it was, too. Looking forward to swingin' in '06! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh lord that's big. The ride is going to rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillrider15 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 The xtreme swing at Valleyfair is up, and tested like on december 2nd. The Xtreme Swing at Valleyfair! Picture from www.valleyfair.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 (edited) Original Post: ADMIN EDIT: Updated TPR's "Official Cedar Point 2007 Construction Photos" Page - 09/03/06: http://www.themeparkreview.com/cedarpoint2007/cedarpoint2007.htm Thanks to the guys at Point Xtreme for the photos. --Robb Here's some concept art for you: http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun_online/blog/index.cfm?entry=3a4a6845-84ec-4388-a724-d442cce44ade This was posted on Cedar Point's webpage today. Looks like they've moved the railroad tracks over and kept Whitewater Landing's station standing. Mod Edit: Plase don't edit out the Description text. Edited December 8, 2011 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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