Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[braztaz]

I've never had a headbanging problem on Mantis, but it does hurt my legs a bit. I still enjoy it though.

[coasterbill]

lol Raptor and Mantis aren't going anywhere for a long time.

[FeelTheFORCE]

lol Raptor and Mantis aren't going anywhere for a long time.

 

Exactly what I was thinking. I love how one person makes some off the wall comment about how a floorless and stand-up can't exist in the same park, and an entire debate breaks out on whether Mantis (and even Raptor) will/should be removed, like it's a done deal.

 

[coastermaniac]

A bit off topic but I'd rather see DT get the boot even if it adds variety to their collection.

 

This may seem a bit crazy but IMO, I'd rather see Mantis go than DT. I can ride DT 10 times in a row and still want to ride more but if I ride Mantis once, it's enough Mantis for me for the day.

[Bryce232]

If one park is able to have a B&M floorless, flyer, stand-up, invert, AND hyper (SFGAdv), then Cedar Point should be able to get any B&M it desires without taking out one of its two.

[coastermaniac]

I never said that Cedar Point should take out a coaster, I said only if they had to. Even though I'm not a fan of Mantis, it adds to the look of the park. As someone mentioned, Mantis isn't going anywhere anytime soon anyway.

[coasterbill]

Cedar Point hasn't removed a coaster since 1978, and all of their coasters remain pretty popular so I see no reason why they should remove one now.

[coastermaniac]

Cedar Point hasn't removed a coaster since 1978, and all of their coasters remain pretty popular so I see no reason why they should remove one now.

 

The only reason I could think of that many people would say would be because they are running out of room. However, they still have plenty of room IMO.

[Ejectorbater]

^Who in the world claims CP is running out of room?

[DJeXeL]

Same person that claims Knott's is out of room.......

[Ejectorbater]

They have plenty of room, but I do see a parking change announced in the future in order to expand the parks acreage. At some point you have to realize, looking 20 years into the future, room will be needed in order to avoid over-condensing the park. CP does have some beautiful landscape still left. Don't think they will remove much more of it.

I do not want to start a parking garage or floating lot discussion. It just a hunch of mine. And I base it on nothing and I have not talked to any dippin dot guys.

[coastermaniac]

I have not talked to any dippin dot guys.

 

...unlike every other person apparently...

[Coaster_Fanatic]

Maybe the "new" coaster in 2013 will be an NTAG treatment to Mean Streak..?

[coasternut]

Maybe the "new" coaster in 2013 will be an NTAG treatment to Mean Streak..?

 

It sure needs something! Either the "NTAG treatment" or rip it down!

[coastermaniac]

I feel like I'm the only person who actually likes Mean Streak.

[coasterlover420]

^^Burn it down successfully this time

[TJ27]

I feel like I'm the only person who actually likes Mean Streak.

Your not the only one. Mean Streak is actually my favorite woodie at the park.

[eddie200330]

I feel like I'm the only person who actually likes Mean Streak.

Your not the only one. Mean Streak is actually my favorite woodie at the park.

 

Considering there is only 2......

 

Mean Streak isn't that bad, layout wise, but it seems every time I have been there it just squeals so bad it hurts your ears. The running joke the year I worked there was that there was more oil in Lake Erie than there was on the rails of MS!!!

[matteocrepaldi]

I rode Mean Streak in 2007 and I remember a brake in the middle of the first drop. The rest of the leyout was just too slow to give anything good. I really hope they do something about it in the near future.

[StarTrekGeek]

I feel like I'm the only person who actually likes Mean Streak.

 

Your not the only one. Mean Streak is actually my favorite woodie at the park.

 

Thank God I'm not the only one! I also enjoyed Mean Streak when I rode last summer!

[coastermaniac]

One time later in the day when there was no line, I lapped Mean Streak five times in a row! It was great!

[coasterlover420]

I personally don't think Mean Streak is that rough, comparing to all other wooden coasters I have been on...the thing is, the trims are what help the roughness; and to me, the trims make the ride so slow it's not enjoyable. I have ridden without trims, and it's a much more fun experience, but that's when the pain really gets you. It's just a win-lose situation both ways. I am hoping this re-track is going to really help it out.

[coastermaniac]

I am hoping this re-track is going to really help it out.

 

Even though I don't find it nearly as rough as many people say it is, I do agree with you there.

[FeelTheFORCE]

I am hoping this re-track is going to really help it out.

 

Did I miss something?

[screaminkid2005]

When I rode it this past summer I didn't think it was completely horrible. Like it has been stated, the ride seemed really slow paced and there were a few sections that seemed a little rough, but over all it wasn't that bad. Personally I enjoyed Blue Streak much much more.