simaticable Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Guys, it wouldn't be a real Cedar Point visit without some terrifying storms, random freezing wind, and then beautiful blue skies...all within the span of 48 hours. Actually, what you described is a normal week in North Georgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I will be there Sunday for the Travel Channel shoot. Again next weekend for Spring Con. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I will be there Sunday for the Travel Channel shoot. Again next weekend for Spring Con. Oh, Travel Channel shooting there Sunday? Wonder if I can get my mug in there somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I've looked all over and I'm not seeing anything saying travel channel will be there sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ It was invite only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 From the Cedar Point FB page, I tell ya some people just can't let things go. still saddens me that when you open tomorrow the wildcat will be gone, that was one ride the whole family did together It really wasn't a family ride, I think the height restrictions were too tall to be a "family" ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBreak95 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I hope to see some pics of land clearing tomorrow! they've strategically placed those webcam so we couldn't see a good 1/3 of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testtrack321 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm going to be there tomorrow morning bright and early. I'll be wearing my red Dayton sweatshirt, come up and say hi (my name is Joe so you don't have to awkwardly call me by my username). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Have fun at CP tomorrow! I'm officially jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywood_racer Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I will be there Sunday, testing out the fastlane...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBreak95 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Were open for business baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 At the park now. Fast Lane is amazing! Just skipped a two hour line on Dragster and got on the ride in less than 15 minutes. On a negative note, we were not allowed on the roller skater because we didn't have a kid with us?!? Is this a new policy? They were also only filling three of the rows and leaving the other five empty. Interesting... Besides that, enjoying the day so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^That's got to be a new policy on Woodstock Express, they've always let adults ride without children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^^Cue the next four pages in this thread about everyone that was at the park on opening weekend (that didn't get FastLane) bitching about how long and inefficiently run the queues were because of the new system! PS - Is Windseeker open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) ^Yup! I'm actually watching it right now from Panda Express. Just got on Millennium Force in 15 minutes with Fast Lane. At least a 90 minute wait. Even Blue Streak had a 1 hour posted wait time and we walked straight into the loading station. There really isn't a lot of people that seem to be using it. Most of the rides we were about the only ones using it with exception of Dragster and MF. Edited May 12, 2012 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^Then it looks like the price of the pass is doing its job. It's expensive enough so it won't be overused by people. It'll be interesting to see if supply and demand drags the price down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Just got on Millennium Force in 15 minutes with Fast Lane. At least a 90 minute wait. Even Blue Streak had a 1 hour posted wait time and we walked straight into the loading station. I'm hoping this is because of the crowds on opening day, and not because fast lane is making the GP's wait ridiculous. Edited May 12, 2012 by IrishBuckeye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm hoping this is because of the crowds on opening day, and not because fast lane is making the GP's wait ridiculous. If you looked down another line you'd see this... There really isn't a lot of people that seem to be using it. So is TTD's station no longer filled to the brim? If so that's two wins for Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Very odd about Woodstock. Perhaps just try back later if there's a different operator. Unless they've changed the rule in the park map, you could use that to show them that it's different from Jr. Gemini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 If you looked down another line you'd see this... There really isn't a lot of people that seem to be using it. Fair enough. I know the lines tend to be long on opening day anyway, so I'll judge for myself when I go tomorrow. But i am very happy to hear of the really short waits with fastlane. Sounds like its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just got on Millennium Force in 15 minutes with Fast Lane. At least a 90 minute wait. Even Blue Streak had a 1 hour posted wait time and we walked straight into the loading station. I'm hoping this is because of the crowds on opening day, and not because fast lane is making the GP's wait ridiculous. Disaster Transport has an hour line and is not on Fast Lane. The park is just very crowded today. They have honestly done a great job with merging the lines. Very odd about Woodstock. Perhaps just try back later if there's a different operator. Unless they've changed the rule in the park map, you could use that to show them that it's different from Jr. Gemini. The park map does not list Woodstock Express as ride with kid only. I am going with it being opening day and the ride op didn't know any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99er Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 With the wait times that you have posted, this has got to be the busiest opening day that I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testtrack321 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 It was busy, but it didn't help that until around 1pm Millie wasn't up yet, Dragster ran intermittently most of the day, Maverick went down after 3/4pm, Wicked Twister wasn't running, MaxAir went down right before I left, and I saw Cedar Creek Mine Ride get evacuated when in line for Skyhawk. It was crazy. There were also quite a few school groups today for competitions and events which cause problems. Most of the rides I don't have issues with the FastLane for. One I do have gripes against is TTD, as there the capacity is split: FastLane gets the first trail to themselves, second train for standby. This seems highly skewed. Other than that most of the merge points were right before the turnstile into the ride (except for Millie) and I had very little issue with it. Luminosity is going to be interesting. It seems to be CP's response to GlowFest/elecTRONica/Mad T Party. I don't know how much information/pictures have gotten out, but here's a general idea of what's going down. There has been lots of pavement work in the Iron Dragon Midway. There is now a large stage to the right of the entrance of Iron Dragon that will be the main performance area. There are a few levels along with large scaffolding (three stories) behind it for dancing/lighting. Lots of LED lights of various kinds; they were setting up several LED screens today too. There are about four, large cylindrical dance platforms about 4' tall in the midway along with some new swoopy pavement. In addition there is a new bar (or new to me) near the main midway. The lighting/speaker set ups even go into the main midway nearly up to Cedar Downs. This looks to be a major event and offering this year, I can't wait to see what the final product looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 With the wait times that you have posted, this has got to be the busiest opening day that I have seen. Kind of glad I didnt make my annual trek there like I usually have for so many years. Typically though, it has been most opening days arent this gorgeous from a weather standpoint either. Usually its much colder or just more miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Update on the Woodstock Express issue from earlier today: different ride op than before let us on the ride without a kid and they were actually loading the entire train. So. I guess the girl from this morning thought she was working Gemini Jr. No clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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