downhillMTB Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm a little skeptical that that is the final look of the entrance and keyholes... It has a very sleek modern feel, but still a bit bland. The coaster looks great! Comparing it to Wicked Twister, it looks like it's right around 200 feet (if WT is 215ft). I'm looking forward to the full stat sheet. I'd love to see this come out to be at 200 ft, ever since riding the magnum as a kid 200 has been kind of a magical number for coasters. Something about that height (and above) is wonderful.
Manic Monte Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 It looks pretty kick ass to me... well, kick ass in a B&M kind of way!
molemaster43 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Looks like Gatekeeper may have Outlaw Run's number.
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 TWO inversions, and your still next to the lift....IMPRESSIVE! Cedar Point was in dire need of a NEW beemer. THIS is why i LOOOOOOVE Cedar Point, they know how to build them some Roller Coasters.
TXman308 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm just shocked Cedar Point let this get out, especially after the incident with Outlaw Run just two weeks ago. Other than that this ride looks like it'll be fantastic (And maybe shorten the lines for the other rides too).
downhillMTB Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Yeah if that's 170ft or so, that first loop is something like 140ft at the inversion point. Even Raptors first loop is big, this is one hell of a dive after the inversion
Bobby2889 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Looks like Gatekeeper may have Outlaw Run's number. This looks to be a great coaster I'd say one of the best wing riders, however it's not groundbreaking like Outlaw Run.
A.J. Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 It's about time that some park put a jojo roll after a mid-course brake. I knew that I should've made my NoLimits coaster with a heartline roll after its midcourse public a couple of months ago...
SFOGdude25 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I like this. I like this a lot. Looks like a very complete layout! This is pretty much the best layout they could have put in given the land it's on (completely flat). It will liven up that section for sure, and also make lines for all the others shorter (hopefully).
australianalex Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 This looks awesome! I enjoyed the Swarm quite a lot, and this looks a lot bigger and a lot better than the Swarm. The layout looks fantastic I'm sure this is more than enough compensation for the loss of an Intamin Bobsled.
downhillMTB Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Hope they light up the front gate towers with LED's or something. Maybe paint them Cedar Point colors.
ECZenith Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 It looks better than I expected layout-wise! What a nice way to welcome guests to Cedar Point, I'm sure it will be another thrilling, smooth, and reliable monster from B&M.
rollin_n_coastin Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) This looks awesome. Replacing a unique bobsled with another unique coaster is perfect for that area of the park. Wing riders look tame enough to be family friendly. Love the interaction at the gate. ^I dunno--you had me until "reliable" and then my mind went to a kitchen appliance or Toyota. Takes the thrill and excitement right out of it Edited August 12, 2012 by rollin_n_coastin
EastCoastn07 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 It's about time that some park put a jojo roll after a mid-course brake. I knew that I should've made my NoLimits coaster with a heartline roll after its midcourse public a couple of months ago... Not sure where you are seeing this jojo after the MCBR. Looks to me like it drops down into another inversion.
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm sure the opening will be delayed a month at least.
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm just glad it's not ANOTHER Intamin. CP needed something more unique than a traditional sit-down. I wish they would just completely do away with the parking lot behind the games buildings. New Midway approtunities, just saying
A.J. Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Ah, right. My mistake, it does actually just drop off. It still looks like a fantastic ride though. The diving drop into the loop is certainly unique.
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GateKeeper_(roller_coaster) You just gotta love misleading information from Wikipedia. People seem to know the height of everthing just by guessing
Ed Farmer Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Let the Ghostbuster references begin! Epic! No, let them not.
kidcoaster 2 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm just glad it's not ANOTHER Intamin. CP needed something more unique than a traditional sit-down. I wish they would just completely do away with the parking lot behind the games buildings. New Midway approtunities, just saying It's more than just parking as they have the Games and Merch Warehouses/Offices back there.
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) at Cedar Points Roller Coaster Page. Everything is out of order. http://www.cedarpoint.com/things-to-do/roller-coasters Where is Mr. Trump and his catchphrase when you need him? Edited August 12, 2012 by JonnyRCT3
griffonj2022 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I'm not usually one to get extremely excited for a new ride, but I must say that this one sure looks to be one of the coolest additions to the park since Dragster came along. I was really excited to go to the park in 2011, and now it's back on my "must see list" for 2013. The new park entrance will surely be stunning, and I cannot wait to see this thing in action when it opens! GateKeeper made my day today!
australianalex Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 By the way, if they're going for the tallest and fastest wing rider in the world, they're not going to include Intamin wing riders and Arrow/S&S 4D's are they? Because if they do, they have to top 80mph (Furius Baco) and 250ft (Eejanaika). I'm guessing they mean the tallest and fastest B&M wing rider in the world, though that still means they have to top Wild Eagle's 210ft.
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Longest Drop, Longest Run, Fastest....that's what the memo read.
chargersmichael Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 This looks amazing! Great addition and improvement! I wonder what the station would be like...A GIANT KEYHOLE! Excited for this!!!
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