Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[cedarpointguru]

Let's say that's true, and Cedar Point works independently of other parks in the chain. Had they had a 5 ride package deal with Intamin (2000 to 2010, from MF to STR) then who's to say they don't have the same with B&M right know. The argument you were trying to make initially was that Cedar Point is probably done with B&M (after the 3 ride deal including Rougarou), but me thinks they may have 1 or 2 more (most likely 1 considering that the only offering left B&M has that Cedar Point might want is a flyer). Who knows but Cedar Point.

[coasterbill]

In "my opinion" soak city is not the best investment for CP. I have never spent any time in Sc and never plan to. It's Ohio, so if you want to go on a water slide, there are other places. I think Kings Island benefits far more than CP with their water park and if there were no water park, I don't think anyone would care. After all, they do have plenty of indoor water parks in the area.

 

Anyone who can't see the benefit in expanding Soak City has never looked at what they charge for a night at Breakers, and the incredible value in giving someone a reason to stay an extra night.

 

Plus it's a separate gate and another day of in-park spending revenue.

[ImNotOneOfYou]

Um, Cedar Point's 150th anniversary is soon approaching for 2020 and I can guarantee you that Cedar Point will come out swinging with a MAJOR coaster. So no, you're wrong, we will see a coaster in the next five years.

 

 

Cedar Point got Wildcat in 1970, their 100th anniversary. Along with not being very large, it lasted 8 years.

[coasterbill]

I don't know where this dumb idea came from that parks always add major coasters during anniversary years but it seems to be widely accepted as fact by way too many enthusiasts despite the fact that it's totally ridiculous. Enthusiasts are the only people that care about park anniversaries, all an anniversary means is an opportunity for them to sell you a $25 100th anniversary T shirt. It doesn't mean they're getting a major ride.

[ajfelice]

Can someone offer any real evidence outside of, "I heard somewhere" or "I think I read that" or "Someone (with no name or title) told me that," to the existence of a contract between Cedar Point and B&M that entails a multiple ride package? Or a contract between Cedar Point and Intamin? These rumors are swarming like flies on sh%t, with not a shred of verified evidence to indicate such contracts ever existed.

 

Maybe, just maybe, Cedar Point/Cedar Fair currently has a good business relationship with B&M so they continue to make multiple purchases from them?

[Password121]

Maybe, just maybe, Cedar Point/Cedar Fair currently has a good business relationship with B&M so they continue to make multiple purchases from them?

This. 100% this. If Cedar Fair did in fact have this mysterious contract with B&M, GateKeeper did not go from nothing to a signed contract in a matter of hours at IAAPA 2011. And how would Valravn be part of said "contract" if they had just decided on the 2013 coaster? Did they decide to sign up for two coasters in the matter of hours?

 

I think, unless somebody actually has evidence that says otherwise, that Valravn had nothing to do with GateKeeper. And Fury 325 had nothing to do with Leviathan, or GateKeeper, or Banshee, as Rob Decker said in an interview from a website not to be named on this site from the Fury 325 media day. They put their wish out there and see what manufacturers come back them with, and in this case, B&M won the contract.

[coasterbill]

Can someone offer any real evidence outside of, "I heard somewhere" or "I think I read that" or "Someone (with no name or title) told me that," to the existence of a contract between Cedar Point and B&M that entails a multiple ride package? Or a contract between Cedar Point and Intamin? These rumors are swarming like flies on sh%t, with not a shred of verified evidence to indicate such contracts ever existed.

 

Yeah it's a safe bet that anyone that knew the specifics of the deal wouldn't be saying anything. The people that are talking are likely just talking out of their a**es.

[blakelemay23]

IMO its obvious why Cedar Fair has been going to B&M so much, they are reliable, gimmicky, people eaters that suck in guests each year. Just because its smart to go back to them for new attractions doesn't mean there is a mysterious contract going on.... If its marketable, cheaper to maintain, and eats through a line than I think its obvious why a park would give B&M a call... Same with RMC.

[ImNotOneOfYou]

My mom bought bread from the store every time she went there. It's almost always the store brand. I think she and the store made a contract. That explains why she never buys heavy whipping cream

[DoubleDown]

I think a B&M flyer or RMC remake of Mean Streak would be the next logical step for Cedar Point.

 

The only problem is RMC makes airtime filled coasters that are not forceless, so my bet would be for Cedar Point to get a B&M.

[bluestreak]

My mom bought bread from the store every time she went there. It's almost always the store brand. I think she and the store made a contract. That explains why she never buys heavy whipping cream

 

[coasterbill]

The only problem is RMC makes airtime filled coasters that are not forceless, so my bet would be for Cedar Point to get a B&M.

 

Oh god not this again...

[DoinItForTheFame]

My mom bought bread from the store every time she went there. It's almost always the store brand. I think she and the store made a contract. That explains why she never buys heavy whipping cream

 

 

[PixelRush]

Another B&M and I might do self harm we all know a RMC is the best option

[PixelRush]

This was an accidental double post, ignore this please

[Invertalon]

IMO its obvious why Cedar Fair has been going to B&M so much, they are reliable, gimmicky, people eaters that suck in guests each year. Just because its smart to go back to them for new attractions doesn't mean there is a mysterious contract going on.... If its marketable, cheaper to maintain, and eats through a line than I think its obvious why a park would give B&M a call... Same with RMC.

 

Since when is B&M considered "gimmicky"?

[Ape]

I am sad about Skyscraper as I found it to be one of the best rides I have ever been on. I loved that thing especially the forwards rotating part. Diving head first the way it always made me was a crazy sensation.

[theredskull84]

Track work!

[bluestreak]

^ incoming "you don't need to post pictures of the webcams" complaints....

[DoinItForTheFame]

^ incoming "people complaining about people complaining about posting pictures from the webcam..." complaints.

 

Fixed that for you.

Edited February 22, 2016 by DoinItForTheFame

[timetrial3141592]

Something about that view irks me. I know it will look much better when the landscaping is done, but right now it looks like someone plopped down a Standard Dive Machine in the spare spot in their RCT park.

[bluestreak]

^ incoming "people complaining about people complaining about posting pictures from the webcam..." complaints.

 

Fixed that for you.

 

Very true hahahaha

[coasterbill]

Something about that view irks me. I know it will look much better when the landscaping is done, but right now it looks like someone plopped down a Standard Dive Machine in the spare spot in their RCT park.

 

Of course it looks like that, it's under construction. Not sure what you expect it to look like...

[coasterfreak101]

Something about that view irks me. I know it will look much better when the landscaping is done, but right now it looks like someone plopped down a Standard Dive Machine in the spare spot in their RCT park.

This is what bothers me about the whole ride. It's gonna be great, but it might be one of the most stale areas I've ever seen a park create.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Wait?? Are we complaining about the dirt on a construction site now??

 

Wow, it really has been a rough off season.