Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[BaMiTsPaT]

^ I will be there as well! Hopefully the storm forecasted blows over because I've never been there before and I am only there for 2 days

[Pingu1651]

^ A couple raindrops will usually scare people away, so don't take that the wrong way. Also, some tips for getting the credits:

 

- If you're staying on site, take advantage of ERT! Millennium Force (FS) and Maverick will usually have long lines the whole day, so hit those up during early ERT.

 

- When the park opens, go to TTD or Disaster Transport. TTD might be your longest line of the day otherwise, and Disaster Transport really picks up as the day goes on. From Disaster Transport: Wicked Twister to Corkscrew (FS). From TTD: Corkscrew.

 

-After that, go from Magnum (BS) to Mean Streak (FS). Most of the coasters in the back will usually be walk-on. So far, you probably have Millie, Maverick, TTD, Corkscrew, Magnum, Gemini (FS), Jr. Gemini*, Woodstock's Express*, CCMR*, and Mean Streak. That's 10 of 17 already! Go hit some flats (or eat) to celebrate.

 

-Now go back towards Millennium Force. Is STR open? Probably not. Ride Mantits (FS) instead, then Iron Dragon, then Wildcat*. Now you most likely have some more free time (around 3-4 PM).

 

-Lines really die down at dinnertime, and Raptor is usually 15 minutes around then. After that, go to Blue Streak (BS), which is a walk-on. Now it's time to wrap it up, and you may have a couple credits left. Try to get in line for them at least 30 minutes before closing.

 

Hope this helps! More info here: http://www.thepointol.com/ (look under travel, then strategy guides).

 

KEY: (BS) means sit near the back, (FS) = near the front, * means skippable credit.

[cprocks22]

^^ I keep reading around 40% chance of rain all day. In my mind thats almost perfect, cause with that threat a lot of people are gonna stay home.

 

^He has some pretty good tips in there also. And if you happen to see me say hi! I unfortunately dont have a TPR shirt (just a sweatshirt and idk that I'll be wearing it all day) but I'll be wearing a Yellow "Team RUSH" shirt and walking around with a blonde.

[CPmaverick]

^^WildCat is NOT a skippable credit. It is a great ride and and should not be missed.

[PKI Jizzman]

Just like to say, I've never had a front seat ride on Millennium Force or Top Thrill Dragster until this year...

 

And I'm mad at myself for not riding in the front seats before! Dragster's wait for the front was abut 25 minutes, and Millennium's was about 15 (both were full). You've got to try the front on those two rides! Millennium was a whole new ride in my mind, coming from usually riding in the back and the middle. I'm going to wait for the front each time I visit!

 

I think CP is a front seat ride park. Maverick, Dragster, Raptor, Mantis, Millennium, Wicked Twister, Mean Streak, are all front seat rides in my opinion. Backseats would be Millennium as well, Magnum, Gemini, Blue Streak, and Corkscrew.

[Carnage]

Just don't ride the front seat of Millenium at/near night. Unless you want to eat about a thousand bugs.

[CorkscrewFoley]

Just like to say, I've never had a front seat ride on Millennium Force or Top Thrill Dragster until this year...

 

And I'm mad at myself for not riding in the front seats before! Dragster's wait for the front was abut 25 minutes, and Millennium's was about 15 (both were full). You've got to try the front on those two rides! Millennium was a whole new ride in my mind, coming from usually riding in the back and the middle. I'm going to wait for the front each time I visit!

 

I think CP is a front seat ride park. Maverick, Dragster, Raptor, Mantis, Millennium, Wicked Twister, Mean Streak, are all front seat rides in my opinion. Backseats would be Millennium as well, Magnum, Gemini, Blue Streak, and Corkscrew.

 

I have to disagree with Wicked Twister in the front, yeah the visuals are great, but personally, I love the front seat in the last car...

 

I agree with your back seats though, Gemini has a nice pullover...

[Der Der Dongt]

I think CP is a front seat ride park.

 

Yeah you got that right! I never ride TTD and MF anywhere else but the front seat. Did both coaster only once in the back and it was by far not as good as up front. Can't wait to go up to sandusky tomorrow for the next two days!

[cprocks22]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride. Its just too cool going up the back spike and seeing the entire train twisted in front of you.

[sros1fan]

^^WildCat is NOT a skippable credit. It is a great ride and and should not be missed.

 

I agree, wildcat is one of the most overlooked coasters at CP and i think its actually one of the better rides at the park. I just wish it didnt always have a huge line.

[FeelTheFORCE]

If Wildcat had a bit more leg room it would be good, but having your knees jammed is not fun at all. I can't ride that ride.

[tkkyj]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride.

 

I think they edit:should reconfigure and have all the cars facing the center of the train, so that there are two "back rows".

 

so they would do this

> > > > < < < <

 

instead of this

> > > > > > > >

Edited June 13, 2010 by tkkyj

[cprocks22]

^Sorry I dont get what you're saying, do you mean the front half of the train faces backwards? Cause I'm pretty sure it doesn't...unless its changed since May.

[tkkyj]

eek... I think I left out an important word.... I meant they SHOULD change the trains so they do that. Sorry!

[Pingu1651]

^^WildCat is NOT a skippable credit. It is a great ride and and should not be missed.

 

I agree, wildcat is one of the most overlooked coasters at CP and i think its actually one of the better rides at the park. I just wish it didnt always have a huge line.

 

The line is why I said it's skippable. It was one of my favorite roller coasters at CP when I rode it last, but I haven't gotten to it again because of the wait. It just needs better capacity.

[Skycoastin Steve]

 

I think CP is a front seat ride park. Maverick, Dragster, Raptor, Mantis, Millennium, Wicked Twister, Mean Streak, are all front seat rides in my opinion. Backseats would be Millennium as well, Magnum, Gemini, Blue Streak, and Corkscrew.

 

While Magnum's first drop is great in the back seat, I'm going to have to go ahead and say that the ejector seat is by far the best ride experience on any hyper on Earth. The only thing I can compare even remotely close is back seat on Apollo.

[cprocks22]

eek... I think I left out an important word.... I meant they SHOULD change the trains so they do that. Sorry!

 

OOOO gotcha sorry

[B-RadG]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride.

 

I think they edit:should reconfigure and have all the cars facing the center of the train, so that there are two "back rows".

 

so they would do this

> > > > < < < <

 

instead of this

> > > > > > > >

That would be rather painful as the initial launch would throw the backwards-facing riders forward (possibly causing whiplash/neck damage). The only reason it can launch backwards is because it already has speed and it's a gentle boost, not a full-force launch.

[thrillrider]

Has anyone seen all the new construction markers in front of the dolphin stadium? The area I am talking about is between chaos and ocean motion.

[Millenniumfan94]

^

 

Yeah looks more like water/sewer markings then anything. Still though it could have something to do with new construction in that area.

[chickenbowl]

Just to further speculate on the ZacSpin rumor, I was watching "How They Do It" on the Science Channel and they had a segment on roller coasters at Cedar Point. They were talking to the Cedar Point VP about how they make designs and flashed through some designs. I thought it was funny that there was some ZacSpins in there. This is completely speculation and I just thought these were cool. The ZacSpin layouts are cool and original. This show was also made before Maverick was finished with construction, so it's pretty old.

 

It's hard to tell what it says on the first picture in pencil, but it says

"3600-400ft" "3 launch Sections" "80' " "45 mph" "60 -70-80 degree banks" "2 min"

 

 

[coasterkyle]

I dont know about the first one but the last 2 are on the Intamin website for zacspin and the LSM version

[chadster]

uniform color codes...

I saw green and blue in the pictures posted of the markings indicating water and sewer, now when the pink and white show up, it's jump up and down time....

[Pingu1651]

^ Thanks for dispelling the rumors! I'll be sure to take some pictures when I see the markings tomorrow.

 

By the way, I don't take much time in the gift shops, so does anyone know any good souveniers for $5? I wanna take something home this time.

[thrillrider]

$5 at a cedar fair park...lol.

 

That may get you a pepsi.