coasterdude2011 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have a feeling that it will, I know the ride isn't Ouimet's brainchild, but he has made the park look so much better then it has in recent years and I don't see him just allowing the brand new statement ride to the entrance of the park fly over pavement without any effort in landscaping to some degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiobrandon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 ^^ thats a bummer. I was hoping for more "park" - not necessarily rides but maybe a few shops, or a restaurant - some trees & places to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 From Screamscape: Wing Coaster - Semi-Confirmed - (7/18/12) I find it hard to believe this will be the name, but according to an e-mail sent my way, they claim the new Wing coaster could end up being called GateKeeper. Sounds more like a temporary name / project code-name to me... so I’m expecting to see this one changed. So far, I didn’t notice any hits on the Trademark database either. Wave 2 of awful Hawk jokes, begin. Actually, don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) From Screamscape: Wing Coaster - Semi-Confirmed - (7/18/12) I find it hard to believe this will be the name, but according to an e-mail sent my way, they claim the new Wing coaster could end up being called GateKeeper. Sounds more like a temporary name / project code-name to me... so I’m expecting to see this one changed. So far, I didn’t notice any hits on the Trademark database either. Wave 2 of awful Hawk jokes, begin. Actually, don't. Gatekeeper . Oh Cedar Fair how you amaze me with your naming skills. Although, it does make sense given the coasters location near the parks main entrance. Edited July 19, 2012 by 3Mutts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock_boehm Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 From Screamscape: Wing Coaster - Semi-Confirmed - (7/18/12) I find it hard to believe this will be the name, but according to an e-mail sent my way, they claim the new Wing coaster could end up being called GateKeeper. Sounds more like a temporary name / project code-name to me... so I’m expecting to see this one changed. So far, I didn’t notice any hits on the Trademark database either. Wave 2 of awful Hawk jokes, begin. Actually, don't. Gatekeeper . Oh Cedar Fair how you amaze me with your naming skills. Although it dose make since given its location near the enterence. GateKeeper? GATEKEEPER?! GateKeeper = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It's a step up from "Dragster H20". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 In reply to the entrance talk, nothing is confirmed at all yet. So, who knows we may get either a new area or just the coaster. Just because the Register said this, doesn't mean it is definitely true or true at all. ^^Not even a confirmed name, just a rumor that Cedarr Fair has nothing to do with yet or ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It's a step up from "Dragster H20". Agreed on that. Let's hope they don't EVER hold another "name the ride vote" on their Facebook page again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBreak95 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It's a step up from "Dragster H20". Agreed on that. Let's hope they don't EVER hold another "name the ride vote" on their Facebook page again . Dragster H20......... How ORIGINAL, people seem to only fawn over the big wigs. That name is Terrible. If they hold a poll for the next coaster name. It will be "Top Maverick Force" calling it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 GateKeeper makes sense with those eyeballs as a clue and the fact that this is supposed to fly over the main entrance gate... To be honest, I don't think the name is that bad. Cedar Fair has definitely come up with worse names than that before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjohnh Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Green Streak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 What about "Hawk: Predator of the Sky" for a name or "Raptor II"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 ^Are we really still doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiobrandon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I wonder who sent Lance the "GateKeeper" name. Must be just a code name for it. It would make sense being at the gate, but what an awful name if it were true! I think Cedar Point should renovate the area over there, making it a bit more classic, beachy looking. It's already very colorful! Kind of like how they renovated Paradise Pier at DCA, but of course on a smaller scale. It would be cute if there was some sort of boardwalk area around the ride. I hope the green track we've seen isn't for Cedar Point. Too similar to Raptor, unless it was supposed to be some sort of sequel to the Raptor. Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I wonder who sent Lance the "GateKeeper" name. Must be just a code name for it. It would make sense being at the gate, but what an awful name if it were true! I think Cedar Point should renovate the area over there, making it a bit more classic, beachy looking. It's already very colorful! Kind of like how they renovated Paradise Pier at DCA, but of course on a smaller scale. It would be cute if there was some sort of boardwalk area around the ride. I hope the green track we've seen isn't for Cedar Point. Too similar to Raptor, unless it was supposed to be some sort of sequel to the Raptor. Who knows. If it is that green track (which I doubt) the jeep will think its the same ride as Raptor or that it IS Raptor . Also it would be nice if they did renovate that area, it dose look a little bit dated and if they do, they should also do the same for the Gemini midway, that looks REALLY dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That area would look so nice as a boardwalk with a GCI woodie fronting the beach...but alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Maybe "Gatekeeper" as in Ghostbusters theming, eh, eh? The next ride would logically be named "Key Master". Of course the theming is 30 years too late, but hey, it's CP, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That area would look so nice as a boardwalk with a GCI woodie fronting the beach...but alas. Wholeheartedly agree. I think a woodie like that would look fantastic both on the beach and when it would travel over/under the entrance. Though a wingrider would definitely look intimidating, a GCI would without a doubt would make the entrance amazing looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That area would look so nice as a boardwalk with a GCI woodie fronting the beach...but alas. I agree! Nothing like some morning wood in the afternoon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Laser GateKeeperHawk Beating a dead-horse on fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude2011 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I honestly think Cedar Point will not install a wooden coaster there because I really do not think the GP wants one. A lot of people in the area constantly complain about how rough wooden coasters are in general and whenever I discuss wanting to build one in the park with my friends, I get told how horrible of an idea that would be. The people around here love their steel coasters and it shows for the past 21 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For all of you still figuring out if the green track at the ohio plant is for Cedar Point or another park, its for another park (Ocean Kingdom?). I did some label comparing and found a trend in the label that clearly states the green track is for some other park while some other track (with a different colour) is for Cedar Point. If you guys want me to post my full "analysis" I can. I sent it to Lance, so if he believes me, you might see it on Screamscape tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I honestly think Cedar Point will not install a wooden coaster there because I really do not think the GP wants one. They *had* a superior wood coaster from 1964... but that disgraced in 1995. No matter how much CP fanboys say "Blue Streak is *still* a GREAT ride," it will never be this again Even with new stuff like Magnum and Raptor, Blue Streak was the sweetheart of the park I knew that ride very well; rode it every day for 2 years It's a clunking (albeit fast - clunking) typical PTC "upgrade" job today. Those stupid restraints, etc. is like being tied down in a damn coffin. With all the fame and hype of CP, I couldn't believe they didn't keep their only classic coaster. I rode it last summer for the first time in 11 years, and walked away stoic and wanted to cry. For anyone that knew the classic Blue Streak, it's a very different ride now. Just look at all that extra wood and steel supports to make up for the weight added to the trains with those stupid lap bars. To boot, the capacity is about 65% of what it used to be - but it doesn't matter because it lost its "classic" crowd years ago. Nope, still not over it. Does anyone else get sick of "same-ness"? As far as a future new woodie at CP, I would think they may eventually do something with Mean Streak after watching how the new hybrid types (Texas Giant, topper tracks, etc.) stand the test of time. The run from the 3rd drop to the midcourse brake was stellar when it first opened. But that didn't last long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 From Screamscape: Wing Coaster - Semi-Confirmed - (7/18/12) I find it hard to believe this will be the name, but according to an e-mail sent my way, they claim the new Wing coaster could end up being called GateKeeper. Sounds more like a temporary name / project code-name to me... so I’m expecting to see this one changed. So far, I didn’t notice any hits on the Trademark database either. Wave 2 of awful Hawk jokes, begin. Actually, don't. At least it doesn't have "Hawk" or "Dump" in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Does anyone believe the "Bansee" rumors? Definitely a cool name. Holiday World had a falling star named Banshee a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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