xmichellex Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks so much for these gorgeous pictures! I absolutely love how colorful Cedar Point is--GateKeeper will only add to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Geat pictures, I love seeing aerial pictures of any park especially Cedar Point (probably one of the most photogenic parks in the world). Ugh,those pictures of Mean Streak really make me wish that ride wasn't so average. It's one of the best looking wooden coasters in the world, and just towers over that section of the park. I know they've done a lot of work in the off season and it's running better now than before but honestly it never was any better just okay. I'm still in favor of some sort of Rocky Mountain style re-hab even though it may not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 The aerial pics are amazing. I love seeing the view from that height. It really just showcases CP's awesome location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Here's another shot I'd thought I would add. In this you see (obviously the park) but then above it is Marblehead Peninsula, then above that is Put-In-Bay (that tower is Perry's Monument), and then far right (cut off) is Kelley's Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Really, REALLY cool photos...thank you so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsjim11 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Great aerial photos of the park! Thanks for posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You don't often see ariel shots of parks and Cedar point has a great location for them! Thanks for sharing, do you fancy coming and covering some European parks too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Those photos just make me want to go back to the Point right now. Cool looking photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Those aerial shots were really cool. Thanks for posting! dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 They make me miss the lake and Ohio...beautiful shots. Now I really want to go back for Halloweekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 You don't often see ariel shots of parks and Cedar point has a great location for them! Thanks for sharing, do you fancy coming and covering some European parks too? I would love to do that lol, unfortunately I don't have the money to do that. By the way I'm in the process of getting all the pictures touched up. Would everyone like me to host them somewhere at full quality and then post the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I would love that! What size are they normally? I'd love to snatch a few for my personal wall paper collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm not at the computer right now (I'm answering from my phone) but I remember when I would right click on them they were like 7mb. They're pretty large, they open larger than my computer screen though lol. (I'm no expert here so I hope that answered your question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilloncsr Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 In the picture with the parking lot where there is something going on is that Disaster Transport track roped off to the left? Looks like nice and neatly stacked track to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ^Cedar Point said that some of the track and two trains would be sent to the National Roller Coaster Museum so I guess that is where that track is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Spectacular! Thanks for grabbing these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Found some great videos of CP's forgotten jewel, MANTIS. It's really hard to find footage like this. These videos are not mine, but I'm glad to share. T.V. Commercial Animated Promo. Construction footage. Top off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) CP's forgotten jewel, MANTIS. I Does not comprehend Edited September 11, 2012 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ^ Forgotten jewels, as in your family jewels might as well be forgotten after you ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 This ride can go one of two ways: 1. Unbearably painful, if sitting in wrong seat or not standing correctly. 2. Relatively smooth, and an overall very enjoyable ride. Just make sure you've got some "room" before the restraints lock. And avoid any seat past half-train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ^I usually find that when rides need to be "ridden correctly" or else you'll have a bad ride, they're probably not that great of a ride. Even rides like Magnum or Skyrush will hurt me, but despite that I still consider them amazing rides. In my opinion, it's not only that Mantis is rough or the restraint system is terribly bad, I just think the layout is boring. Especially the second half. I would definitely not consider it a jewel... That aside, the coverage is pretty cool! I always like finding hidden things from ride construction that you don't commonly see floating around. It's funny to see how far computer rendrering has gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangoman15 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I agree that Mantis can be painful sometimes, but I still think its a great ride. It also has one of my favorite paint jobs of any ride at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm not at the computer right now (I'm answering from my phone) but I remember when I would right click on them they were like 7mb. They're pretty large, they open larger than my computer screen though lol. (I'm no expert here so I hope that answered your question) Thats plenty good, just let me know or post 'em here when you can. It'll be appreciated! As for Mantis, when I worked the ride I learned how to ride it, and when the trims are off and the MCBR isn't grabbing its actually quite spectacular. Unfortunately that rarely ever happens, so If it helps any the ride is at its best usually toward the end of the day, it can haul a$$ through the first half and get quite whippy through the corkscrew after the MCBR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDipper 80 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^I really do think that when you spend enough quality time with a ride, you grow to love it, regardless of whether or not it's the "best". After working on Mantis, it became one of my favorite rides to just ride again and again on my days off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^I usually find that when rides need to be "ridden correctly" or else you'll have a bad ride, they're probably not that great of a ride. Even rides like Magnum or Skyrush will hurt me, but despite that I still consider them amazing rides. In my opinion, it's not only that Mantis is rough or the restraint system is terribly bad, I just think the layout is boring. Especially the second half. I would definitely not consider it a jewel... This exactly. And to add to that, I am not a fan AT ALL of stand up coasters. The only one I can stand to ride is Georgia Scorcher since it is usually a smooth ride with a fun layout. Mantis besides looking impressive in its location, did absolutely nothing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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