UrbanLegend Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Although it'll probably mean a forceless ride, I love how every element of this coaster is so big. It just looks really visually impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just felt this thread needed the most epic "gatekeeper" reference ever put to film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumCP Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I am super excited for this ride. I am looking forward to taking pictures of it just as much as riding it. I like the way the construction area's dirt blends nicely with the beach sand. It would be cool if they left the beach facing side supports under sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 ^^I must respectfully disagree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumCP Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) **Comment Edited due to my stupidity** Thank You Edited January 17, 2013 by MillenniumCP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 ^^I must respectfully disagree: We all have opinions. Wasn't saying mine is right, but I can daydream based on the photos just posted. Sorry, I should have said "supports surrounded sand". Seeing that Wicked Twister has sand around it's supports, there may be a chance it could happen. He wasnt talking to you. He was talking to the guy 2 posts above you.. that's what ^^ means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumCP Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sorry, not on forums much. Thank you for clarification though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiocoasterman Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Gatekeeper update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewalk13 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 mmm, there's station porn in that post..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilljunkie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Don't have a clue how it will ride, as I've yet to even ride a Wing coaster yet, but there's no question that this thing looks absolutely stunning! I am in awe of the colors and its placement along the lake. Looking forward to returning to the Point (and the Breakers Friday's ) this year to take Gatekeeper for a spin! Rode X- Flight in Chicago. It was very smooth and fast. The best part is this Gate Keeper is quite a monster compared to that. If Gate Keeper is as smooth as X Flight it will surpass Millenium Force and Top Thrill Dragster in attendence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Don't have a clue how it will ride, as I've yet to even ride a Wing coaster yet, but there's no question that this thing looks absolutely stunning! I am in awe of the colors and its placement along the lake. Looking forward to returning to the Point (and the Breakers Friday's ) this year to take Gatekeeper for a spin! Rode X- Flight in Chicago. It was very smooth and fast. The best part is this Gate Keeper is quite a monster compared to that. If Gate Keeper is as smooth as X Flight it will surpass Millenium Force and Top Thrill Dragster in attendence. That's kinda a stretch. Maverick had come close, but I don't think it surpasses MF or TTD. I definitely see it passing up Raptor and Maverick though. Who knows? Maybe after opening year the lines will stay as long as they will be in 2013. That would be impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If nothing else, Gatekeeper will have higher capacity than either Millennium Force/Maverick/TTD, and likely will have higher uptime. That's a good recipe to beat them out in overall ridership, especially in its first season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It really is a great looking ride. I still have never ridden an wing-rider. Maybe this one will be my first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Really looking forward to riding Gatekeeper in May, at least a couple times. I hope the lines stay long at Gatekeeper because that will shorten my wait time on the other awesome rides in the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yeah, I hope that Gatekeeper will help take care of the morning rush so I can get my rides on Mav, Milli, and TTD first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schotcher Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Yeah, I hope that Gatekeeper will help take care of the morning rush so I can get my rides on Mav, Milli, and TTD first. When it comes to the GP: TTD > Everything else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 ^ Although Magnum still gets the best ridership in the whole park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoint4life23 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Magnum is a people eater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Seriously, Magnum has the highest amount of riders? What are the top ten rides in the park according to rides given per year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Magnum is a people eater funny thing is Gemini was the highest capacity roller coaster in the world back in the day. 6 trains that fit 30 people on each one wasn't just a people eater. It was a capacity monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 ^ Back when it did a decent job at racing as well. I can fondly remember doing repeated laps on Gemini in a row. It's been a long time since I've had interest or ability to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I honestly find the ride butter-smooth. Other than the final helix, it's a very enjoyable ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 She's a great coaster. That helix is a reminder that this thing is fun to the end. ^ Although Magnum still gets the best ridership in the whole park. What do you expect, it's not an Intamin. So it is actually going to be a thing called "open". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I could really see this becoming in the top 2 in popularity at CP if its a good experience. Since B&M coasters are 99% reliable most of the time, it will be open much more than TTD/MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Gatekeeper will, no doubt have a longer line than MF and TTD, but I'm just wondering what happens in 2014 and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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