OrlandoGuy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Why does the park "desperately" need a dark ride? I don't get this thought.Not sure why a dark ride has been made such a big deal here. I for one, could care less if the park has a dark ride. A dark ride is needed for many reasons. It helps round out the park's offerings by providing more variety. Dark rides can generally be enjoyed by the whole family so families generally love them. They give patrons an opportunity to escape the sun or rain. This is huge. Cedar Point is no stranger to rainy days and yet there's next to nothing to do when it's raining (especially considering CP's insane inclement weather policies). Having at least one major ride under cover would be huge to rounding out a day at Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I wouldn't expect one until 2016/2017. I think Knotts is in line next for a Triotech Dark Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks like they're done with the repainting. Now on to the themeing and re-doing of the station in a few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRice92 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 In line for another ride on Mantis right now, you know a ride isn't that good when only a handful of switchbacks is being used on the last day. I'm looking forward to the conversion. Oh and the painting is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 ^Considering the park really isn't that busy at all right now, that's actually a huge line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRice92 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 ^Considering the park really isn't that busy at all right now, that's actually a huge line... True, I'm in line for Millennium now and it's just 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wow, they actaully did finish painting by the last day of operation. If they start work on the station now they might finish by the end of the season. It would be awesome if they opened it up for a sneak peak near closing on Nov. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheBooker Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I hope nobody REALLY expects Rooby-Roo to open by the end of this season. I mean, really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I highly doubt Rougarou will be open by the end of the season because there has been no mention of the new trains arriving at the park. Plus, I imagine installing the retractable station floor will take a while to get done, and then they have to test the ride for a few weeks before it opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I wonder for going to see you complete re-design of the station since they have to take the roof off to put the new track in anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Going back to the dark ride idea, instead of being themed to the old Pirates ride, what do you think about be themed to the even older Earthquake ride? Or just get two so there is no argument! Did anyone see this posted on Cedar Point's Facebook Page? If Mantis had an obituary...(courtesy of team member Kelly): MANTIS May 11, 1996 - October 19, 2014 Mantis, 18, of Sandusky, Ohio will be put to rest on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Mantis was born on May 11, 1996 in Sandusky Ohio. It loved summer times, standing, and making guests of all ages smile. It is survived by Top Thrill Dragster of 11 years and several other brothers and sisters that are a very important part of the Cedar Point coaster family. Visiting hours are Sunday, October 19th from 11 am until 8 pm. Mantis was a great neighbor to Iron Dragon, who, in a statement, had said, "Mantis will be missed." It is preceded in death by WildCat and Disaster Transport in 2012. At this time, the coaster family is asking for no donations and would appreciate private time over the winter to regroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Did Disaster Transport or Wildcat get an obituary? If anything they should be honored because they aren't just being repainted and retrained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 ^Maybe the families of Wildcat and Disaster Transport like to keep to themselves, so the park respected their privacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLine Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I wonder for going to see you complete re-design of the station since they have to take the roof off to put the new track in anyway... If I'm not mistaken they repainted the station. I am assuming everything will be happening under the current station. Why go from above when there is so much room under the stations currently to just hoist up and install from there. The track won't change, only maybe brakes, sensors, different mechanisms for locking and unlocking the harnesses, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster19 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I wonder for going to see you complete re-design of the station since they have to take the roof off to put the new track in anyway... If I'm not mistaken they repainted the station. I am assuming everything will be happening under the current station. Why go from above when there is so much room under the stations currently to just hoist up and install from there. The track won't change, only maybe brakes, sensors, different mechanisms for locking and unlocking the harnesses, etc. If we see any changes to the station, I hope for a bigger/longer station. However I am in agreement that we won't see anything change in size, other then the new roof and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hopefully they get rid of the dreadful lights in the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hopefully they get rid of the dreadful lights in the station. Have no fear! Via Twitter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) I love that Tony reads the boards! A lot of parks have management reading the boards but few parks actually respond directly and indirectly to our inquiries. Edited October 20, 2014 by DJeXeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Haha, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) Hopefully they get rid of the dreadful lights in the station. Have no fear! That's awesome! Edited October 20, 2014 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I wonder when they're gonna' release some concept arts of the station if they re-do it. Here is the Pointcast Minute video they posted of Mangarou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Cool video, thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 OMG a Mantis tattoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohead Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Last Rides Yo!!! Had 4 lanyards by 11:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detigerfan Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Cedar Fair's theming isn't too bad. At least they're not like Six Flags where they try way too hard on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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