cfc Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Remember a few years ago when everyone was bitching that cedar fair needed to be more creative with ride names? Well, now they "are" being more creative and people are still complaining. They can't win either way. If they named it flight deck, people would complain. ....if they name it Valravn , people complain. I'm just looking forward to riding it someday. I like B&M Dive Coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Does the name really matter that much? Also, let's not forget that this is a milestone coaster for B&M. This is their 100th coaster. I am a theme park and coaster enthusiast. I go for the rides, (and food). I don't care what they name it. It amazes me that people complain over something so unimportant such as a name of a freaking roller coaster. The complaints about Dollywood not having Lightening Rod open is pretty stupid as well. Parks are not going to open a ride until they are 100% ready for that ride to open. If that means a week, a month, etc. big deal. It will be there for years to come. Parks do not owe explanations, or reasons why. They don't have to have construction blogs, webcams, or podcasts. You are presented with the facts... Now, I am paraphrasing the following, but what I get from each park is... Cedar Point: Dive machine named Valravn. Largest and tallest of its kind with 3 inversions, and includes a splashdown and monorail between the second and third inversion. Dollywood: Lightening Rod launched wooden coaster with a bee hive on top of the lift hill will be undergoing extended commissioning. Just enjoy the rides for what they are and provide when they are ready for guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 we need to find something to complain about. This is so random but since we're b*tching... How come the Boardwalk Fries stand doesn't have the same sh*t-ton of seasonings that Kings Island and Kings Dominion have available? When we went to Kings Dominion last weekend I was like a kid in a candy store. You get nothing at Cedar Point, it's crap. They had a cajun seasoning, a garlic seasoning, Old Bay, vinegar... it was nuts. Get it together Cedar Point. Wow I sound like an enthusiast now, lol. I never get the Boardwalk Fries at CP, but normally go to the stand across from Gemini and get the fries with cheese (so good). I wanted to think that they had ketchup, vinegar, salt and pepper for the plain fries. I have to admit that if they had garlic seasoning to put on top of the cheese fries (and maybe even a bottle of Sriracha), they might just be the best theme park fries ever. So yeah, now that I think about it....get it together, Cedar Point. We want more seasonings and spices for our fries up in here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You can't say they are the best until you try Kennywoods potato patch. Happy friers frys are very good with vinegar and salt. I believe they still have the garlic sauce as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 ^ I thought that Kennywood Potato Patch fries were good, but not much different or better than the ones that I had at at Happy Friar. I admit that they do have more topping options at PP, which was nice. It would be nice to see Happy Friar offer those types of choices to go with your order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Does the name really matter that much? Also, let's not forget that this is a milestone coaster for B&M. This is their 100th coaster. I am a theme park and coaster enthusiast. I go for the rides, (and food). I don't care what they name it. It amazes me that people complain over something so unimportant such as a name of a freaking roller coaster. The complaints about Dollywood not having Lightening Rod open is pretty stupid as well. Parks are not going to open a ride until they are 100% ready for that ride to open. If that means a week, a month, etc. big deal. It will be there for years to come. Parks do not owe explanations, or reasons why. They don't have to have construction blogs, webcams, or podcasts. You are presented with the facts... Now, I am paraphrasing the following, but what I get from each park is... Cedar Point: Dive machine named Valravn. Largest and tallest of its kind with 3 inversions, and includes a splashdown and monorail between the second and third inversion. Dollywood: Lightening Rod launched wooden coaster with a bee hive on top of the lift hill will be undergoing extended commissioning. Just enjoy the rides for what they are and provide when they are ready for guests. perfectly said. I personally like the name Valravn. Its unique. Its different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 You are presented with the facts... Now, I am paraphrasing the following, but what I get from each park is... Cedar Point: Dive machine named Valravn. Largest and tallest of its kind with 3 inversions, and includes a splashdown and monorail between the second and third inversion. Dollywood: Lightening Rod launched wooden coaster with a bee hive on top of the lift hill will be undergoing extended commissioning. Just enjoy the rides for what they are and provide when they are ready for guests. But really though... You said it perfectly. Let's just enjoy the rides for what they are... whenever they are ready for guest! Also, for anyone who is curious, here is some new Valravn photos: Source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmx Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) ^ Can anyone please explain what's the reason for that "door"? EDIT: Already answered. I figured it out, thank you anyway... Edited March 25, 2016 by edmx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ^If you mean the swinging gate, it's there as a safeguard to keep guests boarding the front row from falling onto the track in front of the train since the trains are floorless and have no zero car in front of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Are you talking about the gates over the track? That is to prevent people from getting to close to the edge of the ride platform and falling. Its a safety precaution. They have them on several B&M coasters. EDIT: ^ Beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmx Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ^If you mean the swinging gate, it's there as a safeguard to keep guests boarding the front row from falling onto the track in front of the train since the trains are floorless and have no zero car in front of them. Just like Rougarou! Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Nice pic's! I know this may sound stupid, but are they going to put a roof on the storage shed? I mean they have the support beams for one..........but a roof hasnt been placed yet. Edited March 25, 2016 by drummermattk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That was also posted earlier in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrillMom Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Nice pic's! I know this may sound stupid, but are they going to put a roof on the storage shed? I mean they have the support beams for one..........but a roof hasn't been placed yet. If you look on the webcam it looks like the roof has been installed already. Tony and Intern Jordan probably hold on to the photos for a couple of days until they release them. Example: where the photo is with the rocks around the supports on the midway there is dirt around them. Now it looks to be concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo von Sol Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, does anyone know why there are an two level scaffolding set up near the second immelmann loop? (Bottom right on the webcam). It seems to imply some work that needs to be done near or on the track for an extended period of time (rather than a 2-3 day job). At first I thought maybe it would be for sensor placement on the track but they wouldn't need scaffolding for that kind of work right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Coastermania tickets getting close to being on sale. $30. cost, this year. Also, no guests allowed. All must be members of a coaster club. Only 8 clubs recognized. Certainly, Club TPR is one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, does anyone know why there are an two level scaffolding set up near the second immelmann loop? (Bottom right on the webcam). It seems to imply some work that needs to be done near or on the track for an extended period of time (rather than a 2-3 day job). At first I thought maybe it would be for sensor placement on the track but they wouldn't need scaffolding for that kind of work right? That, according to CP is where the splashdown and monorail will be located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Wow...I'm really liking the stonework on the station. This is going to look awesome once finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, does anyone know why there are an two level scaffolding set up near the second immelmann loop? (Bottom right on the webcam). It seems to imply some work that needs to be done near or on the track for an extended period of time (rather than a 2-3 day job). At first I thought maybe it would be for sensor placement on the track but they wouldn't need scaffolding for that kind of work right? That, according to CP is where the splashdown and monorail will be located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, does anyone know why there are an two level scaffolding set up near the second immelmann loop? (Bottom right on the webcam). It seems to imply some work that needs to be done near or on the track for an extended period of time (rather than a 2-3 day job). At first I thought maybe it would be for sensor placement on the track but they wouldn't need scaffolding for that kind of work right? That, according to CP is where the splashdown and monorail will be located. I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Just curious, does anyone know why there are an two level scaffolding set up near the second immelmann loop? (Bottom right on the webcam). It seems to imply some work that needs to be done near or on the track for an extended period of time (rather than a 2-3 day job). At first I thought maybe it would be for sensor placement on the track but they wouldn't need scaffolding for that kind of work right? That, according to CP is where the splashdown and monorail will be located. I don't get it. Word leaked a few days back that the surprise element on Valravn was in fact not going to be strippers, but a splashdown, and a head chopper with the new monorail that CP is putting in. Would I rather have had strippers, yes. But I think the combined splashdown/monorail will be exciting as well. I personally can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Not completely against a monorail at CP.... Sometimes those walks from front to back kill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ^ Oh, yeah, no one said the monorail was going front to back. It goes straight west and dives into the lake, and the only station is in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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