coasterbill Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Left Field Question to you CP guys: What is the oldest coaster operating in the park, now? Blue Streak. It opened in 1964 and shares a name with a similar coaster just a few hours away. The only differences between the two are that the other Blue Streak sucks and is in a park that also sucks, but like Cedar Point it has a hardcore fan-base that gets really mad when you say things like that so I do it for no reason just for fun even when it has nothing to do with the conversation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yay....fireworks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibumpaul Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 While acknowledging that they are still working on the landscaping, I wish that they would plant some more trees. Looks like they had planted some shrubs on one of the last turns but shade would be awesome. Aside from that, I cannot wait to make the drive up there to try it out. Looks like an amazing coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yay....fireworks! Those aren't actually fireworks. . . Tony was actually in the Dollywood thread, when he thought he was in the Cedar Point thread... He saw people talking about burning down the new coaster. . . So that's what Cedar Point is doing, burning down Valravn. That's where the smoke is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The whole new area looks really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texascoaster89 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Ahhh yes, a new season! I'm getting married next month, so what do I decide to do instead of wedding planning? Flying up to Cedar Point 2 of the next 3 weekends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macman820 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The new surprise feature for Valravn has been revealed! Hope this hasn't been posted before. http://on.wkyc.com/1TvsnPe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterMateo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Is that for the Queue too? Or is this just one of the surprises? Looks cool either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoint4life23 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Sounds like that is the Big thing. Its a neat idea. I will check it out this weekend. Also has anyone tried the beer yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 For anyone who was contemplating being productive at work today I just wanted to post a friendly reminder that it's Ohio State Day starting at 11am and Passholder Preview Day so that probably won't be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Oh great....did not realize that it was osu day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 For anyone who was contemplating being productive at work today I just wanted to post a friendly reminder that it's Ohio State Day starting at 11am and Passholder Preview Day so that probably won't be happening. I am curious why it took 20 minutes into the day and the Valravn line reaching the main midway for them to open the entire queue. They had to know that is where everyone was heading. It is not a big deal just seemed odd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 It's fun to watch some of these first day hiccups on the webcams. Can't fault anyone of course. Also the Gatekeeper, Raptor and Valravn crews are crushing it right now even though it's the first day. Gatekeeper especially is hitting awesome intervals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 That's because B&M coasters are the best! By the way, I'm loving the new Webcam view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^I saw a 75 second dispatch interval on Valravn. Seriously impressive. One thing I do love about Cedar Point is their operations are usually on point compared to almost every other park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^I saw a 75 second dispatch interval on Valravyn. Seriously impressive. One thing I do love about Cedar Point is their operations are usually on point compared to almost every other park. ... probably shouldn't watch cam 3 then. Dispatch something... anything It's opening day though. Totally understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^I saw a 75 second dispatch interval on Valravyn. Seriously impressive. One thing I do love about Cedar Point is their operations are usually on point compared to almost every other park. ... probably shouldn't watch cam 3 then. Dispatch something... anything It's opening day though. Totally understandable. ^ Just clicked that and watched Maverick go over the first drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonskinny12 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 For anyone who was contemplating being productive at work today I just wanted to post a friendly reminder that it's Ohio State Day starting at 11am and Passholder Preview Day so that probably won't be happening. Well I was planning to be productive today. Thanks for killing that. I'm loving watching camera 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 After watching the webcam it does seem like the train is being held for even close to 4 seconds. It's like a split second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^Lots of empty seats on that last row. Can I have one please instead of being stuck at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snovi Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 After watching the webcam it does seem like the train is being held for even close to 4 seconds. It's like a split second. I noticed that as well... seems that within the past hour or so the holding brake really isn't doing a whole lot of "holding". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 A lot closer to a 2 second hold time versus 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yeah, that holding brake doesn't actually hold for very long. Also, the lift hill seems super fast compared to the other dive machines. That turn before the drop looks like it's over before you even get to check out the view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^I saw a 75 second dispatch interval on Valravyn. Seriously impressive. One thing I do love about Cedar Point is their operations are usually on point compared to almost every other park. ... probably shouldn't watch cam 3 then. Dispatch something... anything It's opening day though. Totally understandable. ^ Just clicked that and watched Maverick go over the first drop. The cams make the day go by so quickly. Valravn is averaging 90 second intervals, and the train is in view for about 30 seconds. I watch a few rounds and before I know it 30 minutes have flown by. It's sad that I am so excited that I am timing the ride but it really is making the time pass. Checking out cam 3 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 They moved Cam 3. Kind of a cool view on it. Cam 1 is crap... less diving, more sky riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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