viking86 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! It definitely goes a lot faster through the turn than the other dive machines. I'm enjoying watching everyones legs fly forwards when they hit the first set of brakes after the turn. Sound ridicilous I know, but I just found it amusing to watch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texascoaster89 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. Agreed, I live 15 min from Six Flags Over Texas and the dispatching is atrocious at my park. I enjoy the rides here, I really do, but I'm flying up for 3 days next weekend simply because I always have more fun at Cedar Fair parks, especially CP. I appreciate the little things, and watching dispatchers hauling to try and get people on and off is enough to make me fly on a plane so they can have my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 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! It definitely goes a lot faster through the turn than the other dive machines. I'm enjoying watching everyones legs fly forwards when they hit the first set of brakes after the turn. Sound ridicilous I know, but I just found it amusing to watch... Not going to lie, I find it amusing if not oddly pleasing too. 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. Agreed, I live 15 min from Six Flags Over Texas and the dispatching is atrocious at my park. I enjoy the rides here, I really do, but I'm flying up for 3 days next weekend simply because I always have more fun at Cedar Fair parks, especially CP. I appreciate the little things, and watching dispatchers hauling to try and get people on and off is enough to make me fly on a plane so they can have my money. SFOG and SFOT have very similar awful ops. I mean as a whole Six Flags is pretty bad while Cedar Fair is generally better (this is coming from someone who actually prefers Six Flags parks in many ways). All Cedar Fair parks have decent ops but Cedar Point has crazy ops that are far superior to the other parks in the chain. It really is nice to go to CP and not have to get frustrated by the operations constantly. My only beef with Cedar Fair is that they often assign rows, they hold people outside the station and rows end up going out empty, they run three trains even when they are consistently double stacking, and some of the parks don't allow re-rides. In terms of the actually dispatching, they are amazing though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My only beef with Cedar Fair is that they often assign rows, they hold people outside the station and rows end up going out empty, they run three trains even when they are consistently double stacking, and some of the parks don't allow re-rides. In terms of the actually dispatching, they are amazing though! I agree that I absolutely hate this, but I've never once seen Cedar point do it on any ride. Parks like Carowinds on the other hand do is constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texascoaster89 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 My only beef with Cedar Fair is that they often assign rows, they hold people outside the station and rows end up going out empty, they run three trains even when they are consistently double stacking, and some of the parks don't allow re-rides. In terms of the actually dispatching, they are amazing though! I agree that I absolutely hate this, but I've never once seen Cedar point do it on any ride. Parks like Carowinds on the other hand do is constantly. Yes this is very true, but Cedar Fair does one thing different also that I noticed. Remembering that I say I appreciate the little things. When I flew up early last year to visit and got in line for Rougamantis, or whatever people call it nowadays. They had a sign early in the queue stating that due to the long lines, assigned seating may happen. I appreciate at least knowing this before standing in a line for over an hour. Here back home, they'll do it for The Texas Giant randomly and we have NO WAY of knowing ahead of time because of the station location and where the queue is and they give no warning that it's coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm not sure if it has been asked yet, but do we know if the side entrance will be open this evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 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! It definitely goes a lot faster through the turn than the other dive machines. I'm enjoying watching everyones legs fly forwards when they hit the first set of brakes after the turn. Sound ridicilous I know, but I just found it amusing to watch... Not going to lie, I find it amusing if not oddly pleasing too. Haha good to see I'm not the only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm not sure if it has been asked yet, but do we know if the side entrance will be open this evening? They should be but you won't be beating any crowds so just go in the main gate. The park has been open for Ohio State Day since 11am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I haven't seen any reviews for the strippers yet. Are they any good? How is their pole work? Are they young, old? C'mon people we want the skinny on the strippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoaster10 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just rode back row, far left and there was a slight rattle. Nothing horrible but definitely noticeable. Unfortunate for a brand new coaster. The first drop is awesome but I really wish it had the old restraints. You definitely don't float like on Sheikra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^ You didn't answer Guy's question. No one cares about a fucking rattle - they want stripper updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoaster10 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The strippers show up at 10 from what I've heard. Although now there's plenty of boats to pass the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^ Now that's more like it...keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 So we are just getting here and it seems packed. I've never been so far back stopped on the driveway in to the parking lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 ^ Hence why we never go to any park on opening day - especially if they are opening a record breaking coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I'm scared to see what tomorrow will be. Since tomorrow is technically opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Fixed. Hence why we never go to any park on opening weekend - especially if they are opening a record breaking coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 B&M rattle may be the stupidest thing to ever come from the enthusiast community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just a heads up for anyone heading to the park tonight. Traffic is bumper to bumper all the way back onto route 6 and it's moving very slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just rode back row, far left and there was a slight rattle. Nothing horrible but definitely noticeable. Unfortunate for a brand new coaster. The first drop is awesome but I really wish it had the old restraints. You definitely don't float like on Sheikra. ... and there it is. I need a drink. ... and when the subsequent "yeah but you haven't ridden it so how do you know it doesn't rattle" posts show up I'm prepared to drink even more B&M rattle may be the stupidest thing to ever come from the enthusiast community. There are tons of things to pick from but you may be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Been in traffic for 45 minutes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Sorry to see. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It's honestly miserable in here. It's a 3 hour wait for Valravn at this point. We skipped it all together. The line goes out the ride entrance, past blue streak, and across the midway. The parking lot was in over flow when we got here at 7:15. It sucks. I'm really disappointed lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 ^ It probably wasn't the best idea to combine osu day with a season pass day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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