DoinItForTheFame Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Given all the wild speculation that New Mean Streak could be RMC's biggest/longest/greatest/etc... Maybe the reason for the weird timing of construction coupled with the lack of announcement is so CP can spread the cost of construction over several fiscal periods rather than just one off-season. Start it in 2017, finish in 2018, but avoid one big massive deduction to the 2016 off-season balance sheet. That would allow for one hell of a conversion . So would this mean why Valleyfair, Michigan Adventure, and Dorney Park have been taking so long on cronstruction of all their coaster projects is to have it over serval fiscal periods? Exactly... Every year CF puts a $20 in the jar for these parks. They'll get their coaster soon enough If my math is correct, Dorney should be.... Last new coaster- 2005, hydra. This year- 2017. 2017-2005= 12 years. So, at 20 dollars a year, there will be 240 dollars in Dorneys jar right now. Basing this off of a B&M coaster, going to say the cost of said coaster will be 30,000,000 USD. 30,000,000-240($ already saved)= 29,999,760 dollars to go. 29,999,760/20(money saved per year)=1,499,988. So Dorney will not see its next new coaster for another 1,499,988 years. I seriously laughed out loud. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfriday1998 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Given all the wild speculation that New Mean Streak could be RMC's biggest/longest/greatest/etc... Maybe the reason for the weird timing of construction coupled with the lack of announcement is so CP can spread the cost of construction over several fiscal periods rather than just one off-season. Start it in 2017, finish in 2018, but avoid one big massive deduction to the 2016 off-season balance sheet. That would allow for one hell of a conversion . So would this mean why Valleyfair, Michigan Adventure, and Dorney Park have been taking so long on cronstruction of all their coaster projects is to have it over serval fiscal periods? Exactly... Every year CF puts a $20 in the jar for these parks. They'll get their coaster soon enough If my math is correct, Dorney should be.... Last new coaster- 2005, hydra. This year- 2017. 2017-2005= 12 years. So, at 20 dollars a year, there will be 240 dollars in Dorneys jar right now. Basing this off of a B&M coaster, going to say the cost of said coaster will be 30,000,000 USD. 30,000,000-240($ already saved)= 29,999,760 dollars to go. 29,999,760/20(money saved per year)=1,499,988. So Dorney will not see its next new coaster for another 1,499,988 years. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I was joking awhile ago when I said that people would be claiming this ride would be a new for 2017 straight through October. Now I'm convinced they really will claim that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Ok so I should just make one thing pretty clear here.. ANYONE WHO POSTS A CONSTRUCTION PHOTO OF MEAN STREAK, REGARDLESS IF IT IS YOUR PHOTO OR NOT, WILL BE BANNED FROM TPR FOREVER. Is that clear? Good. The only exception to this would be if Cedar Point themselves releases official construction photos. Edited February 6, 2017 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 ^ Stop embarrassing yourself, bruh... Yeaah...I should no better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 If/when CP gets a GCI, will they run 2 trains or opt for 3 with a "Shed?" And on that note, will "Sheds" become the new norm for GCIs? Nooo. Because most parks don't care about hiding their transfer tracks on coasters. Every single GCI in existence has a building or cover on the transfer track. The only two exemptons are El Toro and Kentucky Rumbler, both of which have only one train. He's also trying to make a joke about "sheds", but it just isn't funny. He knows that we all know Mystic Timber's shed is specific to that ride as it is a thematic element. El Toro was manufactured by Intamin and assembled by RMC, not GCI https://rcdb.com/4274.htm#p=23220 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonRugbyGuy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 If/when CP gets a GCI, will they run 2 trains or opt for 3 with a "Shed?" And on that note, will "Sheds" become the new norm for GCIs? Nooo. Because most parks don't care about hiding their transfer tracks on coasters. Every single GCI in existence has a building or cover on the transfer track. The only two exemptons are El Toro and Kentucky Rumbler, both of which have only one train. He's also trying to make a joke about "sheds", but it just isn't funny. He knows that we all know Mystic Timber's shed is specific to that ride as it is a thematic element. El Toro was manufactured by Intamin and assembled by RMC, not GCI He's referring to this El Toro..https://rcdb.com/4274.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestThemeParks Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Given all the wild speculation that New Mean Streak could be RMC's biggest/longest/greatest/etc... Maybe the reason for the weird timing of construction coupled with the lack of announcement is so CP can spread the cost of construction over several fiscal periods rather than just one off-season. Start it in 2017, finish in 2018, but avoid one big massive deduction to the 2016 off-season balance sheet. That would allow for one hell of a conversion . So would this mean why Valleyfair, Michigan Adventure, and Dorney Park have been taking so long on cronstruction of all their coaster projects is to have it over serval fiscal periods? Exactly... Every year CF puts a $20 in the jar for these parks. They'll get their coaster soon enough If my math is correct, Dorney should be.... Last new coaster- 2005, hydra. This year- 2017. 2017-2005= 12 years. So, at 20 dollars a year, there will be 240 dollars in Dorneys jar right now. Basing this off of a B&M coaster, going to say the cost of said coaster will be 30,000,000 USD. 30,000,000-240($ already saved)= 29,999,760 dollars to go. 29,999,760/20(money saved per year)=1,499,988. So Dorney will not see its next new coaster for another 1,499,988 years. Well let's hope there isn't any inflation in the next 1,499,988 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cparkes92 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 If/when CP gets a GCI, will they run 2 trains or opt for 3 with a "Shed?" And on that note, will "Sheds" become the new norm for GCIs? Nooo. Because most parks don't care about hiding their transfer tracks on coasters. Every single GCI in existence has a building or cover on the transfer track. The only two exemptons are El Toro and Kentucky Rumbler, both of which have only one train. He's also trying to make a joke about "sheds", but it just isn't funny. He knows that we all know Mystic Timber's shed is specific to that ride as it is a thematic element. El Toro was manufactured by Intamin and assembled by RMC, not GCI He's referring to this El Toro..https://rcdb.com/4274.htm I was just about to point out that there was an El Toro in Germany made by GCI. Speaking of GCI, I think Cedar Point will get one in the mid-2020s (after RMC Streak and the very likely 2020 B&M flyer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 ^ What makes a B&M flyer very likely for 2020? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 What makes a B&M flyer very likely for 2020? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestThemeParks Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 ^ What makes a B&M flyer very likely for 2020? The 150th anniversary of course Everyone gets a B&M Flyer for their 150th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccentricGamerCL Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Ok so I should just make one thing pretty clear here.. ANYONE WHO POSTS A CONSTRUCTION PHOTO OF MEAN STREAK, REGARDLESS IF IT YOUR PHOTO OR NOT, WILL BE BANNED FROM TPR FOREVER. Is that clear? Good. The only exception to this would be if Cedar Point themselves releases official construction photos. This may be a stupid question, but does that include photos not taken from the peninsula (i.e. Battery Park or Bay Point)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 ^ What makes a B&M flyer very likely for 2020? The 150th anniversary of course Everyone gets a B&M Flyer for their 150th It will also be 150ft tall. Go 150mph. And have 150 inversions. . . Because you know it is their 150TH ANNIVERSARY!! --------------- Ok so I should just make one thing pretty clear here.. ANYONE WHO POSTS A CONSTRUCTION PHOTO OF MEAN STREAK, REGARDLESS IF IT YOUR PHOTO OR NOT, WILL BE BANNED FROM TPR FOREVER. Is that clear? Good. The only exception to this would be if Cedar Point themselves releases official construction photos. This may be a stupid question, but does that include photos not taken from the peninsula (i.e. Battery Park or Bay Point)? Would that be a construction photo of Mean Streak?? Yes. So it wouldn't be allowed. I think it's pretty safe to say, DON'T POST ANY PHOTOS OF MEAN STREAK!!! Unless it's released from Cedar Point themselves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 ^ What makes a B&M flyer very likely for 2020? Cuz, man! It's part of his "five year plan" based on uneducated guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 So wait, serious question. If we go to Chill out, are with a park official back in Frontiertown, and we get a couple pictures of Mean Streak (that is if we tour back there with the group) are we not allowed to post them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioCoasterBoy100 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 If/when CP gets a GCI, will they run 2 trains or opt for 3 with a "Shed?" And on that note, will "Sheds" become the new norm for GCIs? Nooo. Because most parks don't care about hiding their transfer tracks on coasters. Every single GCI in existence has a building or cover on the transfer track. The only two exemptons are El Toro and Kentucky Rumbler, both of which have only one train. He's also trying to make a joke about "sheds", but it just isn't funny. He knows that we all know Mystic Timber's shed is specific to that ride as it is a thematic element. El Toro was manufactured by Intamin and assembled by RMC, not GCI He's referring to this El Toro..https://rcdb.com/4274.htm I forgot about the other El Toro. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceBoarder Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 So wait, serious question. If we go to Chill out, are with a park official back in Frontiertown, and we get a couple pictures of Mean Streak (that is if we tour back there with the group) are we not allowed to post them? Seeing as that the Boss of this webpage said no, those photos would not be allowed...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestThemeParks Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 So wait, serious question. If we go to Chill out, are with a park official back in Frontiertown, and we get a couple pictures of Mean Streak (that is if we tour back there with the group) are we not allowed to post them? Seeing as that the Boss of this webpage said no, those photos would not be allowed...... But it's a little bit different if they are with a park official who allows them to take photos then to take pictures from a drone or some other source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ape Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I am curious what caused the sudden dropping of the hammer on construction photos, did I miss something over the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I was wondering that too! And is this for all the new coasters being constructed, like say Mystic Timbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I am curious what caused the sudden dropping of the hammer on construction photos, did I miss something over the weekend? Going out on a limb here but I imagine the park contacted TPR and asked them to remove illicit photos of the project they are very obviously keeping under wraps for now. They have explicitly asked people not to visit the park to take photos during the off season. Bottom line is Robb said no photos or permaban. The end. I was wondering that too! And is this for all the new coasters being constructed, like say Mystic Timbers? Can I ask how you could get photos of this without trespassing into the park? Oh you mean photos the park has released? They're obviously fair game. This isn't hard, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 In other news, there's a new blog entry about the (pretty massive) changes made to the website. Personally I think they did a great job with it and I wouldn't be shocked if the other Cedar Fair parks copy the format since it doesn't require a separate mobile website (and to be honest I was never a fan of the Cedar Fair mobile website anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 ^^Well someone who went to their employee get together at ki, posted pics of it in the ki thread. I would think that wouldn't be allowed since the park didn't post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 ^^Well someone who went to their employee get together at ki, posted pics of it in the ki thread. I would think that wouldn't be allowed since the park didn't post them. Well I don't own this site and don't work for Kings Island so I can't tell you if that's OK or not. Simple solution though: just send a message to Robb or a mod before you post to make sure its OK. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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