ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 This is fine. I'm sure they've done their homework and found that no one was rushing to those rides first thing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Sorry for the double post, but I have two more updates (both of which are budget cuts or signs of understaffing). The following rides won't open until 11am this year: Corkscrew Gemini Mine Ride OK, at least two of these haven't opened with the park in...years? Power Tower Yeah, this is super cost cutty. Why not open half of it? I know it needs a lot of people... Wicked Twister Really? WindSeeker lololololol In addition to Windseeker, Sky Ride will also be closed for staffing during Halloweekends. It was never open anyway but in previous years they made an attempt to staff it and promoted that weird "Scareactors on the Sky Ride" thing. I haven't found any other rides with that note though I fully expect them to totally give up on Antique Cars and the upcharge attractions too. Windseeker has turned out to be quite the ironic name, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Wicked Twister is a weird one. You would think it would be more popular early in the morning than any other time of day since it's located in the front of the park but whatever. I don't personally care since I rarely ever ride it but that seems weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Wicked Twister is a weird one. You would think it would be more popular early in the morning than any other time of day since it's located in the front of the park but whatever. I don't personally care since I rarely ever ride it but that seems weird. I would usually ride it in the first hour if it was open and I was down that way simply because it wouldn't have a long line. Why would I wait more than 15 minutes for Wicked Twister? "DERP! DONTCHA SEE THATS WHY IT ISNT OPEN NOW?" Yes, imaginary heckler, you're right, rides when a park first opens have shorter lines due to the fact that it was closed before it opened and had no guests. That in turn is why everyone on here is always advised if they are planning to go to a park to go at opening. Wicked Twister probably costs a bunch of money to launch half full trains, so they think by not running it in the first hour, they can save a few thousand dollars a year in personnel, maintenance, and elecrical costs. I guess I can go jerk off in a bathroom stall while I wait for Melt to open at 11AM instead of riding anything once the gates open and guests are let loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operative_me Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Checking out the webcams today, the Monster trucks are starting to arrive. Also saw that Sky Ride was running. Good to see the park getting it ready to be mothballed til June due to staffing issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Cedar Creek Mine Ride has received a new entrance sign this year for it's 50th anniversary. Looks great. Photo from Tony Clark on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i305isdaddy Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I really dislike how many rides are on that staggered opening list. During my first visit to Carowinds in 5 years last year I noticed that Cedar Fair has started doing the same thing there and it really feels cheap walking around the park seeing tons of closed rides for 2-3 hours. I wasn't surprised that Windseeker stayed closed most of the day (what a disaster those turned out to be vs. the Starflyers) but Vortex, Cyclone, Drop Zone, and more were all closed leaving a giant portion of the park without anything to ride. I wish Cedar Fair would learn how to staff correctly honestly... it seems to be getting worse. My trip to Cedar Point last year was shocking due to how different the staffing was vs. 10 years ago. When Carowinds was still Paramount owned and I visited Cedar Point as a teenager I couldn't believe how great the ops were and how nice the employees were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I really dislike how many rides are on that staggered opening list. During my first visit to Carowinds in 5 years last year I noticed that Cedar Fair has started doing the same thing there and it really feels cheap walking around the park seeing tons of closed rides for 2-3 hours. I wasn't surprised that Windseeker stayed closed most of the day (what a disaster those turned out to be vs. the Starflyers) but Vortex, Cyclone, Drop Zone, and more were all closed leaving a giant portion of the park without anything to ride. I wish Cedar Fair would learn how to staff correctly honestly... it seems to be getting worse. My trip to Cedar Point last year was shocking due to how different the staffing was vs. 10 years ago. When Carowinds was still Paramount owned and I visited Cedar Point as a teenager I couldn't believe how great the ops were and how nice the employees were. What bothers you? Just the number? Or are you really getting there super early for one of the rides listed that you can ride with less than a 15 minute wait any time of the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I wish Cedar Fair would learn how to staff correctly honestly... Um. It sounds like they are learning how to staff correctly. This is smart business and there are plenty of other attractions open. Try going to a park like Kennywood where some rides don't even open before noon. Exterminator was the only ride open for the first 30 minutes during our visit last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterInk Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I wish Cedar Fair would learn how to staff correctly honestly... it seems to be getting worse. Has it though? I seem to remember reading that Cedar Fair has ALWAYS had staffing problems in the spring and fall. When Carowinds was still Paramount owned and I visited Cedar Point as a teenager I couldn't believe how great the ops were and how nice the employees were. Are you implying that they are terrible and mean now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Am I looking at this wrong or did they just totally demolish the Panda Express building and leave a big expansion pad near the Millennium Force station? Cedar Point Webcams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfBobs Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 ^It sure does look to be gone. Panda was still listed as a dining location and on the map posted on the previous page for the 2019 dining plan. So if it was removed the decision was made after that 2019 dining plan map was approved and posted. Could they have decided to tear down and rebuild this late in the off season for some reason? Be interesting to find out, also nothing about it being gone was mentioned from Winter ChillOut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Could they have decided to tear down and rebuild this late in the off season for some reason? It sort of looks like they put sod down if I'm looking at it correctly which would lead me to believe that it's just gone for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlocke Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 It looks like it’s still there, the roof was covered in moss and with all the rain we've had it’s probably greener than normal. You can kind of still see the posts from the awning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 For all I know you might be right but that’s a crazy optical illusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intamin_coyote Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 They're bringing back the fog, futuristic sounds, and lighting in Magnum's tunnels! https://www.ohio.com/news/20190503/cedar-point-adds-effects-to-magnum-and-mine-ride-coasters-this-summer And along with new signage to both Mine Ride and Magnum (as seen earlier in the thread for Mine Ride)... The Cedar Creek Mine Ride will have a new soundtrack in the boarding station. As the coaster leaves the station, there is a new sound effect in the first tunnel. And when the trains return to the loading platform, Cedar Point says riders will encounter some “old friends from a former attraction” before they leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiABeta Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 For all I know you might be right but that’s a crazy optical illusion. I've spent quite a large amount of time analyzing the park and I can say without a doubt the building is still there, you can see a slight change in tone in the green color from the angle of the roof changing, as well as if you look close enough you can see the fences and pillars that make the front deck. The moss on top is just very vibrant and thick this year I suppose. Btw in case anyone is wondering why I knew this, that building was one of the first I made for my recreation of Cedar Point in Planet Coaster over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krakenmaniac Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Hi everyone! I am going to Cedar Point for the first time since 2012. We are getting to the park on Tuesday the 14th around 1 p.m, spending all day the 15th, and then leaving the morning of the 16th. We have Fastlane plus for the full day we are at the park. We are staying on property as well. With so many new headlining rides since I last went, I was wondering what a good plan of attack would be for the two days I am there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Today is friends and family day at the park. Looks like the monster trucks are up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operative_me Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Well this is totally... expected. (Courtesy of CP Rundown on Facebook) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I rode Steel Vengeance today. The metal detector is located at the bottom of the stairs in the main line. The Fast lane metal detector is at the top of the stairs, in the station. They’ll stamp your hand if you have items that must go into the pouch, such as keys and phones. The pouch is easily accessible between your legs on the train and it’s very roomy. If you have zippered pockets, your items ARE allowed to be stored there. However, if your jacket or shorts/pants only have buttons, then your items must go into the pouch. Zippered pockets only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Side point/rant from the discussion... but why do these little park enthusiasts fb pages insist on plastering their photos with more then one watermark. It just screams I posted it first!! Sorry just had to vent for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I also went to the park today. Panda Express is still there. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I rode Steel Vengeance today. The metal detector is located at the bottom of the stairs in the main line. The Fast lane metal detector is at the top of the stairs, in the station. They’ll stamp your hand if you have items that must go into the pouch, such as keys and phones. The pouch is easily accessible between your legs on the train and it’s very roomy. If you have zippered pockets, your items ARE allowed to be stored there. However, if your jacket or shorts/pants only have buttons, then your items must go into the pouch. Zippered pockets only. Thank you for the clarification! Like many on here, I make it a point to have zipper pockets somewhere, though I guess the pouches are probably fine. Three more weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Also new this year... Magnum now has yellow padding on the lap bars. It’s clearly there just to make it easier for the operators to see, but I’m sure it’ll be a more comfortable ride for a lot of people. Personally, I tighten my seatbelt on it so I never really have thigh discomfort, but I still welcome this change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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