Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[CP Maverick]

They still need to finish placing markers for the foundation. It will be a few weeks before vertical construction starts.

[CP Maverick]

Upon further inspection, the layout I posted would need to be rotated counter-clockwise about 15°-20° as the Marina entrance actually splits between the old Goodtime and the Cadillac Cars. This would put the drop alongside the entrance path and the lift a bit closer to Raptor's cobra roll. This also puts the FAA location much closer to the high point in the leaked layout.

 

Edited September 4, 2015 by CP Maverick

[CDawg]

Is Gatekeeper running? I've been watching the webcams and haven't seen one train run yet...

[Coastin Eric]

Upon further inspection, the layout I posted would need to be rotated counter-clockwise about 15°-20° as the Marina entrance actually splits between the old Goodtime and the Cadillac Cars. This would put the drop alongside the entrance path and the lift a bit closer to Raptor's cobra roll. This also puts the FAA location much closer to the high point in the leaked layout.

 

 

 

After seeing this...I am 100% on board with this project. As if I wasn't already...This looks phenomenal, and I can't believe CP is getting a dive coaster. I truly am excited for it.

[bkwjjm]

Upon further inspection, the layout I posted would need to be rotated counter-clockwise about 15°-20° as the Marina entrance actually splits between the old Goodtime and the Cadillac Cars. This would put the drop alongside the entrance path and the lift a bit closer to Raptor's cobra roll. This also puts the FAA location much closer to the high point in the leaked layout.

 

 

This looks awesome! I can't wait to see the new CP skyline.

[royalvile]

Is Gatekeeper running? I've been watching the webcams and haven't seen one train run yet...

 

Though you probably figured out... no one answered you, but yes, ever since 9/1 (I believe, since it shut down for unspecified reasons, though people said it could've been the motor or lift chain).

[TB305]

Yay for positivity on this thread for Valravn! I rode Griffon 8 times today, and man is that airtime ridiculously awesome, especially in the third row. The airtime is great/sustained/strong in the front as well, but in the back it is 3 seconds of borderline ejector airtime. And you guys are getting 2 taller drops and an extra hill! Have fun with the biggest dive in the world, I'm sure it'll be great!

[royalvile]

Yay for positivity on this thread for Valravn! I rode Griffon 8 times today, and man is that airtime ridiculously awesome, especially in the third row. The airtime is great/sustained/strong in the front as well, but in the back it is 3 seconds of borderline ejector airtime. And you guys are getting 2 taller drops and an extra hill! Have fun with the biggest dive in the world, I'm sure it'll be great!

 

Heck yeah! I rode SheiKra at Busch Gardens and really enjoyed it, can't wait for Valravn. I'll be going to CP next year, and oddly enough, just in time for the opening of this!!

[woolandmammoth]

Oh, man. Please let the drop go between those paths. That would look incredible.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Oh, man. Please let the drop go between those paths. That would look incredible.

 

That's what I'm hoping for!!! It would make not only for some really great photos, but it would simply look amazing to have the track diving down between the paths!!

[grsupercity]

I like how Oblivions drop goes underground. That would be neat as well!

[SbSteveZ]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

[Hilltopper39]

So after this opens what will have the best drop at Cedar Point, Valrvn or Mllenium Force (or Maverick) ?

[DoinItForTheFame]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

 

The track is so massive compared to that truck. love it!!

 

So after this opens what will have the best drop at Cedar Point, Valrvn or Mllenium Force (or Maverick) ?

 

Depends on what you mean by "best drop." Maverick will always have the most intense drop, MF will have a longer drop, but Valrvn will have a huge vertical drop.

 

To me Maverick will always have the best drop in the park, followed by MF... and then Valrvn most likely.

[CDawg]

I'm just gonna leave this here...

 

I Can't Wait!

 

Two More Things I Have To Say.

 

1.) I Hope It's Put On Display.

2.) And I Believe Footers Should Be Poured Soon!

[TB305]

Dive Machine drops are ridiculous because it doesn't continuously get steeper and then start to level out as soon as it reaches its maximum vertical angle. Dive machines get to 90* really quickly and stay there for a good while, making the drop feel incredibly long.

[CP Maverick]

The question now: what could they possibly be doing with track sections before foundations are placed? Most likely announcement related, unless they are setting up something for Halloweekends.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Dive Machine drops are ridiculous because it doesn't continuously get steeper and then start to level out as soon as it reaches its maximum vertical angle. Dive machines get to 90* really quickly and stay there for a good while, making the drop feel incredibly long.

 

 

YES!! I couldn't have said it better myself.

[_koppen]

Do we have any predictions on the size of this beast? Are we talking mega coaster or maybe giga coaster?

[woolandmammoth]

The 'leaked' height was 230ft. There were a few other things that weren't perfect in that leak (Sandusky Register) but I'd count it as reliable.

 

If it is incorrect, I dont see this breaking 300ft. My guess would be 250ft max.

[Philrad71]

So after this opens what will have the best drop at Cedar Point, Valrvn or Mllenium Force (or Maverick) ?

 

Although I do like MF's first drop the best, I (although probably in the minority) would vote Magnum's (back seat) first drop in my #2 slot with the 90 degree spiral dive of TTD as #3.

 

I am sure Valravn's first drop will be awesome too!

[DaMarkSta]

230 ft was also mentioned in a permit filed by to the FAA, it's shown a few pages back in this thread. The construction timeline was listed as 10/12/2015 to 2/28/2016 so yeah I'm assuming that track is going to be displayed during Halloweekends. Maybe in the area where the fence was pulled back.

[talon2017]

Upon further inspection, the layout I posted would need to be rotated counter-clockwise about 15°-20° as the Marina entrance actually splits between the old Goodtime and the Cadillac Cars. This would put the drop alongside the entrance path and the lift a bit closer to Raptor's cobra roll. This also puts the FAA location much closer to the high point in the leaked layout.

 

try putting the station and lift area where the theater once was maybe?

[coasterbill]

So after this opens what will have the best drop at Cedar Point, Valrvn or Mllenium Force (or Maverick) ?

 

Gatekeeper.

[Koasterking48]

Why do we have to decide which is best? Why can't we just enjoy each one's unique characteristics

 

Maverick is probably my favorite though