Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[southpuddle]

Raptor has always had the same color scheme. Any difference you've noticed is a result of sun bleaching and/or the way different cameras capture colors differently. The only change that has occurred is the rails were originally unpainted, but when the ride was repainted in the 2000-2001 offseason, the rails became the same shade of green as the ties. Thank god TTD and Raptor aren't switching color schemes though

Edited October 6, 2015 by southpuddle

[JonnyRCT3]

Wishing CF/CP would of contacted Seaworld/ BGT's coaster color chooser because they have chosen some beautiful colors for their 2016's, CP must have Stevie Wonder as their color guy... ducking from the flying objects, obscenities and death glares from that bad Stevie joke lol

 

You must have Cedar Point confused with Merlin Entertainments.

[coasterkid124]

I would prefer if the supports remained teal (I know they turned that way from fading), but any paint is good. Raptor is one of the first big coasters you see while entering, so it's good to keep it in tip top shape. I'm hoping that Dragster pops a little more too with a fresh coat.

[madmax]

Notice how one says "RNC" and not "RMC".

[Coaster Hero]

If they gave TTD that color scheme the dumb TTD vs KK arguments would ramp up like crazy... thank goodness they're keeping its colors!

[DoinItForTheFame]

I'm not going to lie, I am super excited for Raptor, and TTD to get repainted. They both really need it. With them both being such iconic coasters it is nice to see the park putting the money into keeping them looking sharp!!

[Philrad71]

When the Darien Lake thread outclasses the CP thread, you know we're in for a long winter...

 

Fixed.

[coasterkid124]

^

[willh51]

Haha, Tony.

 

My favorite is the subtle "the" in front of Raptor. The GP love, love, love to use "the" in front of all ride names.

[firewalk13]

I love that Raptor and Dragster are getting some new paint (LOL re: Tony's joke w/switching the colors). It's going to look great with Valravn in the mix.

[coasterbill]

I'd kill for Tony Clark's job. I'm sure it's stressful as hell sometimes but god it looks like fun.

[Coaster Hero]

Haha, Tony.

 

My favorite is the subtle "the" in front of Raptor. The GP love, love, love to use "the" in front of all ride names.

 

THIS. It's really not that big of a deal but it's a huge pet peeve of mine

[boldikus]

^ Its not a pet peeve of mine but I definitely think its hilarious when folks do that.

[Password121]

I saw someone tagged in a link to a news story covering the Valravn announcement, claiming it as the worlds's tallest and fastest coaster. My facebook "friend" that was tagged began a discussion with his family members under the comments after they kept calling him "Mr. Coaster junkie" lol (Personally I'd be embarrassed for my facebook friends to see my family call me that on the internet where everyone can see).

 

What's worse is that "Mr. Coaster Junkie" replied. "Weird, this doesn't look taller than the Kingda Ka."

 

Edit: spelling.

[Superbatboy]

Awesome! All that fresh paint is going to make the skyline look even more amazing.

[gtman316]

He did say repaint the Top FUEL Dragster and not the Top THRILL Dragster.

So does this mean just the display car at the exit of the ride is painted?

[DJeXeL]

Wonder if they're using Baynum painting. When I was working at KBF I know they got quoted something like 300K to paint XC so I know TTD must be a solid 500K+.

[coasterkyle]

I asked them last night on Twitter this was thier response.

[DJeXeL]

^Thanks! Went with 2 contractors. Interesting.

[blk_mamba]

TTD must be a daunting task to paint TTD. It looks like it was in need though.

[coasterkid124]

Interesting that they didn't go with just Baynum, but I bet they will be completely booked with a project as big as TTD, and other parks as well.

 

Million Painting probably has been hired for Raptor. They have done some big projects for Cedar Fair, as well as many other chains.

[Philrad71]

Contemplating on going out on Friday as the chance of rain looks like it will be in the AM and then clear up.

 

Anyone been to the park on Columbus Day weekend on a Friday night? Obviously the park will be ridiculously crowded on Saturday and Sunday if the weather is nice, but I wondered if Friday would be more crowded than usual being a holiday weekend?

[TyRush]

Raptor is going to need quite a good power wash to remove the poop!

[KBrylczyk]

Raptor is going to need quite a good power wash to remove the poop!

 

And the blood and body parts, what with people jumping the fence and all.

 

Too soon?

[DJeXeL]

Never too soon.