Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[haux]

I would think Screaming Squirrels would have the record for steepest drop. Or do saxaphones not count for some reason?

 

And even then, don't a few of the Eurofighters have 95 degree drops?

This so-called announcement doesn't say anything about this being the steepest drop. So what is the "most of" this ride has? I'm not seeing it in the announcement, unless my previous guess of the most theming on a Cedar Fair ride is it.

[Wes]

This so-called announcement doesn't say anything about this being the steepest drop. So what is the "most of" this ride has? I'm not seeing it in the announcement, unless my previous guess of the most theming on a Cedar Fair ride is it.

 

"This will be the most heavily themed coaster we have ever done," Edwards said.

[Three]

I would think Screaming Squirrels would have the record for steepest drop. Or do saxaphones not count for some reason?

 

And even then, don't a few of the Eurofighters have 95 degree drops?

This so-called announcement doesn't say anything about this being the steepest drop. So what is the "most of" this ride has? I'm not seeing it in the announcement, unless my previous guess of the most theming on a Cedar Fair ride is it.

 

Right, I was confused by their tricky, deceiving language:

 

Maverick will take riders down at a 95-degree angle at speeds up to 57 mph to within a few feet of the ground, deceiving the riders into thinking they are going to hit the rocks.

 

In comparison, former record-breaking roller coasters, Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster, have angles of 80 and 90 degrees.

 

Right. Like either of those coasters had a record breaking drop angle.

 

Anyway, it looks fun. I'll hit it up someday, money willing.

[KrakenKing]

Wow... this ride looks like rubbish!

 

Hey... someone had to complain... just like everyone did for Griffon...

[Astat]

They are claiming the "most coasters in one park" record again, at least according to the Sandusky Register/Plain Dealer articles. Which I feel is legitimate, SFMM hasn't been openly claiming the most coasters lately, and I think both parks don't really consider Flashback as something that counts anymore.

[Three]

Especially if you consider the rumors they're tearing it out....

[SharkTums]

I'd like to know the stuff that really matters, like how many trains, and what the height requirement will be.

 

To me, it looks a lot like Powder Keg. As for the Aquatrax thing...ahh, that was so much fun!

[DarkStitch626]

This does seem like a nice addition to CP. It probably wouldn't be at the very top of my list, but it still looks fun. I'm personally glad CP has another coaster with inversions...and that 95 degree drop should be awesome!

 

"Welcome to America's Roller Coast, now pay up , ya'll owe me $37.50!"

[Astat]

I'd like to know the stuff that really matters, like how many trains, and what the height requirement will be.

 

To me, it looks a lot like Powder Keg. It will be great for the park if it has a 48'' height restriction; but with Cedar Fair I'm doubting it.

 

As for the Aquatrax thing...ahh, that was so much fun!

 

Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride Maverick.

 

^ from Funcoast.

[pete4winds]

Personally, I think the best aspect of this announcement BY FAR was the whole "I call fake...oops, maybe not!"

 

Just my $.02

[Jew]

Hopefully it will be fun...if it is ever open.

 

2x the LSM's=2x the downtime!

[SharkTums]

^^If this is true...Let's Review...

 

Kid turns 48'' they can either ride Jaguar at Knotts or Maverick at Cedar Point...anything wrong with that!?!?!?

 

Eh, if anything this just proves that Cedar Fair can buy Knotts, but it will never be the Cedar Point of the West Coast!

[Ryan King]

All yalls know this coaster looks bad ass! Dont lie! Im pumped for it!

[dwerling]

Not sure if I'm missing something here but...what did they save the WWL building for again?

[DarkStitch626]

All yalls know this coaster looks bad ass! Dont lie! Im pumped for it!

 

 

You wanna pound its smaller Ka like trains, the 95 degree drop or the air at 70mph..Don't you.. LOL! so do I!

[Astat]

^^Judging from the rendered pics, it looks like the WWL station building is going to be the entrance to the queue.

[disneyfan1313]

Wow! I am excited about this. IMHO anything that is pretty unique with more theming is a very good thing. It will be interesting to see if there are reliability issues with a mid-course boost.

[DailyBugle_JL]

wheres all the wingwalker and aquatrax peeps. I love intamin

 

Um, not to point any fingers at Robb but does that thing under the tarp look like a aquatrax boat now.

[robbalvey]

wheres all the wingwalker and aquatrax peeps. I love intamin

 

Um, not to point any fingers at Robb but does that thing under the tarp look like a aquatrax boat now.

LMAO!!! Anyone who knows me should know by now to NEVER take anything I say seriously!

 

--Robb "You should hear some of the stuff I tell the gaming mags about what we're working on!" Alvey

[ECZenith]

This is actually better than I expected...

 

I always wanted CP to get a deeply themed ride.

[DarkStitch626]

LMAO!!! Anyone who knows me should know by now to NEVER take anything I say seriously!

 

--Robb "You should hear some of the stuff I tell the gaming mags about what we're working on!" Alvey

 

 

Jews in Spaceeeeee for Call of duty 3...LOL Sorry couldn't resist..

[stan]

Looks like a really sweet ride doesnt it!

[DailyBugle_JL]

LMAO!!! Anyone who knows me should know by now to NEVER take anything I say seriously!

 

--Robb "You should hear some of the stuff I tell the gaming mags about what we're working on!" Alvey

 

ill remember that from now on. Speaking of games, if/when you guys get a spiderman 3 shirt can i get one.

 

On Topic

So will there be a CGI pov and animation tommorow sometime.

[jobber73]

It will be interesting to see if there are reliability issues with a mid-course boost.

 

Why would there be issues? The only Intamin launch issues come from the hydraulic launches. As far as I can tell this uses LSM's all around.

[darklingscribe]

It'll be interesting to compare to Speed at Oakwood when I go on it (assuming that it'll be open next time I visit Cedar Point)