Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[B&MIntaminGCI]

The timeline of how this ride has influenced me the past "year" is crazy. I started out caring about it, but writing it off as something I'll ride when I get to ride it. Once testing started I got more hype and was planning on coming in like 2019/2020, but now seeing the POV, I literally am trying to figure out a way to get there ASAP this summer just for this beast ALONE. I've never had that happen with any ride before. I've never even been to Cedar Point in general so it's almost like getting to kill 2 birds with one stone if I can figure out a way to make it happen. I'd gladly spend AT LEAST 2 days at the park, ideally 3. Hopefully I can make it work.

[Mossed]

Really looking forward to my lunch break tomorrow when I can come on this site and (hopefully) read a nice ride breakdown.

[lord denning]

Maybe instead of deleting the entire 10 pages - there can be a summary post.

 

Bye Felicia deserves to recorded for posterity.

[prozach626]

We're executing a search warrant tomorrow morning... I hope it's all wrapped up for the media day footage!

 

I'm also looking forward to Rob's on ride reactions.

[MiABeta]

The first thing I thought when I saw Robb is at Cedar Point for the Media Day was "Oh man, I can't wait to "hear" his on-ride reactions." We've seen the video of Tony and the ride looks amazing, but nobody narrates a ride like Robb.

 

Ok, I'm excited to SEE Robb's reactions as well...

 

I can hear it now "Airtime!!I", "And more airtime!!!","Now we're upside down!!!", and don't forget all the "WEEEEES!!!" I LOVE HIS COMMENTARY THOUGH!!

 

Anyway that ad gave me shivers and I cannot wait to ride! Even though opening day looks like it won't be too pretty, it won't be my first rainy and cold day at the park if the weather doesn't cooperate.

[robbalvey]

And here ya go...

Footage Courtesy of Cedar Point

Edited April 25, 2018 by robbalvey

[coneyislandchris]

^ Well if that ain't just the best possible thing to wake up to on a Wednesday morning!

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Yeah really. Looks great, and it seems it will finish strong too. Very excited for this,and looking forward to the review from today.

[The tourist]

Awesome

[Invertalon]

Two rides on it so far and already my thighs are sore from all the ejector airtime! As you would expect, super smooth and you are out of your seat more than you are in it. Absolutely love the second outside bank turn and the second half is a blast. Solid ride start to finish!

[coasterbill]

Just a friendly reminder that it's in the low 40's, wet and generally crappy outside. The fact that this ride is receiving this kind of praise NOW means we're in for a real treat.

[Hilltopper39]

Yeah, September can't get here soon enough for me, this just looks spectacular. And it will be my first RMC, might as well just start with the best haha.

[KarlaKoaster]

I love how Cedar Point gets rid of one stand up coaster, and replaces it with another

 

Honestly the POV is totally eye-watering. I've never seen anything like it.

[Invertalon]

Also, even given the colder temps... I believe there are "wheel warmers" under the station. You can feel the heat radiating from the space between the cars. Side note, MCBR does not even touch the train. Hauls right thru! I can't imagine the ride going even faster than it already does... After another two rides, I will have to say that element duo above the lift is my favorite part. The roll, turn and zero-g stall combo is incredible!

[boldikus]

Looking incredible.

[coasterbill]

Also, even given the colder temps... I believe there are "wheel warmers" under the station.

 

Excellent! That's a great move by the park given their climate. It's still going to blow some minds on hot summer nights though.

[WolfBobs]

Also, even given the colder temps... I believe there are "wheel warmers" under the station. You can feel the heat radiating from the space between the cars.

 

Winterfest confirmed??!

 

Really looking forward to May 2 for the passholder preview night. Looking at the "Way to early to matter in Ohio cause it'll change 1,000,000 times anyways forecast" (and yes, I live in Cleveland so I know I'm stupid for looking) I may have lost the weather lottery for the day I picked. But oh well. I'll gladly take a chilly rainy ride!

 

This may be the first season I invest some cash into a FL+ for a visit.

[Sportsdude360]

Steel Vengence looks incredible!!! Can't wait for Robb's review!

[JJLehto]

Well, it's everything we expected. Long, packed with airtime and elements (that second inversion). Much as logic tells me to hold off a CP trip this year...this ride really makes rethink that!

[coneyislandchris]

Side note, MCBR does not even touch the train. Hauls right thru!

I noticed that in the POV! God, I hope they keep it running that way when it officially opens up.

 

I... I might have to leave the kid at home and make an emergency trip out here.

[Midgetman82]

Steel Vengence looks incredible!!! Can't wait for Robb's review!

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My dad's been toying with the idea of taking his RV out here sometime soon. Might push him to make it happen this year.

 

So I gotta ask, what's the locker rule for this ride. I'm guessing no in-station cubbies so you need to rent one before getting in line?

[JordyC]

I love how Cedar Point gets rid of one stand up coaster, and replaces it with another

 

 

Steel Vengeance looks fantastic! Can't wait to make it out there someday.

[RollerManic]

This, if you dont know, is Marcus Leshock. He's a local Chicago Reporter and a known coaster enthusiast. They send him down to all the media days in parks in the region and he’s been as far as Silver Dollar City, Kings Dominion, Dollywood, Cedar Point for Valravn, BGT etc. and always does a short for media day, even though he’s only a local reporter. I’m not even from Chicago and I follow him because I quite enjoy the coaster stuff he does and shares (and because he keeps everything pretty non-political, which is a nice relief. Nearly everything he puts out is positive.)

 

Anyway, I can’t believe his reactions to Steel Vengenence. He’s always geeky and makes the newcasters laugh but I’ve never seen facial expressions quite like this from him before. Just look at his EYES!!! They look so messed up! And look at the way how EVERYONE gets THROWN around in the last series of bunny hops into the brake run. That just looks brutal!

 

[CoasterAuditor]

It's going to be really difficult to go to Cedar Point and not spend 8 hours at the back of the park.

[Josh Linn]

This, if you dont know, is Marcus Leshock. He's a local Chicago Reporter and a known coaster enthusiast. They send him down to all the media days in parks in the region and he’s been as far as Silver Dollar City, Kings Dominion, Dollywood, Cedar Point for Valravn, BGT etc. and always does a short for media day, even though he’s only a local reporter. I’m not even from Chicago and I follow him because I quite enjoy the coaster stuff he does and shares (and because he keeps everything pretty non-political, which is a nice relief. Nearly everything he puts out is positive.)

 

Anyway, I can’t believe his reactions to Steel Vengenence. He’s always geeky and makes the newcasters laugh but I’ve never seen facial expressions quite like this from him before. Just look at his EYES!!! They look so messed up! And look at the way how EVERYONE gets THROWN around in the last series of bunny hops into the brake run. That just looks brutal!

 

 

 

 

This dude the real MVP