Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[CoasterEricHP]

Does anyone else think that Magnum would be improved 100x if they replaced the trains with something that didnt feel like sitting on bricks? Maybe if they have to re-order any trains they will just replace all of them with a new design. Wishful thinking.

[Théo the little french]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DRjK8Tom8M

 

They said the line was about 2 hours long.

 

Does it mean the ride is opened?!

[CP_RULES]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DRjK8Tom8M

 

They said the line was about 2 hours long.

 

Does it mean the ride is opened?!

 

Yes. It opened on Saturday.

[Théo the little french]

Yes, I remeber now I've read on screamscape that it'll open on saturday...

Does anyone has some pictures of this great day?

[UberBeavis]

I blame the Intamin Curse!

 

(Yes, I know Magnum is an Arrow ride - calm down and wipe the gravy off your Banshee t-shirt).

[snuggles]

[ACE know it all voice]

Did you know mantis was supposed to be named banshee?

[/ACE know it all voice]

 

 

[ginzo]

It does not matter how fast or slow the train was going.

 

You might want to review elementary Physics if you think that's the case.

[CP_RULES]

Woot for more webcam pics!

Fun!

The water bombs definitely aren't on.

[arrowfanman]

^ I think what he's getting at, is that the accident isn't "better" because it was minor or "worse" because it was major. It's bad that the accident happen in the first place.

 

Sort of a park operator perspective than a physics perspective and it isn't necessarily wrong.

 

-Jahan

[RollerC]

Mabey they should get some new Morgan trains...or some up with something like Phantoms Revenge's trains.

[kennywood!007]

That line looks insane.

[FeelTheFORCE]

I blame the Intamin Curse!

 

(Yes, I know Magnum is an Arrow ride - calm down and wipe the gravy off your Banshee t-shirt).

 

Uhh, Mantis was the one supposed to be named banshee.

[californiascreamer1]

Here is a video of the Opening Ceremony

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqU05eIykhk

[RollerC]

The news lady here called Magnum, Millenium Force and was saying how the "Force" crashed and how nowone really payed attention due to Maverick opening.

 

Sidenote: Anyone notice that CP has too many rides starting with M? Maverick, Magnum, Millenium Force, maXair Mantis, Mean Streak, Matterhorn, Monster and Midway Carousel.

[asr]

They also have too many red painted rides, the majority of which

(Magnum, Dragster, Iron Dragon, and Mantis) form a blanket of red track across the gemini midway and over to the main midway and into frontier trail. Then there is Maverick seperated from those four in the back. I also hear there actually repaintig Millennium Force red

[UberBeavis]

Uhh, Mantis was the one supposed to be named banshee.

Uhh, I know that, it was a bit of humor/sarcasm/wit/something lost on most forums these days... Would you like some pressed pennies?

[FeelTheFORCE]

They also have too many red painted rides, the majority of which

(Magnum, Dragster, Iron Dragon, and Mantis) form a blanket of red track across the gemini midway and over to the main midway and into frontier trail. Then there is Maverick seperated from those four in the back. I also hear there actually repaintig Millennium Force red

 

I hate red rides, because, sure it looks good now, but in 6 or 7 years they will all be pink.

[FeelTheFORCE]

2 hours is long, but it's not that bad considering TTD and MF have been 5-6 hours before. I would wait in it if it were 2 hours, but no more than that.

[ginzo]

^ I think what he's getting at, is that the accident isn't "better" because it was minor or "worse" because it was major. It's bad that the accident happen in the first place.

 

I'm going to disagree. All accidents are not the same. This one is much easier to swallow than the recent one in Japan. It goes without saying that this isn't great news, but at least there were no major injuries.

 

Coasters are still far safer than the cars we use to get to the park.

[ECZenith]

At least everyone will be ok... I love Magnum a lot for some reason, I think it's because it was my first "big" coaster. It's too bad it's been showing its age recently.

[FLIPDUDE]

Wait... I'm confused... wherever I see somehting that shouldve been about the inline twist I see something about an S bend... did they replace the inline with a stupid bend?! Say it aint so!

 

 

Edit - I must say, though, I'm practically giddy that I coined the phrase "Morbosity" and that rides are now being reffered to as Morbosity friendly/unfriendly

[IceDragon]

Wait... I'm confused... wherever I see somehting that shouldve been about the inline twist I see something about an S bend... did they replace the inline with a stupid bend?! Say it aint so!

 

 

Edit - I must say, though, I'm practically giddy that I coined the phrase "Morbosity" and that rides are now being reffered to as Morbosity friendly/unfriendly

 

heh, now there's an achievement to tell friends. I believe I was one of the first people to use the word manboob in 1999 I think it was...

 

I had a look at the webcam thing, but it hasn't updated for ages. Has anyone else's do this?

[dandaman]

The inline twist/heartline roll was removed due to added stress on the riders. The S-curve was installed last week in its place.

[FLIPDUDE]

Right.

 

 

 

I didn't give two spits about the 95 degree drop, and tehrea re plenty of S bends to be had on the ride. I was excited as heck about the inline.

 

 

I feel like drawing Morbosity sitting on someone. Who's in charge of this?

[kweiss]

Hey guys,

 

Just got back from a trip to Cedar Point. I was one of the many who stood in the pouring rain all Saturday morning to get an early ride on Maverick.

 

The ride is tons of fun. The drop is great, and there are some very good moments of airtime on the hills. I loved the launch and the quick left turn that follows it, the awesome stengel dives, and the quick turns and constant change of direction.

 

I think the ride is perfect for Cedar Point because it feels so different from all their other coasters. It's not all that intense or intimidating, it's just absolute fun all the way through. Great ride, I'd give it an 8.5/10.

 

A few other notes:

-I also rode it at the end of the day when the que was almost completely full, and the wait was roughly 2 hours.

-I didn't notice the headchoppers at all.

-I've noticed people complained about hitting their necks against the restraints. I just made sure to anticipate and lean with the turns, and I never once hit my neck against the restraints.

-Both my rides were in the front seat. During my night ride I was getting tons of bugs to the face throughout the whole ride. I practically rode with my eyes closed.