Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Anyone else remember the plans leaked like a year ago to increase dragster's tophat height by like an extra 350 feet?! Does nobody remember that? Pretty sure it was leaked last year around Feb. 30th or something.

You're not being serious, are you?

Haven't you watched world wide news on Feb 30th???

Ikr, I thought everyone knew

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That is fantastic. Well done.

[boldikus]

Last two pages is "Off-Season: The Thread"

 

Let's talk about something more fun like this satanic television commercial Cedar Point released in 1980.

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[Pedrinho]

Last two pages is "Off-Season: The Thread"

 

Let's talk about something more fun like this satanic television commercial Cedar Point released in 1980.

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Woohoo, nice find! I love these looks into the past.

Thanks for sharing!

[DILinator]

Demon Drop. Now THERE is something retro that would be awesome to see back at CP in 2020 for the 150th!

[Canobie Coaster]

That's an awesome commercial and the audio makes it sound like a cult. I also like how they kept the kerchunk as a surprise to the unknowing.

[prozach626]

Demon Drop. Now THERE is something retro that would be awesome to see back at CP in 2020 for the 150th!

 

Yes, but even bigger and faster. It would be a side note to the new vintage tee shirts and banners.

[coasternut]

Demon Drop. Now THERE is something retro that would be awesome to see back at CP in 2020 for the 150th!

 

Just go to Dorney Park to ride it. It's as bad as ever...

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Okay, so we know two of the six 799-foot rides will be Top Thrill Dragster and Demon Drop. What do you think the other four will be?

[jlp94]

^ It would be even better if they just had their 800-foot Demon Drop clone go right in the middle of Top Thrill Dragster (meaning inline with the top hat). Intamin fans would rejoice forever

[BDD27]

Okay, so we know two of the six 799-foot rides will be Top Thrill Dragster and Demon Drop. What do you think the other four will be?

Iron Dragon, but it's still the same layout just 799 ft off the ground.

[operative_me]

Cedar Point adding to Brew & BBQ, adding new dining options in 2019. And yes, the Italian style food is confirmed.

 

https://fox8.com/2019/02/22/sign-of-summer-cedar-point-announces-festival-new-restaurants-for-2019-season/

[coasterbill]

So I guess Witches Wheel is being replaced with a BBQ place with a super weird name.

 

... okay then

[ytterbiumanalyst]

So I guess Witches Wheel is being replaced with a BBQ place with a super weird name.

 

... okay then

100% improvement.

[anonymouscactus]

For haunt they should rename it "witches --meal--"

 

ha. ha

 

*crickets*

[Philrad71]

^

 

I like the sound of the new dining options and will be interested in seeing food pics and reviews!

 

Also loved the DD video - great find, Boldy!

[Canobie Coaster]

I saw someone post on Facebook that Steel Vengeance is getting cell phone pouches for 2019. Can anyone confirm with a source?

[DorneyKid14]

I saw someone post on Facebook that Steel Vengeance is getting cell phone pouches for 2019. Can anyone confirm with a source?

[PKI Jizzman]

Curious to see the menu/prices. I'll bet it'll still be cheaper/better quality/quicker/everything to go to Dave's instead.

 

 

...they should have built a new bathroom.

[CoasterInk]

I saw someone post on Facebook that Steel Vengeance is getting cell phone pouches for 2019. Can anyone confirm with a source?

I'm not a very reliable source, I but was at the Chill out event. It was asked during the presentation and the Cedar Point staff responded saying that pouches would be added on Steel Vengeance below people's knees (like on Twisted Timber).

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Popped in though to share some quick photos of the new BBQ restaurant that is being constructed if you haven't already seen it on other social media platforms.

 

Just want to also praise the CP staff for putting on the Winter Chill Out event. Really enjoyed the "self guided tour" set up and loved every moment of the day. Thanks!

Some pavilion seating I think

ooooo there's the entrance

Really fills up a lot of space...

Entrance to the BBQ place

Look at it from further along the midway towards Dragster.

[Nrthwnd]

Hope the BBQ is good stuff.

[Canobie Coaster]

Thanks! I'm glad they added pouches. A long wait is bad enough, but being without your phone is brutal.

 

Plus it'll be nice to have those photo spots available again.

[bluestreak]

I can't wait for the park to release the concept art they showed us at the Winter Chill Out today. It looks amazing.

[operative_me]

While I can't confirm, I do trust the source, but allegedly the Passholder Preview nights are coming back as well. If true, this is an amazing thing for the park to do, I had a great time last year.

[coasterlvr]

Hope the BBQ is good stuff.

 

if it's anything like Knott's, it should be a hit. Knott's BBQ place is very good. as far as amusement park BBQ goes.

[djcoastermark]

Last time I had any really good food at the point , other than Bernardi's Fries until the late 70's, was years ago at a place called Spiral Burgers. Flame broiled and big and oh so good. They were located between the Space Spiral and Jumbo Jet, and even before Jumbo was there. That was way back when CP still had some independent food stands. Now for some history lesson time. To the person a while back who was surprised the Point had a Flying Coaster, aka Kangaroo, yes, they did. CP also had another fave of mine called Twister. Twister was a tilt a whirl type ride with only one hill up and down. Both were located in the area of the Pagoda and the current Scrambler/ Flying Bobs. It is very hard to find complete old ride info about the Point, even rarer for pics. Ie, they had both a Wild Mouse and Scamper running at the same time. I preferred Scamper. Wiki notes Wild mouse was removed in 1962, but there are pics of it running in 1963. I know, I rode both the same year and liked the wooden Scamper a lot more. ( Even though I got a bloody lip from slamming into the front of the car as it hit the brakes.) So much history is lost. Things like this were pre-internet. The only thing we have left is to rely on old pictures. Ie, Here's the only pic I could find that is certifiably of Twister at CP. I will keep looking for more undocumented pics from the Point.