TopThrill182 0 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 One of the webcams shows Maverick running currently. I'm most interested to see if TTD will be open on Sunday. It's been closed the past two Sundays, despite being open on the preceding Saturdays, which seems weird to me. Link to post Share on other sites
BDD27 0 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 With Kings Island's Vortex closing it makes me wonder how much time the point's arrow coasters have left. Are they gonna be in it for the long haul, or are they gonna go the same route? CCMR, Corkscrew, Gemini, Iron Dragon, Magnum. And to think 4 of the 5 are the same age or older than Vortex. I could see Gemini going first as it's been rather unreliable this year from what I've seen. With the exception of Magnum I think the others could go any year. As long as Magnum stays around though I'm happy. Link to post Share on other sites
3Mutts 0 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 With Kings Island's Vortex closing it makes me wonder how much time the point's arrow coasters have left. Are they gonna be in it for the long haul, or are they gonna go the same route? CCMR, Corkscrew, Gemini, Iron Dragon, Magnum. And to think 4 of the 5 are the same age or older than Vortex. I could see Gemini going first as it's been rather unreliable this year from what I've seen. With the exception of Magnum I think the others could go any year. As long as Magnum stays around though I'm happy. The difference between Vortex and most of CPs Arrows is that Vortex is painful. The only painful Arrow at CP is Corkscrew. That being said heres the list for the chopping block from most to least likely: 1. Corkscrew 2. CCMR 3. Iron Dragon 4. Gemini 5. Magnum (I really dont see this ride going anywhere, we will see this retracked by Chance Rides before it meets the scrap yard) Link to post Share on other sites
prozach626 113 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 ^My guess is that the only one to go anytime soon would be Gemini for all of the reasons that have been talked about. Link to post Share on other sites
MrE12AX7 0 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 ^My guess is that the only one to go anytime soon would be Gemini for all of the reasons that have been talked about.Not that I ever want to see it go but it does take up a big chunk of space. Link to post Share on other sites
RollerManic 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 The next one to go will actually be Wicked Twister, which according to a friend who worked at the Point this summer will not open for 2020 or if it does will be it’s last season. RIP another Intamin impulse coaster. Hopefully it will be relocated, but I have doubts. Link to post Share on other sites
toomuchstereo 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) Deleted Edited December 9, 2019 by toomuchstereo Link to post Share on other sites
prozach626 113 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I'm sure worlds of fun guests wouldn't mind it. Straighten that rear spike out and I'd even be tempted to take a trip back to KC. Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseeker4552 56 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Does Wicked Twister have lots of maintenance issues? Is it closed often? I really can't seem them scrapping it unless it's as much of a headache as Volcano was, but then again Cedar Fair is kinda giving zero f**ks lately with their ride removals in the last couple years so they could easily just scrap the ride. That is, assuming it's even on the chopping block. That rumor has been around for years so I'll believe it when I see it I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites
3Mutts 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Does Wicked Twister have lots of maintenance issues? Is it closed often? I really can't seem them scrapping it unless it's as much of a headache as Volcano was, but then again Cedar Fair is kinda giving zero f**ks lately with their ride removals in the last couple years so they could easily just scrap the ride. That is, assuming it's even on the chopping block. That rumor has been around for years so I'll believe it when I see it I suppose. Its more reliable than TTD if that says anything. IMO if WT is removed I can see it being moved to a smaller park like CGA or Michigans Adventure. Link to post Share on other sites
prozach626 113 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I've never 'seen' it down for maintenance, which doesn't mean much. We never pay attention to it. Vertical Velocity's straight rear spike is so much more interesting to me. I get a better perspective of just watching the ground shoot away from me before free falling back toward it. I do miss the holding brake. It was sinister and scared the F*** out of riders. Screams of terror vs. screams of joy added a different kind of character to it. Wicked Twister leaving wouldn't be a bad thing as long as they utilize the beach. My guess is that the area would be used less for rides and more for an area to relax and enjoy the beach view. I could see some version of a patio restaurant/bar there. The idea is laughable with the long standing rumor of WT getting removed, anyway. My thoughts will probably be wasted and worthless, as per usual. Consistency is comforting. Link to post Share on other sites
RollerManic 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 (edited) I'm sure worlds of fun guests wouldn't mind it. Straighten that rear spike out and I'd even be tempted to take a trip back to KC. I've been dreaming of this since the start of this rumor years ago, especially since Wicked Twister is one of my favorite rides of all time and Dorney Park and Valleyfair (the two most comparable parks in the chain) have impulse coasters. It's the perfect fit for a park that hasn't gotten a coaster in 10 years and likely won't see any ground-up major investment, and it fills the launch coaster gap. However, Wicked Twister is only good for that twisted back spike. Take out the back spike and it means nothing to me anymore; I could then care less if the ride is scrapped because at the point the ride is dead to me. There are five other Impulse coasters with vertical rear spikes you can go ride if you wanted, but none other that have an awesome back spike that sends you screaming up backwards into some blissful laterals and then gives you an unobstructed view straight down 200ft. Does Wicked Twister have lots of maintenance issues? Is it closed often? I really can't seem them scrapping it unless it's as much of a headache as Volcano was, but then again Cedar Fair is kinda giving zero f**ks lately with their ride removals in the last couple years so they could easily just scrap the ride. That is, assuming it's even on the chopping block. That rumor has been around for years so I'll believe it when I see it I suppose. The ride has serious problems with the sensors and resetting itself in the station and cost a lot to run each cycle. If it's relocated it's going to need a serious overall of the operating system. I can foresee CF justify the expense to have someone like IOE come in and overhaul the system if it's relocated (as in the grand scheme of things it would still be a good, cheap investment for another park) but I can also see them just wanting to be done with the ride and no other park wanting to spend the money operating it. I also fear them relocating it to CGA since they have an Intamin Impulse coaster in their master plan, in which case I'll get to ride it less frequently than I already do. Please Cedar Fair, Worlds of Fun will take it! Edited September 29, 2019 by RollerManic Link to post Share on other sites
Pedrinho 5 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 IIRC it was down every other season for some days because of issues with sensors and/or the LIM's. Link to post Share on other sites
FeelTheFORCE 4 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I hope it doesn't go anywhere for a while, because it's quietly one of my favorite rides in the park. However, such is life. Link to post Share on other sites
RollerManic 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 ^Me too, I got as many rides of Wicked Twister this past visit as I did Maverick and Steel Vengeance and I am very happy about it now. I'd have to say it's my third or fourth favorite in the park. Link to post Share on other sites
operative_me 0 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 They should relocate it to Dorney just to troll them lol. When I rode Possessed at Dorney I liked it better than WT. The straight drop is more thrilling then the twists, which surprised me. Link to post Share on other sites
prozach626 113 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I agree, but to each their own. I understand where he's coming from. Mr. Freeze was dead to me for a while when they converted the trains to launch facing backward. Which I just realized ironically now has the same feature I love about Vertical Velocity. Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster Bro 0 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 I've never 'seen' it down for maintenance, which doesn't mean much. We never pay attention to it. Vertical Velocity's straight rear spike is so much more interesting to me. I get a better perspective of just watching the ground shoot away from me before free falling back toward it. I do miss the holding brake. It was sinister and scared the F*** out of riders. Screams of terror vs. screams of joy added a different kind of character to it. Valleyfair - "Haha, got your holding break" Link to post Share on other sites
TunaSled 0 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Is the marina entrance still a viable option for Halloweekends? Link to post Share on other sites
WolfBobs 10 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Is the marina entrance still a viable option for Halloweekends? Viable as in.. is it open? Yes, all gates are open throughout Halloweekends. Link to post Share on other sites
pianojohn 20 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 OK, gonna vent a little. On Facebook, people were losing their MINDS that Cedar Point was so crowded yesterday. ON a Saturday. In the fall. Perfect weather. Halloweekends. These are the same people who complain when they come to Walt Disney World during Christmas week and are shocked by the crowds. Seriously, people. If you don't wanna deal with crowds, DON'T COME TO CP DURING A SATURDAY IN THE FALL! Ugh. Link to post Share on other sites
PKI Jizzman 23 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 And shockingly, you can still have fun on a crazy Saturday if you plan a little. Link to post Share on other sites
YoshiFan 1 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Fast Lane Plus for next Saturday has increased to $179 online (regular increased to $115). If prices are higher in the park as demand increases, I wonder if it will get to $199 next week. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 443 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Fast Lane Plus for next Saturday has increased to $179 online (regular increased to $115). If prices are higher in the park as demand increases, I wonder if it will get to $199 next week. It’s absolutely worth it. It sounds like a party right now. Link to post Share on other sites
dstephe9 4 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 And shockingly, you can still have fun on a crazy Saturday if you plan a little.This is true! My wife and I drove up to Kings island a few Fridays ago and then on up to CP on Saturday. We had a blast, not flashpass or anything. Crazy busy! Still plenty to do and we planned the mazes so we were able to hit most and still grab a few coasters at night Side note got a free upgrade to a lake view at breakers! My wife made fun of me for always requesting it in the notes, without paying for it or doing their upgrade thing that cost money. I told her it never hurts to ask and this time we were surprised when it was lake view! Proof that it never hurts to ask they will sometimes honor it! Balcony and all Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now