Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[Astat]

I have a couple thoughts...

 

-Why did they decide to re-use the Shoot the Rapids name? If they were attempting to re-create a classic ride, I'd understand that, but other than sharing the name, this ride is completely different from the original Shoot the Rapids. They might as well have just called the ride "Whyte Lightning" for as much as that played into the speculation.

 

-And speaking of the original Shoot the Rapids, I'm amazed that it isn't even referenced ONCE in the press release or any of the information on Cedar Point's website. You'd think they'd at least give it some recognition.

 

-While I'm 100% in favor of this addition to the park and I'm glad to see that land on Millennium Island finally used for something, I have to wonder what this means for future expansion plans. That was really the last sizable chunk of open space left in the park, and I had always assumed that a coaster would eventually wind up there. They're getting to where they'll have to start removing rides to make room for new ones...Mean Streak anyone? I can only hope.

[CorkscrewFoley]

They still have tonnes of room left. Look at Grona Lund or PBB, they manage to shoehorn in rides. I always thought the Cadillac Cars in Frontier Trail could be used for a GCI twister. But I'm glad they decided to go with STR.

[raptorcrew2002]

Facts page:

Safety Restraint: Individual over-the-head lap bars with hand grips

 

 

OTSR to me is over the head and on a water flume, not cool. I really hope that was a mistype or meaning something else.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids.cfm

 

I think the ride will be a good add for the park even tho most people really expected something larger and more extreme.

[coastered]

Facts page:

Safety Restraint: Individual over-the-head lap bars with hand grips

 

 

OTSR to me is over the head and on a water flume, not cool. I really hope that was a mistype or meaning something else.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids.cfm

You have to watch the video again.

Just take a closer look and you won't see any OTSR.

The boats only have lapbars, but they are attached to the back of the seat.

[Retro_Gaga]

Facts page:

Safety Restraint: Individual over-the-head lap bars with hand grips

 

 

OTSR to me is over the head and on a water flume, not cool. I really hope that was a mistype or meaning something else.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids.cfm

 

I think the ride will be a good add for the park even tho most people really expected something larger and more extreme.

 

It's not an OSTR as seen

CREDIT TO ABOUT.COM

[Electerik]

"Shoot The Rapids" is a bit of an odd name, since it's not actually a rapids ride. Looks like a real soaker, too.

 

Congratulations to all those who predicted "water ride." (And to Lance over at Screamscape, who's had that rumor up for, like, a year and half.)

 

I (randomly) predicted spinning coaster and was totally wrong. But, on the plus side, this totally confirms my "Cedar Fair is afraid of restraint-less log flume rides" theory.

 

Looks like a good addition for this particular park.

[raptorcrew2002]

RE: Retro_Gaga

 

Awesome thanks for the picture. That whole over the head remark kind of had me at a surprise, but that makes full sense now.

 

Thanks

[Guest]

I find it amazing they actually are theming a ride, and still naming it the generic model name.

 

Cedar Fair ftw

[ajay]

Does anyone have a pic or something of the old Shoot the Rapids ride? I had never heard of it before today.

[thepoint4life23]

looks fun. but hope there is more theming to it. but cant wait till next year. water rides are super fun

[atem122]

In hindsight, CP's clues leading up to the announcement made about as much sense as Lost.

 

But I must say that this really does look like a great addition, it didnt underwhelm me at all, it looks like something CP needs, and if they do it right the ride may actually have character to it!

[ajay]

I find it amazing they actually are theming a ride, and still naming it the generic model name.

 

Cedar Fair ftw

Except they're not really themeing it. Unless they're putting in some animatronics we didn't see in the video, I fail to see how it's really themed.

[KDCOASTERFAN]

Chaos is a great ride, just loud and dangerous.

 

Especially dangerous when it decides to go for a stroll...more like a roll down the midway cough MIA cough).

[disneymoc]

Is it just me or do some of the males in the video look overweight?

 

Are they trying to be that realistic?

[hemmy]

I don't mind getting really wet (though I don't love it either)

 

My last trip I made to Cedar Point with the rest of my family in 2007 the younger members really wished there was some sort of log ride, because many of the coasters were still a little too intimidating for them at that time.

[Homeboy23]

Does anyone have a pic or something of the old Shoot the Rapids ride? I had never heard of it before today.

 

http://www.thepointol.com/cponle/postcards/srapids.jpg - Found from Google images.

[tkkyj]

Does anyone have a pic or something of the old Shoot the Rapids ride? I had never heard of it before today.

 

Not a pic, but you can see its layout and location here:

1969 Map courtesy RollerCoasterFreak.com

[ajay]

Thanks homeboy and ttkyj. Looks like it was a fun little ride.

[bigjohnson51]

Is it just me or do some of the males in the video look overweight?

 

Are they trying to be that realistic?

 

They all are concentrating on the ride very hard. Not even water being dumped on them made them flinch. That takes a real man!

[DiSab]

This looks like a great addition for the park. After losing WWL, this will make up that void in water rides. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun.

[coolcalicoaster]

disneymoc wrote:

Is it just me or do some of the males in the video look overweight?

 

Are they trying to be that realistic?

 

They wanted to avoid hearing fat people question whether they would be able to ride. So they threw in a few fat riders to answer the question.

[KDCOASTERFAN]

^

Just your opinion. I like water rides on a hot day but you have to come prepared for them. Bring a change of clothes, put them in a fluffy, fluffy bunny filled with medicine and goo.

 

On a side note you can't tell from the pictures or animation but I hop they add some theming like more animatronic figures and things of that nature along the ride. If this thing is themed pretty well, that will really make this ride.

 

It's a nice fit for CP & does fill the niche for both a water flume ride & coaster....it sorta reminds me of SFA's skull mountain when it first opened back in 97.

 

I'm not too much for water rides myself but on a hot day this wouldn't be too bad to have at KD at some point in the future & would fit into the old virginia theme section just fine.

[CorkscrewFoley]

disneymoc wrote:

Is it just me or do some of the males in the video look overweight?

 

Are they trying to be that realistic?

 

They wanted to avoid hearing fat people question whether they would be able to ride. So they threw in a few fat riders to answer the question.

 

They did this to to show the ACErs that they will be able to ride...zing!

[DiSab]

So will they have a gravy-and-Whyte-Lightning buffet in the station?

[CorkscrewFoley]

Oh you know it! You might even have a schlub in the buffet who will declare his number one loggie before he even rides it--although it may be too short for his liking...