Electerik 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Looks like a good addition to the park, but it's too bad it doesn't have traditional flume like vehicles with no restraints; the ride isn't that big. I'd be willing to bet that the restraints (and previous lack thereof) were a huge factor in Cedar Point deciding to tear down their old log flume and then put this in. People jump out of things with no restraints. They just do. And Cedar Fair is almost paranoid when it comes to rider safety. They hate those old log flumes, and have already torn out a couple of them. /Someone's gonna tell me I'm wrong. I'm not, though. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesMC 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Looks like fun, but to be honest . . .I like the name Whyte Lightning WAY more than Shoot The Rapids. STR gets the point across and is kinda fun, but it would be like naming a new roller coaster "Coaster with hills and inversions". You'll ride it anyway but tsk-tsk the name. Link to post Share on other sites
PortugePunk 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm always down with flume rides. This one looks pretty cool, but it lacks the old school flume in the air parts like on all of the old flume rides where you travel up high in the flumes (Yankee Clipper/Logger's Run @ PGA, Log Jammer @ SFMM). Still looks fun, though. Link to post Share on other sites
peteb 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 People jump out of things with no restraints. They just do. And Cedar Fair is almost paranoid when it comes to rider safety. They hate those old log flumes, and have already torn out a couple of them. I agree completely. You would think we'd be getting smarter as a society, but as we become more advanced we seem to need more technology to keep us from doing stupid things. Link to post Share on other sites
CorkscrewFoley 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 ^^I'm glad I'm not alone in regards to being a fan of the old flumes. Restraints or not, I'm going to enjoy just relaxing and getting a bit wet--or soaked, depending on weather. Link to post Share on other sites
NewEnglandCoasters102.0 0 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Looks like fun, but to be honest . . .I like the name Whyte Lightning WAY more than Shoot The Rapids. STR gets the point across and is kinda fun, but it would be like naming a new roller coaster "Coaster with hills and inversions". You'll ride it anyway but tsk-tsk the name. I completley agree. The name is pretty cheesey. Nevertheless, it looks pretty cool. I was hoping for a GCI and was not initally thrilled when they announced a water ride, but this is actually pretty impressive. I'm hoping they'll get some theming into that tunnel though Link to post Share on other sites
CPmaverick 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 The name Shoot The Rapids isn't the best name in the world but it has history behind it. That was the name of CP's original log flume. I would of liked White Water Landing much better. This ride just better not be a soaker. Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs Fan 0 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 The park was dead two days ago. I was there for my birthday with some friends. Maverick, Millennium, TTD, Raptor, Maxair, Skyhawk, DT, Magnum, power tower, and Wicked Twister were walk ons. I managed to sit in the front for TTD, Millennium Force, Maverick, and Wicked Twister. TTD was down for about 15 minutes but there was never a line anyways. Wicked Twister broke down a few times and no one was in the station except for the good seat and the back seat. I also got on Wave Swinger, Wildcat which had no line, and Iron Dragon. Ride Count: Millennium x3 TTD x4 Maverick x2 Raptor x2 Skyhawk x2 MaXair x2 Wildcat Iron Dragon Wicked Twister Disaster Transport Wave Swinger Magnum Power Tower- Green ------------------------------ Mean Streak, Gemini, Blue Streak, Corkscrew, the kiddie coasters, Mantis, and CCMR, and some other flats were closed. All of the halloween stuff was setup. The longest line was for food. Who needs ERT? Link to post Share on other sites
Em-Z 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ^ Wow lucky! That would be my dream to have the park that empty! I'm not a very big fan of getting wet unless it's hot out, but this looks like a pretty fun ride. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfreaky 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 How does PWE operate now? I see on the webcam and Bing-maps that there is a vehicle bridge next to where MF crosses over onto MF-Island. How does PWE get around that bridge? I've never riden PWE so I'm just trying to figure that one out. Link to post Share on other sites
CPmaverick 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Paddlewheel does not operate during Halloweekends because CP's boats are not able to jump over that bridge and the Terror Island bridge Link to post Share on other sites
STR8FXXXINEDGE 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 They put the Shoot the Rapids Webcam up for our viewing pleasure, although there is not much to look at right now. Check it out HERE! Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfreaky 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Paddlewheel does not operate during Halloweekends because CP's boats are not able to jump over that bridge and the Terror Island bridge I'm talking about normal operations...not just during Halloweekends. Link to post Share on other sites
CPmaverick 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 ^Both bridges are taken away during the normal operating season. Basically Paddlewheel just circles Millennium Island. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterfreaky 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ah, okay. That makes sense, thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
RCFreak 0 Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My favorite moment of 2004 was taking a boat around during Halloweekends when Paddlewheel was still open and literally not being able to see an inch in front of the boat. Scariest moment of my life not even seeing the sides (which is dangerous since it's not on a track and navigating the Millennium bridge is bad enough being able to see it and plenty of things to crash into, like the train tracks...) and the animations still chattering away in the distant fog. The air was deathly still that night and they turn the fog machines toward the lagoon if the trail gets too thick with fog so it all just hung over the water. Link to post Share on other sites
Jerrykoala2112 0 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 ^When I went in 2004, we waited 4 hours for dragster. The line was over flowing all the way to Gemini and still had some temporary switch backs. I was only 10 back then so off course it was worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Hammond 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Speaking of bridges, they are partially backfilling the lagoon near the maintenance bridge. They'll probably also backfill toward the bottom edge of the cameras view, then drain that section for construction. Link to post Share on other sites
chemical_echo 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Anyone know where to get cheap/discounted tickets for the Friday nights? I found coupon codes for Saturday that will save me some money, but since I lost my getaway guide, I got nothing for Friday. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Hammond 0 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Since they don't open until 6pm, Fridays are only $30 to begin with. I'm not sure they'll give you a discount in addition to that. If I remember, I check my getaway guide when I get home. http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/admission/prices/index.cfm Link to post Share on other sites
traincrossin 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 For those who havn't heard, Demon Drop will be moved to Knott's Berry Farm next year. Its on page two. http://www.buenapark.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=1409 Knott’s Berry Farm will be replacing the existing “Screamin’ Swing” ride with “Demon Drop”,in the area previously occupied by “Vertigo.” Demon Drop will be 131 ft. tall and consist of a 4-person enclosure that rises on tracks to the top of a tower before descending into a horizontal slide above the midway before returning to the starting point. Demon Drop installation is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2010. So get your final rides in! Unfortunately I didn't go on Demon Drop when I went to Cedar Point last year and i'm regretting it now. But maybe this will give us an idea of where they will expand in the future. Link to post Share on other sites
YFWE 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Awwwww, not Demon Drop! I've had many fun rides on that thing over the years... especially in the past few since basically no one rides it anymore so multiple rides in a row are not only a possibility but expected. Ah well, hope something worthwhile will go in in its place. Link to post Share on other sites
tatertot3710 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I wouldn't take it too seriously since it hasn't been officially confirmed yet by either of the parks. Link to post Share on other sites
atem122 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 ^Only it has. Link to post Share on other sites
tatertot3710 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I guess I should have read some of the more recent posts in the KBF Discussion Thread... Link to post Share on other sites
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