Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[CorkscrewFoley]

Just like to say, I've never had a front seat ride on Millennium Force or Top Thrill Dragster until this year...

 

And I'm mad at myself for not riding in the front seats before! Dragster's wait for the front was abut 25 minutes, and Millennium's was about 15 (both were full). You've got to try the front on those two rides! Millennium was a whole new ride in my mind, coming from usually riding in the back and the middle. I'm going to wait for the front each time I visit!

 

I think CP is a front seat ride park. Maverick, Dragster, Raptor, Mantis, Millennium, Wicked Twister, Mean Streak, are all front seat rides in my opinion. Backseats would be Millennium as well, Magnum, Gemini, Blue Streak, and Corkscrew.

 

I have to disagree with Wicked Twister in the front, yeah the visuals are great, but personally, I love the front seat in the last car...

 

I agree with your back seats though, Gemini has a nice pullover...

[Der Der Dongt]

I think CP is a front seat ride park.

 

Yeah you got that right! I never ride TTD and MF anywhere else but the front seat. Did both coaster only once in the back and it was by far not as good as up front. Can't wait to go up to sandusky tomorrow for the next two days!

[cprocks22]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride. Its just too cool going up the back spike and seeing the entire train twisted in front of you.

[sros1fan]

^^WildCat is NOT a skippable credit. It is a great ride and and should not be missed.

 

I agree, wildcat is one of the most overlooked coasters at CP and i think its actually one of the better rides at the park. I just wish it didnt always have a huge line.

[FeelTheFORCE]

If Wildcat had a bit more leg room it would be good, but having your knees jammed is not fun at all. I can't ride that ride.

[tkkyj]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride.

 

I think they edit:should reconfigure and have all the cars facing the center of the train, so that there are two "back rows".

 

so they would do this

> > > > < < < <

 

instead of this

> > > > > > > >

Edited June 13, 2010 by tkkyj

[cprocks22]

^Sorry I dont get what you're saying, do you mean the front half of the train faces backwards? Cause I'm pretty sure it doesn't...unless its changed since May.

[tkkyj]

eek... I think I left out an important word.... I meant they SHOULD change the trains so they do that. Sorry!

[Pingu1651]

^^WildCat is NOT a skippable credit. It is a great ride and and should not be missed.

 

I agree, wildcat is one of the most overlooked coasters at CP and i think its actually one of the better rides at the park. I just wish it didnt always have a huge line.

 

The line is why I said it's skippable. It was one of my favorite roller coasters at CP when I rode it last, but I haven't gotten to it again because of the wait. It just needs better capacity.

[Skycoastin Steve]

 

I think CP is a front seat ride park. Maverick, Dragster, Raptor, Mantis, Millennium, Wicked Twister, Mean Streak, are all front seat rides in my opinion. Backseats would be Millennium as well, Magnum, Gemini, Blue Streak, and Corkscrew.

 

While Magnum's first drop is great in the back seat, I'm going to have to go ahead and say that the ejector seat is by far the best ride experience on any hyper on Earth. The only thing I can compare even remotely close is back seat on Apollo.

[cprocks22]

eek... I think I left out an important word.... I meant they SHOULD change the trains so they do that. Sorry!

 

OOOO gotcha sorry

[B-RadG]

^^I agree, the back two rows on Wicked Twister are definitely the best seats on that ride.

 

I think they edit:should reconfigure and have all the cars facing the center of the train, so that there are two "back rows".

 

so they would do this

> > > > < < < <

 

instead of this

> > > > > > > >

That would be rather painful as the initial launch would throw the backwards-facing riders forward (possibly causing whiplash/neck damage). The only reason it can launch backwards is because it already has speed and it's a gentle boost, not a full-force launch.

[thrillrider]

Has anyone seen all the new construction markers in front of the dolphin stadium? The area I am talking about is between chaos and ocean motion.

[Millenniumfan94]

^

 

Yeah looks more like water/sewer markings then anything. Still though it could have something to do with new construction in that area.

[chickenbowl]

Just to further speculate on the ZacSpin rumor, I was watching "How They Do It" on the Science Channel and they had a segment on roller coasters at Cedar Point. They were talking to the Cedar Point VP about how they make designs and flashed through some designs. I thought it was funny that there was some ZacSpins in there. This is completely speculation and I just thought these were cool. The ZacSpin layouts are cool and original. This show was also made before Maverick was finished with construction, so it's pretty old.

 

It's hard to tell what it says on the first picture in pencil, but it says

"3600-400ft" "3 launch Sections" "80' " "45 mph" "60 -70-80 degree banks" "2 min"

 

 

[coasterkyle]

I dont know about the first one but the last 2 are on the Intamin website for zacspin and the LSM version

[chadster]

uniform color codes...

I saw green and blue in the pictures posted of the markings indicating water and sewer, now when the pink and white show up, it's jump up and down time....

[Pingu1651]

^ Thanks for dispelling the rumors! I'll be sure to take some pictures when I see the markings tomorrow.

 

By the way, I don't take much time in the gift shops, so does anyone know any good souveniers for $5? I wanna take something home this time.

[thrillrider]

$5 at a cedar fair park...lol.

 

That may get you a pepsi.

[slither37]

 

By the way, I don't take much time in the gift shops, so does anyone know any good souveniers for $5? I wanna take something home this time.

 

Actually if you hit the shop near the shooting gallery in the back of the park, some bargains can be found.

[Skycoastin Steve]

^ Thanks for dispelling the rumors! I'll be sure to take some pictures when I see the markings tomorrow.

 

By the way, I don't take much time in the gift shops, so does anyone know any good souveniers for $5? I wanna take something home this time.

 

Shot glasses are all under $5.

[eddie200330]

Here is a link to their online store, it might give you some ideas of what you want and what it costs.....

 

http://www.cfmarketplaces.com/stores/stores/1/index.aspx

[Pingu1651]

^ Thanks, but I already went. Got myself a Raptor mug and a Mantits buttom for $6. Speaking of today, I saw some interesting things. First of all, I saw the markings near Ocean Motion, and they were red, orange, green, and blue. Also, I saw the Mean Streak trains on the transfer track. Maybe they were testing the green train? I also did five consecutive rides on the Mantits.

 

Oh, and Hot Summer Lights isn't very good, although the intro with Boston is amazing!

[CoasterBoyJosh]

The weird thing about ERT at CP is that you can "buy" it. Some of the ticket packages have the option of adding it

Where?!What packages?

[ShadowShinigami13]

I have a question. This might be in the wrong forum, so please forgive me.

 

I am planning to go down to Sandusky (and Cedar Point) for three days and three nights. Seeing as I'm going to visit a friend, or two, and visit the park I need to find a place to stay that won't break my wallet. And I was wondering if anyone had any advice.