Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[mratigan]

Thanks

that was very sad

[Sportsdude360]

Here's a shot I took on my last trip to Cedar Point.

[SoCalCoasters]

That's a really great picture of Millennium Force!

[DBru]

Gosh I love roller coasters...

[kidcoaster 2]

Speaking of Space Spiral. Someone put together a great documentary about the ride's history and really reminds you about how significant the ride was as it was the icon for the park for most of it's time before being forgotten about when rides like Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster came around.

 

[DougMJr]

^Very well done video. And the score from Apollo 13 can make anyone tear up.

[coasterbill]

That video was very well done.

Thanks for sharing that.

[Dom497]

WindSeeker shut down until further notice.

 

http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-knotts-windseeker-riders-stuck-09201221,0,1284072.story

[Sportsdude360]

I rode the CP Windseeker right after it first opened. In fact, I took this pic while standing in the queue. I'm sorry this had to happen, it worked fine the whole time I was there.

[Lareson]

For those that have been to Cedar Point this weekend and the past, has Mean Streak been open? I know the past 2 Halloweekends that I've been to, it's closed early to start on the off-season maintenance. Just curious cause I never actually knew if this was an annual thing or the past 2 years that I've gone, they'd decided to close it to start work on it early before the snow flies.

[christianscoasters]

^Mean Streak is open during Halloweekends, including Fridays.

[KC_Engineer]

I know these types of questions get posted all the time, but any advice would be greatly appreciated:

 

Headed to Cedar Point for the first time here on October 13th and 14th. Already have Fast Lane passes reserved for the 13th (Saturday). How are crowds usually during October? With the Fast Lane passes, is there really a great need to have a particular "route" in mind?

[3Mutts]

^ Weekends are NUTS during Halloweekends! If you go, I would suggest getting a fast lane for Sunday too since that will also be a very busy day.

[JonnyRCT3]

I know these types of questions get posted all the time, but any advice would be greatly appreciated:

 

Headed to Cedar Point for the first time here on October 13th and 14th. Already have Fast Lane passes reserved for the 13th (Saturday). How are crowds usually during October? With the Fast Lane passes, is there really a great need to have a particular "route" in mind?

 

Saturday crowds during HalloWeekends are ENORMOUS . Expect EVERY ride to have a full que, plus some. Fast pass IS the best way to go.

 

As for a route.

Try heading for Maverick, Dragster, Millennium or Raptor first. Those will be the worst of them all. Since you have fast lane, it shouldn't be too bad. Although this is the first HalloWeekends for the Fast Lane at CP, so I can't really give you a good estimate on what FL lines will be like. I'm sure even the FL lines will be longer than usual. Try out some of the haunts too.

[CpBluestreakCp]

Yeah, like they said, Fast Lane will be a must during Halloweekends. This park gets so packed on Saturdays, they open up the overflow lot. Sometimes they don't even have enough room with that open. Good luck.

[KC_Engineer]

Thanks for the responses! I think we will stick with the Fast Lane passes for Saturday only, since they are so dang expensive. I'm hoping the locals won't come out in as many numbers on Sunday and the cooler weather will keep crowds bearable so Fast Lane won't be necessary.

[bgroodog]

Groundbreaking time! The first foundations and footers are being dug! This picture is a few days old, so I'm sure there has been more progress!

Overlooking The Station Area of Gatekeeper

[thrillrider]

It is also reported, that troika will reopen this weekend as well.

[coasterlover420]

More photos can be found here!

[JonnyRCT3]

This is going to be a very interesting off-season.

Might actually keep track of this from start to finish.

 

Since no-one else brought this up. Who else thinks GateKeeper will pull g's like on Tatsu's Pretzel Loop? The wing over drop and the Pretzel loop have similar design. Although GateKeeper's will be larger and go much faster. So, judging from that, I'd say GK's "wing over drop" will be even more intense than Tatsu's PL.

 

Of course when your laying down, the G's will hit your whole body. Truly making it one-of-a-kind. Well, not really. (Manta, S:UF)

[thestripedtaco]

^ I am going to say just by looking at the designs that Tatsu's pretzel loop will still be more intense. I think this because Tatsu has speed built up going into the pretzel look while on Gate Keepers "Roll Over" your probably only going like 10mph if that. Not to mention that laying down through the inversion on Tatsu puts some very intense forces on your body due to its laying down position compared to a more normal sitting position.

[kidcoaster 2]

It is also reported, that troika will reopen this weekend as well.

 

I did overhear the Giant Wheel crew talking about having to schedule for Troika next weekend. I'm not surprised they are reopening it now since the insane crowds are about to start arriving and they are already down the capacity of 3 rides since last years Halloweekends.

[KDcoasterMAN]

More photos can be found here!

 

That didn't take long.....

[bottom_feeder_13]

I'm going to vote no that it won't be nearly as intense as a pretzel loop mostly because Tatsu's is only 120 feet tall, is pretty circular and enters with a pretty significant initial velocity while Gatekeeper's has an initial velocity of close to nil and has a very parabolic shape that is significantly larger than Tatsu's.

[coasterbill]

That's pretty cool that Cedar Point is reopening Troika this year. I figured once that fence went up it would be closed for the season.