Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[coasterlover420]

Looks like the other side of the immelman is going up!

Screenshot of Webcam

[JonnyRCT3]

Looks like the other side of the immelman is going up!

^Did a double-check on that. Thought I was seeing double

 

 

 

 

Interesting video and photos on GateKeeper construction, very informing at first. Then ends with a GP statement

www.marionstar.com/article/20121208/NEWS01/312080020/Cedar-Point-s-Gatekeeper-tall-fast-winged

 

-nearly 600 pieces of steel set to be laid over a 100 day period

-180 footers

-1,000+ anchor bolts

-Testing is set to begin in April and last for at-least a month before human riders.

-Footers have been poured for the Zero-G/Inline roll. (But the same gate is still there )

 

 

EIDT: Apparently, multiple rides have their lighting packages in Yolo.....err full gear.

probably due to all the wiring just laid. Glad too see they're precocious.

[DarienLaker]

Looks like the other side of the immelman is going up!

 

Looks more like the start of a Cobra Roll as opposed to an immelman to me!

[Ohiocoasterman]

Check out the video I just posted about the tour I had at Cedar Point on Saturday!

 

[thrillrider]

Here are just a couple of shots I took this weekend.

 

Full trip report here..... http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=64414

Front gate area

A very foggy park

Windsleeper

A foggy gatekeeper

[vacoaster09]

CP webcam screenshot 12/11/12

CP webcam screenshot 12/11/12

CP webcam screenshot 12/11/12

Edited December 11, 2012 by vacoaster09

[JRHcoasterki]

Aaaah!

[Reuschini]

Really looks like CP is doing this Wing-Rider the right way.

 

Looks great!

[JRHcoasterki]

^ Yeah, and I love where the ride is located, it makes it seem a lot taller than it really is. (Which is a good thing.)

[SFOGdude25]

She's a beauty!!

Facebook.

[cal1br3tto]

^Love that pic! The colors of the rides in that area really go nicely together.

[jmicha]

^Exactly what I thought when I saw it. The introduction of the gorgeous colors of Gatekeeper plus the colors of Windseeker which tie everything together really make for a fun, vibrant, beechy color scheme at the front of the park. I'm a fan.

 

Gatekeeper is looking great. I can't wait to ride it next season. It'll be exciting to see them construct the keyhole front gate. Definitely going to be the ultimate entrance feature.

[screaminkid2005]

That picture is BEAUTIFUL! I'm really happy at how much progress they've been making with this!

[CpBluestreakCp]

I really love that picture as well, all the rides just tie together. No clash at all. I cannot wait to see how the coaster will look over the entrance, it's gonna be a sight to see walking up to the park.

[Pacificoaster]

What makes that picture so great is the dark sky which provides an amazing contrast to the ride colors. <3

[The Great Zo]

One more, from Cedar Point's Twitter account today:

[SFOGdude25]

^I cannot get over how good this coaster looks. It adds SO much life to that section of the park. Hopefully the ride experience will be just as good if not better!

[Skycoastin Steve]

Definitely love the color scheme on this ride.

[Zem]

Wicked Twister is looking kind of dull and faded compared to the new shine of GateKeeper. Wonder if any rides at CP will get a fresh coat of paint in the next couple years.

[kidcoaster 2]

^ They are in the process of painting Millenium Force and Blue Streak just got a repaint.

[australianalex]

One more, from Cedar Point's Twitter account today:

WOW! The pictures taken from a distance made Gatekeeper look a bit bland in colour to me and I wasn't sure if I liked the paint job, but this picture has laid any of my concerns to rest. The ride looks awesome.

[vacoaster09]

I love two toned track

[EquusStorm]

The photo hardly even looks real. It's glorious! If Cedar Point were closer or I had money, you can bet I'd be storming the gates the second GateKeeper opens next year.

[Condor]

I love how the lift hill is at the same angle as Raptor's first drop. I think this will be one of those coasters that people will get more and more excited for as construction photos keep popping up. I have a feeling the renderings haven't quite done Gatekeeper justice.

[XYZ]

Wicked Twister is looking kind of dull and faded compared to the new shine of GateKeeper.

 

Wicked Twister doesn't look very faded in that photo. Twister's paint looks a heck a lot better than Xcelerator's faded track.