Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[CpBluestreakCp]

^I think parts of the old entrance were even from the 1960's if I'm not mistaken. Either way, anything is a much needed upgrade.

[coasternut]

They're progress on this coaster is unbelievable, even with their weather. I see IRAT at 6 Flags Fiesta in San Antonio has posted a delay on their site to Summer 2013 from late Spring 2013. I've got to hand it to the Point, they know how to build in any kind of weather. This will be a beautiful improvement to the front entrance.

 

Just one question if that is the Gatekeeper, who is the Keymaster??? Also where is Zul??? -- Ghostbuster references...

[vacoaster09]

The next piece is already going up.

2/7/13 9:50AM

 

AND the next piece is up.

2/7/13 10:00AM

 

NOW Through BOTH Keyholes!

2/7/13 11:33AM

Edited February 7, 2013 by vacoaster09

[Randomman295]

Wow, this coaster is almost halfway finished!

Yolocoaster better step up his game.

[JRHcoasterki]

They have added yet another piece of track! They are really speeding along!

[RCT3Bross]

Love it. I never expeted them to be this far after yesterday. But this looks amazing.

[thepoint4life23]

This ride is looking better and better every day. Can’t wait till May to ride this, I watched a video the other day of a tour of gatekeeper. Sounds like the ride should look really cool at night. Each train will have its own Light Package on it . should look really cool at night

 

Ps. Any one going to media day and looking for some help let me know .i would love to go for Media day .

[Skycoastin Steve]

This is going to be quite the photogenic ride.

[Lightning9SX]

These were added to the CP Facebook page.

[Koasterking48]

This ride is looking better and better every day. Can’t wait till May to ride this, I watched a video the other day of a tour of gatekeeper. Sounds like the ride should look really cool at night. Each train will have its own Light Package on it . should look really cool at night

 

Ps. Any one going to media day and looking for some help let me know .i would love to go for Media day .

Say what? Are they talking like something similar to the Rockit light packages? If so, this already sexy ride will look even better!

[chargersmichael]

Zero G Roll Through the Key Hole is up and complete!!!

 

[coastercrazy 9]

I see the required photo op in every trip report already...

[Brassinthegrass]

That is definitely a way to say "welcome to heaven for enthusiasts." Great job, Cedar Point!

 

 

 

...now hide the slits.

[cal1br3tto]

Say what? Are they talking like something similar to the Rockit light packages? If so, this already sexy ride will look even better!

I'd hope so! Love the Rockit lighting. First I've heard of this, though.

[soldier148]

How far into the ground are the supports for the keyhole towers? Amazing looking structure by the way. Hopefully my family and I get back up there since our first visit when Maverick opened in '07.

[coasterlover420]

Here is that video mentioning the train lights. No details unfortunately. Still informative about queue location and other things.

[CpBluestreakCp]

...now hide the slits.

 

I don't think they will. It was mentioned in a blog post that the gaps between the towers will stay in order to make it easier to check the bolts on the supports, if that's what you were referring to by slits.

[Koasterking48]

Now I really want to see the trains after seeing these pictures. Can't wait to see how BA they will look

[gatorchomp83]

People are actually complaining about the slits in the towers??

 

L.O.L.

[coasterlover420]

^

Cause we all know that ALL roller coasters ever created follow the concept art EXACTLY...what is Cedar Point thinking???

[FaithPlus1]

Wow, this coaster is almost halfway finished!

Yolocoaster better step up his game.

 

We aren't really comparing Yolocoaster to Gatekeeper are we? Completely different leagues.

[thrillrider]

Even with the track work at 50%done, it has come a long way since my winter tour of the park a few months ago. Look a the pictures here.... http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1256211#p1256211

[Geauga Dog]

As for the keyhole towers are they solid or hollow? With the distinctive roar a B&M makes, even though I supect GK to be rather quiet like X Flight is, the keyholes, if hollow, might amplify the sound of the train going through them since the towers are also supports for the track.

[Double0Kevin]

CP isn't usually concerned with noise. I wouldn't doubt they let this thing roar. But they have a ton of sand right next to the ride should they decide to quiet it down.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

As for the keyhole towers are they solid or hollow? With the distinctive roar a B&M makes, even though I supect GK to be rather quiet like X Flight is, the keyholes, if hollow, might amplify the sound of the train going through them since the towers are also supports for the track.

 

They were manufactured hollow. If they were solid metal, that would be crazy heavy and totally unnecessary and unimaginably expensive. If they want to get rid of the 'roar' they fill the hollow area with something that reduces the noise. Ive hear they use sand, but that also seems like it would add a lot of weight.