Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[DougMJr]

It is possible that they spent the money to re-track Mean Streak in order to "bridge the gap," so to speak. It seems that Six Flags has Rocky Mountain booked to capacity for at least this season, so perhaps Cedar Point couldn't get iBox track even if they wanted to.

[A.J.]

It is possible that they spent the money to re-track Mean Streak in order to "bridge the gap," so to speak. It seems that Six Flags has Rocky Mountain booked to capacity for at least this season, so perhaps Cedar Point couldn't get iBox track even if they wanted to.

There's the thing. If I'm not mistaken, Rocky Mountain as a company is kind of small. If that's the case, they don't have the capacity to manage four or five coasters (plus flat rides) a year like Intamin or Mack Rides does.

[DBru]

How much is Canada's Wonderland's new dark ride costing? I could definitely see CP adding one soon, especially if the ride type has coaster-like capabilities.

[gerstlaueringvar]

It is possible that they spent the money to re-track Mean Streak in order to "bridge the gap," so to speak. It seems that Six Flags has Rocky Mountain booked to capacity for at least this season, so perhaps Cedar Point couldn't get iBox track even if they wanted to.

There's the thing. If I'm not mistaken, Rocky Mountain as a company is kind of small. If that's the case, they don't have the capacity to manage four or five coasters (plus flat rides) a year like Intamin or Mack Rides does.

Then I think they need to tear Mean Streak down and add an Intamin pre-fab woodie.

[Vonni]

Lol basically lets sum this discussion up as "anything but Mean Streak!" lol!

[coasterlover420]

This is getting repetitive.

[DanTheBooker]

I think it should be topper track. If I-Box, then it's not a real wooden coaster anymore.

 

After the money they spent [apparently] retracking the thing recently, I wouldn't expect anything to happen to Mean Streak for at least several years.

 

Lol. I'm sorry I meant should there be a highly doubtable RMC redo, it should be topper not I-Box. I personally want to see MS burned to the ground.

[kidcoaster 2]

Lol basically lets sum this discussion up as "anything but Mean Streak!" lol!

 

Blue Streak should get the RMC treatment

 

I'm sure Mean Streak will get some love (Or some nice wrecking balls) one day but I doubt it will be any time soon.

[Dr. M]

I think we've all agreed that at some point MS will get an RMC makeover. Given their options for the ride, it seems like the obvious choice. It just comes down to when. Will it be marketed as their next big coaster? Very possibly, I think. At this point the only thing it's worth is standing as a backdrop in pictures and adding to the coaster count.

 

Until CF actually shows any signs of interest in working with RMC, in ANY of their parks, no, we are most certainly not all agreed. It would be nice, but right now we have no reason to think that would actually happen.

[GwaziBSRider1]

Didn't RMC put Topper Track on Timber Wolf at WOF in the last few years? I think this is the only time CF has ever worked with RMC.

[cal1br3tto]

^I remember seeing something about that. Was it confirmed, or just rumored? Seems like we would've heard more about any changes to such a rough ride.

[djcoastermark]

Is anything going on at CP other than the tired Mean Streak topic ? How about the gemini area redo ?

[DougMJr]

^ I don't think we are going to see anything too notable in that area until we get closer to spring.

[DanTheBooker]

Is anything going on at CP other than the tired Mean Streak topic ? How about the gemini area redo ?

Footers for Pipe Scream have been poured. No work for the Eagles just yet. Monsters in rehab right now. It should be really neat to see this area come together.

[JonnyRCT3]

It worries me how much the actual product will differ from the sketch. Something tells me that CF will give it an extra dose of generic-ness.

[Vonni]

^ Well, from the rendering it already is going to be generic, but even so it looks nice, and is still a nice upgrade for the Gemini Midway.

[coasterlover420]

It worries me how much the actual product will differ from the sketch.

You need to find a new hobby.

[DBru]

Is anything going on at CP other than the tired Mean Streak topic ? How about the gemini area redo ?

 

Well...um...job applications come out soon!

[Philrad71]

Daniel,

Will you be working at CP on the MF crew next year, or do you have to reapply again where you could end up on a different ride or other area of the park? I'm curious to know how their hiring process works from year to year....not that I'm going to apply, but I've always been curious as to how that works at seasonal theme parks if one chooses to work at a park for more than one season.

[FaithPlus1]

It worries me how much the actual product will differ from the sketch.

You need to find a new hobby.

 

Yeah, this is what you sit around and worry about? It's a f-ing amusement park. Do you think a little tackiness will matter to most people? GAL

[JonnyRCT3]

My opinion is my opinion. It's okay not to like something, just don't be a jerk about it.

[coasterkyle]

Daniel,

Will you be working at CP on the MF crew next year, or do you have to reapply again where you could end up on a different ride or other area of the park? I'm curious to know how their hiring process works from year to year....not that I'm going to apply, but I've always been curious as to how that works at seasonal theme parks if one chooses to work at a park for more than one season.

 

At Cedar Point, our area manager from the past year sends out an email to their employees of the past year that has a form you fill out to request any ride you would like to work. ( It isn't guaranteed you will get that ride, they cant put everyone that wants Maverick, TTD, or MF on those crews).

 

As for me I am requesting Team Leader of Mean Streak for this next summer, Maverick as leadership was fun but it was stressful and don't want t o do it again.

 

Oh by the way 2014 applications are now out, and if anyone would like to work at Cedar Point I would suggest filling one out asap. IT will be one of the best summers of your life, Trust me I'm on year #7 and I can't believe how amazing each summer can be. https://jobs.cedarfair.com/cedarpoint/index.cfm?logout Hopefully Ill see some of you here

[christianscoasters]

^You nerd, you

[DBru]

Yep, what Kyle said!

 

While I'd love to work on Millennium again this year, I also applied for a leadership position. In the end, management puts us wherever they think we will be the best fit, and we all have a great time no matter where we are! (Well, for the most part. )

[phantomfan93]

I also recommend working at the park! Heading into my second year and want to return to Raptor!