Diamondbacker27 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Any minute now Link to post Share on other sites
Sharman19 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've got popcorn to enjoy durring the announcement! Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbacker27 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've got popcorn to enjoy durring the announcement! I've got homework. Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 151 Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Cedar Point's video is up! Official Press Release: SANDUSKY, Ohio (Sept. 2, 2014) – It’s the “last stand” for one of Cedar Point’s steel scream machines. Earlier today, the park announced that the Mantis roller coaster will soon give its final rides. Mantis was billed as the tallest, fastest and steepest stand-up roller coaster in the world when it opened on May 11, 1996. Featuring trains that secure guests in a standing position, Mantis provides its passengers with a unique ride experience. Mantis was built by the same legendary manufacturers that brought guests the Raptor and GateKeeper roller coasters – Bolliger and Mabillard (B & M), Monthey, Switzerland. In its 18-year history, Mantis has given more than 22 million thrilling rides. “It’s time to say goodbye to one of the park’s coasters, and it’s certainly been a different kind of ride for our guests,” said Jason McClure, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “But we’re extremely excited about what the future holds here at the Roller Coaster Capital of the World™.” Guests still have time to give Mantis a “standing ovation” before it shuts down permanently on Sunday, October 19 at 8 p.m. Additional plans for the 2015 season will be announced at a later date. Edited September 2, 2014 by robbalvey Link to post Share on other sites
gecomet92 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Mantis is closing! That's it? Link to post Share on other sites
Coastin Eric 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 wait... Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbacker27 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 #Confused Link to post Share on other sites
Dom497 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What the hell just happened.... Link to post Share on other sites
CpBluestreakCp 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 So on October 19 will they announce what will happen to Mantis and what will go there...? Link to post Share on other sites
CPSFMMCW 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 wait so the Grimm reaper came over and went into the station. Is that mean the ride is gonna get shut down/relocated or sit down trains? Link to post Share on other sites
Vtafro 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Last chance to ride standing up? Link to post Share on other sites
moneygrabber 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Wat Link to post Share on other sites
mightypotato 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That video doesn't scream "floorless conversion" to me. Looks like another standup bites the dust. But...what replaces it? Let the speculation begin! Link to post Share on other sites
i<3coasters 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Last chance to ride standing up? Ding ding ding! Link to post Share on other sites
gecomet92 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 It says take your last stand. Link to post Share on other sites
CPSFMMCW 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ok so this begs the question, whats gonng in its place? It better be a bug new ride cuz I don't want to go to the park only to miss out on a credit! Whats gonna replace it! Link to post Share on other sites
gecomet92 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nothing. Mantis is too big of a coaster to be relocated for no reason. It's getting a different type of trains possibly a new name and color scheme. Link to post Share on other sites
KilroyMcSpunk 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What's new for Cedar Point 2016? Who knows? We have free space now! Link to post Share on other sites
gecomet92 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Do people really think mantis is getting removed? They wouldn't have been testing paint if that was the case Link to post Share on other sites
RyanTPM 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I guess this means that Mantis is going to be removed? Or at least the floorless conversion. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 974 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Do people really think mantis is getting removed? They wouldn't have been testing paint if that was the case Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Sharman19 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The pieces of the puzzle are coming together, boy this fooled a lot of people in my opinion! Ohio's 2nd and only floorless coaster has to be coming up in a few minutes! Link to post Share on other sites
RideofSteel 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Really well done video! On October 19th they are going to announce Mantis has been sold to Darien Lake, calling it. Link to post Share on other sites
The Geek Mojo 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Good Riddance to Mantis. But please don't make us wait until October 19th to find out the rest of the story. Link to post Share on other sites
hey...hey 0 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I guess this means floorless conversion with a new theme...Rougaroo or whatever... Link to post Share on other sites
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