Real Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Saturday morning we took our new boat up to the Marina to do something we have never done at Cedar Point in 12 years...spend the night! We got our slip at the marina around 9:30am and got into the park by 10. We started our year at CP by riding Millennium Force: Back seat. Of course, a great ride but doesnt do as much for me as other rides. Ive been spoiled by traveling these last 12 months so things have changed some. The trains however seem to have been rehabbed. They dont shimmy or shake nearly as much and its evident by how quiet they are rolling around the last turn. Secondly we made a mad dash for MaXair. I knew going in these things were 2 things: Huge and awesome. The huge thing yes, the awesome thing, no. It was AMAZING. These Giant Frisbees are wicked. No matter where you sat (we rode 3 times on Saturday) you get at least 2 swings where you are facing up at full swing and 2 while down. So far the only place I havent sat is seats faving the games on opposite side of the loading platform but I have ridden right next to platform and on the left and right ends. I cant say enough about these flat rides. IMO its some of the most fun in the park, period. Its just one of those rides that gives you a unique experience and you laugh the whole way through. Not to mention it does live up to the name, Max Air. Next we rode Raptor. Great favourite of mine, but doesnt compare to Dueling Dragons Fire. Ran very good as most of the rides seem to have gotten quite a good checkup over the winter unlike winters ago. Saturday pretty much ended there with riding. We did go back and ride MaXair two more times and Magnum before the day was done. I parked myself by MaXair near 9:30 and had a host of photographers come over next to me to take pictures of MaXair and the fire works at night. Speaking of which, one of the most impressive fireworks shows Ive ever seen Cedar Point put out, period. Sunday was more of the same, except started slower. We rushed to Dragsters line and were 3-5th people in line. The ride was down for about 2 hours as they were having trouble getting the ride up to full speed. A few earlier test runs proved it just wasnt getting full power. At around 11:45 however we got our first tests and not only was it working, but this thing was launching at 125mph consistantly. It was hitting 125 all day rest of the day in what seemed like attempts to keep it from rolling back. Well, the 2 people in front of us got out of line and our friend had to leave so we were #1 and #2 in line for the day. We jumped in front seat of the first train that day and got the honor of riding the first ride of the second day of the season. We desperatly hoped for a roll back but didnt get one. Sucks. After that it was back to more MaXair and taking the rest of my pictures. Im planning on going up here in a little bit to finish out my picture taking and probably ride MaXair and the usual suspects. Pictures are found at: Real-Coasters.com 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis-storm Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 ^ Some really awesome pictures you have there, especially the ones taken at night. I don’t doubt how good MaXair is – I've had 2 go’s on a similar ride at Bobbejaanland in Belguim & loved every second of it. Cedar Point are on to a hit there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Some of those picture are better than excellent. You have a great feel for photo composition. Again. Kudos! // I am now having a hard time even taking my camera to Cedar Point tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movieguy Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 God, I've spent far too much time away from CP now. First I miss out on TTD, now they've got that AWESOME looking Maxair up and running. Doug "Currently running out to plan another birthday trip to CP." Booth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Im so happy to be going to this park.. Im gonna run to Maxair.. after I run to Dragster ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Wicked pictures man! Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Yeah, nice TR and great pictures. Very good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster1 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Oh I can't wait for June 3rd .. Delirium was awesome, so I'm sure this will be just as fun .. plus riding this the day after Delirium .. yeah, fun stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Eraser Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I admit, Delirium was way fun; but, having ridden it a few times, I can't imagine waiting in a long CP line to ride maXair. There is so much other stuff to do. Spinny-Go-Pukey rides used to be a priority for me, but they are no longer. I guess I could see waiting for MaXair if I had like three days at the park, but not if I only had a day or two. My $.02 -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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