Photo TR: Cedar Point end of summer

[griffon]

Last week my best friends and I packed up the van and headed off to the thriving metropolis of Sandusky, Ohio for some end-of-season coaster riding at its finest. Normally we don’t go to Cedar Point in the summer because of the crowds, but seeing how some of the local kiddies were supposed to be going back to school we thought we would give it a shot. Oh, and Maverick may have also had something to do with our decision. When we were there in May, track pieces were being “replaced” and we missed the opening by a couple days. Apparently modern technology wasn’t quite advanced enough to predict that a ground level lightning- quick inversion hidden behind a rock wall may cause a slight amount discomfort at 70mph. It was more of a trial-and-error design I guess, so I was very interested in seeing what the hell Intamin/ CP were thinking and how intense it really was.

 

We arrived on Wednesday, conquered Maverick a few times and then just relaxed for the next few days, drank plenty of beer and took about a million pictures. The other details of the trip are probably less interesting than the pictures, so here you go:

And lastly, no trip report should be complete without a sunset pic... so here you go. So long Sandusky

Raptor was running as beautiful as ever and still remains my favorite inverted coaster

This bird was like... you have your tower... and I'll have mine

Jeff clearly points out the Mantis is still the #1 worst stand up in the park

Magnum

Mine ride and Mean Streak need to be combined into one picture since we didn't spend much time on these

One handed on Gemini is how we roll..

During the downpour we took shelter outside of the convertible cars which were open but not very popular at the time.

This was an interesting picture that I'm surprised came out as clear as it did

On Friday night a storm came through and closed all the rides down about an hour early. But still gave us some cool photo ops

always a great experience

Dragster was happy to see us this time and didn't roll back once in 3 days (that we know of)

In order to get great photos you have to lean backwards. No exceptions. It also doesn't hurt to lie flat on the ground to get the best possible angle

Jeff and Rob celebrate the best exit gate in the park. Time for another lap

It's a sign

over the river and through the...

Millie was running as fast as ever, and surprisingly had a short line the majority of the trip.

Now for some Maverick ride pictures

Brace yourself kids, it's really not clear whether these twists and turns were meant to be taken at insane speeds, but not many people were complaining. This ride really hauls.

First up was the ever-intense Maverick. Ben and Rob almost gave it a 'thumbs up' immediately, but needed to make sure their heads were on straight first

We all up in Cedar Point like we ownz the place

[Scaparri]

Dude... those pics are wicked awesome!! Especially some of the Maverick pics! You caught the train through that particularly crazy intense turn just perfectly! Great TR. Looks like a fun way to cap off the year.

[All Clear]

Awesome pics!

 

Hey! That girl used to run the Rebel Yell!

[odene497]

Seriously beautiful pictures. I love the one where you can see almost all of Millenium Force's wheels.

[Shockwave]

Those are some fantastic photos! Looks like you had some great fun at Cedar Point this summer.

[bblfgrd]

Wow...that pic of Top Thrill at night with the reflections is incredible! Nice shot!

[shesaidboom]

I can't stop laughing at the Seagull picture. He has the best look on his face!! The rest of the pictures are awesome too.

[307]

Awesome TR! I am very impressed by some pictures, they are very vibrant. The Maverick shots are awesome.

[Groteslurf]

Very impressive pics.

I especially like the sunset pic.

[dandaman]

I should have a TR up shortly, from Saturday and yesterday. I'll say now that yours blows mine outta the water.

 

God, those seagulls are fat... I half-expected one of 'em on top of Coasters yesterday to break the awning.

 

Dan "Well-fed birds, but only in quantity" Smith

[eyeamthu1]

Can you post any of the shots in a bigger size / higher-res? Or send me a link? Some of them are just awesome... especially the Maverick ones and the TTD reflection shot.

[gldude]

awsome tr! I was thr wendsay the 22nd and the park was empty. 15 minutes for Dragster, 20 minutes of Millie, 30 minutes for Mavey,with Raptor, Mean Streak, CCMR, Skyhawk, MaxAir, and Magnum (which had ejector airtime, the best since CoasterMania 06) all walk ons. Disaster Transport was the longest wait due to the AC in the line and Gemini was only running the red side. We got on 12 coasters and missed Gemy, Wildcat, Corkscrew, Wicked Twister and Jr. Gemy simply because we didn't feel like riding them. The best day at the point ever. And just a sidenote---Don't ever go to the McDonalds on Cedar Point Dr. The worst service ever. It took them ten minutes to give us our Double Cheese Burger, Fries and 2 Snack Raps. They even forgot to put sauce on another womans snack wrap, and she waited for 5 minutes simply to be handed cold honey mustard. other then that, it was awsome!

[disneygurlz2s]

Great pictures! Loved the one with the fountain, MAXX Air, Giant Wheel...

 

very artsy!

 

Shari

[Swimace]

That's one of the best PTR's I've seen in a while. Awsome job! Those pics were great!

[griffon]

What's up, thanks for the comments, I'm glad yall liked the pictures. Jeff [pkdcoaster] got some shots on the trip that blow mine away, so I'm sure he'll post those on the forum at some point when the wife and kids give him some free time

 

One thing I'd really like to know... how do you guys on TPR spend all day in the parks, and then post pictures here the same night??? I've thought about doing one of those "ongoing" or "in progress" trip reports, but every time I get back from a park at night, I just find it impossible to make time to do that. Well, combined with the fact that Cedar Point Resorts have a hard time keeping up with technology and are baffled by the concept of internet access. But anyway..

 

I'll be happy to send some higher resolution pics if you send a PM and let me know what you want.

 

 

Hey! That girl used to run the Rebel Yell!

 

I think it's hilarious you noticed that. Actually, we all worked at KD at some point in the past, that's how most of us know each other.

[pkdcoaster]

Yea dude I really love that last pic of maverick. (Glad your gamble for it worked out )

 

I guess I will try to get off my lazy butt and do my PTR this weekend haha.

 

Great pics all around and thanks for the invite, it was a blast!

 

JEFF

[Team Thriller]

I love that TTD pic with it reflecting on the water.

 

Cedar Point rocks!!! Great pics.

[DCody]

Those pictures of Maverick are nothing short of mouth-watering. Great TR!

[All Clear]

Hey! That girl used to run the Rebel Yell!

 

I think it's hilarious you noticed that. Actually, we all worked at KD at some point in the past, that's how most of us know each other.

 

And by hilarious you mean pathetic? I went way too many times a couple of years ago and usually rode Rebel Yell in the front seat several times each time.

 

Once when I went with some friends, one of the security guards at the front gate asked where I had been, that he hadn't seen me lately. My friends still bring that one up from time to time.