Domm Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 It really is not hard to put a cover over them! Seems very odd that they don't, I never understood that. It reminds me of a RCT3 station! we'll see what it looks like opening day, they're still working on it. I'm hoping the seats move better than the last ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 It really is not hard to put a cover over them! Seems very odd that they don't, I never understood that. It reminds me of a RCT3 station! Â My guess is that it is related to building codes...cover it and it might be treated the same as a regular building and be subject to other requirements that CGA is either unable to accommodate or too cheap to do it. Â In any case, it's one of the worst things about CGA on a hot summer day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 CGA put up a short behind the scenes video on New Earth, showcasing more footage, some of the characters set to appear, and the technology behind the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hearing about all the tech that's going into this ride is really psyching me up for it. Jut the fact that they can play 70 different sounds simultaneously blows my mind. I need to get back out to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Hearing about all the tech that's going into this ride is really psyching me up for it. Jut the fact that they can play 70 different sounds simultaneously blows my mind. I need to get back out to the park. Â I'm totally with you on this. The 3D LED screen alone has me itching to ride this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Hearing about all the tech that's going into this ride is really psyching me up for it. Jut the fact that they can play 70 different sounds simultaneously blows my mind. I need to get back out to the park. Â I'm totally with you on this. The 3D LED screen alone has me itching to ride this thing! I jIts hop the guy in the middle isn't too distracting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalguy Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 It really is not hard to put a cover over them! Seems very odd that they don't, I never understood that. It reminds me of a RCT3 station! Â My guess is that it is related to building codes...cover it and it might be treated the same as a regular building and be subject to other requirements that CGA is either unable to accommodate or too cheap to do it. Â In any case, it's one of the worst things about CGA on a hot summer day! Â You are correct, it is related to building codes. A queue structure is required to have fire sprinklers and be permitted just like any other structure. Look at Grizzly, there is the roof plus lighting and fire suppression (sprinklers). The lights are needed for night operation. If you are thinking, what about a fabric roof...look at Drop Tower...it also has lights and fire suppression. While adding fire sprinklers and lights along with a simple roof don't cost a huge amount, they did cost more then the park was willing to spend for something with minimal to no Return on Investment (ROI). Â To be clear, the park has looked at adding roofs to the White Water Falls queue and other rides after the fact, but deemed the cost not worth it at that time. As to why they continued to add rides without shade...who knows. Usually small expenses like that are easy to add in to a Capital Expenditure (CapEx) project. But CGA also made the least profit in the Paramount chain and I imagine it under performs for CF as well. Meaning, even things like shade are sometimes cut in order to give a park a CapEx project (new ride) while spending as little on the project as possible to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Heard rumors that Mass Effect may be soft opening this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Due to the MycokeRewards promotion for Cedar Fair parks, I've got a code for a free ticket to use at most of Cedar Fair owned parks. Gonna wait till Mass Effect opens though to bother processing and using it though. Haven't been back to the park in over a decade now I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 CGA just confirmed Mass Effect will open on May 18th. I am so hopefully gonna go on that date depending on what happens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MScoasters Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Do you guys think that CGA will repaint/rename some of their coasters because of the new big announcement? I really hope they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Mass Effect New Earth soft opened today. I wrote about it here: http://crazycoasterfreaks.com/californias-great-america-update-43016/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Mind as well post this here... Â When do the Cedar Fair parks start selling 2017 Platinum Passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 ^ Around the beginning of September, give or take a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MScoasters Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 So I was on Google Earth and have found some places where CGA could add its next coaster/attraction. I took pictures of the places and drew the location of where they can be placed on. I hope you guys like it and I hope it comes true. This area where Invertigo used to be has been long rumored to get a coaster. If they did put a coaster in that spot they would have to remove Vortex but no one would care. It's a piece of garbage. Right behind Flight Deck there's this pond and some open space. They can totally add a coaster here. B&M please This is probably the least likely spot to add a coaster. It's this piece of land next to Gold Striker and Demon. They can always add a flat ride here. This spot is right next to office buildings and flat rides don't make a lot of noise, GENIUS! I also thought that they could've expanded Gold Striker's layout in this area when it was being planned. But wait, OFFICE BUILDINGS GONNA COMMPLAIN BOUT NOISE! Hope you guys liked this post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I usually am able to ask the operator if I can sit in the back of gold striker, but yesterday they made me sit in the middle. Has anyone else noticed this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I usually am able to ask the operator if I can sit in the back of gold striker, but yesterday they made me sit in the middle. Has anyone else noticed this? Â If there were already people queued to sit in the back, there isn't really a place for you to stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I usually am able to ask the operator if I can sit in the back of gold striker, but yesterday they made me sit in the middle. Has anyone else noticed this? Â If there were already people queued to sit in the back, there isn't really a place for you to stand. There weren't though. thats the weird thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 So, did anyone ride Mass Effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I did when it was soft opened. it is pretty cool. I recommend riding it asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'd like to know more details from someone who's been on it. Idk if I'll make it out this year and I'm curious how it turned out after how hyped some of you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'd like to know more details from someone who's been on it. Â Totally this. I mainly want to know how much of it's based upon Commander Shepard, their crew and The Reapers. The ride certainly needs some action but the Mass Effect universe is really well made to where it is possible to just chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'd like to know more details from someone who's been on it. Â Totally this. I mainly want to know how much of it's based upon Commander Shepard, their crew and The Reapers. The ride certainly needs some action but the Mass Effect universe is really well made to where it is possible to just chill. I'll run through this as close to your list as possible. Commander shepherds name gets dropped. Garrus and Wrex are featured prominently. the reapers are the bad guys. there is a lot of action going on in it. The effects and visuals are about Disney Level. if you can, it is definitely worth it to get down here and ride it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I'd like to know more details from someone who's been on it.  Totally this. I mainly want to know how much of it's based upon Commander Shepard, their crew and The Reapers. The ride certainly needs some action but the Mass Effect universe is really well made to where it is possible to just chill. I'll run through this as close to your list as possible. Commander shepherds name gets dropped. Garrus and Wrex are featured prominently. the reapers are the bad guys. there is a lot of action going on in it. The effects and visuals are about Disney Level. if you can, it is definitely worth it to get down here and ride it  All of that, the effects from a tech standpoint were amazing. I don't want to give away too much though, but it was definitely action packed, felt like star tours in the beginning a little bit. My only complaint is how short it was, other than that it's a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 This week starts the 7 day operation schedule at the park. The majority of it scheduled from 10am-10pm! Halloween Haunt and Winter Fest hours are also posted. Can't wait to hit the park before work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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