The49er Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Since they've already announced RailBlazer, why wouldn't they wait until next year to close Loggers Run? I doubt they'd be starting a waterpark expansion so early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Since they've already announced RailBlazer, why wouldn't they wait until next year to close Loggers Run? I doubt they'd be starting a waterpark expansion so early... Â Depends on how large the expansion is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Corn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Any predictions for what'll be replacing it?  I'm guessing: -Upgraded Waterpark Entrance -Upgraded Restaurant -Water Coaster -Mat Racer -Slide Complex -Every Slide getting new paint -Additional shade -Upgraded landscaping  Also, there would probably be a new name, any guesses for that? I'm guessing: -San Fransisco Shores -California Harbor -Riptide Cove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 It's most likely the space will be used for something related to the waterpark. And I personally think it should be renamed Yankee Harbor since that's what part of the area used to be called when the park first opened, and I feel it'd be an interestingly nice throwback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Track is on it's way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 LOOKING GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaTurtle Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Foundation work too (go to 2nd image)...good timing with that RailBlazer live stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 The park has confirmed that Logger's Run will close forever this Sunday October 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Supports and some track made it to the park today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaTurtle Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 As said looks like supports arrived this morning and track at some point during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'm excited to see this ride go up. I think people will be surprised at how small both this and Wonder Woman really are. The small track size throws off the scale quite a bit and makes the ride appear much larger than it actually is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowarollercoaster Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Does anyone know when they will start dismantling the Loggers Run? I wonder if photos will be posted. I use to be a season pass holder from 1990-2002. Then moved out of state. However I visit at least twice a year while visiting family. IK have many memories on this ride. Sad to see it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowarollercoaster Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Does anybody know if CGA will be sharing photos of Loggers Run being dismantled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Just saw this article about an incident CGA's haunt last Saturday: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/29/assaults-robberies-turn-great-america-into-real-life-scare/ Â Apparently, a large number of teens (initially estimated at around 100, since lowered to 15-20) robbed and assaulted guests before fleeing in waiting getaway cars. I assume the story will become clearer as time goes on. Unfortunately, this is perfect fodder for the media...definitely a dramatic story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The part I don't understand during the story is the robbers used tasers. Doesn't CGA have metal detectors entering the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The part I don't understand during the story is the robbers used tasers. Doesn't CGA have metal detectors entering the park? Yes, they do. I’ve been scratching my head over that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 If the park is going to inconvenience guests with metal detectors, is it too much to ask that the metal detectors catch people bringing f*cking tasers into the park? Otherwise, why have them? Â On our way into Dorney last week I accidentally left my keys and phone in my pocket and neither of them set the thing off. Afterwards I joked that you could probably get a grenade launcher through a Cedar Fair metal detector. I've NEVER seen one go off at any of their parks since they got these new ones. They seem to be there to create the illusion of security and for no other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 ^ The other thing I love with the metal detectors is even if they do go off, half the time they just assume it's a belt and don't even make you take it off. Â The only metal detectors I know work for sure are the ones at Universal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If the park is going to inconvenience guests with metal detectors, is it too much to ask that the metal detectors catch people bringing f*cking tasers into the park? Otherwise, why have them? On our way into Dorney last week I accidentally left my keys and phone in my pocket and neither of them set the thing off. Afterwards I joked that you could probably get a grenade launcher through a Cedar Fair metal detector. I've NEVER seen one go off at any of their parks since they got these new ones. They seem to be there to create the illusion of security and for no other reason.  As someone who has worked with the CF metal detectors, it's very hit or miss. There was one guy that came in early in the day, his belt set it off, he left the park, and when he came back in later, silence from the detector. Other times, the detectors have reacted to absolutely nothing at all. So yeah, the metal detectors are more placebolic CYA than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Screening large numbers of people through security checkpoints takes at lot of time and effort. Just look at airport or courthouse security. I've heard rumors of places that have installed barely functional or even fake detectors just for the appearance of security. They go by the theory that most people will be deterred from attempting anything just by the mere presence of security. They justify their actions by saying that people who actually intend to do harm will find a way despite security measures. Now I doubt that CF or any other large theme park goes by this philosophy. I think it's more likely that these folks simply found a way around the system because they intended to do harm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I used to work on repair/maintenance of metal detectors. The sensitivity levels are set per the users standards. Ie, a courthouse has a much higher setting than say, a Chuck E Cheese. There are other variables too such as being able to mask metal objects so what may not have passed once will pass the next time. (again, sensitivity levels) Another factor is that the detectors do need to be regularly recalibrated. Again, that depends on the users needs of how secure and how often they need or want it to be. Basically a courthouse wants tight limits whereas an amusement park generally would have a more relaxed standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If the park is going to inconvenience guests with metal detectors, is it too much to ask that the metal detectors catch people bringing f*cking tasers into the park? Otherwise, why have them? On our way into Dorney last week I accidentally left my keys and phone in my pocket and neither of them set the thing off. Afterwards I joked that you could probably get a grenade launcher through a Cedar Fair metal detector. I've NEVER seen one go off at any of their parks since they got these new ones. They seem to be there to create the illusion of security and for no other reason.  Funny you bring Dorney into this...... a guest actually pulled a gun on an actor in one of the haunts a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Okay yeah... so calibration and sensitivity levels aside, if you can get guns and tasers through the metal detectors are they even plugged in? Â How is there even a setting on a metal detector that makes it that completely useless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If the park is going to inconvenience guests with metal detectors, is it too much to ask that the metal detectors catch people bringing f*cking tasers into the park? Otherwise, why have them? On our way into Dorney last week I accidentally left my keys and phone in my pocket and neither of them set the thing off. Afterwards I joked that you could probably get a grenade launcher through a Cedar Fair metal detector. I've NEVER seen one go off at any of their parks since they got these new ones. They seem to be there to create the illusion of security and for no other reason.  Funny you bring Dorney into this...... a guest actually pulled a gun on an actor in one of the haunts a few weeks ago.  Source?  Okay yeah... so calibration and sensitivity levels aside, if you can get guns and tasers through the metal detectors are they even plugged in?  How is there even a setting on a metal detector that makes it that completely useless?  TASER-branded devices (the type that actually shoot out the probes) are probably 90% plastic and wouldn't set off a metal detector that was set low enough to not activate at pocket change, as most theme parks' are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 If the park is going to inconvenience guests with metal detectors, is it too much to ask that the metal detectors catch people bringing f*cking tasers into the park? Otherwise, why have them? On our way into Dorney last week I accidentally left my keys and phone in my pocket and neither of them set the thing off. Afterwards I joked that you could probably get a grenade launcher through a Cedar Fair metal detector. I've NEVER seen one go off at any of their parks since they got these new ones. They seem to be there to create the illusion of security and for no other reason.  Funny you bring Dorney into this...... a guest actually pulled a gun on an actor in one of the haunts a few weeks ago.  Source?  Okay yeah... so calibration and sensitivity levels aside, if you can get guns and tasers through the metal detectors are they even plugged in?  How is there even a setting on a metal detector that makes it that completely useless?  TASER-branded devices (the type that actually shoot out the probes) are probably 90% plastic and wouldn't set off a metal detector that was set low enough to not activate at pocket change, as most theme parks' are.  I use to work there and I know people who work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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