thrillseeker4552 60 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I'm a little shocked this coaster isn't open yet, but that's good to hear it should be a matter of days now. I actually cannot remember the last time Cedar Fair opened a new roller coaster in June. Link to post Share on other sites
clem2754 1 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I'm a little shocked this coaster isn't open yet, but that's good to hear it should be a matter of days now. I actually cannot remember the last time Cedar Fair opened a new roller coaster in June. I'm just shocked they haven't announced the date yet considering they have riders on it, even if they are employees. Link to post Share on other sites
singemfrc 0 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I'm a little shocked this coaster isn't open yet, but that's good to hear it should be a matter of days now. I actually cannot remember the last time Cedar Fair opened a new roller coaster in June. I'm just shocked they haven't announced the date yet considering they have riders on it, even if they are employees. I agree, it's weird, leads me to speculate that there's something going on similar to what happened with gold striker - though the ride is ready to go, city and/or state may not yet have given it the go ahead to operate, so it just can't open to the public yet. Link to post Share on other sites
NinjaTurtle 0 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I was at the park today and here is a trip report. Whitewater Falls was closed throughout the time I was there (surprising considering how hot it was), while Patriot was down on two separate occasions before I saw it open early afternoon. Also did the go-karts, which I've rarely done. I was told H.M.B. Endeavor was torn down to make way for the water park expansion. There were people riding RailBlazer in the afternoon. It might have been a media event, as I saw what looked to be non-employees on the ride. I was surprised it wasn't more crowded considering the Red, White & Brews event was taking place. It's definitely employee only status at the moment, but employees may have been able to bring a +1. Either way, with employees riding now, it will be open very very soon. I got a free unlimited rides wristband voucher for SCBB tonight at the SF Giants game which is awesome, as I was planning to visit SCBB at the same time when I go down to CGA to ride Railblazer. That will save me $40! It was strictly employees (we had to show our IDs to get in line, many of us were on our day off so we weren't in uniform (like myself). Scored 6 rides yesterday. It is insane. Link to post Share on other sites
moviemansig 0 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 At this point, what are they officially waiting for to open it to the general public? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 114 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 ^^ Glad you enjoyed RailBlazer. After my rides on Wonder Woman, I can say without a doubt this coaster is now the top clone out there barring maybe the Mega Lites. Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseeker4552 60 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Which park is better to visit on a Sunday in late July, in terms of crowds: SFDK or CGA? We're currently putting together a NorCal itinerary and we have a choice between doing one park on Sunday and the other on Monday. Is there much of a difference? We want to avoid Fast Lane/Flash Pass since neither of these parks are really big and it's not a "once in a lifetime opportunity", however it is our first time in NorCal. Any advice is welcome. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Jew 47 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'm a little shocked this coaster isn't open yet, but that's good to hear it should be a matter of days now. I actually cannot remember the last time Cedar Fair opened a new roller coaster in June. I'm just shocked they haven't announced the date yet considering they have riders on it, even if they are employees. Employees riding doesn't mean anything. Employees are exempt from the state law requiring approval from the state to ride. They could still be days or weeks away depending on a lot of factors. Link to post Share on other sites
Domm 0 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 I'm a little shocked this coaster isn't open yet, but that's good to hear it should be a matter of days now. I actually cannot remember the last time Cedar Fair opened a new roller coaster in June. I'm just shocked they haven't announced the date yet considering they have riders on it, even if they are employees. Employees riding doesn't mean anything. Employees are exempt from the state law requiring approval from the state to ride. They could still be days or weeks away depending on a lot of factors. The dipping dots guy (guy working the stand with Railblazer beer) said 2 weeks. Was one of the employees who rode. Sounded totally reliable /sarcasm. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterobsessive 0 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The fences are back up around the entrance to RailBlazer and the end of the lift hill (the part that sticks out into the walkway). Cherry pickers? there behind the fence. So they have to add something to it so it won't drop anything on people? (Sorry, just my uneducated guess). Link to post Share on other sites
laqueefa 0 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 This Saturday, starting at 10am, season pass holders can show their pass at the entrance of Railblazer and get to ride it! Link to post Share on other sites
firebird81 0 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 FINALLY! Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseeker4552 60 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Sweet. Just a little over a month to go until I can ride it myself! Link to post Share on other sites
laqueefa 0 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Sweet. Just a little over a month to go until I can ride it myself! Stoked for you! Your trip just got that much better. Link to post Share on other sites
X2coasterfreak 0 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Here at the passholder preview for Railblazer, and I can confirm these RMC Raptors ride just as insane as they look. The airtime is ridiculously strong ejector, the dive loop whips you around in the best way possible, the whole ride is paced perfectly with it’s crazy speed (very happy it didn’t end up trimmed ) For sure a top 10 coaster, if you’re near NorCal or San Antonio and haven’t ridden a Raptor yet, get out there and ride!!! Link to post Share on other sites
scooterdoug 0 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 We've got an official opening date. Now I debate if I want to brave the opening day crowds, or wait (though, thanks to the Presidents' Day sale, I can arm myself with a FastLane). Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbowl 1 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 6 rides today. Here’s my hot take: This thing has insane pacing and is likely my favorite coaster in California (I’ve been on them all) and is in my top tier of 11 RMCs. Will post more thoughts later Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseeker4552 60 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 ^That's great to hear! I'm so pumped for this thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 114 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 6 rides today. Here’s my hot take: This thing has insane pacing and is likely my favorite coaster in California (I’ve been on them all) and is in my top tier of 11 RMCs. Will post more thoughts later Sounds exactly what I thought about Wonder Woman. The pacing on these Raptors is insane. Link to post Share on other sites
pfalcioni 0 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've been debating a late summer trip to CGA and this really cements it for me. Looks like an awesome ride! Link to post Share on other sites
edgeboy 0 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 How is the speed of load/unload/queue going so far? Will there be single riders? Be able to choose seats, or assigned? Link to post Share on other sites
clem2754 1 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 6 rides today. Here’s my hot take: This thing has insane pacing and is likely my favorite coaster in California (I’ve been on them all) and is in my top tier of 11 RMCs. Will post more thoughts later BEtter than X2 or Twisted Colossus? Link to post Share on other sites
clem2754 1 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 How is the speed of load/unload/queue going so far? Will there be single riders? Be able to choose seats, or assigned? I would assume it would be similar to SFFT and Wonder Women. Hopefully someone post. Link to post Share on other sites
X2coasterfreak 0 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 How is the speed of load/unload/queue going so far? Will there be single riders? Be able to choose seats, or assigned? They were pumping out trains quickly Saturday, the stand-by line never reached more than an hour from what I saw. Single rider was available, but I’m almost certain they are going to change the process as groups who went through the single rider line (Fastlane queue) were able to be seated immediately, sometimes even with priority seating. Using the single rider line was almost like having a free Fastlane. I didn’t see anyone who waited in the stand-by line not be able to get the row they wanted, either. Also I can vouch for RB probably being the best coaster in the state. Other than Skyrush no other coaster has left me stunned questioning how the ride is even real. Seriously, it's very, very good. Link to post Share on other sites
JJLehto 18 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Finally! Looks like such a sick ride, and now I am a little more torn if I am gunna do CP later this year or a grand CA trip Link to post Share on other sites
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