Photo TR: Cedar Point CoasterMania 2007

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Hey there everyone. Well if you clicked on this you know it's a photo TR of Cedar Point.

 

This was a part of Coaster Con 30 from last year. I ha already been to Kings' Island (by the way which is in this thread http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44666 ). IT was a great trip and I intend to put the other parks I went to.

 

Well anyways, we (My mom, sister, 2 cousins, an aunt and I), started driving to Cedar Point, from Kings Island area (specifically Westchester, Ohio) the day before CoasterMania. After a long peaceful drive through the "country" we started seing familiar things and were getting hyped up. After we hit Sandusky we were all bouncin' in our chairs with anticipation. Finally, after another 20 minutes or so we got to our hotel. The Breakers Express.

 

It was a fairly nice hotel. Better than what I remembered The Breakers Hotel to be like. After we got all of our things inside, luggage, cooler, food, drinks, etc., we (the "kids") and especially me were like "When can we go to the park?" Then I found out we had to wait 'til morning.

 

The next morning we woke up bright and early, 5 o'clock to be exact, and started to get ready. At around 5:45 we left to head down the road to the park. We got to the front gate at like 6:00, because their was no one there and we got a prime parking space. Luckily we got our season passes the day before because their was a huge line filled with all the ACErs and other CoasterManiacs.

 

When we got in the park we walked past all the waiting general public, hehe, and then headed not to Maverick, the ERT for the morning, but Millennium Force, like a few other people. We got in line and were already to the back of the station. After a few test runs the ride ops said "Do you guys wanna ride?" EVERYONE in the line said, "YEAH!!". So the first ride of the day was Millennium Force. Boy was it a ride. I've ridden it countless times but for the first time again since 2 summers prior to this trip it was like the first time all over again. I give it a 10/10.

 

Next, we headed over to Maverick, wich by now had an immense line. After waiting for like an hour and fifteen minutes (longest wait of the day) we got on. My cousin and I, waited for the front row. About another 10 min. It was well worth it. The ride was pretty fun, except for the "jerkiness" and the pelting your face when you're going over the lake. The "launched" lift was pretty cool and so was the secondary launch. I'd say go with a ride in the front or second row. You still the airtime, but also get a good view. Overall it was a good ride. I don't think it should be "the best ride of '07" or something like that but I'd say it's a 8/10.

 

After that, I rode Mean Streak (by myself) while everyone else was getting another ride on Maverick. No one else was on the ride... I don't get why no one likes this coaster. I think its a decent coaster. Yeah it sucks with the trims, especially on the first drop , but come on it isn't that bad. Even though their are many better than it, I give it a 7/10.

 

Then, I walked around to Skyhawk and got a couple rides on that. The only complaint I have about that ride is it is way to short! It's very fun with the Millennium/Dragster type of lap bar but, you only get one climatic swing then it starts slowing down. 7/10

 

Next was Gemini. They were finally running both sides again. It was very fun because the red train (the one I was in) was pretty much full of people and their was barely anyone in the blue one (the one the rest of my family was in). Me having knowledge of what I call "Kindergarten Physics" chose the red train because I knew it was going to win. In the end I the red train won. They thought because their was less people in their train they were going to win. All I said to them was 'WOW'. Gemini-9/10 (for helping me prove my family wrong; jk)

 

After that was Witches Wheel I think, which doesn't really need a review, then was Top Thrill Dragster. THe line was actually very short. Only 15, maybe 20 minutes in all. (including a wait for the front seat). I love TTD. Not just 'cause of the ride but 'cause of the anticipation of waiting for it. Once I got on the train, front row right side, I was starting to try and remember the feeling of riding this monster. I couldn't. Again, like Millennium, it was like riding it for the first time. We (my cousin and I) were edged out after watching the train in front of us zoom down the track. The catch car was rolling back and we heard it click onto the under part of our train. I put my head back, saw the brake fins go down, saw the lights go in succession, then a loud humming noise stopped the yells. Yup, it broke or failed to launch... They tried again; same thing. A mechanic came down and fixed the problem rather quickly. The next try...and we were hurdling down the track. My second favorite ride at the park. TTD-10/10

 

After TTD, I rode Corkscrew once because, who doesn't love 30 year old Arrow's. It was alright. But when I was going through the first turn out of the station and was already jerking, I knew I made a mistake. In the end it was alright. Thank God my head is above the shoulder harness. 5/10

 

Next, I headed back over to Millennium 'cause I was now by myself and could obviously do what I wanted. The line wait time was fairly short. About 35 minutes long. Another great ride on Millennium Force entailed after waiting those 35 minutes.

 

After Millennium I head across the way to Mantis. Currently, Mantis is still my favorite stand up (but I haven't been on Riddlers Revenge) and thats why I rode it. It's really a fun experience to be standing while you're riding a roller coaster and it never gets old. Their was some unexpected "neck-breakers" so I'll give Mantis-9/10.

 

Now it was lunch time so I headed over to the skyride and headed to the front of the park. I ate with the rest of the CoasterManiacs at the picnic area and man the food was great. It was a buffet but all the other ACErs beat me to seconds.

 

After lunch I went and rode Blue Streak, Raptor, Magnum XL-200 and Wicked Twister, then went back to the hotel and slept.

 

Blue Streak was fun the first time I rode it and is still fun today. Despite is small "stature" it's still in my Top 5 Coasters for the park. 10/10

 

Raptor is also in my top 5. It's probably my third favorite inverted coaster after Montu and Alpengeist. The drop is exhilarating, the inversions are exciting, and the ending helix is relentless (especially in the back row). 10/10

 

Magnum XL-200 is beginning to be dated. Its bumps are no longer fun, just hurtful. If you can live past the bruises this ride is still amazing. The airtime on this coaster is still number one in the park and the view you get of the lake, water, and beach are breath taking. This is another one of my top 5 at the park. 9/10

 

Finally, Wicked Twister. What is their to say about this ride other than, "AMAZING!" When I first rode this ride when it was new at the park I had never ridden anything that launched you so fast so that was one experience that made me attached to it. Another was the sensation of sitting in the back of the train and, when going up the back tower, seeing everyone's leg and arms going everywhere while you, yourself, are spinning. The thing about this is that in the summer, when the mayflies hatch, they are always near the lake so don't scream when you're on this in the summer; trust me . Also sand usually flies up when your on this coaster and pelts you in the legs, arms, face, etc. (I'll take sand over rain any day). And again, this is another top 5 for the park. 9/10

 

I did go the next day but basically did the same thing. So instead of boring you with my writing I'll (hope to) amuse you with my pictures.

 

See what I meant by country?

 

The sunrise outside our hotel getting ready to go down to the Point.

 

YES! We're finally there.

 

Good ol' Blue Streak.

 

 

Train about to go over.

 

My second favorite flat ride at the park.

 

Horrible picture, great ride.

 

Vroooooom...

 

Again, horrible picture, great ride.

 

Goin' over the top hat.

 

Cool lookin' Dragster.

 

If only their was a train in this pic.

 

If my camera was gay this would be a nice pic.

 

This is better but still blurry.

 

 

 

 

Fun li'l' devil.

 

Airtime.

 

 

Satisfied customers.

 

 

Airtime, again.

 

The drop.

 

One of the better shots of my trip.

 

Maverick Sunset.

 

Look!, another lift picture.

 

That's where you get pelted with water.

 

Another purty good pic.

 

 

Divin' down by the lake.

 

 

My favorite flat ride at the park!

 

One time, in October of '06 I rode this thing with the wind blowing at 45 m.p.h. and you could feel it swaying while you were on it. Scary.

 

Everyones favorite woodie.

 

Horrible picture, horri...ok ride.

 

 

Another one that, if clear, would have been a good ride.

 

I took this on the train so I couldn't wait for a (coaster) train to come by.

 

Airtime on Millennium is best in the back.

 

Goin' down.

 

Another one I took on the train.

 

Last turn.

 

Milly from a distance.

 

A great pic from the train. If only their was a (coaster) train in their.

 

A model of Blue Streak in the museum at CP.

 

And a model of Mean Streak.

 

 

 

Look at that detail.

 

Power Tower; and TTD.

 

DAMN CAMERA!

 

Power Tower and Dragster again.

 

The best picture of this TR. (IMO)

 

Raptor's cobra roll.

 

All of Raptor.

 

Goin' into the loop.

 

Entering that amazing helix.

 

Getting ready to plunge unless the sun melts the track.

 

Die Schleife. (the loop)

 

 

Zero 'G' Roll.

 

 

Skyhawk

 

 

Nice trains?

 

Really fun.

 

Look at that gigantic sea gull!

 

Very blurry.

 

Comin' down the back tower.

 

Great coaster, great setting.

 

 

In the the observation tower a little kid said, "Mommy, what ocean is that?"

 

Witches Wheel. A pretty fun flat ride.

And thats the end of the TR. Thanks for lookin', I hope you enjoyed it. Leave your two cents if you wish.

 

-Kyle-