la2lvtom Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 ^ Cedar Point was packed because it's Math and Science week, not because it didn't rain. Every year I go its math and science week so the park is always bombarded with kids running around with text books and measuring devices but there were more theme park patrons than there have been in the past and I can almost bet that the sun has brought people out (I've been watching the 10 day forcast on weather.com for the last 2 weeks and it has rained almost every day leading up to the last 2 days), it really was a nice day. This morning it is pouring down rain here in Mason and it is not scheduled to stop until tomorrow morning so I am planning on a fairly empty Kings Island when I get back from Holiday World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Usually, if you wait till after 6pm most of the busses leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 The height requirement has just been posted for shoot the rapids here..... http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/2010/5/21/Shoot_the_Rapids_Update.cfm Looks like it's 42" to ride. My daughter is going to be happy to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu1651 Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 ^ Will that settle down PointBuzz at all? Anyways, Gemini was still running one train as of Wednesday. Does anyone think this has anything to do with the trims and did anyone see it racing opening day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Gemini was running both sides opening day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 ^^one train or one side because one side during the weekdays is usually how it goes, but one train would be really weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Great Photo TR; I'm glad to see that Cedar Point is still as awesome-and-then-some as always! By looking at this TR, I noticed there are a lot of awesome rides that I missed. I really hope that, if we get out again and do some midwest parks, I can do Cedar Point, because I absolutely loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 nice report! so jealous. i've only been to CP once, but i want to go back SOO EFFING BAD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qixote Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Great pics, as always. I don't understand the point in the new Shoot the Rapids. Where are the rapids? I recall the original STR before it was replaced by the also retired White Water Landing (yes, I'm that old) and it actually had rapids to shoot in the flumes. This new STR looks basically the same concept of Snake River Falls only slightly longer with 2 lifts instead of 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack44 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Amazing photos and report, this makes me all the more excited for my visit to CP in August (and scared at the same rime, considering summer lines) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammie16@vt.edu Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I have a few comments, first amazing TR. I was there opening weekend as well (I live 10 mins down the road) and the park was packed! Second, that Halloweekends sign is not meant to be an indication of a new haunt, however the Fog Tech I am currently dating has informed me that there is the possibility of a new house theme instead of Undertaker U. There is also a redesign of Terror Island happening because STR took over half the island! Lastly, those flags are most likely markers for the speakers or boxes for Starlight Exp. but I would love if they weren't! Again awesome TR really enjoyed the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 This new STR looks basically the same concept of Snake River Falls only slightly longer with 2 lifts instead of 1. I agree! I mean, I'm always up for a new ride, but I have to say that STR really just feels like a longer snake river falls. I don't get the point, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Great Pictures of my home park This new STR looks basically the same concept of Snake River Falls only slightly longer with 2 lifts instead of 1. I agree! I mean, I'm always up for a new ride, but I have to say that STR really just feels like a longer snake river falls. I don't get the point, either. Maybe they want to remove Snake River Falls in the some what nearish future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la2lvtom Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 ^^one train or one side because one side during the weekdays is usually how it goes, but one train would be really weird. Technically they were running both trains (blue on Wednesday and red on Thursday) but what they did for the first couple hours or so was load 1 train send the next empty, load 1 train send the next empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Maybe they want to remove Snake River Falls in the some what nearish future? That would be my guess, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great Pictures of my home park This new STR looks basically the same concept of Snake River Falls only slightly longer with 2 lifts instead of 1. I agree! I mean, I'm always up for a new ride, but I have to say that STR really just feels like a longer snake river falls. I don't get the point, either. Maybe they want to remove Snake River Falls in the some what nearish future? That was the original plan, but for whatever reason they kept SRF around to splash another day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 I doubt that snake will be going anywhere soon. They just spent a bunch of money painting and referbing the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney4me2001 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I doubt that snake will be going anywhere soon. They just spent a bunch of money painting and referbing the ride. Good point...there were rumors that Knott's was going to sell Perilous Plunge before they spent money repainting and refurbing it, but at the same time maybe it could've been done to make it look appealing to potential buyers? Or at least that's my theory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 I was told by a member of the park, that there may be some kind of media event this friday for shoot the rapids. So watch your local news if you live in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammie16@vt.edu Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I need to retract part of my previous statement, that Halloweekends sign IS an indication of the new haunt. Apologies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 I noticed that they have paved the island haunt while on millennium force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dammie16@vt.edu Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Yup Terror Islands new trail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Spence Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Did that Perkins replace Dominic's @ Breakers? That's kind of a shame...I always liked Dominic's, my roommate when I worked there used to work there. Also, when you went, were the lights on the trees yet for Starlight Exp? I hear that starts this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Also, when you went, were the lights on the trees yet for Starlight Exp? I hear that starts this week. Lights were on the trees yesterday, yes. Starlight starts the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Did that Perkins replace Dominic's @ Breakers? That's kind of a shame...I always liked Dominic's, my roommate when I worked there used to work there. Also, when you went, were the lights on the trees yet for Starlight Exp? I hear that starts this week. Dominic's has been gone for a couple of years now. It was replaced by tomo. Perkins is right next to tomo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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