raptor6 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Cedar Fair ride names suck. I like how they painted a checkerboard on some concrete, made a few cornhole sets, trucked in some sand and called it a new attraction. It is nice to see them add something even if they are putting minimal investment into the park. I'm still hopeful the waterpark (the old seaworld side) will survive. Based on the location of The Beach next to Liquid Lightning, it appears that the attraction is taking the place of the old water ski stadium.... in which case the sand was already on site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acepike Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 (edited) I absolutely agree with your statement. They definitely paid so much amount of money in a moving company. So I think there is waste of time and money. Edited July 2, 2010 by Acepike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I hate Cedar Fair. I really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 So, is Big Dipper still standing or what? That was easily my favorite ride at GL, so much awesome floater air in the front seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Yep, it's still standing. If you don't mind doing a bit of searching, I believe a Photo Trip Report was posted not to long ago of Wildwater Kingdom that had some shots of the area across the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 The way the former GL area looks is absolutely sorrowful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) It looks like the big dipper rollercoaster from geauga lake is up for sale on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/World-Famous-Big-Dipper-coaster-Geauga-Lake-Park-/320582076717 It can be yours for $65.000. Does anyone else find it odd that it's listed on ebay? Edited September 2, 2010 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) Eh, coasters and rides for sale on Ebay is nothing new. Remember Blue Diamond Park? I found their coasters and a bunch of their other rides on Ebay. Edited August 30, 2010 by deathbydinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm pretty sure it's been listed on ebay before as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 As disgusting as it is to see this ride just sit and rot it is pretty obvious no one wants the ride. This isn't the first time the owner has tried to sell the coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Probaly not going to happen, but knobles would be a good location for this ride. I hate to see it sit there rotting away like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardCraze Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have a strange feeling, don't ask me why, that the person who listed this auction had his first kiss on the Big Dipper with his girlfriend who would later become his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 ^ lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 As disgusting as it is to see this ride just sit and rot it is pretty obvious no one wants the ride. This isn't the first time the owner has tried to sell the coaster. It is disgusting, but just remember how it came to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I remember seeing Dick Knoebel at the auction looking over the rolling stock. If it wasn't for the Flying Turns I wonder if he would have been interested. It would have been a good fit for them. CardCraze, you seem to know the soap opera all too well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Starting bid is only $9500, I wonder if there is a reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'll throw in 20 bucks if anyone wants to bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsteve Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Of course, buying it is one thing. Disassembling, moving and reassembling is three more things. $$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Anyone want to make their own Mission: SPACE? 2.5 million... http://cgi.ebay.com/CENTRIFUGE-FLIGHT-SIMULATOR-/150484437352?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2309924968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I wish I had the money for that. Hopefully whoever buys it takes care of this great piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dailey Enterprizes Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Who says that if you bought it that you'd have to move it? I am just saying that if someone wanted to buy it they could lease the land it sits on and just run it where it currently sits. Of course, that's with the ride being properly inspected and such. Roller coasters all over the United States opened up along side streets next to hot dog vendors, etc. back in the early 1900s and were privately ran just like the Coney Island Cyclone and Tornado (RIP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wow, I've never seen something like this before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Diesel Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 One of my first coasters as a kid... Sigh. I hope against hope that someone will buy it and give it another lease on life. Would hate to see it and the Double Loop both go the way of the scrap heap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Who says that if you bought it that you'd have to move it? I am just saying that if someone wanted to buy it they could lease the land it sits on and just run it where it currently sits. Of course, that's with the ride being properly inspected and such. Roller coasters all over the United States opened up along side streets next to hot dog vendors, etc. back in the early 1900s and were privately ran just like the Coney Island Cyclone and Tornado (RIP). The ride side of GL has been closed for 3 years, and will never see another park again. So I'm not sure what the point of selling the BD is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 So sad to not see this baby relocated. I rode it many times , during it's last season never realizing that it would be the end. Big soft padded seats made it very comfortable in the front. I hope someone saves her, but it already may be too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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