Cedar Point announces plans for new family rides, changes to Camp Snoopy, Hotel Breakers renovation

http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=1921

Wow 3 in the morning...

Someone is going for the gold on the update there ;)

The news times are off by 4 hours.

Ah, still

I will say, nice update to the park, bit odd to see Jr Gemini get renamed but I like what they're doing over there. As much as I love seeing KI get best kids area, if I ever saw CP get it, that'd be awesome

Flyers! I'm hoping they accommodate some snapping.

The video from CP was painful to watch. I think they should just stick to the press release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ojzsL55F7s

EDIT: Yes, everyone, I get it. My opinion isn't shared by most. It isn't anything against Tony. It just isn't my style of announcement. *Shrugs*

What was "painful" about it? I'd like to know. Just curious, since I produced it.

I thought the announcement was well done. You guys picked a great family to do the announcement.

Yeah, I thought it was well done too. Very nice change of pace from the generic "stats & POV" announcement, and the family seemed like they had a lot of fun doing it, which made it fun to watch.

I thought the family did an excellent job, very professional in fact. The video was well done. Good work Tony.

I'm pleased with the improvements for 2014. I always love to ride Surf Dog at Kings Island. The Lake Erie Eagles are a classic ride that Cedar Point could use more of. I'm looking forward to these rides. I still would like a dark ride sometime soon. Eventually we'll get one I hope.

Flyers and a Disc'O aren't even close to what I expected, but both will be great additions. Why rename Jr. Gemini? I'm too old to adjust to a new name! I'll still end up referring to it at Jr. Gemini.

The renaming of Jr. Gemini better fits its new "association" with Camp Snoopy.

Good news: we didn't remove it! ;)

The only thing with the family stuff for me was their enthusiasm..at 0700 in the morning, with no caffiene yet at my work desk...didn't fly with me haha

However it was nice to see someone else have a chance to do the job of letting the world know.

One question remains unclear however, asphalt going or staying? :)

I think it would be nice to see Gemini get a new sign at its' entrance like Power Tower did last year.

OnPointTony said:
What was "painful" about it? I'd like to know. Just curious, since I produced it.

Ignore that comment. The video was highly produced and was a great way to announce these attractions.

Good work (and this is coming from a pretentious film student)

I liked the announcement, I was expecting to wait until the afternoon to find out what's going on next year, it was a nice morning surprise... and the video was pretty good too.

Pipe Scream looks like it will fit nicely in the area. I rode the one similar to it at Kings Island, and I was really impressed with it.. Can't wait to try the new one at Cedar Point.

Lake Erie Eagles, I have never ridden a ride like that. I am just worried about how slow of load times it may have, and how many people will just walk by it because of long lines.

Also, isn't there about 3- 5 kiddy rides that will be removed or re-located to accomodate the 2 new rides?

Tony, the production of the video was fine. You did well. It just felt forced to me to use a family to announce the new rides as their actions just didn't seem genuine to me. I understand you need to have them act a certain way because of the type of attractions you are announcing. It just seems odd to me. Regardless, it is only my opinion. Clearly, there are many that love it, so I wouldn't stress about it. :)

At least from the concept art of the midway, it looks as though Area 3 games are going to be eliminated entirely, though maybe ladder game may remain. Shed some light on that?

firefox15 said:
Clearly, there are many that love it, so I wouldn't stress about it. :)

Oh I wasn't stressing...

The energy put into bitching and moaning about things that ultimately don't matter very much knows no bounds.