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

Gee, I hope they are not planning to change the historic aspect of the hotel! "renovations to the exterior and interior...." Does this mean the old lobby and certain older parts will be changed, like the rotunda? Nooo....

Will the ugly black top be replaced in the Gemini Midway?

That area is very weak anymore, but that Jr. Gemini was the only reason why the children's area lasted as long as did. At least they found a way to keep it. That was an idea I had for a while, keep it but rename it, and it will look good for a Camp Snoopy remodeling (or Gemini area remodeling in this case). It will be weird calling it Wilderness Run though. Wonder if it will be repainted and where in Camp Snoopy will the entrance be? Again, floor plans made Lolli-Swings into the original concept and a cover at Camp Snoopy Theatre. It isn't going to be a reality is it? Been wanting to go on the one at Kings Island, but it was the theme that I hated (The Last Airbender..sorry) and then when it became Surf Dog, I ran out of juice thanks to The Beast. I guess thanks to Pipe Scream third time's a charm, but I would've put it where the basketball games across of Wicked Twister as part of a Planet Snoopy expansion, but that's just me. Never thought about Lake Erie Eagles though, that's a new idea to me. Woodstock's Airmail huh? I would've scrapped Frog Hopper, so a clever idea on their part.

Finally, I feared that the video was going to be like Disney Channel or Nickelodeon where the kids would be too excited over something that's not exciting. They're all good additions for next year, but nothing exciting. I was surprised how well done the video was, they stated facts, acted like a normal family "Who's gonna ride first?" "Me because I'm the dad!" plus it made the fans feel cool about the changes instead of going what the heck. Remember the build up with Kings Dominion last year? As interesting as Planet Snoopy was, it was very uncalled for building up thrill riders' and fans' excitement then ticking them off like that.

I like the improvement ideas for the Gemini Midway because it does need a little bit of a facelift back there. One thing I wish they would do is add a water ride for the kids at camp snoopy. I think it would be fun for the kids and refreshing!

I'm probably just blind, but what are the height requirements? A co-worker with 7 year old was asking amd I couldn't give him that answer.

Being the father of a 1 1/2 year old now I get excited about rides like these just as much, as it is just more to introduce her to. I am interested to see what the height requirements will be for both, I know at Michigan's Adventure the Gliders are 36" and Kings Island Surf Dog is 44", so I wondered if they would be the same and didn't see anything on that yet. i also agree with the name change for Jr. Gemini and like the new name since they are changing where the entrance was. If the entrance would have been still out on the Gemini midway I would have rather had the name stay the same, but I like the move. Overall I think this is a great addition. Also is there a new restaurant that will be right there. Or am I just forgetting about something when I look at the overview to the left side of the drawing?

To me, this is one of those much needed improvements that help a non-rider justify the cost of their admission. All of us riders need them to keep coming back and spending their hard earned dollars all day while we ride so we can get that next big coaster built.

I think some of you are underestimating how fun Pipe Scream will be. This is a great ride for everyone, not just kids, and will be right up there with MaXair as far as fun goes.

The entire area looks great and is a very meaningful improvement to the ambiance and feel of the park.

Here is a visual on how the Gemini midway will look from above next year.
http://s12.postimg.org/vco3biulp/Gemini_Midway.jpg

Great job CP :) these improvements will be great!

On breakers, I hope the main entrance from the breakers parking lot gets a major facelift. Make it very modern. I'm sure they will I just didn't see any pics of that side of the hotel.

The Hotel Breakers renovation is going to take us two "off-seasons" to complete. It's a massive project. You'll hear more details about it later, but...

This first phase is the exterior, but does not include the rotunda or park-side entrance.

Phase 2 will move to the interior rooms and spaces, as well as the rotunda and park-side entrance.

By May 2015, everything should be complete. Again, more details later.

Pete said:
I think some of you are underestimating how fun Pipe Scream will be. This is a great ride for everyone, not just kids, and will be right up there with MaXair as far as fun goes.

The entire area looks great and is a very meaningful improvement to the ambiance and feel of the park.

I agree with you 100%. When i was at coaster con at KI in 07 i couldn't get enough of Avatar the air bender, its such a great ride and i often wonder why parks add the disco's when they could add these instead. I would love to see one at my home park!

I'm happy this area is getting an update. The new pipe ride looks really fun. I hope the excitement level is up with likes of maxair and skyhawk. The only disappointment was the renaming of the Jr. Gemini. I don't care what you call it, I'll still call it the Jr. Gemini.

P.S. @Tony, great job on the video. Using the family was a fantastic idea.

I thought that the announcement was appropriate for the family theme of the rides. Great job Tony! Pipe Scream will be a Nice addition to the park for families.

All of these improvements and additions are spot on. Bringing in Flyers and a Disk'o exactly meets the park's most sore need: true family rides that most of the family can not only ride together, but enjoy together. These will partly fill the void left by the removal of Wildcat, Disaster Transport, PWE, and Space Spiral.

I've always thought that the addition of Camp Snoopy made the location of Gemini's entrance a bit awkward. A number of times over the years, I've watched families struggling to find the entrance, so again, this is a smart move.

Renovation to Breakers has been desperately needed for years; I'm glad to see the investment finally coming about.

All in all, I'll give the 2014 capital improvements an A-. These are all very well thought out choices, all of them addressing the park's most critical needs.

And Tony, I'll just echo the vast majority of posters and tell you that you did a fine job with the production of the video. Was picking a real family to make the announcement your brainchild? It was a good call, and a neat idea.

Thanks for the info Tony!

Being in the construction world I know it's a major project. And by 2015 I have no doubt that Breakers will be great!

And I too thought the video was just fine. Keep it up Tony! ;)

So glad your back!

I'm excited that this area is getting a makeover. It seams the Gemini area gets overlooked in favor of of the main midway (or atleast that's how it feels to me)

Personally I'm quite looking forward to Pipe Scream. Just in that video, it looked like it will be mega fun!

Not only was the video a nice production by Tony, I think the family did a fine job also. For not being professional actors, they did a good job in front of the camera.

I also noticed in the picture that Camp Snoopy's theater has shading added to it like in most of the lines for coasters.

That biggest thing im excited for in this remodel is that new restaurant. Everything else looks fantastic also