Hi all, does anybody else (other than me) think the corkscrew has been down lately? Every time I've been their it's been broken down!!!
Yes it has. that is an old coaster and it seems to be falling apart. Every night I can see people working on it with sparks shooting and they retighten bolts.
Both times I've gone this year Raptor has been down, and I've heard from other people that when it's down, it's usually computer trouble. Do you think Corkscrew's problem is computer-related or mechanical?
It could be both. I remember another talk topic here at the point and it was about corkscrew computers failing. But I know they have closed it to retighten bolts and they spend a lot of time on it for repair. But don't get scared not to ride it. They only open it if they know that it is completly safe.
Actually what happened was the track cracked over the midway. Maintenance called and said, DON'T CYCLE ANYMORE TRAINS! So the ride shut down about 5:00 P.M. and maintenance fixed it overnight. This is what some Corkscrew employees told me since I am friends with them.
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I am sorry but they really need to replace corkscrew. I know that it was a first of its kind and when I will little back in the late 70's the ride was fun and scary but they really need to replace it. It is old, very short, and not very exciting anymore. I know that it is part of the landscape and neat to walk under but they can replace it with something better. Sorry not trying to start anything because I really enjoy everything that Cedar Point has to offer but there comes a time when we have to accept change and I think its time for corkscrew to be replaced.
siva -
You've just hit on the reasons that they won't (and really don't need to) replace it. Its footprint isn't large, it fits in well with the lanscape, and it's a borderline classic.
Also, if you're an airtime fan, you can catch some wicked air on the hop before the loop. If you haven't ridden this in awhile, give it another chance!
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Duane Cahill
I need a vacation to recuperate from my vacation!
100% Agreement.....It is a classic and it would be impossible to put anything in its place....I still remember when it was brand new. The red,white & blue for the bi-centennial I believe. My parents booked rooms at the breakers and the Corkscrew was outside our window. Do you believe it was about the tallest and most recognizeable attraction from that window (coaster-wise)....Man, that is hard to believe. How things have changed....
But even today, its hard to pass under it and not stop and look up and watch a train full of passengers come spiraling overhead, It truly is placed in a magical position. Even riding it, waving at those below is a blast.
Reminds me something of how in RCT you can make a ride more "exciting" by placement....This is a classic case. There is some airtime on that second hill and try riding in the last car, talk about whipping you over that hill, if you are not ready, it will getcha good....!!!
I agree with both of you 100%. I too remember when the coaster was new and I remember being terrified to ride the thing. I know Cedar Point has no intention of removing this coaster anytime soon. Again I am not trying to start anything I just think change is good even though at times we might not like it and at some point and time they should think about replacing it, while still doing something with the landscape to retain that image. I also respect both of your opinions about why the coaster should stay.
Well the reason it was down early this week was a crack was detected in a small part of the track.. Has since been repaired...
On a side note.. I know far to much of what happens now.. I guess that's what happens when a 1 day trip turns into 5 days..
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MF 2000 - 269 laps
MF 2001 - 89 laps as of (6/26/01)
June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100