CP 2002 very good guess....
Well the prediction for 4 new coasters is RIDICULOUS. Dueling TA2K's, a woodie, and a kiddy coaster? Not likely. I would be VERY surprised if Cedar Point invested in one, let alone two TA2K's. I see the wooden coaster, because that is the next logical step. Sure the park does need a good steel sit-down looper, but they have plenty of steel coasters. They lack greatly in the woody department.
I don't see a kiddy coaster to "beef up the coaster count," because, not to start a flame war, but that is a Six Flags move. Besides, who cares if Magic Mountain has one more coaster?!? No one (other than us) in the tri-state area that gives CP most of it's business is going to sit back eating a burger after a long day of coasting at the Point, and say to themselves "Gee, I wish CP had one more coaster than Magic Mountain." Any one who does that needs to be shot.
I do not see the TA2K because, as it has been stated, I also believe it is a 'gimmick' ride. Until additions like longer, more interesting layouts, inversions, and other such things are added to the possibility of the Thrust Air, I will consider it a gimmick ride. (I know, I shouldn't judge it before I've been on it.)
CP currently is in the possession of, zero, count 'em, zero launched rides. I don't see any coming in the VERY near future, but maybe someday.
In conclusion, I almost absolutely know that CP will not receive a Thrust Air 2000. If I am wrong, you can go ahead and rub it in my face, but I suspect I am the one who will be throwing a link at you in 10 months enclosed in a thread titled "So I'm an idiot, huh?"
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"Sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening."
~From the brilliant mind of Homer J. Simpon
I don't see a kiddy coaster to "beef up the coaster count," because, not to start a flame war, but that is a Six Flags move. Besides, who cares if Magic Mountain has one more coaster?!? No one (other than us) in the tri-state area that gives CP most of it's business is going to sit back eating a burger after a long day of coasting at the Point, and say to themselves "Gee, I wish CP had one more coaster than Magic Mountain." Any one who does that needs to be shot.
I do not see the TA2K because, as it has been stated, I also believe it is a 'gimmick' ride. Until additions like longer, more interesting layouts, inversions, and other such things are added to the possibility of the Thrust Air, I will consider it a gimmick ride. (I know, I shouldn't judge it before I've been on it.)
CP currently is in the possession of, zero, count 'em, zero launched rides. I don't see any coming in the VERY near future, but maybe someday.
In conclusion, I almost absolutely know that CP will not receive a Thrust Air 2000. If I am wrong, you can go ahead and rub it in my face, but I suspect I am the one who will be throwing a link at you in 10 months enclosed in a thread titled "So I'm an idiot, huh?"
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"Sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening."
~From the brilliant mind of Homer J. Simpon
In 2002
CP may come through
With a TA2K that is high
As well as a CCI.
The TA2K just makes too much sense. The last 5 coasters CP put out broke some kind of record in height but I hoping that will change. It's not like it's been unproven. I'm sure the executives had a blast on the TA2K prototype.
*** This post was edited by Joe E. on 3/7/2001. ***
CP may come through
With a TA2K that is high
As well as a CCI.
The TA2K just makes too much sense. The last 5 coasters CP put out broke some kind of record in height but I hoping that will change. It's not like it's been unproven. I'm sure the executives had a blast on the TA2K prototype.
*** This post was edited by Joe E. on 3/7/2001. ***
Ta2k, CCI, either or for me, preferably both.
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2000 Raptor Flights: 246
2000 Force Rides: 106
CP pics:
www.imagestation.com/album/?id=429389474
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2000 Raptor Flights: 246
2000 Force Rides: 106
CP pics:
www.imagestation.com/album/?id=429389474
Don't you people pick up on these hints? lol :)
I've been around this site long enough to know that when Dan AND Jeff S. say something like
"Thats funny Intamin2k because I am 98% sure that they ARE getting a S&S"
That it is true. So look for a new S&S in 2002.
But i would also love to see a new woody.
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Do not click the link below! You have been warned.
www.yaromat.com/macos8/index.htm *** This post was edited by Bryan on 3/7/2001. ***
I've been around this site long enough to know that when Dan AND Jeff S. say something like
"Thats funny Intamin2k because I am 98% sure that they ARE getting a S&S"
That it is true. So look for a new S&S in 2002.
But i would also love to see a new woody.
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Do not click the link below! You have been warned.
www.yaromat.com/macos8/index.htm *** This post was edited by Bryan on 3/7/2001. ***
I respect both the opinions of Jeff S. and Dan, but I'm not going to change my thoughts on the subject just because two people said somthing diferent. I don't expect a TA2K for 2002, and no one's going to change what I think without solid proof. Time will tell, and when December comes around, and it's time for the announcement, we'll see...
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"Sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening."
~From the brilliant mind of Homer J. Simp
Why Don't We Get Intamin2K and A Mystery Opponent To Battle Dan "The Man" And Jeff S. In A Hell In The Cell Match On Celebrity Deathmatch. If Intamin2K and His Mystery Opponent Win Then CP Will Build The CCI Woodie, But If Dan-O and Jeff S. Win Then CP Will Built This TA2K Thing.
Jeff (our beloved webmaster, and myself will do color commentary :)
Mikey...
p.s. who will win?
Jeff (our beloved webmaster, and myself will do color commentary :)
Mikey...
p.s. who will win?
Why Don't We Get Intamin2K and A Mystery Opponent To Battle Dan "The Man" And Jeff S. In A Hell In The Cell Match On Celebrity Deathmatch. If Intamin2K and His Mystery Opponent Win Then CP Will Build The CCI Woodie, But If Dan-O and Jeff S. Win Then CP Will Built This TA2K Thing.
Jeff (our beloved webmaster, and myself will do color commentary :)
Mikey...
p.s. who will win?
Jeff (our beloved webmaster, and myself will do color commentary :)
Mikey...
p.s. who will win?
Just out of curiosity, how many other parks out there with a generous amount of woodies are located in an area with such harsh weather like Sandusky? Would this contribute to reasons why CP does lack in woodies and thrive on steel? I would think that would have to be some sort of a contributor in why there arent an abundance of woodies at CP. Still I'd rather see a CCI woodie than a TA2K, but I'll take what CP gives with a smile on my face!
I'm Sure parks like Michigans Adventure and Kennywood experience a similar type of winter as CP, and their wood keeps coming back. CP's winter may be less severe because they are moderated by the lake and hardly ever receive any lake effect. This week may be an exception with the Secondary Snow Belt getting hit with a north wind.
As for the other seasons, again CP is somewhat moderated by the lake and could experience less severe weather than other locations.
The only problem is CP will have more moisture than other parks, and that could effect the wood. I'm sure the freezing and unfreezing of moisture in the wood is not good. CP has done a halfway decent job of keeping up the Blue Streak, except for the trains of course. Although I think I remember major sections of it being replaced two times in my life already.
Don't take my word though. Any coasterclimatoligist in the house?
As for the other seasons, again CP is somewhat moderated by the lake and could experience less severe weather than other locations.
The only problem is CP will have more moisture than other parks, and that could effect the wood. I'm sure the freezing and unfreezing of moisture in the wood is not good. CP has done a halfway decent job of keeping up the Blue Streak, except for the trains of course. Although I think I remember major sections of it being replaced two times in my life already.
Don't take my word though. Any coasterclimatoligist in the house?
Well, I hate to burst your bubbles, but Cedar Point probably wouldn't even release info to Jeff or other moderators, or whatever. Just because they run this site does NOT mean CP gives out "secret info". I think maybe we may be able to rely on filler rides.
****says Matt who slowly gets angered by the statement..""Thats funny Intamin2k because I am 98% sure that they ARE getting a S&S" ******
****says Matt who slowly gets angered by the statement..""Thats funny Intamin2k because I am 98% sure that they ARE getting a S&S" ******
Guys, I've been around here for over a year and by the first month, I knew they always told the truth. And when Jeff and Dan hint at something like this, they aren't joking.
By Dan coming out and saying it, and by Jeff not even getting into the conversion should give anyone enough reason to believe what they are saying is true.
By Dan coming out and saying it, and by Jeff not even getting into the conversion should give anyone enough reason to believe what they are saying is true.
nobody here claims to be the end all authority on CP capital improvements and no one as well pretends to be either. Only CP themselves makes official news releases and they should be considered the final authority! Intamin2K is right to say hes entitled to his opinion and views on the future..and further more he is right..."time will tell" :)
Joe.."down the tubes" have you not been at the same Cedar Point that we all have on this forum. Its not consistently ranked as the best amusement park in the industry for "going down the tubes" my friend...Some jsut need to relax and get a clue...
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Joe.."down the tubes" have you not been at the same Cedar Point that we all have on this forum. Its not consistently ranked as the best amusement park in the industry for "going down the tubes" my friend...Some jsut need to relax and get a clue...
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Hey, it depends on what your tubes are. Cedar Point is becoming too crowded, too high energy, too flashy. When I page through the book "Fun at the Old Cedar Point," I find myself longing for simpler pleasures. More and more of CP's history is getting destroyed. Is the addition of Johnny Rockets an indicator or a trend? Will we see more and more chain restaurants and franchises? I fear CP will no longer be a place to escape from everyday reality but just a glorified over-built highway strip mall. Bigger, fancier, faster, flashier just doesn't do it for me sometimes. So yes, Cedar Point is going down my tubes but Cedar Point doesn't exist to cater my wishes. I accept that. I have an appointment to have my reality checked this afternoon. I'll report back on the prognosis. :)
however you want to view it joe!..your in the much undesired minority though..I disagree 110% and you need to realize that change is for the better in this industry...CP will never be as you called it a glorified strip mall..I never seen a strip mall with a 300 plus foot giga coaster where I live...cp spent that money for you and me joe..enjoy it.
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Joe, this is a Cedar Point forum. If you don't like the Point (that's what I derive from your comments), then just stay away. I'm already causing enough trouble being a minority, we don't need more ;)
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"Sorry, gotta go, my damn wiener kids are listening."
~From the brilliant mind of Homer J. Simp
To flashy and to high enegery? I enjoy that. I think the whole point of an AMUESEMENT Park is to be high energy and up beat. All are titled to their own opinion but when you are in a forum w/ people who love the forumn's main topic don't be suprised if you ruffle a few feathers
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"Your obssesed w/ that place aren't you?"
Closed topic.