Gatekeeper Test runs

^Tony said that on media day there will be other rides testing but you will only be able to ride GateKeeper. Not sure if they started testing any coasters yet but I recall seeing Windseeker testing on the webcams before they took them down.

With what I saw on those time lapse videos, it was merely moving up and down the tower. That could have been maintenance related and not actual testing.

I was at Kings Island yesterday getting my Platinum Pass activated (they open two weeks before CP) and they were testing several of the coasters running them empty and there were lots of cars in the employee lot and we saw several training classes going on. I would assume they are just two weeks ahead of CP.

C'mon Tony! Throw us a bone! We want another update lol

I would laugh my self silly if he uploaded a picture of a bone in response to that.

What would you like to know?

Queue music playlist. ;)

How is the station/pavilion coming long? Have the fast wheels been put on?

Will there be station music?

OnPointTony said:
What would you like to know?

What everyone else said, but I would actually want to see the other coasters getting their trains put back on in a podcast.

Are you following me on Twitter? You should - they'll be choosing the next PointCast. :)

(@TonyClarkCP)

Cedar Pointer said:
How is the station/pavilion coming long? Have the fast wheels been put on?

The latest PointCast shows you the latest that's been done. The paver installation is a slow process, so not much has changed.

Weather hasn't helped our actual train testing. So no update on the wheels for you yet.

I like the pic posted earlier today showing that the queue is coming along. It's nice that it's right along the beach, but it looks really long and seems like it could get pretty boring just going up and down that one area. Tony, do you know if the park has ever considered adding some interactive things in queue line? Such as games, videos, etc. I know CP isn't Disney, but I enjoy how lines at Disney have interactive things like that to help pass the time.

You mean like Disaster Transport :P

We always consider things like that when building something new. But, there's also the business side of it - does it make sense and is it going to cost a lot of money?

So everything may be on the table, but in most cases, things that are absolutely necessary for a project get first priority.

^^What's that? I don't seem to recall this so-called "Disaster Transport" thing you mention. ;)

But I guess sort of like DT, except even better. But not completely enclosed. If anything, still have the majority of the queue outside, but have several small shelters or buildings that house videos or interactive games or similar activities. I think it would be cool, and I really don't think it's too far fetched, especially with Ouimet's Disney background.

I see what you mean, Tony. As much as I would like to see this happen, you're right when it really doesn't make sense businesswise. Stupid money!

Well, money's not THAT stupid - I couldn't bring you great POV's or PointCasts without it! ;)

I imagine the games Disney does have is expensive, which is why it cost nearly $90 to get into the park. Disney cost a lot more to run. I am completely satisfied with no games at CP with the price it is to get in. I mean under $50 to get into the best amusement park in the world is a bargain in my books lol.

^^Well, I guess you're excused for those reasons. But I could change my mind if we don't see a new POV sometime soon... ;)

^Yeah, that's true. I wouldn't want prices to skyrocket.

Could we be seeing a return of one of the web cams this week at all?

Nope since you mentioned them! haha