Mean Streak?

I am obviously a very harsh critic of MS, however I never wanted the ride torn down as I personally think of that structure as an iconic image of Cedar Point. I cannot think of any new ride/conversion that CP could possibly do that would be more exciting than an RMC conversion of MS. Not only keeping much of the structure but breathing new life into it and in all likelyhood turning it into a world class well liked coaster would be amazing.

I hope the rumors are true, and I think there are enough signs in place to be optimistic... however I am still very skeptical at this point.

I know it is from 2014, but around the 50 second mark, Eric says something about sending out the PTC trains. So I think they are sent out every year.

kylepark said:

If MS is reconfigured, I wonder if a new park entrance gate would be considered for that area? Maybe a bridge over Perimeter Rd. connecting to Lighthouse Point.

Wouldn't that be so nice! I hate the walk from that end of the park to the campground.

Chris

If it is true, I expect RMC to pull out everything and the kitchen sink on this thing. I'm sure they understand what a collosal thing it is to get into Cedar Point, Best Amusement Park and Collection of Coasters in the world. That makes me even more amped then I thought I possibly could be already. I can't imagine what they have in store for this beast of a ride.

If this ends up happening I really hope they consider connecting the MS plaza to the Gemini midway. Yes there are matinence buildings between but there is a small sliver of land along the train tracks that could be used to build a path. I just wish they would get rid of the dead end. Since they did it for Blue Streak I could definitely see them doing it by Mean Streak.

Kind of a side note, but if Mean Streak were to close in August as is being suggested, I think it is safe to assume that Eden Musee wont be one of this years houses at HAUNT correct? I cant imagine allowing people that close to an active construction zone.

History is not a good model on whether 2017 will bring a conversion to Mean Streak. While there is a "trend" of huge additions not being added year after year, it has happened. Honestly, there haven't been many "quiet years" since 1987.....

1987- Iron Dragon

1988- Soak City

1989- Magnum

1990- $4.5 million transformation for Disaster Transport/Soak City expansion

1991- Mean Streak

1992- Bear Country/Challenge Park

1993- Snake River Falls

1994- Raptor

1995- Summer Spectacular/Soak City Expansion

1996- Mantis

1997- Chaos

1998- Power Tower

1999- Camp Snoopy/Breakers Tower/Breakers Express

2000- Millennium Force

2001- Lighthouse Point

2002- Wicked Twister

2003- Top Thrill Dragster

2004- Castaway Bay

2005- MaxAir

2006- Skyhawk

2007- Maverick

2008- Planet Snoopy

2009- Starlight Experience

2010- Shoot the Rapids

2011- Windseeker

2012- Celebration Plaza/Dragster H20, Dinosaurs Alive

2013- Gatekeeper

2014- Pipescream/Gemini Midway Refurb

2015- Rougarou/Hotel Breakers

2016- Valravn

There really is no pattern. Some years (2002-2003) saw back to back additions. There are very few years that little capital was spent with the exception of the recession (2008-2012). With the exception of that period, we saw large thrill rides added every two years. Last year saw a huge spike in attendance, and I think we may be seeing continued growth through the park's 150th anniversary. Also remember that Valravn probably wasn't more than $20 million (the Register listed it at $15 million). A conversion probably will cost around $10-12 million.

Bottom line? Anything is possible.

Theme Park G said:

... I think it is safe to assume that Eden Musee wont be one of this years houses at HAUNT correct? I cant imagine allowing people that close to an active construction zone.

Depends on what part of the structure they would be working on at that time. It wouldn't be difficult to have a path, walled off of course, to the haunted house while construction still goes on around it. Stuff like this happens at parks all of the time.

1989- Magnum

1990- $4.5 million transformation for Disaster Transport/Soak City expansion

1991- Mean Streak

This portion is interesting..

2016- Valravn

2017- Transformation for Mean Streak/Soak City Expansion

2018- ?

I won't say that's exactly true. Because the DT upgrade really wasn't an upgrade, at least looking at it 20 years later :P

However, I also hope history doesn't repeat itself as that means we get a rough woodie in 2018 haha

Speculation time. In the mindset that something RMC will occur, will it be;
A. I-box MS reboot
B. Topper track MS reboot
C. T-Rex / single rail debut?

I'm fairly certain that the T-Rex track is for ground up all steel coasters. Unless they are going to tear down MS and build a brand new coaster which I do not see happening since Valravn debuted this year. I can absolutely see an Iron Horse treatment of MS happening though since it's not technically a brand new coaster.

InfiniteGs said:

1989- Magnum

1990- $4.5 million transformation for Disaster Transport/Soak City expansion

1991- Mean Streak

This portion is interesting..

2016- Valravn

2017- Transformation for Mean Streak/Soak City Expansion

2018- ?

That would be a fun trend. Would you put the GCI where STR was as a new wooden coaster?

I think a new flume would be great. I do miss paddlewheel, if they do away with the dinosaurs.

Anyone notice how Jeff and Walt always disappear when we speculate and are close? ;)

They know something we don't know! They know something we don't know!! :)

Let's play hot or cold.

Whether they know something or not, they usually don't partake in these rumors, understandably so, im guessing cause they have a good relationship with CF, and don't want to ruin it.

I was being sarcastic. Hence the wink. It's all fun in games, I know they're not going to participate and rightfully so.

In that position I would hate to accidentally guess correctly and be accused of leaking information.

Years ago, I knew where to get future industry information, but it wasn't worth anything because I couldn't talk about it. Since then I've enjoyed watching the parks build excitement for new rides.

They also work for an amazing company at an amazing time and are hopefully out on the midway ;)

If a MS ibox reboot really is ... Oh boi! I'm near gitty

I'm not sold on the "iron horse" treatment. I would be glad to be wrong though.

Why not?