New for 2015

CP slowed way down on building coasters. The only reason they built them during the 90's until the mid 2000's was because that was the time of the coaster wars. The coaster wars are pretty much over now. There was 6 years between Maverick and GK. I'm guessing next coaster will be 2018.

Judging by Tony's comments on that Coaster Crew podcast earlier this year, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a coaster in the next 2-3 years.

He intimated that people would be "really pleased" with park's near and mid term plans.

Let's see...
2015 is CP's 145th year. Maybe a coaster.
2020 is their 150th year. Definitely a major ride/coaster.

Remember, Wicked Twister and Millenium were only 2 years apart and Wicked Twister and Dragster was only 1 year apart.

Because that was during the Coaster War period.

And the three coasters were a package deal from Intamin.

I'm just wondering , has anyone seen the show Future scream machines?

I would say that CP should not change a Roller Coaster's Name to "King James" People come to CP all around the world, and they are not a fan of L. James.

Thabto said:
Because that was during the Coaster War period.

There were no coaster wars. They were made up by enthusiasts and TV shows. They built coasters because they drove attendance and there was new product in the market.

I agree that there were really no coaster wars. Except Kinzel and his ego fighting a war that doesn't really exist.

^^ Thank you, Jeff for stating the obvious. I don't understand enthusiast obsession with preconceived ideas of building patterns/roller coaster wars. Parks don't build based on patterns or "wars" they build rides to keep things fresh and keep turnstiles turning and they do so whenever they feel the time is right.

Regardless of semantics, I think the point is sound: parks just don't build coasters at the same rate as they did in the late 90's/early 00's.

Drawing any conclusions from that time period regarding when the next coaster will be built is pretty silly, at best.

Of course parks will build when they think the time is right. And the time is right when they would like to see an increase in attendance and have the cash to build, thus the point of "keeping things fresh". To say that there is no "war" i.e. competition between parks would not be correct.

In order to drive the attendance numbers there was a time when the biggest, fastest, steepest, etc.. was the way to go. If those things didn't matter then why would every new coaster press release center around what records it will break. Cedar Point, during this time drove the height and speed barriers up and each time within a year or so another coaster came along to take the crown away.

Instead of saying that any "war"/competition is over (or never existed) for the next biggest/fastest/tallest I would theorize that instead parks have hit a cost barrier compared to return on investment and that more than anything else put a hold to the biggest/fastest/tallest competition.

djDaemon said:
Regardless of semantics, I think the point is sound: parks just don't build coasters at the same rate as they did in the late 90's/early 00's.

Well of course they don't... what are they going to build, and what ROI would it have? There comes a point where you'll blow the maintenance budget.

As much as I am sure we would all love another coaster for 2015, I am betting on one for 2017. While almost every one's first instinct is to think big, just keep in mind that Cedar Point has very little room for a ride without building into the parking lot so something would be removed. this seems to be the first year that there aren't even any leads to what we could possibly be getting, at least last year we knew that a coaster was likely with DT's removal. They usually announce late July/Early August (right? I feel like I am wrong) so I am hoping they (Tony) will start teasers soon.

Since there will be a new thrill ride in 2015, what type of thrill ride will it be? something along the lines of skyhawk and maxair?

If we knew, we'd be discussing it already.

Im not sure how to post the link, but tony tweeted yesterday about the 2015 project

Here is what he said:
"Currently working diligently on 2015. Did I spel that rite? More importantly, did I say it right..."

Maybe it could be a Swinging Inverter ship like Berserker at King's Dominion. It is a high thrill ride. It can go where Pirate ride used to be, so the theming will be the same.

I also think a HUSS TopSpin would be cool.

It's a giant dil pickle. Er, dill. Whatever.