New for 2015

Tony reads these forums, so my thought is, did MagnumForce14 make any ride predictions? Tony could have been hinting that something he said was close to what is to come. Not very likely but its an idea.

I hope to head to the park sometime next week so I'll be sure to check out the construction near Dragster.

If anyone goes to the park soon, can you please take some pics?

Gatekeeper2013 said:
Tony reads these forums, so my thought is, did MagnumForce14 make any ride predictions? Tony could have been hinting that something he said was close to what is to come. Not very likely but its an idea.

Oh my gosh, you may be on to something. I made some speculations on the In The Dark thread, the Mantis Future thread, and I said something about another coaster to duel with Raptor. If he has been reading these threads, and I may be on to something ( Rougarou Mini Coaster/ Pirate Ride 2.0) then that made my day! I'll try to ask him somehow.

Does he even have a Pointbuzz account? If so what is it and do you think he would respond to a private message?

Someone replied to Tonys tweet with.. "the construction near dragster makes me believe that it could be a drop ride. but one word... Intamin" I really hope someone gets to the park in the next 1 to 2 days cause I really want to see pictures of the construction, ill be there next week.

^^ Tony is OnPointTony on here. I wouldn't expect a reply from him but you never know. :)

he could've just heard someone in the park say "magnum force" instead
of millennium & now he's mocking them lol.

Tony is OnPointTony? What kind of secret identity is that?

Superman = Clark Kent
Batman = Bruce Wayne
Hulk = Bruce Banner
Tony Clark = OnPointTony?!

And does not even wear glasses or anything. Oh well, at least he's got a cool lair to plot and scheme...

Maybe he wears superman underwear.

Vette said:
I think even if they only paint the bottom portion of TTD (the launch, run up to vertical, run down from vertical, and brake run), it will look way better. The tower might not even need it (although I'm sure they'd just paint the whole ride)

TTD was to be repainted earlier this year but delayed til the off season due to the harsh winter... as for Mantis... all I can guess is "Purple to Blue...something new". :)

MagnumForce14 said:
So Rougarou, will be a similar ride to Dueling Dragons at Universal, but to the Raptor? It would fit perfectly in that area if they remove the pirate ride building, cars, and some of point pavilion. That is actually a great guess (of MY original post on page 19,go back and read it), comparing to how well Banshee at Kings Island did, and that is a similar setup. Hmm... :/

Still crossing my fingers and my imagination. Starting to think that the Mantis test paint might NOT be for it but for something else entirely different. Might find out soon...

I'm a bit surprised no one has brought up the webcams. One is pointing a BS (with the pirate ride building on the left) and the other is pointing at Iron Dragon / Top Thrill, but the swampy area is centered on the cam. Both seem like odd angles. Have they been that way for awhile?

Two other quick points - 1. I don't consider a dark ride to be a "thrill ride", I'm heading to CW in a week and will let you know how "thrilled" I am. 2. CP has been most successful when being "innovative but cautious", i.e "leading edge" not "bleeding edge". I would expect that to continue with the next major ride. The management team isn't looking for the next Windseeker or TTD problems.

I really wish Soak City would get an upgrade sometime soon. I would rather go to Kalahari than Soak City and that isn't saying much.

In that case, we might be very close to them announcing something soon, if they have webcams set up in those areas so people can check up on construction updates. Also, does anyone know of any Mantis merchandise I can get at the park? I am going tomorrow and I want a piece of merch. with the ride's logo on it.

^ The webcams can be moved at any time. They aren't really "set." Tony (or someone) is able to turn the camera to face different directions and focus in on different things.

Tony could've even moved the cams to those particular spots just to mess with everyone after reading this thread. :)

The cams were pointing at MF the other day. I guess that means they're going to put Mantis' trains on MF next season.

Also, since the cams were pointing at GK the other day, it only makes sense that MF's trains will end up there, as they convert that ride to a giga.

And a week or so ago, the cams were pointed at Magnum, which we all know is way overdue to be converted into a wooden looper.

Don't be silly...they were pointed at Magnum so we could watch it sinking....

^^ No, no, no. Brandon, it means that they're finally going to pull green train back out of the lake. It'll undergo a full refurbishment and be ready for Halloweekends. Indeed, sources say there was a boat out surveying the area the other day, looking for green train! ;)

You guys! Tony told me the 2015 plans and they are fantastic! The green train is being placed on the Raptor's track upside-down. That makes sense since the Pirate Ride building and cars are being ripped out for a giant safety net to catch falling passengers. There we have Rougarou! Then, Mantis will be replaced and the swamp underneath it will be burned to make way for the new, all thrilling, all terrifying, waste of money known as Disaster Transport Mission 2: This Better Be More Of A Disappointment Than The Original! And finally, Mean Streak will be renamed King James and burned to the ground by angry LeBron haters later that season... Just in time or HalloWeekends! It's all fitting together now! The rumors are all true! ;)

I bet the third live camera is already set up where most of the construction will be. Quick everyone find it!