New this year

I can't wait for this season. Even though there is no new ride, the updates are just as good (kinda). I like how all these updates are going to be surprising to look at on opening day.

^Ya it will be different looking at all these updates vs a new ride. Looking forward to that Magnum sign. It is going to be a busy day on magnum for Opening Day. Lot of buzz with that ride this off-season. If i was not working at the point it would be my first ride of the season just like the last couple of years!!

Yay, christmas lights at CP every night! Sigh.

crazy horse said:
I don't think this is the same type of led lighting that you are thinking of Kevinj.

Dollywood uses christmas led lights, cp is probaly going to use led par can lighting or something to that effect.

Ok, so I guess you dont understand what LED lights are. There is no difference in what type of LED it is. Whether its a PAR lamp in a can or a "christmas style" as you call it. Light Emitting Diode is what it is not matter the style you are thinking about. I was just at the Point a few weeks ago and they are looking at replacing quite a few fixtures over to LED. Such as some of the post tops on the main midway. If you want to see some of there ideas goto www.betaled.com They have some of the most new designs that going green would be to a big park like CP and their other parks.

I have to say, I was very happy when I saw the last picture of the entrance plaza torn up. I really, really, really, really hope that the eyesore of a merch stand does not return in the middle of the plaza! I've always thought it would be pretty cool if they were to do something similar to the Wicked Twister entrance area, and it sounds like that may be what they are doing. Unfortunately Tony didn't mention pavers, so I doubt it will get the nice paver treatment.

The BIG issue I can see with many of these improvements is the park's historical failure to upkeep and maintain displays/fountains/lights etc...let's hope they keep this in mind and actually keep everything running.

Overall though, much needed on the display end, and a new sign for Magnum long over due, but the timing works with the anniversary.

Looking forward to seeing it all...

No, the merch stand is definitely gone, as that picture is most certainly taken from the far right side (looking towards the gates) of the ticket booths. Even if they don't do anything other than just pour some new concrete, I think it would look better without that thing sitting there in the middle like a sore thumb.

I sure hope they got themselves a new ethic on lighting maintenance this year. If they treat this like any other attraction lighting then they will be screwed by July. LED or no LED technology.

You we're right blue streak, I apologize. I looked at the pic a bit quick and my eyes must have been fooling with me. I guess it's from the lack of sleep and long work days.:)

Does this mean that hot summer lights is history?

^ According to the Live E page on the CP website, Hot Summer Lights will still be around this year.

Ensign Smith said:

New monitors at queues displaying park information?

Sounds like somebody's been paying attention to Pointbuzz . . . :)

Sadly, they are installing these monitors at the main entrance turnstiles, and not at ride entrances, if I'm reading it right:

T&T said:

Plus, we're adding an all-new LED message sign above the turnstiles along with four LCD tv monitors to display park information.

Hopefully they'll expand this concept to ride entrances sooner, rather than later.

Did anyone else notice from this pic posted on the blog that they've also cut down the trees by the Magnum entrance? If it didn't have the caption mentioning that they were installing a Magnum sign, I might not have even recognized it.

Magnum doesn't need a new sign.

It needs a storm trooper.

dj, you're right . . . looking at the blog again I see that I read too much into that (probably wishful thinking).

I'm actually fine with no TV's at the line entrances. No offense to CP or anything, but I bet they wouldn't be working most of the time. I also think we all remember what has happened with the Maverick TV. People have no respect anymore.

Cedar Fair doesn't know how to fix TVs. (Anybody been to KI lately?)

may 4th i process in for another fun and exciting summer and i get to work at breakwater cafe this year sounds fun i get to see everything new happening almost everyday im still wondering whats going on with millenium island.

^^^ I probably missed this somewhere, but what happened to Maverick's queue tv?

I think someone threw a drink at it and it stopped working.