POLL: Bad reviews, but I LIKE IT!

What at Cedar Point gets a generally unfavorable rating from many folks, but you stick by it through thick and thin?

And on the flip side, what does everybody else get excited about that you just couldn't care less for?

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For me, the first is probably the Chuck Wagon Inn in Frontiertown. I haven't run into many people for whom this is a favorite, but you get good-sized portions of tasty food and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

For the second, I just don't care much for Snake River Falls. It's too much water, and not enough fun. I much prefer White Water Landing and Thunder Canyon.

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Mean Streak; the "black sheep" of the family always take a major booty-whopping from everyone, but she's still my baby. Will be with her until the end. On the other side, I agree that I don't care to much about Snake River.

-Mikey

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If you're like me and you think Cedar Point should get the B/M Flyer in 2004, give me a "Hell Yeah!"

First, DBCahill - thanks for helping us to get through the off-season.I also like Chuck Wagon Inn. We just discovered it at the end of last season – after eating at the Midway Market (still the favorite) TOO many times.Dislike – Mantis. I do ride it once every year – and that’s always enough. Forget the stacking issues, etc. It’s a cool idea for a coaster, but there are just too many loops, twists, circles, etc....

Maybe it's just because it was the first major coaster that I ever rode, but I don't get all the bashing of Mean Streak. Sure it's a little rough, but all and all I think it to be a great ride.

Secondly I think that Millennium Force is very over-rated. Now granted it does have an amazing first drop, but after that it's pretty average. If you ask me Magnum is ten times better than the Force.

My problem with CP is too many coasters. Yes I said it. Too many coasters. I like all the coasters. I just think it's time to stop. I don't see how they can possibly call themselves a family park if they keep putting in coasters. Eventually the coasters and big rides will start pushing out the families.Granted this year is a major exception. It sounds like there will be a lot of changes for the family. But will it continue.

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- Chris -
http://www.thepointol.com/~simplycp
Computer Science - Ashland University
Witches' Wheel/Monster - 2002
3rd Shift Trash Removal - 2001

I think Snake River Falls is awesome! It's so cool watching it and riding it on a hot day when the boats are full and they make a huge splash. Another thing that everyone seems to dislike is Iron Dragon (atleast among my friends and family), but I think it's a great ride. Nice to go on to get my heart-rate down after coming off MF. Also, I know many will disagree with me, but I think Raptor has been moved off my list of breath-taking rides and put onto my classic, "record breaking at the time" list. Don't get me wrong, I still love the Raptor but Dueling Dragons at IOA was just awesome.

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Brent Haley
Gemini Crew '02

I really can't say I'd "stick with" any ride at CP because I like them all. Now on the flip side, everyone makes a big deal out of Magnum but it just doesn't do it for me. (sorry Dan) I like the coaster and all, but just didn't get all that much out of it for some reason.

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Pearl Jam + Cedar Point=Heaven on earth.

Too Many Coasters? In my opinion there is no such thing.

"It's Likely They Are Just Jealous And Jaded."

1-well, i wouldn't have seen this one coming, but I LOVE snake river falls, and obviously, everyone else dosn't:|

2-Mantis, everyone loves, I could care less for

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~What Are You Looking AT?~

I don't know if they get 'bad reviews' as much as they get overlooked...but I'm just WILD over the Swan Boats. Don't ask me why. Even after destroying a camera while pedaling into the fountain, I can't get enough.

But the Raptor has dropped IMHO into the fair-to-middlin' category. After Talon ( a little better), Fire Dragon ( little better when dueling), Ice Dragon (way better when dueling) and Montu (are you kidding?) I'm no longer impressed. Entertained, yes. Impressed, no.

-'Playa

Flisk said:
I don't see how they can possibly call themselves a family park if they keep putting in coasters.

Easy, they balance the coasters with family attractions. Camp Snoopy in particular was huge. Snoopy on Ice, Snoopy rooms in Breakers... that damn dog is everywhere!

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Jeff
Webmaster/GTTP, Sillynonsense.com
"As far as I can tell it doesn't matter who you are. If you can believe, there's something worth fighting for..." - Garbage, "Parade"

I agree with Jeff on this one. We were hesitant to take our 3 year to CP this year, until I checked out the list of rides available for her height. She's currently at 38" which means she can ride most of the flat rides (with an adult), all the kiddie rides (which are numerous and spread out through the park), they have Snoopy shows for the kids, etc. Most people don't realize how much of a family park CP is unless they have a family. We are really looking to our first "family" trip to CP this year and making it an annual event for years to come.

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Never judge a park by it's coaster count.

*** This post was edited by loriu on 4/4/2002. ***

Mean Streak seems to be on everyone's crap list but I still like riding it. I just love flying through all that wood.

Power Tower is one ride I care nothing about. I don't like the way it looks, I don't like the way it sounds, and I don't like the way it rides. I think I'd prefer looking at an abandoned Jungle Larry's.

Well, My fav is the Scrambler(yes, bash me already come on!), but i tend to like the dizzy-im-gonna-puke feeling after you get off...

The flip side - Demon drop, everyone i know loves it, but it just doesnt "kick" me

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We who are truly brave, will never live in fear."
Challenge Park '02

Most people don't like it but I love the adreneline you get from a Halloweekends 30 degree ride on Maggy or Milly! Incredible rush to feel that windchill on the face!

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http://www.msu.edu/~armbrus9/cp.html
Fear the Mullet!

I Love all the coasters. Each one has its own flavor and caters to its own audience. I think a ride that often gets overlooked that I LOVE is Ocean Motion. It's way over on the beach side where there is rarely traffic (which could change this year), offers great airtime, and due to the lack of people it can be ridden over and over and over again.

One thing I could care less for though are all the people that wear black leather pants or dark shirts and jeans in the middle of July!

I'm suprised nobody has said Disaster Transport yet.

Lots of people constatnly bash DT. It's not my favorite ride, but it's on my list.

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Something I love and others don't? The Frontier Inn pizza place. Every trip where dinner is expected often leads to the, "hotel of pie." I especially like the side porch next to White Water Landing where it is peaceful and you can catch a breather from the action.

Something everyone else seems to like, but I don't? The Midway games. My wife and I hate walking around with a stuffed animal, heh-heh.

I like DT as a coaster, but the effects do nothing for me! Theres a lot of excitment over WT. But personally, I could care less! I know why CP put it in and all, but after riding S:UE at SFWOA I think after a while it gets boring! Who knows maybe i'll think different when I ride it this year!

~~~~~~Jesus Freak~~~~~~~~~

This is an opinion poll I just stated my opinion. I know they try balancing things, but IMO CP does seem to be putting in a lot of big thrill rides. I don't mind rollercoasters, but I do think it's time for them to slow down before it becomes a rollercoaster park with no family fun. Supports do have to go someplace.

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- Chris -
http://www.thepointol.com/~simplycp
Computer Science - Ashland University
Witches' Wheel/Monster - 2002
3rd Shift Trash Removal - 2001