Possible Bad news on VertiGO.

The other day while at a hotel in PErrysburg for a party, I grabbed the new 2002 Brochure. It has a head on nshot of MF's drop and big turn.

2nd page: pretty much devoted to wicked Twister.

3rd page:Halloweekends and soak City info

The Bad News...: On the back page are the hours for challenge park.

"2002 Challenge Park Operating Schedule: RipCord, Challange Golf, and Challenge Racers will be open May 5th, then daily May 11th - Sept 2nd, and Fridays - Sundays Sept 6 - Oct 27th"

Hmmmmm last time I checked VertiGO was a part of challenge park...should.nt it be listed?

There also a bit of info on challenge park on the inside but still, VertiGO isnt listed.

*** This post was edited by Ejector205 on 2/25/2002. ***

The decision hasn't been made because the test results are not back yet. Why advertise something when you have no idea when or if it will be open...

And I'm betting on the "when"

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VertiGo Rides - 82 (2001)
And looking forward to more!!!

You just never know.

I think CP is just covering their butt by preparing for the worst. If it opens, nobody will complain that is was not in the brochure.

I really hope that it does, I never got a chance to ride it.

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...I will be more than happy to give you a cigarette...

well, it was in the Coastermania flier from ACE!!!

The CoasterMania flyer could very well have been prepared before Vertigo fell, though.
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My Home
MF count: 52

Red Garter Rob said:
Why advertise something when you have no idea when or if it will be open...

If only Six flags could have this philosophy... X was going to be a 2001 addition....

Technically it was......first rides given on December 24th, cutting it close heh?

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Future CP Ride op?

THe CM flyer or agenda was out well before the mishap on Poor VertiGO

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

Yes, but it was open to the general public on Christmas Eve...only season pass holders. It opened to the public in January.

VertiGo is Gone

How do you know this bluestreak? Gut feeling I have to agree with you, but I'd really like some evidence. If you have the website or source/anything, write me the GTTP public. Thanks

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Mantis Crew '02 - Where's the unload station at?!? ;-)

Personally, I would love to see this fixed and reopened as VertiGo wasn't open yet (I was two days off) when I visited last year.

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Patience is a virtue

*** This post was edited by Valleyfair Fan on 3/1/2002. ***

The fact that no one "in the know" has denied this ride removal leads me to believe the ride will be leaving.

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If they do take it down, there's certainly nothing preventing them from rebuilding it and correcting the problem.

Duh.

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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"

Ok, assuming that the wind factor was a large contribution to the cracks developing, I can't believe that S&S did not take this into account when building it. Everyone oohs and aahs when something bends a little (any smart person knows that metal is supposed to bend a little so it doesn't snap), but with CP being in such a harse environment on the lake and all, wind is an evergoing force up there. Were they not expecting such extreme wind forces or what? Let's just hope that if they do tear it down, S&S can correct the problems and rebuild the ride. I would love to see it operate again.

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Mantis Crew '02 - Where's the unload station at?!? ;-)

kamikaze posters like bluestreak generally have no proof or source, they just like riling people up for the sake of looking like a hero...

Now I'm not saying it is or isn't happening because to be honest I really have no clue on this one at all..Whatever CP does will be in the best interest of our saftey and I respect that.

All I'm saying is what good does it do to say "Yes its Gone" or "there tearing it down" when your not gonna back it up with proof eh? Otherwise peeps don't believe all you read until theres something more formal...especially from someone with a handful of posts ok?

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mf laps = 100! No More No Less!!
Wheres the Electricity!

I think you're all over-estimating the environment. Sure, there are some tough winter days, but give me a break. Magnum has been taking the brunt of it for a decade, and Space Spiral for several.

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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"

Can't someone just fly over with a helicopter & see if it's gone?

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Later Wally

When does Cedar Point open again? Oh yes, May 5. Certainly you can wait a couple of months and see for yourself. If not, I'll let you know.