Tony/Tyler Teasing Us Again...

The seatbelt issue is something that CP can only try to get Intamin to lift. The parks basically have to do stuff like that when the manufacturer/designer finds a safety "flaw". CP would be in a very precarious position if they just said "No" to Intamin on this safety issue because the state, and maybe even the feds since it could be considered an international issue, would be on CP's back because they are not following safety recommendations/regulations provided by the designer/manufacturer for safe operation.

As for the latest blog entry, the only interesting thing is T&T's rather firm comment on the WWL site.

Yea, I know CP can't just say "NO", its state law that they have to listen to all manufactuers suggestions and changes. But the thing we don't know is if they have tried to discuss a change for MF by changing it so it would work and make Intamin a happy as well, but since we don't know what goes on behind close doors, all we can do is speculate.

Speculate?

We don't do that here...

;)

Here we just throw out our ideas and give suggestions. And a lot of times like last night argue back and fourth....lol.

Hmmm... the bird story eh? Sounds interesting.

I think it's awesome that they are going to do some Castaway Bay coverage, very good idea.

macho nachos said:
...But if I was the "Boss" and just removed WWL, and was thinking of a ride to put into the "Water Rides" area I would've went for a Huss Giant Top Spin with heavy water effects.

I must concur.

Its not just Millennium Force that had the seatbelt change, Dragster had the seatbelt change as well, we just don't notice it too much. That's still not a good reason to call Cedar Point the Dissapointment park. I think Cedar Point is the Best! Are you able to ride? Is that why you call Cedar Point the dissapointment park Lakeland dude? For all we know like you said, they could be working on changing the belts now.

They haven't changed them in YEARS, Shawn Meyer...why would they now?

MrScott

Please don't say both my names, just say SHAWN! Plus, I heard they made a change to Dragster in 2004.

Say both your names??? isn't that simply your profile name? Good grief.

His name IS his profile name.

I've seen dozens of people getting off Dragster because of the belt Shawn. I guess the example seat at the beginning of the queue had a longer belt length or something, because how can you get passed that and not be able to get on the ride without there being a difference?

Jay McKinney said:
Say both your names??? isn't that simply your profile name? Good grief.

You really aren't in the position to make that comment.

TTD 120mph said:
I guess the example seat at the beginning of the queue had a longer belt length or something, because how can you get passed that and not be able to get on the ride without there being a difference?

Trying the test seat is not required, only suggested.

It's common practice when responding to someone on a message board to use their full alias when referring to them. Many people just highlight the poster's name and copy it to their rebuttal. How are we to know that that is indeed you full name or that you would rather be referred to as something else?

What you've selected to post as your screen name is irrelevant. However, don't get all defensive when that's how others refer to you later in the conversation.

That fact that only Jay McKinney (see there, I used his full screen name, gasp!!) isn't alarmed by this actually has me concerned.

Some people are bothered by the oddest things.

MrScott

How often does "google earth" or whatever those cool programs are that give us great overhead satellite shots update themselves? Couldnt we get a nice birds eye view of whats happening with the WWL plot using those? I hope when I walk in the park in May I see a fence. :)

You can all just call me "Kevin". Or...whatever.

I doubt google updates their sat images very often. Considering my parents sub-division is still and empty plot of land and they moved in in Summer 04 (construction started October 03), I don't think Google updates the images all that often.

Ill be riding Skyhawk again and again just to grab a glimpse of the WWL site. :)

To me it seems like they update that just during the spring. Because I'm sure that satelite shot is still March or April of 2005. Just a guess though, please don't jump on me.

Its amazing to think how far we've come in the info we get...and seek...about new rides. Imagine how crazy all of us here would go if we got sent back with Marty McFly to the year 1985...and couldnt log and post and theorize and investigate....

Now we get upset if someone doesnt have top secret pictures posted on a website, or if Tony and Tyler "tease us" too much, and Im talking about looking at satellite photos!

:)

Its gonna be a great year at the point.