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That section is directly over that access path previously used for the one Haunt Zone, I think Blood on the Bayou which was operating the last couple years on the soon to be closed Forbidden Frontier area. That path is also access to an employee break area as well as a cut-thru over a small foot bridge to the Rougarou side of things. My guess is ID track temporary removal is for re-imagined queue area for former TTD. Hopefully back in place for opening day.
maverickDude:
Curious to know how many people still think it's just a new launch system and re-theme.
"Just" a new launch system and/or theme is no small deal.
Should have combined the two posts, but as mentioned above ID will be fully functional in 2023. That would indeed make a great location for part of a "reimagined" queue area. I know that's less sexy than a backwards spike, but Occam's Razor.
Promoter of fog.
Yes, the supports in that section were removed too, they're laying behind the fence just to the right of what's left of the station.
I wonder if they are closing Forbidden Frontier because they don't want guests walking that close to high-speed Intamin trains. I say that only half joking.
Does it make sense that they would need to remove track and supports to redo the queue? Seems like they could clear out that area, pour concrete, and install the handrails without touching Iron Dragon.
Shade's I would ask the same question but I think there's water in the area so they'll probably need to have cranes or things with reach that would interfere with the ride either for queue or for extensions to the layout. Even a dump truck might be enough to need it out of the way.
Still haven't been able to uncross these circuits...
DJ Fischer
What makes sense is that it's not that big of a deal (i.e., not a backwards spike) if the track and supports are going to be right back where they started relatively soon.
I agree with Frog Hopper King's assessment, though; it's going to be fun to watch this slowly develop during the season.
Promoter of fog.
Yeah, you'd think if it were necessary to remove ID track to prepare for a spike, they also would have had to raze the photo building, but it remains despite everything else they removed.
Also worth pointing out that multiple WCO attendees mentioned their guides explained that track removal is part of ID's routine maintenance. So maybe it's a combination - they're installing a queue there and the track needs work, so two birds and all that. That section of track experiences some of the ride's highest G's, presumably, given that it's one of the fastest sections of ID.
Brandon
Has anyone compared the length of missing Iron Dragon track to the length of Maverick's heartline roll? ;)
All you nay sayeers that a spike isn't going to happen! Well who knows I at least think an extended layout is forth coming. IMO. Wish I could've been there for chill out! Thanks for the updates and pics everyone!
For what it's worth...on February 10th, Cedar Point filed a permit for "phase one foundations for Cedar Point attraction." Make of that what you will. https://www.bsaonline.com/C...4&uid=2714
Bernie Bernie:
All you nay sayeers that a spike isn't going to happen!
There is a notable difference between saying something isn't going to happen versus saying something is unlikely to happen. I don't recall anyone here saying a reverse spike is not going to happen, just that it's unlikely based on what we can observe so far.
Brandon
djDaemon:
There is a notable difference between saying something isn't going to happen versus saying something is unlikely to happen. I don't recall anyone here saying a reverse spike is not going to happen, just that it's unlikely based on what we can observe so far.
I read a lot of past comments of people telling others they were crazy and almost stupid to think a spike was even possible. That's all I was saying. Bottom line is no one knows (except Tony and CP officials).
Interesting development though! That will certainly make the speculation run wild!!
Bernie Bernie:
I read a lot of past comments of people telling others they were crazy and almost stupid to think a spike was even possible. That's all I was saying. Bottom line is no one knows (except Tony and CP officials).
Interesting development though! That will certainly make the speculation run wild!!
I think a lot of those people would rather lower their expectations and be very happy should something more happen than have huge expectations and be disappointed if it's just a new launch and retheme. I'm sure all those people would be more than willing to admit they were wrong and be super excited.
maverickDude:
I think a lot of those people would rather lower their expectations and be very happy should something more happen than have huge expectations and be disappointed if it's just a new launch and retheme. I'm sure all those people would be more than willing to admit they were wrong and be super excited.
Excellent point.....just exciting to see more happening, really opens up the speculation!
Or concrete pads for Atomic Scrambler and Matterhorn.
The foundation work for Scrambler and Matterhorn was already permitted last year 😊
Closed topic.