What was new when you first visited CP?

My first time at the park was when Maverick opened in '07. I was typical GP back then, and being from near Chicago, I didn't even know that Maverick existed, although I knew of dragster and millennium force from seeing them on TV.

I remember walking to the back of the park and seeing the 3 hour wait time posted for Maverick. So, my GF & I took stock of it before walking back to mean streak. We both say "eh, don't know why it has that long wait, it doesn't look that impressive". Needless to say, I didn't ride it until returning ~3 years later. That 1st ride was at night, right at closing...boy was my mind blown after that introduction to ejector airtime.

noggin said:

Ye gods. You kids are making me feel old!

I was under 21 for that first visit.

The first attempt at opening Shoot the Rapids (2010).

I'll admire that I'm anal 😀

Technically Shoot the Rapids (the original version) opened in 1967. The space has been used for several attractions over the years.

1982. White Water Landing. I was all of 7 years old.

IMax theater but more importantly, the dome theater at Jungle Larry's.

My daughter rode MF when she was 4 1/2 years old. She was exactly 48" tall with thick soled tennis shoes. It is possible for some children to hit 48" early. She is only 5' 10" now as a 22 year old adult.