Pillsberry123 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 $18.70 may be the new price for their hamburger next year. Seriously, there should be some construction or at least surveying by now if the new ride is a large coaster. Yeah, but no one ever said that this would be a large coaster. Obviously if we were getting a big B&M, a height record breaker, or even a 200 footer construction would have started a long time ago. It's possible to put up a moderate size coaster between now and opening day next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 It is also possible to put up one of the Big coasters by opening day even those things have not started as we know it. It is amazing how much stuff goes on under the patrons eyes and noses and what happens at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Or it is possible to start a roller coaster now and have it open on opening day... However, the best indicator of future behavior is the past, so it would be safer to say that a coaster would've been started a few months ago, but not open until well into the 2011 season due to... whatever it is that'd delayed most rides at that park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 As I recall, Raptor didn't start construction until Fall 1993 and opened on time in May, 1994. To me this would mean there is ample time to build perhaps a B & M dive coaster. On the other hand, I was also thinking of the Cedar Point logo on Facebook with the year 1870. There is a lot of buzz about a wave swinger. There was a swinger ride in Lake Erie in the early days of CP. Perhaps the year 1870 hints at nostalgia-that would back up a swinger ride. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillsberry123 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 The more I hear the more I think it makes sense that we would get a large swing-type of ride. It answers to all of Kinzel's hints. Nostalgia, Thrilling, Something that the teen market will like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Would a teen line a swing ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Isn't the real operative question rather "Would Mr. Kinzel think a teen would like a swing ride?" Besides, doesn't a height factor greatly change a ride? After all, how thrilling is a teeter totter? Now put it over the side of Stratosphere Tower. Does your answer change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I cant even imagine being strapped into a swing ride that... using popular coaster height terms... takes one over 400 feet above ground. DEFINITELY count me out on that one lol. Much to my chagrin, with no more thought than I have even given this, I have taken the name that CF has been rumored to have patented and come up with the thought that odds are being given to a lame..er skyflier. Although, imagine a 400 foot B&M diver or invert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I cant even imagine being strapped into a swing ride that... using popular coaster height terms... takes one over 400 feet above ground. DEFINITELY count me out on that one lol. Much to my chagrin, with no more thought than I have even given this, I have taken the name that CF has been rumored to have patented and come up with the thought that odds are being given to just that. Although, imagine a 400 foot B&M diver or invert EDIT: Please dont give me the "Oh, B&M wont do 400 feet... Ive heard that line ad-nauseum and really dont wish to hear it any more. As I believe was said at an event recently, B&M has no height limit and if the nickels are there they will build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I dont think its going to be 400 feet. Unless it would be full over the shoulder restraints, which would kill a star flyer. I could see around 100 feet. I think they should do what Carowinds is doing to announce their new ride, post a different picture each day as their profile picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Well Mr. Terpy I never got to experiance teeter totters when I was a child, so I do enjoy them when I get to use one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Has anyone ever ridden a star flyer? How do you know this will or won't be thrilling? We rode a Zamperla Vertical Swing last month. While is only goes up 100 ft, it was a fun but not overly thrilling ride. I think a Star Flyer would be great as part of a make over of that part of the park. I still think that CP needs a good twister wood coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I don't know if this has been pointed out, or maybe it's my imagination, but look at the top of this star flyer, and compare it to the star around CP 1870: That one has 11-12 arms. And the Cp logo has 16. This supports the giant star flyer theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Lol. I think you're looking into it way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Wow I will say that ride would scare the heck out of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonofBeast Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Interesting comments from John H. today. He claimed that while he rides most everything at the park and loves Millennium, he isn't sure if he'll ride the new ride. He also said he isn't sure if it will change the skyline or not, that it probably will depend at which angle you are looking from. And finally, he said the word "star" has nothing to do with the new ride. I still say Star Flyer, but the interview had connotations of a non-star flyer. Maybe just to throw us off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Pardon me, but who is John H.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Pardon me, but who is John H.? I was wondering the same thing. Judging by the name, I'm thinking he might be a rapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I found this on Cp's facebook page: Stratosoar. On wikipedia A manager from CP had said it will be a ride teens can enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I assume "John H." is referring to John Hildebrandt, Cedar Point's general manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thanks Vortexfan. Non-Star and semi-changing the skyline, imo, points to either a smaller flat (in which case, how would that appeal to teens, or how would that be nostalgic of old Cedar Point?) Or a smaller coaster. I still say GCI, even if I am in the minority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I mean, the park does need a top spin... And it would evoke an old, boardwalk-y, carnival feel... And it would slightly change the skyline... And I do know where there's one that a certain park would happily give away... Everyone thought Skyhawk would be a Top Spin. It wasn't. And really, Cedar Point's just about the only Cedar Fair park without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Found this on HW facebook page When are you guys gonna post the new ride? Holiday World & Splashin' Safari Probably next month sometime. http://www.facebook.com/HolidayWorld?sid=b660a4148829021a9b66f8005420e3c1&ref=search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I don't know if this has been pointed out, or maybe it's my imagination, but look at the top of this star flyer, and compare it to the star around CP 1870: That one has 11-12 arms. And the Cp logo has 16. This supports the giant star flyer theory. You are reading to much into the logo. It is the exact same logo used around the centennial era, complete with sixteen "rays". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I mean, the park does need a top spin... And it would evoke an old, boardwalk-y, carnival feel... And it would slightly change the skyline... And I do know where there's one that a certain park would happily give away... Everyone thought Skyhawk would be a Top Spin. It wasn't. And really, Cedar Point's just about the only Cedar Fair park without one. I have said the same thing myself. They also don't have a slingshot type of ride, which would fit the Stratosoar name nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 And of course, Cedar Point may get a certain soon-to-be-disposed-of S&S Power Shot from a certain Disney Park... Creating the world's first septuple Drop Tower. Or, alternatively, they could just have two sets - look at the Antique Cars, after all. Stratosoar = perfect name for an S&S Power Shot? You better believe it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Cedar Point's Facebook Page: Will we hit 500,000 today? Tomorrow? Monday? Should we celebrate by releasing clues??? Sounds like a good idea! Anyone who's on Facebook: Suggest to friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 They could celebrate by reviving 5@5 at a certain other park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I feel that, instead of simply trying to up their FB "fans", some of whom will dump the page as soon as its announced (myself being one of those), they just need to stop being the "Amusement park CIA" and announce the attraction and be done with it. The whole secrecy thing just never did it for me and I truly never understood it..... announce it and let people follow the construction during the offseason if they wish to, and decide if its an attraction they are interested in. Then again, if they did that, Lance's website would be pretty much dead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Browns Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I like the clues, its' kind of fun, but I don't like the "just wait clues are coming some day." It feels more like "when we get around to it" or "we don't know what the heck we're doing yet but as soon as we figure it out we'll post some clues." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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