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But the point being made was that Cedar Point didn't install clones of rides at other parks. Not only did they install MaXair after Delirium, Cedar Fair executives came to what was then Paramount's Kings Island, observed the ride in operation, rode it, then made a Huss purchase. By far most seasonal park guests do not regularly visit more than one seasonal park. The typical Cedar Point visitor couldn't care less what is or isn't also at Kings Island, much less Canada's Wonderland or Dorney Park.

I visited the park last Sunday, and had a great time (I'm going to post a PTR soon). I just want to remind everybody that is thinking that summer is over...it's not!! Kings Island is still open, the weather is great and get to the park if you can!! Just think what you would give for a day like now come January or February!

The way that guy dances about everything ("Its a very special ride, we want to make sure it has a proper home"), I fully expect him to be featured on a certain prime time television program airing on ABC.

That park's parking lot resident and biggest fan retires in January. Some of you may remember we discussed that when last we met.

dr_humor: Ka is still 456 feet. And I doubt anything taller than that will be built coaster-wise in the USA any time soon.....

A couple days ago I got the opportunity to ride The New Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas. I had never ridden it in its original state, but from the reviews I read, I heard it was painful and not the best wooden coaster out there. The new upgrade to the ride was spectacular. It is butter smooth and full of exciting twists, turns and lots of airtime. The thought occurred to me that if the Rocky Mountain treatment turned Texas Giant into a world class ride, think of what it could do with Son of Beast. Son of Beast is taller, faster, longer, and has even more potential than Texas Giant did in its original form. I know this has been mentioned before, but I think that if the park invested the money for a Rocky Mountain treatment of Son of Beast, it could be one of the most popular coasters in the park.

There's only one. The good Lord broke the mold after making that woman!

I've got a soft spot for Blue since it's so overlooked. I don't have much of a preference while standing in line for WindSeeker, though... The sound of the upstop wheels making contact on the hill before the turnaround is still one of my favorite coaster sounds, no matter what color.

From these comments, I'm going to guess that the particular train you were on may have needed either one, or a few wheels replaced. Once the wheels get worn down the ride tends to get a tad more bumpy, at least in my experience.