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If CF is going to be putting their mark on this FearFest, which has been rumored. I only hope that they turn WWC in to an attraction like WereWolf Canyon at CP. WereWolf Canyon is a great haunt, with tons of fog, darkness, Werewolves, and pine trees. Honestly a great haunt and one that is definately a little intense because of the atmosphere and the closness of the actors. They are great in that haunt at seperating people from the group. Can only hope we see an addition of something like this soon to FearFest and CP also has one of the best ScareZones arounds, especially with the people in the roaming trash cans.

^ ^ ^ I am going to hold you to that...

Yeah, but think how great the smores would taste with chemically treated marshmallows. Plus think of all the pretty colors those chemicals would make. I don't know we might get lung cancer, but it would be a good show.

Yes it does have low points, but if the passengers are locked in position either flying or sitting I still feel that there would be enough clearance. Atleast from everything I have seen so far. I think it is still very plausible for it to be more than an Intamin Twister, especially from what I have been told.

No I dont think it will be, but if so i will bring the marshmallows and we can all sing KomByYah around the camp fire.

They are surveying over by the Cedar Creek Mine Ride, if you have visted the park lately you would notice the crews over there and also the number of survey flags. Anyone find it strange they have started laying track so soon. I know winters on the lake are harsh, but they have not started a coaster this soon for a long time. Look at Millie and TTD and when they were started. Aquatrax, possibly, but CP is not much for theming which would be the most logical reasson for starting an Aquatrx so early. Look towards Port Adventura for answers. Cant wait for next seasson on the lake.

I think 2000 still created the best FearFest yet, even though the additions of the scare zones was excelent last year and Rivertown had an excelent overall theme. I still feel that the 2000 was the best because of the overall transformation of the park. The Torture Tower and Freezer were amazing. I know they cause a lot of congestion around the tower but Torture Tower was very unique and was well worth the wait. Just the elevator ride up was suspenseful enough, not to mention the bloody hand prints on the windows of the elevator. Hopefully KIs FearFest under CF will transform back to its orginal 2000 glory with a more mature audience experience after the sun goes down.

Ill bring the marshmallows when they light it on fire. Hope somebody has a really long stick because its going to be a hot one.

Expect to see an infussion of Internationals working at the park next summer. How do you think Cedar Point staffs the park and all the resorts during the summer. We will see the same aspect take place at Kings Island and I can honestly say I find the service and staff to have a more profesional feel at CP than KI. I am not knocking the great employees of KI, I just feel that the staff at CP performs their job with more maturity.

Really? Did not know that about them. Only know from what I have seen in haunts and shows that had their props on display. Makes sense as to why you dont see many of them. Thanks for the info. Ok well how about a generalization then, I think FearFest needs more props that do more than just sit there. Im talking Jumpers and Thrashers, gets kinda old just seeing bloddy torso after bloddy torso. They need props that offer startle factor, given Maze of Maddness usual has a few good ones. I am also a big fan of the ExMortis StalkArounds. I think those offer a great visual and startle when they roam the midways and also when one is sitting down and then raises up. You think its a static prop and surprise its alive at 8 feet tall.

What would I like to see at this years FearFest? How about some of the great props from ScarFactory. Including one of their giant pneumatic props. Heres a link to their website. ScareFactory Also here is a link to the Show. Starting at the 2 minute mark are the ScareFactory props including the amazing Impaler pneumatic prop holding a thrasher corpse, the Impaler is at the 2:20 mark. Love ScareFactory props and KI honestly needs to invest in some of these amazing scare makers.

Ride every coaster at CedarPoint, except Disaster Transport. Flat rides that are a must, MaXair, SkyHawk, Chaos, and Power Tower are all excelent. Park in the Challenger Park/Soak City Lot at the back of the park and you are only a 5 minute walk from that entrance to the entrance of TTD. Then you can get off that and walk right over to Mili. Also for a great meal eat at Coasters and make sure you get some of the clasic fresh cut frys at the front of the park. Just enjoy yourself and go slow its a big park.

KI currently has a mess on its hands with SOB. Honestly there seems to be a lot more issues with SOB than everyone realized, thanks to the designers and the subpar materials. Honestly wonder how much lumber will need to be replaced because of the thorough inspections taking place. I love a good ride on Sonny, but it may be better to get some marshmallows and hot dogs and set the thing ablaze. Hopefully they would be able to collect the insurance and build something new over the Sons chared remains. Call it WasteLand or Ressurection.

^ ^ ^ I think he just stated the obvious or atleast what most of us thought about the whole idea. Just give him the "I told you so" when this thing goes under because an industry expert like that gets paid to be right. Honestly who would want to go to Wheeling? There is nothing there except some gambling and dog tracks. Now they might get a theme park of this size. Honestly its West Virgina, majority of people only visit West Virginia because they must drive through it to get somewhere better.

I know that always killed me about that. Maybe if they would have built the entire structure out of neon tubing it wouldn't have been so tacky.

^ ^ ^ Wow I think someone missed the Sarcasim... Aren't they going to move FOF to CP and basically switch buildings with Disaster Transport. Can't wait till I can ride DT at Kings Island next year How about the always rumored and thrown around idea of the Fish Hook coaster idea that was supposed to go down the side of the Stratashpere Tower out in Vegas.

What do I do to prepare to ride The Beast? Well during every offseasson I run 2 miles every morning for cardio, watch my vast collection of roller coaster DVDs so I can practice holding my arms up(really helps with endurance) and I go sledding down big ice mountains so I can pay respect to roller coaster heritage. I find that this routine has been quite effective in preparing me to ride The Beast every year... Then again you could just get in line and ride it. Your call

Delerium is a much better attraction than King Cobra. Not to mention KC was becoming more and more dificult to repair, because TOGO doesnt exist anymore.

Im waiting for it to reopen so I can get in line. Not like it killed anyone, just some whiplash.

Wow I heard the same rumor from the Dipin Dots guys when he was out behind Racers smokin crack

Name -> Maverick What -> Intamin Wing Ryder Similar to what Point Adventura is getting except the seats pivot on the center axis similar to X. This will break all records for inversions and there may be a few more records thrown in.

OpryLand, I miss you Biggest mistake I have ever seen. Tear down a gorgeous and fun park and put in a stupid crappy mall. Sidenote, Camden park is one of the worst smelling parks I have ever been to. Guess the location of the city dump next to the park on a hot August day wasn't really well planned out huh? Shocked that it still opperates.

I have stayed at every CP resort. Heres how they break down of the hotels from farthest to closest to the park. CastawayBay is very nice, rooms are of standard hotel quality but you also get the great indoor waterpark. Honestly it is not as nice as the GreatWolf, but if you want to stay close to CP and have the indoor waterpark aspect than it is a good way to go. Breakers Express, has nice accomadations, well kept property and the rooms are of decent size. Close to the park, but still need to drive to get there. SandCastle Suites, I liken this hotel as the Breakers Express located on the lake and you pay for it too. Honestly it is nice for the closeness to the park, but expensive for what you get. Breakers, absolutely a classic resort hotel. The grand lobby is amazing, makes you feel transported back in time. The orginal sections rooms are small, but offer nice views of the lake, a suite in the tower is my choice of accomadations when going to CP. Get a room with a view of the lake and beach and you will not be sorry. You get the charm and beauty of a grand lake resort with the ammenities of modern hotel, not to mention you can walk to TTD in 5 minutes from the hotel. So my sugesstion is Breakers and stay in the tower. Also dont be affraid to stay in the orginal Breakers section on one of the upper floors. Use the bellhop service and you will never be concerned about the lack of elevators. If you cannot get the tower I strongly reccomend any room with a view of the beach/lake. You may trick yourself and think you are at the ocean. Also book as soon as possible because they sell out quickly, best suggestion is call CP instead of booking online.

^ ^ ^ Disney wants it all to be about the story, but honestly Universal's IOA has much better theming, there are attractions for the entire family, and you can expeirience rides like non other. I will also disagree that a 10 day ticket is a complete waste of money because your average guest will not visit Disney 10 times in their life nor do they have that kind of money to drop on park admission, especially for 11 people. Figure that math out. Also when you have children in school and strict vacation schedules you have very little choice but to take a family vacation during the summer. Sorry but I completely disagree Universal has a much better system for getting guests in their parks. We waited 30 minutes just to get on a tram to get to the transportation center, not to mention the fact that people kept cutting line and rushing the tram when it stopped. Honestly put some ques up at the various tram stops and this problem would be solved.

I just hope it expands through more of the park like HHN. Thats what I would like to see happen.