Cedar Point 7/31/07

[James78]

I haven't been to Cedar Point in at least 15 years. I was lucky enough to get to go this year on my vacation. I got to the park about 11 after one wrong turn thanks to mapquest and traffic. Found a Pepsi can outside so I saved myself 8 bucks. I would have gotten a maxx pass, but I didn't know if I would get to any other parks so I just got the gold pass for KI.

First ride was Demon Drop, which I missed last time I was there. Next I head over to Top Thrill Dragster which had a 45 minute wait, which is no problem for me as I've never rode it. I have to say I didn't know what to expect. As soon as we launched I got my hands up whereas everyone else that I went with held on for dear life. I took in the 3 second view before looking at the ground. I have never rode anything like this before and I was not dissapointed.

After that we headed over and rode Corkscrew which was about like I remember it being. The best part about that ride for me is the fact that it goes over the Midway. Then we hit up Magnum XL200 which was as great as I remember. Rode in the back and got great airtime. Then we hit up Witches Wheel, which is just like the old Skylab. Still a fun ride.

Now it's time for Maverick. Just as we entered the 1:45 min wait, it broke down. I thought best to wait it out which turned out to be good as a decent amount of people left the line and it was only down for about 15 min. After finally getting up to the ride, I have to say this was my favorite of the day. I came into the line going through Camp Snoopy so I didn't see the drop, it was all surprise when I got on. If the line wasn't so long or if I would ahve been there for more than a day I would have rode this one again.

After that we took a ride on Mean Streak which I wish I would have skipped. Same thing with the Cedar Creek Mine ride. I liked them okay just wish I would have rode something else instead. Then we go over to Millennium Force which had about an hour and a half wait. Finally got up to the station and ended up having to throw away my Maverick cup. Which is my fault that I didn't pay attention and put it in a locker. I thought it would fit in my cargo pocket but it didn't. The guy was a little rude about it. He started freaking out on me when I got to him. Plus his English wasn't that great, so maybe that's why it sounded rude. Oh well I'll know next time. Now for the ride. I love the way it's so quiet going up the hill. It was worth the wait having never been on it.

We then went straight to Mantis. I was looking forward to this one since the only other stand-up I've been on was King Cobra. It was great although the little seat thing kinda rode on me a bit. However if I went any lower the shoulder bars wouldn't have fit right. If you've never rode this I would recommend it.

After all this we had enough time for one more ride. We all headed over to Raptor. After thinking about it I left my group to go ride Wicked Twister which was another one I really wanted to do. I walked right on and rode with some kid who came in line behind me. This ride while a little short was extremely fun. I looked at my watch and guess what? I had enough time to make it back to Raptor too.

I got in line for this and my mother got back in line so I stepped aside so she wouldn't linejump anyone and waited for her to catch up. I didn't get the onride video they had though. I thought this was a great way to end the night. I also was warned about the last second jerk it gives before going back into the station so I was prepared.

All in all it was a great day. On the way out I bought another Maverick cup, I really wanted one for some reason. The 4 hour drive back to Cincy wouldn't have been so bad if everyone I was with didn't go to sleep on me. I wouldn't trade it though while being tired I had a great time and can't wait to go back.

Everyone up there was really nice. Even the guy who freaked out on me was I'm sure nice. It was just busy and very very hot out. Plus I know he was just doing his job. I should have gotten a locker, like I said now I know and next time I won't have that problem.

If you made it this far thanks for reading. I have pictures up on my myspace page which is at www.myspace.com/21831681

If I put them up somewhere else I'll let anyone that wants to see them know. I also have pics from Kings Island in one of the folders on my myspace page.

Editied to say that I also rode Skyhawk which I found to be awesome as well. And also Power Tower I rode on the side that shoots you up. There was no wait for that side. I like the weightless feeling you get at the top.

[markr]

Very nice trip report. But you missed the Gemini. Still one of my favs after all those years.

I suggest you try to go back up to CP for one of the Holloweekends, CP's version of Fearfest. They have some really cheap package deals at the CP resorts. For information you should check CP'S website www.cedarpoint.com.

[Guest kwindshawne]

I haven't been to Cedar Point in at least 15 years. I was lucky enough to get to go this year on my vacation. I got to the park about 11 after one wrong turn thanks to mapquest and traffic. Found a Pepsi can outside so I saved myself 8 bucks. I would have gotten a maxx pass, but I didn't know if I would get to any other parks so I just got the gold pass for KI.

First ride was Demon Drop, which I missed last time I was there. Next I head over to Top Thrill Dragster which had a 45 minute wait, which is no problem for me as I've never rode it. I have to say I didn't know what to expect. As soon as we launched I got my hands up whereas everyone else that I went with held on for dear life. I took in the 3 second view before looking at the ground. I have never rode anything like this before and I was not dissapointed.

After that we headed over and rode Corkscrew which was about like I remember it being. The best part about that ride for me is the fact that it goes over the Midway. Then we hit up Magnum XL200 which was as great as I remember. Rode in the back and got great airtime. Then we hit up Witches Wheel, which is just like the old Skylab. Still a fun ride.

Now it's time for Maverick. Just as we entered the 1:45 min wait, it broke down. I thought best to wait it out which turned out to be good as a decent amount of people left the line and it was only down for about 15 min. After finally getting up to the ride, I have to say this was my favorite of the day. I came into the line going through Camp Snoopy so I didn't see the drop, it was all surprise when I got on. If the line wasn't so long or if I would ahve been there for more than a day I would have rode this one again.

After that we took a ride on Mean Streak which I wish I would have skipped. Same thing with the Cedar Creek Mine ride. I liked them okay just wish I would have rode something else instead. Then we go over to Millennium Force which had about an hour and a half wait. Finally got up to the station and ended up having to throw away my Maverick cup. Which is my fault that I didn't pay attention and put it in a locker. I thought it would fit in my cargo pocket but it didn't. The guy was a little rude about it. He started freaking out on me when I got to him. Plus his English wasn't that great, so maybe that's why it sounded rude. Oh well I'll know next time. Now for the ride. I love the way it's so quiet going up the hill. It was worth the wait having never been on it.

We then went straight to Mantis. I was looking forward to this one since the only other stand-up I've been on was King Cobra. It was great although the little seat thing kinda rode on me a bit. However if I went any lower the shoulder bars wouldn't have fit right. If you've never rode this I would recommend it.

After all this we had enough time for one more ride. We all headed over to Raptor. After thinking about it I left my group to go ride Wicked Twister which was another one I really wanted to do. I walked right on and rode with some kid who came in line behind me. This ride while a little short was extremely fun. I looked at my watch and guess what? I had enough time to make it back to Raptor too.

I got in line for this and my mother got back in line so I stepped aside so she wouldn't linejump anyone and waited for her to catch up. I didn't get the onride video they had though. I thought this was a great way to end the night. I also was warned about the last second jerk it gives before going back into the station so I was prepared.

All in all it was a great day. On the way out I bought another Maverick cup, I really wanted one for some reason. The 4 hour drive back to Cincy wouldn't have been so bad if everyone I was with didn't go to sleep on me. I wouldn't trade it though while being tired I had a great time and can't wait to go back.

Everyone up there was really nice. Even the guy who freaked out on me was I'm sure nice. It was just busy and very very hot out. Plus I know he was just doing his job. I should have gotten a locker, like I said now I know and next time I won't have that problem.

If you made it this far thanks for reading. I have pictures up on my myspace page which is at www.myspace.com/21831681

If I put them up somewhere else I'll let anyone that wants to see them know. I also have pics from Kings Island in one of the folders on my myspace page.

Editied to say that I also rode Skyhawk which I found to be awesome as well. And also Power Tower I rode on the side that shoots you up. There was no wait for that side. I like the weightless feeling you get at the top.

When I went to get in line for MF, they had an employee at the entrance to watch for those things..so I got a locker for my beltpack before I got on. Was there a breeze at all? That was the biggest difference I saw between KI and CP.

[Guest kwindshawne]

nice pics....wish it had been sunny when Iwent

[James78]

I thought I had put that in there. But I did ride Gemini. I don't know why I forgot to add that. You're right it was great.

As for the other there was an employee at the entrance he told mu mom she had to tie her little purse around her waist. I had my camera attached to my belt and with a strap. I'm guessing he thought I had something in it and that I was just going to throw it away when I was done.

I'll have to look into the Halloween thing. I get another week of vacation and in fact am taking it the last week of October. I usually go to Fearfest every week, but will definatly look into going up there once more.

There was somewhat of a breeze. And as always the fans with misters. The only line that I really got hot hot in was Maverick.

[shadow2k3]

For shame! You can't go to CP and not ride Gemini! But at least you rode Demon Drop, which I think is a great ride.

-S

[welchce]

Great report. I'll have to remember that part about Raptor since I'll be going up at the end of this month.

[markr]

For shame! You can't go to CP and not ride Gemini! But at least you rode Demon Drop, which I think is a great ride.

-S

James stated he did ride Gemini, he just may have overlooked it in his trip report.

One of the most underrated coasters, don't you agree? I cannot understand why I never see it on a top 10 list. There is nothing like that dip where it looks like your head is going to be chopped up. And, of course, I love to sit on the side of the train where you can hi-five the people in the other train.

I also remember the Gemini being the tallest and fastest coaster for only its first season of 1978. You guessed it, The Beast topped this record in 1979.

[KIBeast]

^And I was at KI the year The Beast opened...man I am feeling old.

[markr]

I too was at KI the year beast opened. However the group I was with didn't want to wait in line so I didn't ride it until its second season in 1980. However it appears it was worth it. I didn't know until years later that it didn't have the tunnel in the final helix ( hope I spelled that right.) I cannot imagine that final helix without the tunnel.

[TOPGUN1993]

I cannot understand why I never see it on a top 10 list.

It's my 9th Fav. Coaster

1.Top Thrill Dragster

2.Voyage

3.Millennium Force

4.Raptor

5.Magnum

6.Maverick

7.Raven

8.Legend

9.Gemini (Blue Side)

10.Blue Streak