CoastersRZ Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Don`t count on a another major attraction next year guys. Keep in mind, that Cedar Fair doesn`t exactly have a lot of extra cash to be throwing around. And the shiny new ride they are building up in Canada will likely eat up a lot of their capital expenditures budget. In short, there might not be enough money to go around for all the parks to get new rides next year. Improvements? Yes. I`m sure we`ll see some general park improvements next year at Kings Island at the very least. But don`t get your hopes up for another new coaster on the heels of Firehawk. Quote
upstop Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Hasn't there always been a pattern, like...one year an adult ride goes in the park, the next year a ride goes into HB/NICK land and the next year waterpark. I think were due for a waterpark upgrade. Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 27, 2007 Author Posted August 27, 2007 Don`t count on a another major attraction next year guys. Keep in mind, that Cedar Fair doesn`t exactly have a lot of extra cash to be throwing around. And the shiny new ride they are building up in Canada will likely eat up a lot of their capital expenditures budget. In short, there might not be enough money to go around for all the parks to get new rides next year. Improvements? Yes. I`m sure we`ll see some general park improvements next year at Kings Island at the very least. But don`t get your hopes up for another new coaster on the heels of Firehawk. Especially since, when the new coaster for Canada was announced, the unit price for the company stock went down 2.5 percent. There's a message in there somewhere... Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 27, 2007 Author Posted August 27, 2007 Hasn't there always been a pattern, like...one year an adult ride goes in the park, the next year a ride goes into HB/NICK land and the next year waterpark. I think were due for a waterpark upgrade. Although you may be right, since the park has changed owners, past performance patterns may or may not be indicators of future performance. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Yeah. The unit price has not been too kind to Cedar Fair in the last month or so. It was trading at around $30 not so long ago. Now it is down to just under $26 a unit. Quote
Jasper Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 That coaster looks like a maverick. When i first saw Maverick i thought to myself this isnt going to be anything that gives a real thrill but i got proved wrong. This strangly resembles Raging Bull with some Apollo's Chariot and some Nitro in it. And the new trains look like they could provide quite an experience from the backseat. And speaking of Deja Vu, has anyone actually ridden one of the giant boomerang models. To me they look like they could give quite a good ride. Quote
DropZone99 Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Since CW is getting Behemoth, Great America hasn't got anything major in a while, same with Carowinds and Kings Dominion, and KI only got a used ride... i think the only "Paramount park" CF is interested in keeping for a while is CW and maybe us... The rest of the parks will be staying, well except GL, so maybe all the old Paramount parks will get new ownership? I would rather KI be owned by a different company... or better yet be solo! My point is that the next parks to get a new roller coaster should be GA, Carowinds, and KD... not us... =[ JASPER081691- Yes iv'e ridden Deja' Vu at SFOG and it is a great ride! Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 28, 2007 Author Posted August 28, 2007 Jasper081691 wrote: That coaster looks like a maverick. When i first saw Maverick i thought to myself this isnt going to be anything that gives a real thrill but i got proved wrong. This strangly resembles Raging Bull with some Apollo's Chariot and some Nitro in it. And the new trains look like they could provide quite an experience from the backseat. And speaking of Deja Vu, has anyone actually ridden one of the giant boomerang models. To me they look like they could give quite a good ride. Yes...someone has even ridden all three of them (several someones, no doubt). They are indeed great rides, when they work. Which is seldom. Quote
Jasper Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 ^I have always reffered to them as a Face Off on steroids. Maybe they could build a face to face giant boomerang for Kings Island/ Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 28, 2007 Author Posted August 28, 2007 Look for the Dejas Vu to all go bye bye soon from the Six Flags Parks. I doubt anyone will be lining up to buy more of these things from Vekoma. Quite frankly, they are down more often than they are up. Sigh. Quote
Jasper Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Well then i would hate to see what the back area of Six Flags Magic Mountain will look like now that pysclone is gone and then if they remove Deja Vu well then they are going to be left with a big blank spot back there. Perhaps for a new coaster. Wouldnt surprise me to see that happen. Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 28, 2007 Author Posted August 28, 2007 In the spirit of full disclosure, Screamscape today claims the Deja Vu at SFMM is safe from removal for another year (unlike Flashback). Time will tell. Anyway, on with the Behemoth discussion (from this little aside...) Quote
Jasper Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Yes on with Behemoth which by the way is in my opinion not a very good name for a coaster. Quote
Ki Man Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Kings Dominion will get a used B&M like we got a used Vekoma. Just quoting the things that make me 'LOL!!!!!' Then darn, we have been had boys. Quote
coasterbruh Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Since CW is getting Behemoth, Great America hasn't got anything major in a while, same with Carowinds and Kings Dominion, and KI only got a used ride... i think the only "Paramount park" CF is interested in keeping for a while is CW and maybe us... The rest of the parks will be staying, well except GL, so maybe all the old Paramount parks will get new ownership? I would rather KI be owned by a different company... or better yet be solo! My point is that the next parks to get a new roller coaster should be GA, Carowinds, and KD... not us... =[ JASPER081691- Yes iv'e ridden Deja' Vu at SFOG and it is a great ride! Huh...just because one park gets a coaster doesnt mean the other parks are on the chopping block!?!? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Since CW is getting Behemoth, Great America hasn't got anything major in a while, same with Carowinds and Kings Dominion, and KI only got a used ride... i think the only "Paramount park" CF is interested in keeping for a while is CW and maybe us... The rest of the parks will be staying, well except GL, so maybe all the old Paramount parks will get new ownership? I would rather KI be owned by a different company... or better yet be solo! My point is that the next parks to get a new roller coaster should be GA, Carowinds, and KD... not us... =[ JASPER081691- Yes iv'e ridden Deja' Vu at SFOG and it is a great ride! Huh...just because one park gets a coaster doesnt mean the other parks are on the chopping block!?!? You're right. You can't have a BIG year every year... and even the years that aren't big for you are typically big for someone else (parents with kids, waterpark lovers, flat ride fans). Just wait... KI will have their day to shine.. sooner than later. Ryan Quote
cstrwomann Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 This sounds like a good coaster but if the company is in debt why build new coasters every year. I have rode all 4 of the coasters mentioned and this one sounds unique and different from the others. I hope to return in 2008. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Behemoth looks like quite the good ride I cant wait to see what the other parks will be getting for 2008. I certainly hope 2008 capital spending for Cedar Fair isnt like 2005 was for Six Flags under old management. Quote
Browntggrr Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Yes on with Behemoth which by the way is in my opinion not a very good name for a coaster. At least it is original. I.E. Batman coasters, Superman coasters etc. This one will stand out just for it's name. Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 28, 2007 Author Posted August 28, 2007 http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/sto...tional/Ontario/ Quote
Cory Butcher Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Behemoth's track is now complete at Canada's Wonderland! The last track piece was secured on January 22, 2008. Pictures online in Behemoth's Photo Gallery. It sure is a Behemoth. Just look at that beautiful B&M track in all her newborn glory! Link to Behemoth's photo gallery provided: http://behemoth.canadaswonderland.com/publ...1&maxRow=12 Quote
Tuskin Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 I love the pictures thanks for the update Cory Quote
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