BoddaH1994 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I was over at GeaugaLakeToday.com (I wouldn't stop by there right now -- they ain't happy) and someone posted some photos of Thunderhawk being removed as well as what appears to be some flat rides and the Dominator and Thunderhawk trains being prepped for shipping. Notice that the downhill part of the initial drop on Thunderhawk has been removed. This is almost exactly how they began the removal of X-Flight Thunderhawk's trains being prepped for shipping? Dominator's trains being readied for transport? Dominator still stands untouched as of the other day... What appears to be some flat ride and flat ride accessories ready to be shipped/sold/scrapped. If you want to read the thread about it on GL Today, click here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 They seem to think on that site that CF just decided to do this last Friday, from the rate at which removal has started I'd wager to say they had this planned long before last friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 So so sad I just went to this park for the 1st time this year I thought that the park was okay and wasn't goign to be closing cause the park doese have some cool rides. I just hope KI don't get Thunderhawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Thats sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I would suspect that the removal/relocation of Thunderhawk and Dominator has been planned for sometime. I'd suspect the entire dismantling of the rides side was a more recent decision. At least that's what my gut tells me. Actually, it obvious that they knew of the demolition of the rides side prior to the end of the season. Employees are on record for having taken significant final rides on the attractions... including the GM. Eyewitnesses say the GM was acting in a very melencholy manner when taking a final ride on the Big Dipper. Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 this is so sad i wanted to go to GL and CP next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 This park was actually pretty fun when I turn around and look at it. It had the cool classic coasters and some modernized coasters and same with the flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandRocks10 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 RIP Geauga Lake, 1888-2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans1208 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Anybody know where Thunderhawk and Dominator are going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Anybody know where Thunderhawk and Dominator are going? Thunderhawk will most likely end up at Michigan's Adventure, while I've heard Dominator will go to Kings Dominion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandRocks10 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 rumors say that dominator might be going to kings dominion and thunderhawk might be going to Michigan’s adventure. EDIT: i guess DiSab beat me to it lol, sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Both of you are dead on, unfortionitly. I would have really settled for eather one, although I would have loved DOMINATOR. Oh well. Beast1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I really didnt like ThunderHawk. it looked cool but it wasn't that much fun/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I would rather wait a year or two and get a new ride before getting anything from GL. I wonder how long it will be before PGA gets closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Good question! From what I am hearing PGA has sort of "turned the corner." Apparently the waterpark is a huge success for them. However with a future new NFL Stadium looming by, who knows. I will say this... I was floored when I saw Great America in CA a few years ago. It is literally in the middle of a million corporate office buildings. I never expected an amusement park to be located smack dab in the center Silicon Valley... but that's pretty much what it is. Obviously the park came first... but it was really unusual when I saw it. Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 If they don't plan on relocating Villain, I wonder if they could send one of the trains to KI, and actually set SOB up to run with a 3 train operation? It's possible, they could add another block out-side the station so they don't have to use the block brake as a holding area. Just wishful thinking. I doubt it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 They seem to think on that site that CF just decided to do this last Friday, from the rate at which removal has started I'd wager to say they had this planned long before last friday. Probably right...I suspect x flight was the first clue. It saddens me to see so many smaller parks being closed....the family type community venues are slowly becoming a thing of the past in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 villian was a fun ride. I wonder if it would be possible to move that one, the way they can move an all steel coaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 How many roller coasters does GL have? I think around 8? Well most of them will be going to some other park.. and the rest will be scrapped. There is a possibility we could get one. I would either want Villain, Steel Venom, or Big Dipper. No i haven't ridden any, but Villain looks awesome ive rode WT and it is almost the same except one spike is straight, and i would want Big Dipper because it is a classic and all the GL fans wouldnt have to drive far to ride it. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I haven't been to GL, so take this for what it's worth - SV is a no-go. Dorney will be putting that in for 2008 as Voodoo. Big Dipper would be nice, but it's really hard to move an 80+ year old wooden coaster. Not saying it's impossible, but improbable. Villain looks OK. If they do decide to relocate it, I guess KI wouldn't be a bad place, but again its not very probable. We just got X-Flight/Firehawk for this season, and other parks are in more need of a new coaster. The first park that comes to mind is Great America. They only have 1 woodie, and that's from '86. Another is Worlds of Fun, as they have 1 woodie too. However, they just got Patriot for '06, so that might be something to consider. If I were a betting man (which I'm not - I'm underage ), my money would be on Great America to get Villain if a relocation is in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClevelandRocks10 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 How many roller coasters does GL have? I think around 8? Well most of them will be going to some other park.. and the rest will be scrapped. There is a possibility we could get one. I would either want Villain, Steel Venom, or Big Dipper. No i haven't ridden any, but Villain looks awesome ive rode WT and it is almost the same except one spike is straight, and i would want Big Dipper because it is a classic and all the GL fans wouldnt have to drive far to ride it. =] Yup Geauga had 8 rollercoaster’s and 10 in 2006. I would LOVE if Big Dipper could go to Kings Island that way a little piece of GL would be in one of my favorite parks and one that’s near by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 It's something that no one says anything about moving rides to Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast08 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 What do you think will happen with all of the flat rides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Probably transplanted at other Cedar Fair parks. We could use a couple. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I really, really wish they would dig the rocket ships out of storage and erect those at a Cedar Fair park...I can see them fitting in at Carowinds, Kings Island...actually darn near anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 ...and the Cuddle Up. also, the Starfish ride would fit perfectly in NICK Universe. "Patrick's Bikini Bottom Spin." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Too bad they didn't have a set of flyers at GL, we could get a set of Flying Eagles back. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 would like to see a coaster come over... and maybe this could be a HUGE cash in for the NU area. But other than add "Americana" (ferris wheel) to Coney Mall... i wouldn't want any of their flats. i'm kind of disappointed. This site is usually right on top of things. Apparently this has apparently been "public" for going on a week now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 And it has been discussed here since virtually the moment it was made public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I want Kings Island to get.... Americana, El Dorado, Hay bailer, and maby star fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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