Beast1979 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I doubt that anything besides Diamondback Will be open. And that won't keep the non-enthusiast type away, what better bragging rights for a teen saying they rode the tallest roller coaster in KI history before the GP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 ^^I stated this in the other thread, but I went back and read some TR's, and for this year's SPPN at Canada's Wonderland, indeed, many other non-Behemoth rides were operating! So at this time my bet is D-back won't be the only thing open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I would agree Tige. If your going to have DB open why not have some other attractions in the area open like Beast, Vortex, BLSC, and also the train for great pictures. I could see them roping off areas like Action Zone to keep the guests mainly around DB and surrounding areas. Now back the The Beast entrance, it will be on display at the preview also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawana Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I just watched the front seat animation for DB, and I could tell that the area around the final helix looked to be open to the public. That's not to say that the decision to change that hasn't been made already, but according to the video, it's open. Pause the video right as you crest the hill, and you'll see what I'm talking about. There are even people in there in the rendering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 It will most likely be like a dry-run day as they had in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Cedar Fair doesn't do dry run days...they DO do season pass days. There is a world of difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Yep. Dry run days typically do not have paying customers inside the park. Whereas season pass days, the paying pass holders are in the park. The whole concept behind dry run days was to iron out some of the pre-opening kinks before the paying customers enter the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk141 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 hey, head over to newsplusnotes.com for pictures of some guys in the sign shop working on the new entrance sign for The Beast! warning... you may be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I wasn't dissapointed. I love how the chains pop out. For the downside, I see a resemblance with The Beastie sign. (the fur) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nice Find! I for one am not dissapointed in the least. Not only was the current sign in need of being replaced, but the sign looks very cool with the chains and the hands popping out in 3D! Plus, it's not the sign that matters, it's the ACTUAL RIDE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I wasn't dissapointed. I love how the chains pop out. For the downside, I see a resemblance with The Beastie sign. (the fur) But It's not like The Beastie sign is used anymore.... so who cares? I really like the sign! I can't wait to see Rivertown in 2009!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Looks fine to me. I'm looking forward to Rivertown next year as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 that picture reminded me that it wasn't until the '07-'08 off season that i realized that The Beast paws are coming out of the "legs" of the a in beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrwomann Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 What date is the sign shown on? when I click on link there is no picture of The New Beast Sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 ^Monday November 24th. As of right now, it is on the next page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The Beastie sign doesn't really look similar imo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Anymore news on this?? Any plans for the new entrance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Anymore news on this?? Any plans for the new entrance? it's suppost to look very similar to as it did when The Beast first opened back in 1979, so if you were around then and remember it, that should be what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I wasn't around for that.... anyone have any retro pix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Back then it as a line that ran through all of the switchbacks and, at times, almost back to Antique Photo... With signs that told you it was a two hour wait from where you were, a tree where everyone stuck their gum, and a concession stand with real workers....... And a lake and flowing water in the mine effects, where there are still coins to this day..... And single bar restraints and air time on the second drop..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawana Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Back then it as a line that ran through all of the switchbacks and, at times, almost back to Antique Photo... With signs that told you it was a two hour wait from where you were, a tree where everyone stuck their gum, and a concession stand with real workers....... And a lake and flowing water in the mine effects, where there are still coins to this day..... And single bar restraints and air time on the second drop..... HEY!!! I'm a relative young'n and I still remember some of that. At least the concession stand, and the switchbacks being full and such. Heck, I even remember waiting in a line for The Beast and looking straight up and seeing the Eiffel Tower standing over me. Man that was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clbehymer Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I remember the lake, concession stand, and having to wait well past Rivertown Pizza and going through all the switchbacks and still not being tall enough to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ^^I remember the airtime on the 2nd drop too!! As a kid, I loved that 2nd drop, which did put butterflies in my stomach! While pretty much no drop of any size today does that anymore (Maverick's >90 degrees with loose OTSR's is the closest), I yawn over the slow-POS 2nd drop today!! I'll feel bad for my dad for sure when he rides Beast next summer (he hasn't been on it since like '95 or something before re-profiling), but thankfully D-back should make up for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I'm with ya on not getting butterflies anymore but my first time on Maverick the first drop got me. Hoping some airtime on DB might as well. As for Beast, it's just a fun nestalgic ride. It was the first coaster I rode. The attendant wouldn't let me on cuz I was too small but when they changed shifts I got the new person to let me ride. My dad and sister were in the last couple rows of full switchbacks and I squeezed past the whole crowd. From the first drop I loved it and have been hooked on coasters since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I just hope the bring the paw prints back on the paths in leading to The Beast. I absolutely loved following those as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 same here....i remember i asked dad once when i was little what they were and he said...foot prints..lets follow them...and this was when i was scared of coasters...it led to The Beast and i freaked out..for some reason i guess i thought i was in line for it when i started seeing it...lol but i do miss those foot prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I just hope the bring the paw prints back on the paths in leading to The Beast. I absolutely loved following those as a kid. And The Vortex track prints, and Flight Commander prints, and AE prints too!! Let's get some D-back prints to continue the "nostaglia" in 09!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 i didnt know Vortex, flight commander and AE had prints lol..guess i never really paid attention to those after i found out that those footprints led to The Beast that i found as a kid lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 didn't The Vortex and Beast footprints begin at the clock behind the tower? I remember the wait for Vortex usually being in the 45-minute range... which at the time used to be a "quick" line. The Beast ALWAYS had a 1 1/2 - 2 hour wait for a ride. Both are pretty close to walk-ons these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 yes they did. they started right at the base of the tower's legs if i remember right...or i know The Beasts did..and to think about it. i think i remember now The Vortex's prints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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