Coasterfun Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 http://www.screamscape.com/html/california_s_great_america.htm Screamscape is suggesting Knott's screaming swing will go to California's Great America. Quote
Browntggrr Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Demon Drop is, by far, the best freefall ride I have ridden. It beats Power Tower by a mile, and probably beats Drop Tower and Pitt Fall too. Probably beats Drop Tower? Have you been on DT? Because the way it sounds, you haven't. I will agree about DD over PT. But when it comes to drop rides, the best I've been on is Sky Screamer at Marineland. Quote
faeriewench Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 YES Sky Screamer!! Too bad the park is a mess tho >< Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 I just love Demon Drop because it really is a engineering mercial. Its almost all mechinical and its fun to watch. The Drop Towers today really arent as mechincal as Demon Drop is. Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 I'm glad I got to ride DD last month when I went to CP since it'll be years before I ever make it out to Knott's. I knew it had been for sale so Mrs. Gator and I made sure that we rode it. I love that ride and I'll miss having it only a few hours away. Quote
CedarPointer Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 Probably beats Drop Tower? Have you been on DT? Because the way it sounds, you haven't. I will agree about DD over PT. But when it comes to drop rides, the best I've been on is Sky Screamer at Marineland. Yes, I have been on DT. Quite a bit, actually. DD would beat DT if I took wait time, etc. into account. Quote
DropZone99 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Demon Drop is my favorite non coaster at CP, and one of my all time favorite flat rides. I love Drop Zone a little more, but Demon Drop is probably my #2. Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Power Tower isn't freefall though! Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Because Power Tower SHOOTS you down from my experience. And then it stops you early to bounce you a few times. With that, I place it higher then Drop Tower at Kings Island, but only just. I'd rather ride Space Shot more then Turbo Drop, anyhow. Too bad I never got to ride this at Cedar Point. With it going to KBF I doubt that I will be able to get on it for quite a while, and who knows how long it will last over there! Quote
TH13TEEN Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Demon Drop I'm sad you are leaving Cedar Point. I will see you this spring woot woot! Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 And now, according to the L A Times, Knott's officials have confirmed Demon Drop IS going to Knott's. Doesn't sound like they are thrilled about it at the Times, either: Knott’s Berry Farm to add 1980s-era thrill ride in 2010 Demon Drop at Cedar Point, coming to Knott'sd Berry Farm in 2010 Knott’s Berry Farm’s new attraction for 2010 is an aging hand-me-down thrill ride that’s older than many of the Buena Park theme park’s patrons. The Demon Drop attraction will be relocated from sister park Cedar Point in Ohio, where the ride debuted in 1983 — when Ronald Reagan was president, Michael Jackson introduced the moonwalk and leg warmers were in fashion. Knott’s officials confirmed that the installation of the Drop Tower ride will begin in January with a grand opening scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend 2010. Knott’s will keep the Demon Drop name, color scheme and theme.... http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/...y-farm-to-5666/ Quote
CedarPointer Posted October 20, 2009 Author Posted October 20, 2009 It's like KI getting WWL from CP... Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 Two words, and that's all I can or will say for now: Just wait. . . Quote
Dbfan Posted October 20, 2009 Posted October 20, 2009 This thread is making me regret my decision to skip a ride on demon drop in favor of other rides at CP. Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 From what I can assess of this situation, this is simply Cedar Point clearing room for 2011, and the start of Cedar Fair's ride rotation program, something I was hoping they would avoid.... Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Includes video: http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/11701 Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I agree with those who say they need the space for a new coaster in 2011! With KI, KD, Carowinds, CW and WOF getting new coasters (not to mention the relocation of the GL rides) over the last few years, and CP's most recent being 4 years old as of 2011, I would say that CF's "flagship park" will be long overdue for a new coaster at that point!! Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 And now the Sandusky Register has the story: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/articles/2...2e219435431.txt As they get this ride at Knott's, I hope its fans see the point... Quote
Browntggrr Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 From what I can assess of this situation, this is simply Cedar Point clearing room for 2011, and the start of Cedar Fair's ride rotation program, something I was hoping they would avoid.... Why do you believe that moving DD is the start of a rotation program? Quote
CrashOverRided Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 ...to move it to another Cedar Fair park. And thus begins Cedar Fair's oft rumored ride rotation program... hmmmmmm......next thing the will be the Eiffel Tower and fountains will be moved to Great America. Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Power Tower isn't freefall though! Have you ridden the side that just launches you down? It's NOT freefall. It just feels like someone is just pushing you down at a fast pace, no 0g's at all. Quote
CedarPointer Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Gee, I wonder if this land-clearing will be used for a non-coaster, family attraction also... Quote
74Gibson Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I saw this coming but it still makes me so sad. DD is by far my favorite drop ride, actually the only one I like. I know my sorrow will be quickly forgotten though, or covered up. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Its funny how everyone on here never talked about Demon Drop until they find out its being relocated. Then everyone is like its my fav. drop ride. You guys crack me up. Quote
74Gibson Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 That's cuz "You don't know what you've got till it's gone". (The Cinderella song begins to play in my head) Not me, though. I've always loved it and have known for a year or two that it was for sale and have been counting my days on it. Unfortunately, I went for my last CP trip of the year and Sat and kinda forgot to ride it. Bad move but I had a blast so who cares? Quote
raptor Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Or the John Lennon song: You Don't Know what you got until you lose it No love loss for me though, Although it is the first ride I ever rode at Cedar Point back in '97 (I think it was), I last rode it about 5 years ago and when the cart hit the bottom, it just murdered my back Quote
Braves0511 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I had all summer to ride it when I worked there...I never did...I meant to, but just never got around to it. Now I'll probably never get to. Are there even anymore like DD out there anymore? Quote
AgentSoB Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 They just covered the story on the local news here in columbus... I found that quite funny... Story Quote
CedarPointer Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Its funny how everyone on here never talked about Demon Drop until they find out its being relocated. Then everyone is like its my fav. drop ride. You guys crack me up. There aren't constantly posts about people being in love with, say, the Eiffel Tower, but we'd sure be mad if it were removed! Quote
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