McSalsa Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Well, Screamscape is reporting yet another Cedar Point coaster (Wildcat was recently removed) could be going the same way this next offseason- this time, it's Disaster Transport. Aka "the ride Kinzel called his biggest mistake before TTD". http://www.screamscape.com/html/cedar_point.htm According to Screamscape, the basis for this rumor is: #1-Cedar Point will probably be getting a new coaster for 2013, as Kinzel stated last year there would be a BIG announcement in 2012. #2-Survey Markers, a usual sign of a upcoming new ride, have appeared around DT's area, and on the beach nearby. There are photos on the site to confirm this. #3-Ride operators, when asked, have been told to tell guests "to enjoy the ride as much as they can this season". Well, this rumor looks like it could be true- either that or they are going to build a new coaster ON TOP of DT ...which could be cool. But I doubt it... Wonder what could be going there...B&M Wingrider? A wooden coaster that runs along the beach? Something else? Let the comments begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_humor Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The ride operators would not be told anything. I spoke with John H. (The GM) this week about Luminosity and a research project we work together on in the park every fall, and when I mentioned the markings around DT, all he said was "If I told you, I would have to kill you", with a wink and a smile. The ride ops might assume that something is going on due to the markings, but they are not on the list of "in the know" individuals. It's a very, very short list, and anyone who actually does know would never, ever utter a word, because that would mean immediate and eternal removal from said list. And this is not to suggest that the DT area is not where the "something new" is coming, but some of the markings people are getting all excited about have literally been there since MaxAir was installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 #3-Ride operators, when asked, have been told to tell guests "to enjoy the ride as much as they can this season". Are ride ops CP's version of Dippin Dots guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 #3-Ride operators, when asked, have been told to tell guests "to enjoy the ride as much as they can this season". Are ride ops CP's version of Dippin Dots guys? Maybe I'm not reading enough into this, but if survey markers are around a ride, it's going to be natural for guests to ask questions. Based on this, I'd expect them to be given a bunch of stock answers - doesn't mean they know the plan, just means they can answer a guest - and said answer may or may not be a hint as to what is really happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 #3-Ride operators, when asked, have been told to tell guests "to enjoy the ride as much as they can this season". Are ride ops CP's version of Dippin Dots guys? Maybe I'm not reading enough into this, but if survey markers are around a ride, it's going to be natural for guests to ask questions. Based on this, I'd expect them to be given a bunch of stock answers - doesn't mean they know the plan, just means they can answer a guest - and said answer may or may not be a hint as to what is really happening. Uhhh alrighty then umm yeah..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Its a nice little coaster.......... but I don't think it fits in a world-class park like Cedar Point. I wouldn't miss it that much. I think it will be gone by 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Maybe I'm not reading enough into this, but if survey markers are around a ride, it's going to be natural for guests to ask questions. Based on this, I'd expect them to be given a bunch of stock answers - doesn't mean they know the plan, just means they can answer a guest - and said answer may or may not be a hint as to what is really happening. Uhhh alrighty then umm yeah..... What exactly do you find so ridiculous about my thought - using another example, when Diamondback was under construction but before the announcement, do you think the Eiffel Tower ride ops were given any talking points on how to answer questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Maybe I'm not reading enough into this, but if survey markers are around a ride, it's going to be natural for guests to ask questions. Based on this, I'd expect them to be given a bunch of stock answers - doesn't mean they know the plan, just means they can answer a guest - and said answer may or may not be a hint as to what is really happening. Uhhh alrighty then umm yeah..... What exactly do you find so ridiculous about my thought - using another example, when Diamondback was under construction but before the announcement, do you think the Eiffel Tower ride ops were given any talking points on how to answer questions? I dont find anything ridiculous, just out of the blue, i could understand the roller coaster may go to the grave in the next year or so, just that you placed my post in that statement, unto which i was caught off guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I particularly enjoy DT. I would miss it, but would not be the end of the world and would not keep me from visiting the park. On a side note, I really liked wildcat as well. I will miss WC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I particularly enjoy DT. I would miss it, but would not be the end of the world and would not keep me from visiting the park. On a side note, I really liked wildcat as well. I will miss WC! I'm with this, though it would be more of I miss DT and don't miss WC as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Is the building big enough to put a pretty decent sized coaster in it? Or *cough*HUSS Giant Top Spin*cough* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cedar Point has a variety of coasters and DT is one of the few bobsled coasters left. I don't think it's unpopular however is does use a chunk of land which could be used to bolster attendance with a new ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I particularly enjoy DT. I would miss it, but would not be the end of the world and would not keep me from visiting the park. On a side note, I really liked wildcat as well. I will miss WC! I'm with this, though it would be more of I miss DT and don't miss WC as much. Yeah, I think I might be with you on this one as well. I would miss DT a little more. A bonus for this ride is that you get relief with AC in the queue as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 .. During the seasons where the A/C works! Some years, it smells like a sweaty gym locker room in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I have an interesting question. If Cedar Point is trying to pass, SF. Magic Mountain in the coaster wars, how are they gonna win, by taking out two coasters in back to back years. I know, there is a rumor of a "family" coaster, and possible, "thrill" coaster, but that doesn't increase the current coaster count? Am I missing something, or did I just not read enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 ^Mostly by realizing that the coaster wars are long over and that they no longer care about having more coasters than SFMM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 They are not in the race for the most coasters. The coaster warz have been over for some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countess_of_tuscany Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I would miss DT Cedar Point is definitely due for a new coaster though! Maybe Cedar Point will build the land up into Lake Erie and expand the penninsula? hehe, just kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 This would be a loss of another coaster, maybe they could just take the building off the DT? Who knows, yes coaster wars are over, if Magic Mountain wins so be it, Cedar Point is about the whole family now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 People ask me all the time at my job about rides coming down or going up at Cedar Point and Kings Island. I tell them that only Cedar Fair knows what will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 The only other thing is that if they get rid of DT, where will that haunted toy house go that is in part of the que line during HalloWeekends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillsberry123 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's a good ride, but not something I think is worth keeping around. It's in an ugly tan building, and that area has soooo much potential. A wooden coaster along the beach would be awesome, as a tribute to the old Cedar Point Cyclone which was located pretty close to that area. I'd love to see that section of the park turn into an "extreme" Boardwalk section of the park. You have it almost there already - chair swings, ferris wheel, spinny flat ride, tower, and a launched coaster. Only these are some of the best of their kinds. I'd like a GCI coaster where the tan building sits. One thing I'll say about Cedar Fair is that they don't just sit attractions at random. When they put up a big, new attraction they re-innovate the entire area around it. I hope the Wicked Twister midway gets the same type of re-innovation that Rivertown got when they built Diamondback. That being said, the Million Dollar midway (old Wildcat area) WILL get some major work done to it. This has already been stated. The WIcked Twister Midway is all speculation as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'll put my money on a new coaster in 2013 for CP as it would likely be a left over Kinzel project (he had an affinity for coasters). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 A new wooden coaster at Cedar Point would be great on the beach area, but at the loss of DT, I don't know about that, love the thought of a boardwalk area for the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_humor Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I would rather have a water fountain than DT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.