Tanna Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Looks positively frightening! i'm for a go on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nice video. I look forward to riding it on media day! Sweet, good to know! I will be there too, and repping Coaster Crew for Media Day. Going up Wed night, staying for Media Day, staying Friday for OSU Day, and then leaving Saturday after ERT before the stupid-crowdedness commences. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 i am not a fan the wing coasters but this one will get back into the gates at Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 What time will you get there for Media Day? Coasterfanatic2012 and I might tailgate all night. No set plans yet. I'd like to head up Weds. night and get to the park for the start of the media events, and I have Friday off work just in case I'm inclined to stay for OSU day on Friday... which I know I already want to go to but I'll have to talk to the wife about that first! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Nice video. I look forward to riding it on media day! Sweet, good to know! I will be there too, and repping Coaster Crew for Media Day. Going up Wed night, staying for Media Day, staying Friday for OSU Day, and then leaving Saturday after ERT before the stupid-crowdedness commences. I'll be there as well, repping Coaster Crew and CPfansite. Hope you have fun! What time will you get there for Media Day? Coasterfanatic2012 and I might tailgate all night. No set plans yet. I'd like to head up Weds. night and get to the park for the start of the media events, and I have Friday off work just in case I'm inclined to stay for OSU day on Friday... which I know I already want to go to but I'll have to talk to the wife about that first! Can't wait to see you Gator! I'd say stay for OSU day, Jared and I will be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I shall also be at media day, Representing the Dark Ride and Funhouse Enthusiast. I look forward to seeing old KIC friends and meeting new ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 No set plans yet. I'd like to head up Weds. night and get to the park for the start of the media events, and I have Friday off work just in case I'm inclined to stay for OSU day on Friday... which I know I already want to go to but I'll have to talk to the wife about that first! Can't wait to see you Gator! I'd say stay for OSU day, Jared and I will be there! Yeah, I saw Jared on Saturday and he said you two were going to OSU day. That got me convinced even more that I really should spend more than one day up north! Good thing I had the foresight to request Friday off too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've seen video of the ride testing that was not taken from the park. I realize it has the slow wheels on, but the train almost didn't make it back to the station. Those fast wheels better make a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've seen video of the ride testing that was not taken from the park. I realize it has the slow wheels on, but the train almost didn't make it back to the station. Those fast wheels better make a huge difference. Link? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 It is a private video on Facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 John H has Tweeted some photos of Gatekeeper's progress https://twitter.com/CPGMJohn/status/323848965286154240/photo/1 https://twitter.com/CPGMJohn/status/319177069588271104/photo/1 I am going to miss the A frames, I thought they gave the pavilions a little someting. They also made it easier to find and give directions to the restrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ah, good to see Cedar Fair is still in the habit of constructing useless shade structures over their queue lines. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Better than nothing, ala, Skyrush's queue at Hersheypark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Not sure if this has already been posted, but a great read! http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-04/wing-and-scare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Better than nothing, ala, Skyrush's queue at Hersheypark. I have never been there but wow that looks horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 These are essentially the same shades that WindSeeker's have at Cedar Point and Kings Island. I'm not sure if there is a "better design" or not. I prefer this style just for the fact that they do give a break from the sun while waiting in line, but there isn't a total blockout of the sun, making the queue feel confining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 These are essentially the same shades that WindSeeker's have at Cedar Point and Kings Island. I'm not sure if there is a "better design" or not. I prefer this style just for the fact that they do give a break from the sun while waiting in line, but there isn't a total blockout of the sun, making the queue feel confining. Ah, good to see Cedar Fair is still in the habit of constructing useless shade structures over their queue lines. I believe they have yet to add the white shade structures as well. Expect something very, very similar to WindSeeker, if not a carbon copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Admittedly I have no idea what the shade structure looks like on KI's WindSeeker since I havent been to the park in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 ^It's completely covered overhead by white and blue triangles. http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewb94/6056274335/ By the way, love your avatar Vortexfan. I love that movie! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I've seen video of the ride testing that was not taken from the park. I realize it has the slow wheels on, but the train almost didn't make it back to the station. Those fast wheels better make a huge difference. Link? This is a different video than what I was talking about, but it still looks slow. It is faster in this video than the one I saw, but it still barely makes it through the last zero-g roll. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Webcams are back! https://www.cedarpoint.com/online-fun/webcams 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magm&MForce24/7 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for letting us know! Will absolutely have to check it in the morning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 https://www.cedarpoint.com/plan-a-visit/park-map The new map featuring Gatekeeper is now up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are all the trains bronze or did I miss something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I would think it would be runnign faster than that when it opens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblanken Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Are all the trains bronze or did I miss something?Cedar Point states that the trains are:"Sunset Gold, with Zenith Gold, Meteor Gold and Orion Gold accents" https://www.cedarpoint.com/Gatekeeper/the-ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/my_ohio/cedar-points-newest-roller-coaster-Gatekeeper-will-reach-to-the-sky-and-then-drop-fast-at-67-mph "There's nothing below you; nothing above you," said Dan Helbig of Cedar Point's media office. Who can spot something wrong there. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Someone could point it out. Or more than one thing, even. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Dan. Lol. However, Don does assist Cedar Point and other parks in their PR/Marketing Departments when asked. I remember he helped break the news about Goldstriker at CGA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 New pictures from the blog. https://www.cedarpoint.com/blog-article/online-fun/The-Front-Gate-Update And a screen shot from the yet-to-be-posted POV. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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