Browntggrr Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Enthusiast sites are BLOWING up with rumors: - Track can be seen on the property of BE. - DT last rides will be on 7/29 (apparently this was announced at CM) - this will be B & M's first 4th Dimension. - Coaster name will have 9 letters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So now we just have to decipher @!!$!(*%% ALLSLCIBB? Do I win? Or maybe it's scrambled. BALLBLISC. Okay, not a fan of that... Oh shoot, do I see SLC? I didn't know Vekoma was going to fix Son of Beast? Or if you take the first letter of each sign (e for exclamation point, etc) it's AEEDEPAPP. A DEEP APE. I KID YOU NOT. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST. Son of Beast IS BEING RENAMED A DEEP APE AND REOPENING 2013! ... ... Where am I? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Maybe the tweet does too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Disaster Transport will be gone after July, 29th: Cedar Point and Give Kids The World are partnering for another exciting event! At Disaster Transport Final Dispatch: A Mission for the Kids, guests can become a part of history while helping children with life-threatening illnesses and their families make memories that last a lifetime. Participation includes complimentary all-day park admission for non-season passholders, an hour of exclusive ride time on Disaster Transport, VIP access to a private reception, a commemorative event t-shirt, a special souvenir and eligibility for the the last ride with the lights on. The top three fundraisers will also receive prizes! Here's what we have planned for Sunday, July 29: 9 p.m. Welcome Reception-- Enjoy light refreshments, music and a special presentation at the patio outside Disaster Transport. 10:30 - 11:30 p.m. Exclusive Ride Time Disaster Transport is officially closed to the public and open to all participants for ERT. 11:40 p.m. Final Lap-- Last ride with the lights on! The 50 participants who have raised the most money are guaranteed a spot. The first place fundraiser will have the privilege of choosing their seat first, followed by the second place fundraiser and so on until all seats are taken. In addition to the $20 registration fee, a minimum of $50 must be raised in order to participate. Top fundraisers will be determined Friday, July 27 at Noon EST. Online registration will close Friday, July 27 at Noon EST. Onsite. day-of registration will be available for $75 and includes all-day park admission for non-season passholders, an hour of exclusive ride time on Disaster Transport, VIP access to a private reception, a commemorative event t-shirt and a special souvenir. Onsite registrants are not eligible for the Final Lap. https://www.firstgiv...w/finaldispatch ... ... Where am I? Here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Not my original idea, but: Banshee @ = 2 = B ! = 1 = A !$ = 14= N 1( = 19= S & = 7 = H % = 5 = E % = 5 = E Via Pointbuzz. Blew my mind. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Finally bringing it back and sticking with it. And no, track is not in Breakers Express area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 But where's the *? It's also not nine letters, if that rumor is true. Very weird though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Not my original idea, but: Banshee @ = 2 = B ! = 1 = A !$ = 14= N 1( = 19= S & = 7 = H % = 5 = E % = 5 = E Via Pointbuzz. Blew my mind. I've said it before; those in the know at any park have to LOL at what enthusiasts come up with...Although I can say, with confidence, park enthusiasts are a few notches above Trekkies. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 That's kind of sad actually. I kinda liked Disaster Transport. Any time I managed to get up to Cedar Point, I always made an effort to ride that. The last time I got up there was in 2009. I went with my girlfriend and her sister. That day at the park the weather was horrible. It stormed and poured rain all day. Because of this it got rather chilly. Disaster Transport was an excellent ride to go into and escape the nasty weather while still being able to have some fun. I will miss it the next time I'm there. I understand rides like this eventually get replaced by bigger and better ones, but it's still kind of disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWBeast1039 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Even though we all knew it was coming, it is still kinda sad to see DISpatch mASTER Transport go. However I can't wait to ride 211419855 next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 But where's the *? It's also not nine letters, if that rumor is true. Very weird though! Coasterfanatic2012 forgot the star. Here is the original from Pointbuzz: @ - 2nd letter - B ! - 1st letter - A !$- 14th letter - N !( 19th letter - S * 8th letter - H % 5th letter - E % 5th letter - E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Banshee isn't going to happen, they ditched that name because they thought people would be affended and chose Mantis instead. So I don't see it being the name of the new coaster if it wasn't chosen for one in the past. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiPugs Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Banshee isn't going to happen, they ditched that name because they thought people would be affended and chose Mantis instead. So I don't see it being the name of the new coaster if it wasn't chosen for one in the past. But under new management things change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Maybe they should make a ride inspired by CF's former CEO. Call it "Kinzel - The Ride". It will have its ups and downs but the end is rich. At first, people will like the new ride, but as the years past, coaster enthusiasts will despise it. Build it in the main parking lot so it can be viewed from the chaussee, along with the Magnum XL-200. AND - if it were a twin, racing coaster, make sure the one side can't see the other, and vise-versa, the entire ride. Then, when the riders are leaving the station, they can ask the other trains' riders, "Have we met yet?". 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Banshee isn't going to happen, they ditched that name because they thought people would be affended and chose Mantis instead. So I don't see it being the name of the new coaster if it wasn't chosen for one in the past. I hear how Elvis' dance moves were offensive way back when. Now look where we are. Things change. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Maybe they should make a ride inspired by CF's former CEO. Call it "Kinzel - The Ride". It will have its ups and downs but the end is rich. At first, people will like the new ride, but as the years past, coaster enthusiasts will despise it. Build it in the main parking lot so it can be viewed from the chaussee, along with the Magnum XL-200. AND - if it were a twin, racing coaster, make sure the one side can't see the other, and vise-versa, the entire ride. Then, when the riders are leaving the station, they can ask the other trains' riders, "Have we met yet?". Don't forget to paint it red and yellow. Sell food in the queue... because, y'know, people gotta eat. Oh, and it'll probably cost a lot, but it will run pretty well--it's an operations ride, not a financial one. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 The end is near, but the future is close, and will be spectacular at Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I think grey track and purple supports and black rails would look sweet with the Banshee name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I can't imagine Banshee being used. The name was scrapped many years ago for what some may consider a stereotype issue as well as a word that has death undertones. The decision to use Mantis as opposed to Banshee will certainly come up, how can it possibly be explained that it is acceptable to use now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Today's culture plays Call of Duty and watches movies where people are getting shot and slaughtered in every scene. In the 90's they played Mario Kart. I don't think people today are going to have a problem with it. Holiday World didn't have a problem with a ride named Banshee for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 They didn't make violent video games, films, or television shows in 1996? And people don't still play Mario Kart in 2012? I'm learning a lot! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Some names I have heard that I like are, Falcon, Stingray and Phoenix. For colors, I would like colors similar to Shambhala, http://rcdb.com/10239.htm?p=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'm saying we are more acceptable today. I played DOOM in the 90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 From your profile, I see you were born in 1993, so consider: just because you watched Barney in 1995 doesn't mean the world was a place of love, hugs, and singsong kum ba yahs in that year! The 90's weren't squeaky clean and people weren't puritanical back then, even if things are "looser" today. That said, I don't think it was the general public who had a problem with the name Banshee anyway. There was no Facebook or Twitter on which to hear about OR complain about the name. What it comes down to, to me, is that it's a pretty bad name for a ride. but what do I know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Today's culture plays Call of Duty and watches movies where people are getting shot and slaughtered in every scene. In the 90's they played Mario Kart. I don't think people today are going to have a problem with it.Great point. Call of Duty has a "Mature" rating. Our video game rating system started in 1994. Before then, there was no rating system. This only reinforces how sensitive our society has become (btw- given how violent games have become, I do see the need for a rating system).Today's World is MUCH more sensitive than ever: little Johnny has to get a 6th place trophy for his volcano science project or Billy Crystal being criticized for being racist for his parody of Sammy Davis Jr. at the 2012 Academy Awards- the same skit he used to do on SNL in the mid to late 80's. Even Davis' daughter was quoted it was not offensive and her father would have laughed, but that did not stop some in the media from writing how offensive they believed it was. Holiday World didn't have a problem with a ride named Banshee for years. Exactly. That was 1986. The decision to not use Banshee at CP was in 1995-96.Some things get better with age and some things are just not acceptable anymore. Today's news: http://www.cleveland..._two_rides.html I would post an article from the Sandusky Register, but they don't seem to have any more information than what other media oultlets have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Let the teasing begin. Watch out for inversions and (!%!@@!#%(!@!!^ You didn't think we would give away 2013 THAT easy did you? https://www.facebook.com/cedarpoint They have added symbols and inversions. Wonder what inversions are hinting at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 ^ I feel like it should be pointed out that Holiday World proceeded to use the Banshee name until 2002, if that has any relevance. Maybe the name was a factor in the ride's removal? I'm excited about the possibility that it's a B&M 4th dimension. I wonder if Walter and Claude are feeling especially adventurous and are going to include the launch system their company's been rumored to have been designing for a while now. Also, Cedar Point just posted this to Facebook: EDIT: Darn it, Colonel_SoB_fan just beat me to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonor_Drummer Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Son of Raptor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Son of names, like SOR would be, are probably a SORe spot. I doubt Disney's lawyers would be soarin' about that name, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL332 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Let the teasing begin. Watch out for inversions and (!%!@@!#%(!@!!^ You didn't think we would give away 2013 THAT easy did you? https://www.facebook.com/cedarpoint They have added symbols and inversions. Wonder what inversions are hinting at? They're telling us to watch out for inversions and FALSE CLUES. You have reverse characters and start from the back. i.e ( ^ = F), (! = A), (!@ = L) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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