RideWarriorAP Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I know I have mentioned about Cedar Point's plans for 2014 before in another blog topic. But, today I jumped on cedarpoint.com and took a look at the blog page and discovered a wood structure with question marks in the picture. The tagline says "It's obvious isn't it? :)" My guess is a remodeled, new and improved Mean Streak! Rumor is that the ride will be closing down a few weeks early for maintenance issues. Hmmmm??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hopefully that Ride has gotten really rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 If I am not mistaken, Mean Streak has closed a couple of weeks before the end of the season the last couple of seasons so that the crews can get a head start on the off season maintenance of the ride. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback96 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I doubt they'd have a family announce a Mean Streak renovation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Well the family is going to announce the new attraction for next year. That being said, a Mean Streak rehab is not likely to be the main headliner attraction for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mean streak is my 2nd favorite wood of all time next to SOB. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWarriorAP Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'am just putting 2 and 2 together. The avatar picture shows ??? with Wood structure behind the marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWarriorAP Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. who cares I do, for one. Apparently, so does rcwizard13. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 You can add me too that list.If you don't respect the ways and rules of these forums I certainly won't give you any and I doubt anyone else will either. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I think mean streak is at the end of the road in its lifetime. I would rather see Cedar Point get a new woodie in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Add me to the list as well for the sheer fact that if I want to return to a post that's not about KI, I know where to find it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. Well you certainly seem to be acting like a moderator to me! And besides, some of us mods are busy working one or two jobs. I know I have been busy at my current job working on some exciting projects. No need to chastise us moderators. On the subject at hand, I rarely ride Mean Streak when I go to Cedar Point. Same goes for Mantis. There are other rides I would much rather go on and wait in line for than those attractions. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I agree with coasters rz. The mods are busy with their lives to. If you don't like a thread being in the wrong forum then don't click on it IMO. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If you don't like threats about B&M don't click on them. In my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Actually, the fault lies with the original posters, not the mods. If the off-KI-topic post had been placed in the proper off-topic forum to begin with, this would be a non issue. Mistakes will happen, of course, but it's becoming far too common for users to post anything on any topic in the KI forum... thus creating work for the mods. And of course, as you pointed out "YoungStud," the mods are busy with their lives too. They shouldn't have to be bothered with posts being put in the wrong forum, or blatant agenda layden spam posts, or dealing with suspending users. Right? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I overheard several complaints about Mean Streak around the park yesterday, so I rode it to see if they were justified. It was definitely a lot rougher than it was in May; it almost seemed like it was trimmed less. I didn't experience any pain or discomfort, but I also didn't want to re-ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordSkippy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Back to the topic at hand... As odd as it may seem, I certainly hope Mean Streak doesn't get one of those steel re-tracking renovations like Texas Giant did. It seems like blasphemy to me.Not to mention that, for all intents and purposes, once a ride is renovated like that, it's basically a steel coaster, (but that's a completely different debate) and Cedar Point already has a disproportionately large amount of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 And of course, as you pointed out "YoungStud," the mods are busy with their lives too. They shouldn't have to be bothered with posts being put in the wrong forum, or blatant agenda layden spam posts, or dealing with suspending users. Right?Some make innocent mistakes, others are guilty of creating unnecessary drama.We know the OP make a mistake, as for our resident A-Rod....... well, yeah. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. Well you certainly seem to be acting like a moderator to me! And besides, some of us mods are busy working one or two jobs. I know I have been busy at my current job working on some exciting projects. No need to chastise us moderators. On the subject at hand, I rarely ride Mean Streak when I go to Cedar Point. Same goes for Mantis. There are other rides I would much rather go on and wait in line for than those attractions. That post was in no way meant to chastise the mods. I was going through the three topics we had with the intent of showing the OP to do a better job looking for other similar threads first and to place topics in the correct places. I realize real life jobs get in the way of this one, but letting two similar topics co-exist for 2+ weeks with at least 4 mods that I know of is a bit too much in my opinion. Nevertheless, the point of the post post was to send a message to new posters, not to chastise the mods. Sorry if it came across the wrong way. Also, my last sentence was meant to come across as a suggestion. Again, I'm sorry if you felt I was chastising you, I'm not very good at wording things online. Real life talks are much easier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Posts in the wrong forum category make it irksome to find and re-find threads that you haven't read yet or haven't posted in (if they aren't in the recently updated list) Also if you wish to go back to an old thread to reference something or see what was said.It's just consideration, is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanofFirehawk Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Okay, pet peeve of mine. This sub-topic is for Kings Island discussion. Mean Streak obviously is not Kings Island. So, why is this thread in Kings Island discussion? It as well as the "Cedar Point Will Be Announcing A New Attraction For 2014 As Well" thread should not be here. Also, we already have a Cedar Point 2014 thread properly located here. On top of that, all three of these threads basically discuss the same thing, making it hard to follow when it is spread among three threads. Basically, what I'm getting at is: Why has a mod not merged these three threads into the thread properly located and linked to above? rcwizard13, not trying to act like a mod or anything; it just gets confusing. Well you certainly seem to be acting like a moderator to me! And besides, some of us mods are busy working one or two jobs. I know I have been busy at my current job working on some exciting projects. No need to chastise us moderators. On the subject at hand, I rarely ride Mean Streak when I go to Cedar Point. Same goes for Mantis. There are other rides I would much rather go on and wait in line for than those attractions. That post was in no way meant to chastise the mods. I was going through the three topics we had with the intent of showing the OP to do a better job looking for other similar threads first and to place topics in the correct places. I realize real life jobs get in the way of this one, but letting two similar topics co-exist for 2+ weeks with at least 4 mods that I know of is a bit too much in my opinion. Nevertheless, the point of the post post was to send a message to new posters, not to chastise the mods. Sorry if it came across the wrong way. Also, my last sentence was meant to come across as a suggestion. Again, I'm sorry if you felt I was chastising you, I'm not very good at wording things online. Real life talks are much easier. I'm just going to point out something to you if you haven't noticed yet. Not that I don't agree with you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 ^ Assuming you're referring to CoastersRZ being an administrator; yes, I know. That's why I apologized to him in the end of my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Often reactions to mistakes are far more troublesome than the mistake made itself. As for Mean Streak I'd love to see a RMC redo, I'd also be happy to see just enough work to simply remove some trims, same goes to Beast. First drop trims always sadden me, might as well shorten the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjt121099 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I found this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjt121099 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 its the same location as the thing Cedar Point posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 On topic now, I myself would love to see a RMC redo of Mean Streak. While it could be coming, I do not think it will be for 2014. As stated by others, it seems unlikely that a family would announce such an addition and this is not the first year Mean Streak has closed early to get an early maintenance start. I could see it occurring 2015 or later. In which case, I hope it is not re-tracked like Texas Giant and Iron Rattler, but rather the wood track used on Outlaw Run. Using the steel track would even further limit the Point's already limited wooden coaster line up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I highly doubt it is Timberliners! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I hope mean streak stays the way it is forever! The laterals, the airtime, the out of control feeling is breathtaking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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