Ride On_17 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 So as I'm sure some of you know, it appears as if the Camper Village circle may be removed for next season. Over on PB I have seen various people say that their reservations and plans have had to be altered after being told the circle will be closed. Plus Tony has tweeted several interesting things, such as, "Excited to announce some major new "things" at @aceonlineorg's #NoCoasterCon this coming weekend! (Working on it right now.)" and this mysterious picture: https://twitter.com/TonyClarkCP/status/421710242121281536/photo/1 It sounds like something's in the works, whether it's for a resort or for a Soak City expansion, or anything else. I would definitely be happy with anything, but I'm very interested in the possiblity of this being related to Soak City. The CV circle takes up a decent plot of land, and a water coaster, bowl slide, and maybe several other new attractions could be added. Currently I have no desire to spend a day at SC rather than riding coasters, but if its rides lineup is improved I'd definitely consider it and might try it out. Whetever this turns out to be, it will be a nice mid-winter surprise. Also if I'm not mistaken this isn't the first time the CV circle has been looked at for removal for future expansion. I posted this on PB but haven't had any responses yet so I'll post it here, and hopefully someone can clarify and help me out with the details. I think I remember reading somewhere on the PB forums a while ago (maybe even several years ago) that the park had proposed a coaster that would run back along Soak City and into the area occupied by the CV circle. The circle would be removed in place of the coaster, but this coaster ended up transforming into what became Maverick and never came to be. I know I read something about this at one point. Can anyone help me out here or support this? I think this discussion started after someone posted a video about Cedar Fair's planning process for future rides, and at one point the camera showed various blueprints and one of them was for this alleged coaster. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I'll be surprised if it is for expansion of the water park. Ouimet has said in the past he was interested in expanding campgrounds. I see this as a revamp and not a removal, but I've never been more out of the loop when it comes to CP than I am now, so it is just a guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 That would also make sense. I never really thought about that option before but it's definitely a good possibility. So it wouldn't be closing permanently...as in being removed...but rather just temporarily as this area is revamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroKinesis Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 The only reason why I can't see them expanding Soak City is because they don't want to take away what little business they get at WWK at Geauga Lake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 ^I didn't think about that side of it too. Unless Cedar Fair plans on closing WWK sometime in the near future. I'm not counting on this to happen at all, but you can't rule it out completely. Or maybe they would even sell it off...I'm glad we have some fun speculation to talk about. Granted, it's not for KI and it's not anything terribly major, but it's better than normal offseasons where there's really nothing to speculate and guess about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 CV could very well be moving off-Point to the Rt. 6 corridor East of CP. CV's size has changed considerably over the past 25-30 years. Pre SC & Magnum, CV was quite possibly triple+ it's current size. When it comes to Maverick, I believe it was planned all along to take place of WWL which had eclipsed it's lifespan by a handful of years. That does not mean another coaster has not been in the works for the CV area, but I can't imagine that amount of "ideas" CP receives each year. And the pic? It looks to me it is the window of a camper/ motor home with blinds drawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think it's moreover a revamp or extending out of park services. Give it time and we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Land is $$$$ and CP doesn't have a ton of space left without going into the parking lot or other areas, so my money is on clearing space for more attractions. That being said, camping will be placed elsewhere and made VERY nice. Remember this too - the Sandusky airport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Isn't being on location the selling factor of the campground and hotels? If you pick it up and move it inland what is appealing about it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Land is $$$$ and CP doesn't have a ton of space left False...there's alot more than you see, trust me 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Isn't being on location the selling factor of the campground and hotels? If you pick it up and move it inland what is appealing about it? It depends what you consider "inland". Many resorts use busses to transport guests from accommodations to the featured attraction. CP does currently do this, but on a much smaller scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 ^Breakers Express is about as far inland as I think they can go before the "on location resort" atmosphere runs out. Any farther and it is just another hotel with bussing service. Being able to wake up and walk directly into the park is the whole idea behind on location resorts, right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 People who stay at Disney resorts don't complain about having to take a bus or other form of transportation (like the monorai). As long as the park would offer a bus service to the airport if the campgrounds were to be placed there, I think it would be a great decision. Imagine the amazing sunset views out over the lake and of the view of CP. That plot of land has some serious potential for a campsite. I would go for the view alone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Disney is an excellent example as is any hotel with shuttle service to an attraction like a casino. Most inclusive resorts also have shuttle service to the main attraction in the area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I agree with you guys about it working well at Disney, but those are also Disney quality hotels. Cedar Point's resorts/campground/Light House Point are no better quality or cost than the hotels a few minutes away (Pre Breakers' renovation). CP is able to sell their rooms because of the beach and walking distance to the park. I'm not saying an off site campground wouldn't work, I'm just arguing for the sake of conversation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 The perks of staying at a CP resort will be the separation from other hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Tony is notorious for making something from nothing. I'm sure they consider it "buzz" but the real word is "disappointment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think it's ganna be out of park something...just nothing crazy, it's probably for the Camper Village...that place has been a mess for years, flooding, dirty, ect. Probably just rennovations, which isn't big, but is somethng nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Well, it's pretty much confirmed now that this will be a Lighthouse Point expansion. Check out this article, and pay special attention to the footnote at the bottom of the page and the middle image: http://kdfansite.com/2014/01/kings-dominion-camp-wilderness-expansion/ Will Cedar Fair ever have an addition that doesn't get leaked? Haha they don't have a very good track record with non-leaked projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Some leaks are the very best type of publicity. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Unless they kill the rest of the Cleveland Water park I don't see Soak City expanding at the point, maybe more resorts/ camp grounds though: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The mystery is over, Lighthouse Point is taking over. https://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/lighthouse-point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you look closely at that rendering, it appears as if Splash Zone is replaced with what looks like some kind of water coaster...Or at least some type of new slide. Whatever it is, it's definitely not Splash Zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Will they be a more enjoyable stay for people who like those sorts of things? Sure. But it all seems a little weird to me. Four flatscreen TVs seems a little superfluous for a cabin next to Cedar Point... How many nights are people actually spending in these things, and how many hours of TV watching are really happening on those nights? "Dorm sized fridge." A little silly to market it that way! Maybe not, but wouldn't "compact fridge" or "personal fridge" sound better? And don't get me started on how I can now poop back-to-back with my best friends with only a cardboard-laminate wall between us. What?! Everyone does it! I especially like how they went to the lengths of CGI-creating terrible 1990s Holiday Inn bedspreads. Nice and fresh! Haha! The real kicker is that my first search for the last weekend of May brings these puppies up for $310 plus tax off season. That same price will get you a room at Disneyland's ultra-deluxe Grand Californian Hotel... I guess location is everything, huh? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Wow! $310 a night. I'll be at Great Wolf or my favorite Khalari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 And I will be at my favorite haunt on 250, as per usual... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My question is how does one sleep 10 people as claimed by the description? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 1. Grass under Maggie's pretzel..Doubt it's happening and almost hope not..Drawing in the sand is too much fun 2. FINALLY on point resorts are actually RESORTS...Not a motel with a nice pool and view. 3. I won't be here for any of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 And don't get me started on how I can now poop back-to-back with my best friends with only a cardboard-laminate wall between us. What?! Everyone does it! I almost died from laughing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My question is how does one sleep 10 people as claimed by the description? You'd definitely need sleeping bags. Unless you do three to a bed and one on the couch. Woof. Four flatscreen TVs though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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