Cedar Point 6/28/14

[NyTrO]

This was only my 3rd trip to CP my first being 2003 and I was 10 and couldn't ride much, and my second time I was a huge Wimp that wouldn't ride anything. That being said this is my trip report.

My cousin and I got to the park around 9:30 AM, and it was clear that it was going to be a normal busy Saturday. One that those of us without Platinum passes and lacking the money to Purchase fast Passes I.E. A Poor college student with a Minimum wage job were going to have to plan our day out Carefully to try and avoid long lines. Alas we failed but it still wound up being a great day. As soon as the Star-Spangled Banner stopped playing and they let everyone through we made a B-Line for Gatekeeper as my cousin had never ridden a Wing rider before. We wound up only waiting 30 minutes or so. I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed Gatekeeper much more so than Wild Eagle at Dollywood that first drop on Gatekeeper just feels unique even though it probably isn't.

Next up was Wicked Twister since it was right there. WT had about a 15 minute wait so not too bad and at least we had that beautiful beach to look at. As someone who'd never ridden WT only my 3rd time at CP and other times I went I never wasted my time on it. I found it to be a lot of fun even though it's short the launch is actually really fun. Glad I discovered the fun that is WT.

Next up we headed for Raptor and our day of long waits began. It was about an Hour and a Half wait. I gotta say I enjoyed it as I'd never ridden it before. If Banshee is even half the ride Raptor is we got a great addition to KI. Haven't made it to the park this year. I thought it was interesting to see how far the Technology has come in 20 years from riding Raptor and seeing Pics and Videos of Banshee especially when it comes to the trains and the restraints. It's really cool.

Next up was Millennium Force my new favorite ride at CP. "Maverick" was the previous title holder and Thunderhead at Dollywood holds the favorite coaster anywhere title a Woodie will probably always hold this title to me anyway you can't beat a good wooden coaster, again this was my first time riding MF. The wait was an Hour and 45 minutes but it was well worth it we rode in 1-2 and it was awesome. Wish we had something like this at KI but what we have is awesome anyway. You just can't beat the first drop on Millie it's amazing.

Then we went and rode Mean Streak only about a ten minute wait only because we rode in the front. Not sure why this ride is so unpopular with everyone I really enjoyed it then again I like it when a ride is rough gives you that out of control feeling. Personally to me the ride was no rougher than Beast is especially in Beast's Rose bowl. I could see where some could say it's layout is boring which I kinda agree with.

Maverick was next and we waited about an hour and 15 min for it. I gotta say it was a much Rougher ride then I remember which isn't exactly a bad thing. It's still a great ride and a similar coaster would be a great addition to KI out in the woods.

Magnum was next and it was about a 40 minute wait only because they stopped the ride to fetch someone's Wallet for about 10-15 minutes which I found to be kinda weird. When I rode Magnum all I could think about it was that it was wonderfully 80's feeling with the station design and the slight spaceship theming on the trains. We rode in 1-2 and being 6'4 with long legs if was a tight squeeze but I made it work. I enjoyed it but I feel like MF defeats the purpose of having it there. So I'm officially aboard the no Giga's at KI train Diamondback is awesome and I don't want a Giga do the same to DB.

Then it was time for Top Thrill Dragster which to be completely honest I was kind of afraid of. Why I don't know but when I rode it I found the Launch and build-up to be awesome as a Drag racing fan. But its really nothing special in my eyes after that. Also the ride-op kept calling it the Tallest, and Fastest coaster in the world which was kind of a pet peeve but I Digress. We waited an hour-and 15 minutes for the ride, which may have something to do with why I didn't enjoy it as much as other people do. After that we went and ate at Johnny Rockets

Then it was time for our last ride. We decided to go with a Night Ride on MF and let me tell you that was the best decision we made all day. It was amazing something about going 93 Mph and not really being able to see the track you're on is exhilarating. Walking back to the car we walked by Luminosity and I have to ask why do we not have that at KI it looks like a lot of fun.

A couple side notes. How loud compared to raptor and Mantis is Banshee as I said I haven't been to KI this year? Personally I hope she is in Between the two Mantis is so loud it's annoying.

Also Iron Dragon appeared to be broken down early on in the day around 12 to 1 hopefully they're not having issues with it.

Well that's it thanks for reading and feel free to leave any feedback that will help me make these things a more interesting read.

Thanks,

NyTrO

[jcgoble3]

Coming soon, I presume?

[NyTrO]

Coming soon, I presume?

Yeah I messed up. lol it's there now.

[PhantomTheater]

Magnum was next and it was about a 40 minute wait only because they stopped the ride to fetch someone's Wallet for about 10-15 minutes which I found to be kinda weird. When I rode Magnum all I could think about it was that it was wonderfully 80's feeling with the station design and the slight spaceship theming on the trains.

One of the reasons I love Magnum, the 80's vibe it had. However it has lost some of it with FUN tv, as the lovely 80's music it had was removed. Thus part of Magnum's charm and a bit of it's soul disappeared.