thegajone Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 So the Coaster Campout was being called Camp Rou...any connection to the trademarked name Rougarou? I know originally this was suspected as the name of a new haunt in the building next to The Beast at KI, but PointBuzz member kevinj gave a good point that Cedar Fair never trademarks Haunt names. Even look at the ones Cedar Point just announced for this upcomong HalloWeekends: neither Hexed nor Tombstone Terror-Tory have trademarks. Do some more digging and you'll see there are no Haunt or HalloWeekends trademarks. Using this train of sense, Rougarou will be the name of a new ride. Could "Camp Rou" just be a simple diversion...or a clue as to something coming to the Point next year? So when referring to KI's Halloween Haunt, I don't necessarily need to capitalize haunt on here? Quote
malem Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 ^ Just because a mark isn't registered doesn't mean that it lacks trademark protection. Proper names of all attractions, products and services of KI and its partners should be capitalized here. 2 Quote
Tuskin Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 Just when I thought we had finally got past it this debate.... 5 Quote
dragsterguy21 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Its gonna be Rougaro cause of what happened at the coaster campout and what Tony tweeted "No tweetups today, kids. Working on a "verRrrry hard assignment." Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Ummm. Okay. Terp, who learns the darnest things on the Internets. 3 Quote
davidw Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Its gonna be Rougaro cause of what happened at the coaster campout and what Tony tweeted "No tweetups today, kids. Working on a "verRrrry hard assignment."Could also be implying something to do with the old pirate ride building. Quote
KIBeast Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Whatever it is, I'm sure of one thing...I don't know what it is, what it's name will be, or where it will be located. There's your TRUE insider information. You heard it here first folks. 4 Quote
Ride On_17 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 There are just so many clues and pieces to this puzzle. Unlike in previous years when a major addition was coming next year, at this point in time I am clueless as to what's coming. And I love that. I can't wait to be surprised, as long as no blueprints or leaked documents (or websites) get out ahead of time. 2 Quote
PyroKinesis Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. Terp, like Rock and Roll, Never Forgets. Oh it's very thrilling! On any given ride you could capsize, and even drown! 4 Quote
Tuskin Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. Terp, like Rock and Roll, Never Forgets. Oh it's very thrilling! On any given ride you could capsize, and even drown! Who doesn't love a good Drowning........Pool? 3 Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Ohiocolts? Terp, good at answerin'. 2 Quote
Aaron88stang Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Was it ever revealed exactly what happened that allowed Shoot the Rapids to fail in the manner it did? Quote
medford Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Was it ever revealed exactly what happened that allowed Shoot the Rapids to fail in the manner it did? Don't know about that. But have a question in a similar vain. Have the anti-rollbacks always been in place on the two lift hills on Race for your Life Charlie Brown? I don't recall seeing them, but I don't ride the ride all that often and just happened to notice them this year for the first time (or perhaps I've noticed them, but realized why they were actually there after last season's issues at CP?) Quote
upstop Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I don't thing Rougaru will come to KI..we already have Wolf Pack..don't need two wolves running around the park now Unless....Wolfpack is upgrading to Rougaru....(probably not happening, but fun to speculate.) Quote
upstop Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Was it ever revealed exactly what happened that allowed Shoot the Rapids to fail in the manner it did? Don't know about that. But have a question in a similar vain. Have the anti-rollbacks always been in place on the two lift hills on Race for your Life Charlie Brown? I don't recall seeing them, but I don't ride the ride all that often and just happened to notice them this year for the first time (or perhaps I've noticed them, but realized why they were actually there after last season's issues at CP?) Your answer....Yes, since about 1967 or so.... 2 Quote
dragsterguy21 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 there is some construction by the structure of Dragster so maybe a drop ride? That seems to appeal to teens and thrill seekers. The main problem with this is one word... INTAMIN Quote
Banshee Back VII Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 They already have Power Tower, so I doubt it. Quote
dragsterguy21 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 They already have Power Tower, so I doubt it. it's just a thought Quote
Banshee Back VII Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 My guess is a dark ride that will utilize 4D, much like Wonder Mountain's Guardian. 1 Quote
Vash the Stampede Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 My guess is a dark ride that will utilize 4D, much like Wonder Mountain's Guardian.That would be... Amazing.If Shaquille O'Neal was a robber he'd be... Shaquille O'Steal. Quote
medford Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Was it ever revealed exactly what happened that allowed Shoot the Rapids to fail in the manner it did? Don't know about that. But have a question in a similar vain. Have the anti-rollbacks always been in place on the two lift hills on Race for your Life Charlie Brown? I don't recall seeing them, but I don't ride the ride all that often and just happened to notice them this year for the first time (or perhaps I've noticed them, but realized why they were actually there after last season's issues at CP?) Your answer....Yes, since about 1967 or so.... thanks, that would have been my guess, never gave a 2nd thought seeing them prior I guess. On another note, I've always been able to convince my son to sit in the back with me, until last trip when he told me, no we have to sit in the front, you get wetter. I tried convincing him that you go faster in the back, but he wasn't buying it. Score one for the kid of the old man who was already soaked from WWC and got a little more soaked thanks to a kid that is quickly learning to read thru my BS 3 Quote
Ride On_17 Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 There's a new, very intereresting blog. Lots of pictures, including the old Pirate Ride building, Point Pavilion, the structure by GK (the hew haunt), Mantis, the lagoons near Adventure Island, and Mean Streak. I'm not sure what to believe as diversions or clues. Plus what Tony said at the end is interesting. "We won't make you wait a century... But don't trust the 'Lemon Chill Guy' And maybe, just maybe, don't trust mi?" Yes, he did say "mi." I have no clue what that means though. https://www.cedarpoint.com/blog-article/online-fun/Thanks-For-The-Fun 1 Quote
dragsterguy21 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 im guessing he meant to say me but the e makes an i sound so yea Yes, he did say "mi." I have no clue what that means though. Quote
Ride On_17 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Knowing Tony he probably did not just randomly do that. Or did he? With him it's nearly impossible to tell what are clues and what aren't. I guess that's part of the fun with Cedar Point speculation. 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 He likes diversionary tactics. How quickly they forget! 3 Quote
Ride On_17 Posted August 3, 2014 Posted August 3, 2014 Here's something I posted over on PointBuzz... To add to the fun speculation, here's just what I personally think will come to the park for 2015. 1. A new pavilion. By now it's pretty obvious that something will be going on with that area (Fear Faire not being listed on the HW site, while the site was still fully accessible), various markings in this area, and the fact that 2 other Cedar Fair parks (Carowinds and California's Great America) have announced new pavilion like structures. I'd even love for something more like Harmony Hall at Carowinds. It would be nice to have a big food court area like that, although maybe the multi use functions of the new pavilion at CGA could be good too. 2. A WMG style dark ride at the site of the old Pirate Ride building. Different layout, different theme, and hopefully an improvement over WMG. I'm sure Cedar Fair has been listening to the feedback from this ride and plans on tweaking the ride experience to make it better. At least I hope this is the case, if the Point gets a dark ride like this. I'd still rather have a traditional, non interactive dark ride but I guess it would be better than nothing. Between Tony's pirate-like tweets, his Canadian tweet (my guess is referencing WMG since it's in Canada), and Jason's picture of the old Pirate Ride building by listing the rides in view and ending with "and" there is plenty of evidence to support this theory. This has no evidence to back it up at all but is more of my own personal wish. I hope that maybe this will also be part of a multi year Blue Streak midway improvement/expansion that will be announced. In addition to the new dark ride, the area immediately around it and near BS will be enhance. 3. A retheme/ravamp of Mantis into Rougarou. At the very least, new paint and new theming to go along with the name change. At the most, a floorless conversion. I'm still not sure if this is even possible, but it sure would be nice. There is the trademarked Rougarou name, the grain-of-salt (yet still interesting) rumor that I have heard of Mantis closing in September, and the visual evidence of new paint on a portion of the ride, it looks as if something will be going on with it. If it wasn't for the paint I'd still be very skeptical of Mantis changing for next year, but I feel like it pretty much validates at least its color scheme will change. Whatever ends up coming next year, I'm sure it will be great. Cedar Point has not been disappointing recently and their most recent additions have been completed with high quality. I can't wait to find out what's in store. Also, I'm sure an announcement date can't be too far off. It's already August and typically announcement are made in the middle of end of the month. Hopefully we'll find out soon! 2 Quote
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