jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 From the Sandusky Register: Cedar Point's new ride in 2015 will be thrill ride aimed at teens and other hard core thrillsters, rather than a family-oriented ride, said Jason McClure, the park's general manager. What's your guess? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Large flat. Not a coaster. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 While I don't disagree that it could be a large flat, what could they add that wouldn't be somewhat redundant? CP is pretty well covered in the large flat area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 After seeing what appears to be some kind of construction site at Carowinds, I presume they are getting a coaster (no clue on type at all), I would guess Cedar Point would get an additional flat. I would love a Falling Star or top spin type ride. I know both are unlikely, but I can hope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 A new woodie - although they'd have to do some big time rearranging to fit it OR A Mean Streak re-do with new twists, turns, and inversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Many signs point to Carowinds getting a 300+ foot tall coaster (perhaps 325 feet). Obviously nothing official, but lots of rumors and even some reports in the local paper about a Giga being installed as part of the plan to secure Financing from the state. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Financing from the state? I think you might mean incentives, in the likely form of tax breaks, etc. in exchange for investment in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 ^^^ yes, incentives was probably the better term. I don't remember the details that came out in the paper last summer about this project and the negotiations with the state, IIRC a part of it was to be used for a hotel on site (and perhaps that is where the financing part came in thru the use of TIFFs or some other government incentive plan to help lower Cedar Fair's cost burden for the development.) Anyhoo, that is minutia to the average park goer that doesn't really care how the development was/is paid for, just cares about what is being installed and how it affects their experience at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHODEY2007 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Just a guess... a dark ride where you get to shoot zombies! That would be awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 The blueprints for the Carowinds coaster have been leaked, and looks very similar to Leviathan, except with a few more turns and elements. Definitely looks like a B&M giga. And I guess a dark ride could have a more intense/mature theme to it, but wouldn't that sort of defeat the purpose of a great dark ride? I want a dark ride that the whole family can enjoy together. As for a new flat, I honestly don't think the park has a need for any new one right now. What flat could possibly add to the park's current lineup without seeming redundant? Lastly, think of what Tony said at this past winter's Pointbuzz off season tour event. He said that everyone will definitely want to come back for the tour again next year. I don't see how a flat ride would be so much of interest. I know we just got Gatekeeper 2 years ago, but I feel like at this point with what we know (and what we don't) a new coaster would be the best bet. As for the type, I'm completely clueless. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Lastly, think of what Tony said at this past winter's Pointbuzz off season tour event. He said that everywill will definitely want to come back for the tour again next year. I don't see how a flat ride would be so much of interest. Bingo. This is why I think it's going to be a major coaster. The concept of a five-year cycle, where there are five years between major coasters (e.g. DB/Banshee, Maverick/GK), has been bandied about on these forums. If this is a major coaster, we can dump that five-year cycle in the trash, because it will only be three years since GK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProdigyRider Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Lastly, think of what Tony said at this past winter's Pointbuzz off season tour event. He said that everywill will definitely want to come back for the tour again next year. I don't see how a flat ride would be so much of interest. Bingo. This is why I think it's going to be a major coaster. The concept of a five-year cycle, where there are five years between major coasters (e.g. DB/Banshee, Maverick/GK), has been bandied about on these forums. If this is a major coaster, we can dump that five-year cycle in the trash, because it will only be three years since GK. The Maverick/Gatekeeper gap is six years. I agree with the large flat ride idea. The question is, will the ride be original or an existing flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 Ah, yes. For some reason I was thinking that GK opened in 2012. Silly me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Wasn't there mention right before the season that one of the B&M's would be changing forever next year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Hmmm...hopefully Banshee style trains for Raptor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 While I don't disagree that it could be a large flat, what could they add that wouldn't be somewhat redundant? CP is pretty well covered in the large flat area.CP is pretty well covered in the coaster, overnight, & restaurant areas too.It could be anything. My heart wants a coaster, my head tells me it's gonna be a unique large flat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I'm still thinking dark ride. That is the only gap in the lineup up in Sandusky. Perhaps in that new structure that is popping up near Gatekeeper? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 But how would that appeal to "teens and other hard core thrillsters"? When I think dark ride, I think family ride. Even the high-end dark rides at Universal (Spiderman and Forbidden Journey) are really family rides. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 If anybody can make a dark ride appealing to that demographic, I trust the people in Sandusky to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. Terp, like Rock and Roll, Never Forgets. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 If it's a flat could it be one of those robotic arm rides like Knights Tournament at Legoland California? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. Terp, like Rock and Roll, Never Forgets. Or Rock and Roll Forever apparently to someone yesterday..lulz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. Terp, like Rock and Roll, Never Forgets. As well as WindSeeker. I guess the only thing thrilling about it is the height. Besides that, it's one of the most relaxing rides at the park IMO. Don't get me wrong, I love it (when it's operational) but I remember thinking when it was announced that it didn't quite entirely fit in with the thrillseeker and teenage appeal category that it had previously been said it would. At this point I really am clueless. I love Tony and think he's a great guy, but PLEASE give us some hints and teasers soon! Banshee was being teased ever since the park first opened, I believe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Proportionalism. Not a diversion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 But how would that appeal to "teens and other hard core thrillsters"? When I think dark ride, I think family ride. Even the high-end dark rides at Universal (Spiderman and Forbidden Journey) are really family rides. You gave me the answer.....what could possibly appeal to teens and other hard core thrillsters? SEX - The Ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Go BIG! Make it a SIX Flags Day. Is that what you meant, Pastor? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ya just never know! (it was the hard-core thing that did it for me) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Mr. Kinzel teased Shoot the Rapids as appealing to thrill seekers. It gave one very thrilling ride last year! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Just part of one, actually. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Wasn't there mention right before the season that one of the B&M's would be changing forever next year?Mantis floorless conversion? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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