Tony Clark: "major announcement on 9/2 at high noon"

[Screaming_Chicken]

What Shock! I may have to plan a trip to Cedar Fair next Summer.

[BB1]

Hmmm, The Bat treatment all over again.

Yup, Mantis is squashed alright.

My phone is terrible at these grammatical issues.

[BoddaH1994]

This will be a good thing for this park.

[WindingSon]

Hmmm, The Bat treatment all over again.

Yup, Mantis is squished alright.

Squished just enough so you can't stand up anymore.

Also "Mantis" is squashed and gone. Rouagrou is here and new.

[TheBEASTunchained]

For starters, I'm glad it's time to sit down... TheBEASTunchained....who has been standing for too long....

6) Granted this is only a preliminary animation video, but the trains are shown with the old, classic B&M OTSRs. I hope they might be changed to the new fest restraints but at least the ride experience will be significantly improved. Floorless coasters are really fun.

This ^ is what I'm most curious about, to be honest.

I'm really, really, really hoping that the new B&M "all-in-one" restraints are used on the Rougarue floorless trains. With that style of restraint on a floorless coaster, it could prove to be one of the best floorless coasters, if not the best floorless coaster, in the world.

[Ride On_17]

I believe that there will be more effects and possibly theming added to the ride that isn't shown in the animation, since Jason McClure said among other things, its "lighting and other effects, it will be a ride like no other at the park.”

http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=2005

[KevKenny]

At least Ohio get another floorless coasters, I guess

[tuxedoman52]

At least Ohio get another floorless coasters, I guess

What's the other one?

[Ride On_17]

Cedar Point announces even more for 2015! Coral Courtyard will be replaced by Lakeside Pavilion, and more details about the Breakers reno are announced, such a new hot tub, kids splash zone, and lounge area!

https://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/new-in-2015

[APE]

Thank goodness they are converting Mantis. The ride had become junk.

[Bennett]

Thank goodness they are converting Mantis. The ride had become junk.

It certainly was not kind to ones junk...the ride itself was and is fine.

Using the technology available today to update the bad part of the ride should make a wonderful ride.

[CharleyTheDinosaur]

I'm pretty excited for the floorless trains. I've ridden Mantis many times but never really was able to enjoy it because of the pain in my umm lower region. Although, I'm hoping that the trains will ultimately have the vest style restraints instead of the hard over the shoulder ones as shown in the video. Seems unlikely now though.

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[WindingSon]

POV:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6cRTrx82gI&list=UUyR9C6ocv0yTbn6YDWDZbAQ

Flyover:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4iQaj3dyGI&list=UUyR9C6ocv0yTbn6YDWDZbAQ

[Screaming_Chicken]

I understand it's a new ''theme'' but isn't a Rugarou a bayou beast in the swamps of Louisiana ? I will admit I HATE Cedar Fair's policy's but I may have to plan a trip to Cedar Point. Its been so long. I'm really diggin this theme although I'm kinda confused but I like it.

[jcgoble3]

^^^^ Mantis was NOT junk, and never caused any problems with my junk.

Then again, I have small junk.

jcgoble3, heading for the exit

[Ride On_17]

Some pictures for those of you who want a quick look at what's been confirmed so far for 2015.

The main attraction, Rougarou:

I'm sure the station will change.

I'm still hoping for the new vest restraints.

Hotel Breakers:

Here's a newly released picture showing a rendering of a kids spray zone and lounge area:

Lakeside Pavilion:

All pictures from Cedar Point's website and can be accessed here: https://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/new-in-2015

[westcoaster]

To a great new ride reusing, recycling, remaking a classic stand up coaster this will be awesome. Make me wonder what they could do to KI's x base with this kind of treatment, if they ever decided to change it from a flying coaster?

To Cedar Point.

[WindingSon]

Looks like they're removing the trim too. Should be great!

[KIBeast]

Hotel Breakers looks like it may now be worth the money that they are asking to stay there. I only paid because it was convenient to walk to the back gate.

[Ride On_17]

Every year since Ouimet has had the reigns, I am more and more impressed with Cedar Fair. Unlike Six Flags, they actually put quality in front of quantity.

Especially as of late, CF has been doing an amazing job at catering to what each park truly needs.

[CharleyTheDinosaur]

I hope the trims are removed or at least lessened. I'd really like to experience the second half of the ride with more speed.

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[TheBEASTunchained]

Every year since Ouimet has had the reigns, I am more and more impressed with Cedar Fair. Unlike Six Flags, they actually put quality in front of quantity.

Especially as of late, CF has been doing an amazing job at catering to what each park truly needs.

Exactly.

I believe that Ouimet and CF have not only done an amazing job at catering to what each park truly needs, but also at giving "the people what they want".....In many ways and views.

[Ride On_17]

Gone are the days of "people gotta eat." Thank goodness.

[Gplez90]

Anyone else notice the eddy current brakes on the final break run in the pov?

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[Ride On_17]

I haven't this posted here yet but there's also a new video regarding Breakers with an animated look at the interior. I love the carousel horses inside the lobby! They add a nice touch to the park's history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0K13FzFMBc&list=UUyR9C6ocv0yTbn6YDWDZbAQ

[Delirium13]

Very exciting, can't wait to get up there to ride!

The logo somewhat reminds me of the old Son of Beast logo before the loop was removed, with the eyes.

[Vortex]

1) This announcement was a shock.

How is it a shock when people posted everything that happend but the new name?

[Ride On_17]

A random comment about people on Social Media...

Cedar Point announces Mantis will close: 90% of the GP is like "I'm so glad!" "Mantis sucks! So glad to see the park do something about it" and other comments relating to this.

Cedar Point announces Rougarou, a floorless conversion that will drastically improve the ride experience. 90% of the GP is like "This is so stupid." "This is just like Mantis. Why not just keep it to begin with?" And of course, what Cedar Point post is complete with a "Cedar Point is terrible! They destroyed Geauga Lake!" comment.

[Ride On_17]

1) This announcement was a shock.

How is it a shock when people posted everything that happend but the new name?

I meant more of the announcement itself. No announcement of an announcement.

[BoddaH1994]

I wonder what the total capex is for the entire resort this year.