dragsterguy21 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I was in line for Millennium Force this sunday and i noticed these four square things that stuck out from the track. Does anybody know what they are there for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've always heard (from enthusiasts, so take it with a large grain of salt) that these were added in case Intamin or Cedar Point wanted/needed to add trim brakes at that point in the ride. As far as I know, they've been there since the ride opened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ^That can't be it. If Cedar Fair is offered a means to add trims to a ride, they would be there. (Kidding, of course!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I also did hear that originally there were indeed supposed to be trim brakes there. That's what the purpose of the items in question were supposed to be, and it's also why there's a straight stretch of track instead of another bunny hill. I don't know why they decided not to add them, but I'm glad they never were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Where is that piece of track located exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 On the straight away before the final overbanked turn. There are a few more spots with these along the course of the ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks. I just couldn't place it. I'm glad they didn't put one there. I love the way you're still flying around that last banked turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Put some trims on the hill, all the way down the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ^ It wouldn't make it any less boring of a ride. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Trims and seat belts, oh my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Just remember that plans change during construction sometimes. There are footers/footings next to the Diamondback station for a staircase that never came to be. This really could be anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 The presentation of that ride is a shell of it's former self. IMO, that was the last attraction where CF really dove into the overall experience of the ride. From the time you entered the line to the time you left the exit it was a full blown assault on all your senses. Unfortunately, it seems like they could care less about this aspect of their rides now which is a shame because that's what made CF rides stick out more than the others and ultimately, a cut above their competitors. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You mean they couldn't care less. I miss the dee-jays. They made Cedar Point and Great Adventure special. Then again, hard to upsell line skipping systems if people are actually having FUN in lines. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You mean they couldn't care less. I miss the dee-jays. They made Cedar Point and Great Adventure special. Then again, hard to upsell line skipping systems if people are actually having FUN in lines. I miss the DJs as well. Although I absolutely despise the song "Love Shack," now because of Cedar Point. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I also miss the CP DJ's; especially in line for Millennium Force. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I was never really all that interested in the DJ's while waiting in line. Have music playing over some speakers? Fine. I'm not there for a dance party. I'm there to ride rides and converse with the people I'm there with, not looking to be entertained in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 ^ Some of us "single riders" might disagree with you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 On the other hand, there have been plenty of times that I just talked to the people around me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbum123 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Music sets a mood. (To most) Take Banshee for example. Opening night, with the lights and the music from FunTV, the atmosphere was electric. Had there been just lights and crowd noise, it would not have been the same experience. That night and that ride might have been one of the best times I have ever experienced in a park. I always was curious what those booths were for. Now I know! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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