Cedar Point Trip (July 2015)

[CoasterOhio]

I realized that I never really gave a Trip Report for my trip to Cedar Point for the first time ever.

This was the first time I EVER left Kings Island and went to another amusement park, I'm finally branching out! Though I don't remember TOO, too much about what I did. I can give honest reviews of all of the rides and such.

I want to start with roller coasters, going from A to Z fashion, and not specifically in order)

Blue Streak
This honestly was a surprisingly fun ride! Certainly get the feel of how much time has changed from riding Banshee to Blue Streak!

 

Iron Dragon

The second swinging coaster I've ever ridden, It certainly has a more scenic view compared to "The Bat" at Kings Island, but I'd say it's not as thrilling as the ride (Other than the end) The Mist is AMAZING on a hot day.

Magnum XL-200
When we first got to the park, this was going to be the first ride we would've ridden, but since it was closed in the morning we had to move on to something else. But when we rode it later, it was quite enjoyable, a tad bit bumpy, but what do you expect from that type of ride. I'd say it's awesome! Just don't stick your hands out to the side (Someone did that on our ride, and they were smacking the support columns (Ouch))

Millennium Force

7 words for this ride. DO NOT RIDE IT IN THE RAIN, That HURTS. But other than that, the ride is awesome! And I'd love to continue riding it! (My first ride to hit 300ft

Cedar Creek Mine Ride

This adventurous little coaster takes you up, down and all around Cedar Creek. The ride is basically another version of Adventure Express with a different layout. Though I probably won't see myself riding it again.

Mean Streak

The first ride to honestly give me a headache (Vortex never gives me one) I do not plan on riding this ever again. (Maybe) Though the ride is certainly unique!

Maverick

I am now obsessed over Maverick! It is one of the greatest rides I've ever ridden, and it is one of the only rides that I will have an official counter for it, that I will always keep track of! (Currently 2) I will ALWAYS Ride this ride going to CP

Wicked Twister
Certainly a fun ride, though It feels very weird when you're falling back down (Facing backwards) Other than that, It's a fun ride.

Gemini

I don't really remember much about riding this ride, I do remember riding it, but I guess it wasn't as exhilarating riding it. I may ride it again.

Rougarou

Unique in style, especially with the floorless coaster, but It's honestly very rough for it's age, especially for a B&M

Raptor

Once again, another rough B&M, I guess they just don't age well. BUT I want to say this. That second corkscrew right before the camera caught me by a SHEER surprise. I was honestly frightened by the sudden appearance of that second corkscrew. So I love this ride!

Gatekeeper

I rode both sides of the Keeper of Gates, though I don't remember which one I liked more (I'm going to guess the back right)

Top Thrill Dragster

I'm not going to ride this in the front anymore after I tried that, It's an awesome ride! Though I wish I witnessed/was apart of the infamous rollback. Maybe next time.

Corkscrew

"Eh" Is literally all I have to say about this ride, I'll probably not ride this again.

(More to Come)
 

[CoasterOhio]

Onto Thrill Rides! Most of the rides are at Kings Island, so I don't say much about many of them.

Power Tower

I really love the Shot up side of this, I absolutely love the Power Tower more than anything! It's more smooth, and feels more free-fall like, than Drop Tower.

Skyhawk

This ride is just, weird. I don't know, but I love it!

Super Hymalaian

This ride is certainly interesting, though I'd probably not ride it again.

Witches Wheel

This ride feels weird, but I love it a lot! I'd expect me to ride it again. 

(Still More to come)

[MDMC01]

Good stuff so far. I know you never got to ride Mantis (Rougarou in it's original form), but let's just say that was an interesting coaster.

 

Also, totally agree on Maverick- it is my favorite coaster ever! 

[VortexBFForever]

Corkscrew

"Eh" Is literally all I have to say about this ride, I'll probably not ride this again.

 

Have you tried riding Corkscrew in the back? The last car is my most preferred spot. That sudden ejector airtime one gets while going down the first and second hills is not something experienced in the front...

 

Also, Gemini serves up a first-drop experience that always takes me by surprise...ESPECIALLY when riding it in the back!

[Oldiesmann]

Corkscrew may not be thrilling by today's standards, but it's kind of a classic in the long scheme of things as that was a fairly new (and innovative) model at the time. It's also amazing to see how quickly things changed in the 11 years between it and Vortex.

[CoasterOhio]

Good stuff so far. I know you never got to ride Mantis (Rougarou in it's original form), but let's just say that was an interesting coaster.

 

Also, totally agree on Maverick- it is my favorite coaster ever!

 I really wanted to ride Rougarou when it was Matis, I want to experience a standup coaster before they all disappear...

 

Corkscrew may not be thrilling by today's standards, but it's kind of a classic in the long scheme of things as that was a fairly new (and innovative) model at the time. It's also amazing to see how quickly things changed in the 11 years between it and Vortex.

Yeah. It is a big difference.

[CoasterOhio]

Complaints about Cedar Point

There is hardly a lot to complain about when it comes to Cedar Point... But there are a few things I want to point out...

First off, ride operators especially in the Frontier seem a bit more on the rude side. Specifically one polish ride operator who always seemed to give us attitude about specific things.

Also, for some reason you aren't allowed to put basketballs into the bins at Cedar Point because apparently it knocks drinks over when it moves (Please note, the basketball I had was small, and not only that. if I set it in the bin, it wouldn't be moving anyways)

Food wise? Eh.. We went to one sit down restaurant, and the Mac n' Cheese was perfect by all standards. I just wish there were more options that I would've liked, other than mini-corndogs and Mac N' Cheese.

[electricsun]

Carowinds has a standing coaster. There's still time.

[The Interpreter]

...it's better than the one at Six Flags America.

Better Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags America.

Or Riddler at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Or Green Lantern at...

EDIT: NJFTP.

[calakapepe]

Perhaps Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure?

Referring to the stand up coasters.

[The Interpreter]

That, too.

Thanks!

Terp, who was on his way to a meeting.

[CoasterOhio]

With my luck, I'll try to go to Carowinds only to meet it's demise.

[The Interpreter]

All the better reason to ride Georgia Scorcher at Six Flags Over Georgia....