ThrillKingsFitzy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I hope this is an anniversary coaster but I doubt it is. We haven’t had any teasing at all. I have no idea what this will be but we will see around 4:30 ET! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, ThrillKingsFitzy said: I hope this is an anniversary coaster but I doubt it is. We haven’t had any teasing at all. I have no idea what this will be but we will see around 6 ET! There was some teasing at Winter Chill Out. I anticipate it is about a ride removal which will lead into the teasing of a new ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Browntggrr said: There was some teasing at Winter Chill Out. I anticipate it is about a ride removal which will lead into the teasing of a new ride. Well I did look it up and the teasing was for a 2022 coaster specifically. If there is a ride removal they will just announce the new attraction on the spot because ‘tis the season for coaster announcements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 hours ago, ThrillKingsFitzy said: Well I did look it up and the teasing was for a 2022 coaster specifically. If there is a ride removal they will just announce the new attraction on the spot because ‘tis the season for coaster announcements. I tend to think differently. CP likes to drag these things out and I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if they left a potential ride announcement itself to later in the month closer to SP sales kickoff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I am guessing this is a ride removal announcement. Also, it will be 4:30 pm ET and not 6 pm ET. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThrillKingsFitzy Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 56 minutes ago, DiamondbackFan said: I am guessing this is a ride removal announcement. Also, it will be 4:30 pm ET and not 6 pm ET. Yeah I messed up on the time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Obviously the big rumor for years has been Wicked Twister removal. I would be surprised if it is anything else. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 46 minutes ago, Rivertown Rider said: Obviously the big rumor for years has been Wicked Twister removal. I would be surprised if it is anything else. ƚꙅɒ|ᙠ ɘꙅɿɘvɘЯ ɿɘƚꙅiwT bɘʞɔiW You win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 KI gets Wicked Twister and CP gets the KI Rivertown Freestyle for @King Ding Dong Or at the very least CP gets rid of Wicked Twister. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well it’s official Wicked Twister is getting removed. Last day is September 6th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Wicked Twister is closing on September 6. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 WT is now KI’s front gate coaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well crap baskets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 If they sent it to KI I wouldn’t complain. I love that ride! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, BoddaH1994 said: If they sent it to KI I wouldn’t complain. I love that ride! I wonder if its getting scrapped or relocated 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickbateman Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 In my perfect world, KI removes Invertigo and replaces it with WT. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The fact that Intamin had to redesign the supports for the spikes after it was built doesn't bode well for relocation unfortunately. Also sucks I can't make it up to ride it one last time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Would this relocation appease the Intamin fans at KI complaining we don't have a coaster by them lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, patrickbateman said: In my perfect world, KI removes Invertigo and replaces it with WT. In a PERFECT world we get BOTH! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said: If they sent it to KI I wouldn’t complain. I love that ride! Agreed, I've always enjoyed it... Hope it ends up somewhere other than the scrap heap... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 MIA or bust. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 RIP Wicked Twister 2002-2021. That video also may have given some hints at what may replace Wicked Twister- here is my thoughts/prediction: I think the Tornado in the film is not a reference to Wicked Twister itself, but a much older Cedar Point coaster- the Cedar Point Cyclone, which was located not far from where Wicked Twister sits now (GateKeeper sits on the site of the old Cyclone but there is no way they are removing GateKeeper anytime soon). With the old sports stadium near Wicked Twister also removed, there may be room to cram a woodie in that spot. Not a gigantic record-breaker, but a small yet quality wooden coaster from GCI or the Gravity Group would fill a huge hole that has existed in Cedar Point's lineup for years and got worse when Mean Streak was transformed into Steel Vengeance. And a wooden coaster is gonna offer higher capacity than the 1-train Wicked Twister did, even if it can only run 2 trains. Wicked Twister may also end up at another park, though we can determine that by if Cedar Point takes it down carefully or just rips it apart. I would bet if it is relocated it is probably going to a smaller Cedar Fair park without an impulse. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Interesting that the dreaded "end of service life" was not used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, McSalsa said: there may be room to cram a woodie in that spot. would fill a huge hole Giggidy 2 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPlague Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 47 minutes ago, Browntggrr said: Interesting that the dreaded "end of service life" was not used. If they had, they would have to explain why its going to another park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheelover Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I can't remember, but didn't California's Great Adventure have a permit request with the city that fit Wicked Twisters dimensions? I really hope they ride goes to Michigan's Adventure they truly need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BoddaH1994 said: In a PERFECT world we get BOTH! Then we would be Dorney Park 2.0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 ^Not even close. Remember Wicked Twister still holds the speed and height records for inverted coasters in the world. Combine that with Banshee holding the length and in a multi-way tie for the inverted inversion record and we'd have all the good inverted coaster records. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I would be shocked if this is moved to another Cedar Fair park. The chain is trying to get rid of expensive to maintain rides and part of doing that has been to remove problematic Intamin coasters. Also based on fillings by Dorney park last year before the Pandemic it appears that Possessed which is a very similar ride is also on the chopping block likely to be removed soon. I see basically 3 possibilities, sell the coaster, scrap it, or keep possessed and send the parts to Dorney to keep that operating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbias1 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 The rumors from some CP fans is that it's going to Michigan's Adventure. I personally hope it comes to KI. I have always loved that ride. I wonder if it would fit in the large open space in Area 72 back by Orion break run where some people on here supposedly saw some soil samples spots? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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