Author Topic: Cedar Point Opens Fast Lane (Cedar Point DO?) (Read 114178 times)

AJK · « **Reply #160 on:** July 09, 2012, 09:14:33 PM »

Mighty tempting.

aussiebochur · « **Reply #161 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:51:03 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 09, 2012, 09:13:44 PM

If folks want I'd be happy to pickup from CLE, drive to CP, drive back to my place, host a BBQ to the wee hours, and drive folks back out to CLE.

Or we can BBQ at CP and people can sleep at the Sheraton CLE (1,350 SPG+$30 for Golds, 1,100 SPG+$30 for Plats)

You forgot to minus the points earned + cc points on the $30

Dan · « **Reply #162 on:** July 10, 2012, 10:09:36 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on July 10, 2012, 04:51:03 AM

You forgot to minus the points earned + cc points on the $30

HelpMe · « **Reply #163 on:** July 10, 2012, 11:51:31 AM »

Is this a family event? Any firm date?

Dan · « **Reply #164 on:** July 10, 2012, 11:54:35 AM »

Quote from: HelpMe on July 10, 2012, 11:51:31 AM

Is this a family event? Any firm date?

Judging by the response it doesn't appear to be an event at all

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #165 on:** July 10, 2012, 12:09:45 PM »

I would love to attend, but cannot commit to a date now.

AsherO · « **Reply #166 on:** July 10, 2012, 04:37:12 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 10, 2012, 11:54:35 AM

Judging by the response it doesn't appear to be an event at all

I've suggested the dates above, so I'm in.

AJK · « **Reply #167 on:** July 10, 2012, 05:13:02 PM »

I'd really like to make it, especially if this turns into a real thing with a number of confirmed people.

AsherO · « **Reply #168 on:** July 11, 2012, 01:54:09 AM »

Quote from: AJK on July 10, 2012, 05:13:02 PM

I'd really like to make it, especially if this turns into a real thing with a number of confirmed people.

Yalla, peoples, get on it!

Dan · « **Reply #169 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:41:11 AM »

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/08/a_new_winged_roller_coaster_is.html#incart_more_business

AsherO · « **Reply #170 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:48:58 AM »

Quote from: Dan on August 15, 2012, 12:41:11 AM

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/08/a_new_winged_roller_coaster_is.html#incart_more_business

OMG, LIKE!

jj1000 · « **Reply #171 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:49:12 AM »

Quote from: Dan on August 15, 2012, 12:41:11 AM

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/08/a_new_winged_roller_coaster_is.html#incart_more_business

I call shotgun! Looks very cool. I may actually go next summer. Personally I have gotten very bored of roller coasters they don't give me the same thrill as they used to and waiting in line is basically the deal breaker for me.This new coaster looks intriguing. I don't fully understand what it is though.

Dan · « **Reply #172 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:05:51 AM »

Cedar Point TR.
-Cost of ticket with fast lane: $76. Average cost per coaster ride: $7.60.
-Park hours were 10-10, we arrived 10:30am, departed 8pm. We gave away our FL bracelets before we left to a very happy family.
-We picked up fresh jalapeno and garlic bagels on the way there to eat for the day.

-We did a couple water rides and went to an indoor show to cool off in the AC, we left before the nighttime show.

Coasters:
-Corkscrew: 1 ride, no line+7 minutes for front car. 5/10 stars, cool for how close you get to folks on the ground underneath you.

-Raptor: 1 ride, 3 minute line+7 minutes for front car. 6/10 stars. I used to enjoy this more, no rush anymore though.

-Top thrill dragster: 4 rides, 13-17 minute line. Waited one time for front car-13 minutes. 8.5/10 stars. Personally I think the ideal car for TTD is the 2nd car. Definitely an awesome rush.

-Maverick: 1 ride, 30 minute line+7 minutes for front car. 8.5/10 stars. An absolutely awesome ride, though too bumpy to ride again.

-Millennium force: 3 rides, 17-22 minute line+ waited 20-26 minutes for front car each time. 9.75/10 stars. Best coaster in the world for a reason, smoooth with the awesome 300 foot first hill with a killer view and the 3 points of airtime/zero g forces that will bring a ridiculous smile to anyone. Definitely worth the long wait for the front car on this coaster.

Didn't venture onto Mantis (the standing roller coaster), Magnum, or onto anything wooden.

jj1000 · « **Reply #173 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:19:32 AM »

I did a couple searches didn't find anyone that currently ranks the millennium force number 1 in the world. This has some interesting facts though. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_roller_coaster_rankings makes me want to go to Abu dhabi

Eta- I've never heard if this company before but at a glance it seems a company called intamin makes basically all the best roller coasters in existence.

Dan · « **Reply #174 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:24:56 AM »

Quote from: jj1000 on August 15, 2012, 01:19:32 AM

I did a couple searches didn't find anyone that currently ranks the millennium force number 1 in the world. This has some interesting facts though. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_roller_coaster_rankings makes me want to go to Abu dhabi

Eta- I've never heard if this company before but at a glance it seems a company called intamin makes basically all the best roller coasters in existence.

http://www.goldenticketawards.com/pdfs/2011_golden_ticket_section.pdf

See page 38, smoked the competition.
5 of the top 21 steel coasters in the world are in Cedar Point. 3 of those 5 are Intamin creations.

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #175 on:** August 15, 2012, 06:21:26 AM »

Dan, you up for a DO Thursday?

Ergel · « **Reply #176 on:** August 15, 2012, 08:44:59 AM »

Why no wooden coasters? Not as interesting or safety factor

YankyDoodle · « **Reply #177 on:** August 15, 2012, 09:00:47 AM »

Quote from: jj1000 on August 15, 2012, 12:49:12 AM

I call shotgun! Looks very cool. I may actually go next summer. Personally I have gotten very bored of roller coasters they don't give me the same thrill as they used to and waiting in line is basically the deal breaker for me.This new coaster looks intriguing. I don't fully understand what it is though.

does it go forward and then backwards or did I misinterpret the video? Looks awesome!

Dan · « **Reply #178 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:07:15 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on August 15, 2012, 08:44:59 AM

Why no wooden coasters? Not as interesting or safety factor

Used to love wooden as a kid, now they just hurt my back

AJK · « **Reply #179 on:** January 08, 2013, 04:37:38 PM »

"CEDAR POINT -- Opening Day for the 2013 season is Sat, May 11th!"

So it's gotta wait till then? Booo.