Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[willh51Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

Unless the park were to open an extreme coaster and a family coaster, opening two in one season just doesn't work if the park is trying to maximize the return on its investment.

[UrbanLegendThe playground is where I spend most of my days]

Unless the park were to open an extreme coaster and a family coaster, opening two in one season just doesn't work if the park is trying to maximize the return on its investment.

That's not entirely out of the question. Great Adventure opened two family coasters and Medusa in '99. I'm sure there are more examples in other parks but that's the one that most readily comes to mind.

[Myselfthe ghost seems to think there is a "Donkey Fairy"]

SFMM last year also comes to mind, but we haven't seen its long-term effects yet.

[coasterlover420Racing for the sky]

I'm pretty sure parks can do whatever they want. Especially since CP's probably been saving up for 6 years, I wouldn't really leave out the possibility of two coasters, or even maybe one somewhat expensive one, or even improving upon the ones they have in a major way (i.e. paint, track for MS). Cedar Point is a great park as far as keeping their current attractions appealing, especially with all the new lights this year!

p.s. Does anybody here actually know how much a park makes in profits a year?

Cedar Point has never built two coasters in one season before and has only once added back to back coasters (Wicked Twister and Dragster). I personally can't see them doing that but there's a first time for everything.

[99erHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

^^Well according to this article, Cedar Fair had profits of $72.2 million in 2011.

[Thom25Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

That's a good point, and suspect if they do build two, then that will prove CP does care about their coaster count and reputation as America's Roller Coast. The did build Gemini, but understand your point of view and believe they will build 2 proving the coaster wars are alive and well.

[bgroodogDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

Cedar Point released their information for FAST LANE. Here is the pricing, its pretty much the same as Kings Island.

FAST LINE OFFICIAL INFORMATION PAGE

1 - $50/ea
2 - $45/ea
3 - $40/ea
4 - $35/ea
5 or More - $30/ea

*Additional $5 per person on Saturdays.

Rides with Fast lane access are as follows: Blue Streak, Mean Streak, Raptor, Millennium Force, Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster, Corkscrew, MaXair, Shoot the Rapids, Gemini, Magnum XL-200, Power Tower, Windseeker, Dodgem, Giant Wheel and Cadillac Cars

Also, some more progress has taken place for Luminosity. The old projection buildings for the big screen are now coming down. See picture below. Lots of activity for CELEBRATION PLAZA!

[XYZA village is missing its IDIOT!]

An extreme & family coaster can be built. Really, a family coaster won't affect attendance at all and it really doesn't cost much to build. Also, how long are the lines on the kiddie coasters & family coasters?

[Skycoastin SteveFive babies drowned in a fire]

CP's facebook page is blowing up with people complaining about the new Fast Pass system. What they don't realize is that 1. it's not required for them to buy and 2. it's a GOOD thing.