CpBluestreakCp Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ^I think parts of the old entrance were even from the 1960's if I'm not mistaken. Either way, anything is a much needed upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 They're progress on this coaster is unbelievable, even with their weather. I see IRAT at 6 Flags Fiesta in San Antonio has posted a delay on their site to Summer 2013 from late Spring 2013. I've got to hand it to the Point, they know how to build in any kind of weather. This will be a beautiful improvement to the front entrance. Just one question if that is the Gatekeeper, who is the Keymaster??? Also where is Zul??? -- Ghostbuster references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) The next piece is already going up. 2/7/13 9:50AM AND the next piece is up. 2/7/13 10:00AM NOW Through BOTH Keyholes! 2/7/13 11:33AM Edited February 7, 2013 by vacoaster09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wow, this coaster is almost halfway finished! Yolocoaster better step up his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 They have added yet another piece of track! They are really speeding along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Love it. I never expeted them to be this far after yesterday. But this looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoint4life23 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This ride is looking better and better every day. Can’t wait till May to ride this, I watched a video the other day of a tour of gatekeeper. Sounds like the ride should look really cool at night. Each train will have its own Light Package on it . should look really cool at night Ps. Any one going to media day and looking for some help let me know .i would love to go for Media day . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This is going to be quite the photogenic ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning9SX Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 These were added to the CP Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 This ride is looking better and better every day. Can’t wait till May to ride this, I watched a video the other day of a tour of gatekeeper. Sounds like the ride should look really cool at night. Each train will have its own Light Package on it . should look really cool at night Ps. Any one going to media day and looking for some help let me know .i would love to go for Media day . Say what? Are they talking like something similar to the Rockit light packages? If so, this already sexy ride will look even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chargersmichael Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Zero G Roll Through the Key Hole is up and complete!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy 9 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I see the required photo op in every trip report already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 That is definitely a way to say "welcome to heaven for enthusiasts." Great job, Cedar Point! ...now hide the slits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Say what? Are they talking like something similar to the Rockit light packages? If so, this already sexy ride will look even better! I'd hope so! Love the Rockit lighting. First I've heard of this, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier148 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 How far into the ground are the supports for the keyhole towers? Amazing looking structure by the way. Hopefully my family and I get back up there since our first visit when Maverick opened in '07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Here is that video mentioning the train lights. No details unfortunately. Still informative about queue location and other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CpBluestreakCp Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ...now hide the slits. I don't think they will. It was mentioned in a blog post that the gaps between the towers will stay in order to make it easier to check the bolts on the supports, if that's what you were referring to by slits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Now I really want to see the trains after seeing these pictures. Can't wait to see how BA they will look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchomp83 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 People are actually complaining about the slits in the towers?? L.O.L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ^ Cause we all know that ALL roller coasters ever created follow the concept art EXACTLY...what is Cedar Point thinking??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Wow, this coaster is almost halfway finished!Yolocoaster better step up his game. We aren't really comparing Yolocoaster to Gatekeeper are we? Completely different leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Even with the track work at 50%done, it has come a long way since my winter tour of the park a few months ago. Look a the pictures here.... http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1256211#p1256211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 As for the keyhole towers are they solid or hollow? With the distinctive roar a B&M makes, even though I supect GK to be rather quiet like X Flight is, the keyholes, if hollow, might amplify the sound of the train going through them since the towers are also supports for the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 CP isn't usually concerned with noise. I wouldn't doubt they let this thing roar. But they have a ton of sand right next to the ride should they decide to quiet it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 As for the keyhole towers are they solid or hollow? With the distinctive roar a B&M makes, even though I supect GK to be rather quiet like X Flight is, the keyholes, if hollow, might amplify the sound of the train going through them since the towers are also supports for the track. They were manufactured hollow. If they were solid metal, that would be crazy heavy and totally unnecessary and unimaginably expensive. If they want to get rid of the 'roar' they fill the hollow area with something that reduces the noise. Ive hear they use sand, but that also seems like it would add a lot of weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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