coolcalicoaster Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 ^I was pointing out how ridiculous his comment was. I don't think any park in America has more quality flats. I always find it funny when people make the statement that CP is lacking flats. When I lived by SFMM I never realized how little flats they had until I moved to Ohio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wathell Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Less Than 24 Hours.till we release the details on our 2010 attraction. Don't forget, tomorrow at 9:10 a.m., we'll have everything about it right here on our website. But before we let you go until then, how 'bout a little info about the "thing"? Obviously, we can't confirm what it will be just yet, but we can tell you that it's geared for the whole family and it will round out our attraction line up just nicely. And, of course, we think it's a great addition to the park. See you at 9:10 tomorrow morning! does anybody else those words i made bold are clues to anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattMattMatt Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I don't think any park in America has more quality flats. Until the past couple of years SFNE had the best flat lineup I'd ever seen. It's been gutted quite a bit since but I always like to point it out, they never seemed to get much credit for it back then. I think CP's is fined. Probably wouldn't be due for something else in the flat ride department for another few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^^ Zamperla Disko Intamin Spinner some sort of motorbike coaster (the round=wheels) I sure hope it's the Disko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcalicoaster Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^Why? I think you are way off base but I'm just wandering why you hope that. Please elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^ It was posted two posts above mine hence the ^^ Obviously, we can't confirm what it will be just yet, but we can tell you that it's geared for the whole family and it will round out our attraction line up just nicely. And, of course, we think it's a great addition to the park. EDIT: I'm hoping for the Disko so the fanboys will cry foul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^I was pointing out how ridiculous his comment was. I don't think any park in America has more quality flats. I always find it funny when people make the statement that CP is lacking flats. When I lived by SFMM I never realized how little flats they had until I moved to Ohio. Sorry hard to pick up sarcasm in writing lol. Just to let everyone know if they have some kind of special like model or something special set up at the park tomorrow I'll go over and take pictures. I can't get in till 9:30am cause I just have a platinum pass though so it looks like I'll miss a press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGA29 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^I was pointing out how ridiculous his comment was. I don't think any park in America has more quality flats. I always find it funny when people make the statement that CP is lacking flats. When I lived by SFMM I never realized how little flats they had until I moved to Ohio. Well CP definitely has a lot of flats, but a lot are rides that a lot of carnivals carry (scrambler, himalaya, matterhorn, chaos, Ocean Motion). The unique/major ones are MaxAir, Power Tower, Cedar Downs, Skyhawk, and Demon Drop (maybe Troika). I think some place like Knoebels or Kennywood has better unique flats. Even (although I'm a little bit biased) CGA and SCBB have really good collections of unique and interesting flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Toader Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yeah. My guess is for sure some sort of water attraction. I think the only thing they are really lacking... is another water ride. The only other thing is a newer family coaster. haha. Who am I kidding "NEED. LACKING" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajay Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yep, it's a water ride. I'm sure of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiminn6 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 They will be revealing it today!!! Here is there twitter message from about 2 days ago! cedarpoint 09.03.09 09:10. All will be revealed. http://bit.ly/GeaJw #fb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMC Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^about the whole "Geared" and "Round" thing--- Kinds sounds like a turntable which would make that thing I found on Wikipedia make sense if they are talking about a reverser turntable for the water/coaster hybrid. (p.s. I think the Wikipedia page has been deleted as of a couple days ago.) I was really hoping for a flyer or a GCI, but a new water ride would be great. It does get mighty sticky some days at The Point. We'll know in 7.5 hours in my time zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 ^^ Yes we know. It has been posted 2 times in the past 3 pages. (Your post was the 3rd time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benvenuto Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Well, about 25 minutes, and I'll edit my post to include the article at press time! Here's to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaclose Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 From twitter.... One last bit of info...it's not a coaster! Details at 9:10 a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 A Whitewater Family Adventure Begins! http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/index.cfm SANDUSKY, Ohio – Grab your paddles and climb aboard the newest river-ride adventure this side of the Appalachians! Shoot the Rapids, an all-new family water ride, will rise above Cedar Point’s rustic Frontier Trail when it makes a splash on Opening Day 2010. During the 2,100-foot-long journey, adventurers will travel through a wooded area and around an illegal still used for brewing sweet-tasting elixir, all while encountering surprise water elements and special effects. Guests will navigate the waters aboard a 10-passenger boat. Riders will be seated in five rows of two and will be secured by individual over-the-head lap bars. The excitement builds when the boats ascend one of two lift hills. The first and largest hill will be 85 feet tall and will drop riders down onto Millennium Island at a 45-degree angle. The second hill will be 49 feet tall and will end with a dramatic “shoot” through water rapids and rockwork. Guests on the Frontier Trail can keep their feet planted on dry land and watch as riders complete their wet and wild trek down the final drop. “Shoot the Rapids will instantly become a family favorite,” said John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point. “Our guests wanted another option to cool off on warm summer days. We listened, and Shoot the Rapids will deliver the perfect combination of refreshment, thrills and new memories at Cedar Point.” Shoot the Rapids will cost more than $10.5 million to build and will be the most expensive water ride ever built at Cedar Point. It will have a capacity of approximately 1,200 riders per hour. The ride will last three minutes. A rider height requirement has not yet been determined and will be released at a later date. The ride was designed and manufactured by IntaRide LLC of Glen Burnie, Md., the same company that built the Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force roller coasters and the Thunder Canyon river-rafting ride. Ready to take a ride? Please visit cedarpoint.com for a computer animation of Shoot the Rapids, plus construction updates and photos, a live construction webcam, video blogs and more. All The Details Design Capacity Approximately 1,200 riders per hour Ride Time Approximately 3 minutes Color Scheme Tan-colored supports and steel trough Manufacturing Manufacturer IntaRide LLC Investment $10.5 Million Boat Statistics Number of Boats 10 fiberglass boats Riders Per Boat 10 Safety Restraint Individual over-the-head lap bars with hand grips Seating Individual seats; five rows of two per boat Physical Dimensions Angle of Descent 45 degrees Angle of Lift Hill Ascent 25 degrees First Drop Height 85 feet Ride Length 2,100 feet Second Drop Height 49 feet Water Volume 728,000 gallons of chlorinated, filtered water Videos: http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/rides/water/shoot_the_rapids/videos.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I always thought CP needed a not too wet ride after getting rid of the Mill Race and White Water Landing, and this is it! And for someone who rode the original Shoot the Rapids in the 70's, I think it's a cool nod to the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Looks like a good ride, but sure many will have a different opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Damn I was hoping for Togo Anyway, good to see another water ride in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Very Exciting announcement! I love the location of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I always thought CP needed a not too wet ride after getting rid of the Mill Race and White Water Landing, and this is it! If you watch the animation, you will get completely soaked on this ride. Looks like a decent addition to the park, but as a former Paddlewheel captain, good bye to what little charm was left along that side of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 The boats look the same as Pilgrims Plunge. As does the drop style and angle. Hopefully it is more reliable than PP when it first opened. Though without the elevator lift, it could possibly be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Yes, no way to avoid getting soaked from viewing the animation. I think this is a great addition to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Nice ride! It looks like the perfect addiction to the park at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 This looks pretty cool! Can't wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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