I woke up at 5:30 in the morning, packed my lunch and departed Akron by about 7 AM. There was hardly any traffic on the road which really pleased me. The turnpike wasn't covered in orange barrels this trip, so I was thrilled.
We parked and got in the season pass line by about 8:50 and were some of the first into the park. Promptly at 9 they opened the gates and we used our JCC to get on the first ride of the day on Raptor. I don't know what it is about this ride that always has me coming back for more. I could argue this my favorite ride in the park. I think it's paced really well and that cobra roll is so intense. We were in the front row and my friend and I were two of the four people on the ride. It's sad but this is the first time I've actually got into the park that early and been on rides with JCC. I was shocked just how short the lines were.
We went to Millennium Force and rode back seat - in my opinion the best seat on the ride - and got on in a little over 15 minutes. Without any food or anything to drink so far yesterday, and with the heat and humidity, I was near greying out on the first overbank. Is this happening to anyone else?
With an awesome ride on MF we decided to go check out the Dragster situation. They weren't distributing Freeways so we decided to get in line before the line was too long. After a few rollbacks and mechanics on the launch track working on something they allowed us to get in the 1/4 full queue and we waited altogether nothing more than an hour. Because of its sporadic operation, that was only my 7th Dragster lap - but it was one of the best. We creeped over the top and almost got a rollback, but just barely cleared the top. Usually when I'm on the train it's rocketing over the top and there isn't even a chance of the train getting a rollback. Needless to say, I didn't get a rollback all day.
Afraid the park was going to get busy we really did some crunching the first hour and half of regular operation. In this time we got our Freeways for MF and Mantis, both for the 3-4 slot which made it really convenient. We got on Maggie twice, riding both rides in 1:3 and getting stapled ridiculously. I know the ops have to secure the bar, but ramming it into your leg on the ejector seat of an airtime filled hypercoaster giving huge bruises. I guess they have to because of past happenings but I really hate the restraints on that Arrow. We headed back to big old Mean Streak and rode in the front seat. The trims were definitely on but it still was a great ride. I love the little hills that want to be airtime hills that give the hint of airtime, but definitely aren't. MS was running really well and the crew was top notch. The wait for the front was about 2 trains. We took the skyride to the front of the park and ate our sandwiches. So in the morning at CP, with the park only being "open" for 2 hours we basically got on all the big rides and even managed 2 on Maggie. We felt like we had beat the crowds, but - you can't beat something that isn't there.
Upon our return to the park it was almost 90º and extremely homid (HOt and huMID). We needed some air conditioning or something so we went to to Disaster Transport. Expecting a 45 minute wait we were relieved to find out it was only 20 mins. While in line my friend and I had a big argument over a 3-D sign and I want some help. The sign right before the steps says Dispatch Disaster Transport - where the D is used for both patch and aster, correct? My friend was telling me the sign says Dispatch Master Transport because of a little squiggly under the Dis. We always argue about something on our trip - the first time it was where the tallest drop tower was, then whether or not the Edge killed anyone, and now this. Please can I have someone else's opinion if they know at all what I am talking about. I know it sounds childish, but it would be very helpful.
It was about 1:45 when we got off and since we were in the area we went for a swing on Wicked Twister. With a great ride, an even better crew, and an empty park this ride was no longer than 15 minutes for the backseat. We grabbed 3 awesome rides and went to Blue Streak, where there was a little bit of a wait. I know it was the middle of the day and I should expect that. It was down in one of the handrails in the queues out of the station and we waited about 10 minutes to ride 1:3.
Our Freeway time was up so we were on to Mantis. This is what I think the smartest choice is for the Freeway. The loading is very slow, the line is hot, and usually about an hour long. We used the Freeway and rode front seat, something I hadn't ever done before. I was impressed, but I still don't care too much for stand-ups. Give me an invert any day. We hussled over to MF and saw that it was down. Ugh... we had to remain in the area so that our Freeways would be usable when it opened back up in case it was past 4:00. We waited . . . and we waited some more . . . and some more . . . about 30 minutes or so later they reopened the line and we got on. Both the line for the front and back were rather long so I just hopped in the middle. Another awesome ride. Millennium Force is so much more intense than any other hyper I've been on, but the lack of airtime is the only thing that sets it aside from S:RoS in my opinion. I'm not saying it doesn't have any, it just doesn't have the disgusting amount it's little brother has over at SFNE. The drop is top notch and I would wait an hour for just that.
We were going to travel all of Arrow Alley (Iron Dragon back to CCMR) hitting all 5 but instead we just rode Maggie with a 10 min wait, Gemini which was a walkon and Corkscrew which was another walk-on. Gemini is so much better trimless. I saw they were running trimless at one part of the day so when I got there I asked if they would open the trims for us - which they usually do - but the guy got really mad at me and told me I shouldn't be telling them how to run a ride, etc. I've been told no before, but he got angry and it didn't make me happy. We were starving so we went back for more sandwiches.
When we came back it was about 5:45 and I got my first ride ever on Troika. It's a nice little flat, I'm surprised I have never rode it. There was no line and it's a rather relaxing Huss. From there we rode WT two more times in the backseat, got a few laps on BS, rode Raptor in the back right seat after a 15 minute wait, and headed to TTD.
TTD was broken down so we waited outside the queue for a little while. Once it started running, something really weird happened. I'm sure it's quite normal and I just haven't been there enough, but the ride definitely launched and huge clump of black exploded from the train. So many people said "OMG the cable broke again" but I quickly decided it was a bird which had exploded upon impact. Has anyone ever seen the clip of Randy Johnson pitching the ball and hitting the bird at 99 mph? This was much more powerful and I managed to catch a feather as it floated to the ground. To my amazement, the train cleared the tophat, there wasn't any blood, and it hit the train and no one on it. We rode backseat again after an hour wait and the night rides began.
We went back to Wicked Twister - guess where we rode? It was only a 10 minute wait but we had to move on . We rode Raptor both front and back seats, Maggie in 1:3 yet again, Gemini in the back and MS. All these rides were walkons. It was truly incredible for a nice mid-July day. I hope these crowds hold off so I can come back again. We ended the night on a MF ride. By 11:30 we were off the ride and we got in line right at 11. Truly amazing. Some nights I have waited an hour and a half. The ride was godly and the "drop into the dark abyss" was once again awesome. Our day had come to an end. 14 hours of coasters was a first for me. Usually, it's only 13 and a half but now I have a friend with JCC. The 2 hour drive home was horrible and we had to stop numerous times, but the '95 Spirit and us made it. Sorry this was so long, thanks for reading!
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Cedar Point 7/21/04 "The Wrath of Dragster"
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Whoa, thet would be scary to be in the front row when that bird hit.
Dragster hit another birdie! At least there was no blood this time...
Sounds like it was an awesome day. At least nothing serious happened when it hit the bird...
I didn't know they call Magnum, Maggie. Maggie!!!!, Maggie!!!!, Maggie!!!, Maggie!!!! (That's enough obsessing for today) It is a nickname that Cedar Point guests call it or is it just what you call it? How was Triple Play (aka Troika)? I think they are one in the same at least. Have you ever ridden Triple Play?
"I've been staring at the world, waiting. All the trouble and all the pain we're facing. Too much light to be livin' in the dark. Why waste time? We only got one life. Together we can be the CHANGE. So go and let your heart burn bright"
Yeah - there are a couple nicknames that some enthusiasts will use - Maggie - Magnum XL-200 Millie - Millennium Force Dragon Iron - Iron Dragon Mean Squeak - Mean Streak Draggie - TTD Twisted Wicker - WT . . . and the list could go on. I've never been on Triple Play but it sounds like it would be the same ride. When I was at SFGAm it was down. It's a fun little ride.
Have you ever been on Chaos over there? If you have, how was it when you went on it? If not, I totally recommend it.
Pic of Chaos http://www.rides.com/chaos_pthome.html Last edited by Ilovthevu' on July 23rd, 2004, 1:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"I've been staring at the world, waiting. All the trouble and all the pain we're facing. Too much light to be livin' in the dark. Why waste time? We only got one life. Together we can be the CHANGE. So go and let your heart burn bright"
I went on Chaos last year, and they had the same ride at a carnival I went to 2 years ago. It's a great ride, I'd recommend it.
Chaos does a lot of rattling (kind of like the one at MiA that fell apart) so I tend to avoid it, but I have been on it before and it was a lot of fun.
Youre right about the Disaster Transport sign. I went on Choas a few times and I love it. Youre lucky you got on a lot of rides. What is JCC and how do you get it?
I confirm that you were correct on the Disaster Transport Sign. It sounds like much better crowds then when I was there.
JCC is Joe Cool Club and it is added to your pass for $15. With this you can have the option to also get season pass parking on your pass, along with with JCC you get into the park at 9:00 with the other guests, but you get to bypass the gates they have set up inside the park and ride whatever rides have opened for the day. Most days Raptor and MF are the selected 'guarenteed' rides to be operating. Some days WT or TTD, even Maggie will be open for JCC. Basically - it's a half hour of ERT.
Spoken as a true Cedar Point employee Zak.
Yeah that sounds really employeeish - ugh... lol
is ttd open now or are they still repairing it from the cable line break
cause i might be going to cedar point in a couple of days (next Tuesday and Wednesday) do you think it will be open those days or what http://rctgrotto.coastergrotto.com/file.jsp?argId=76 my first rct3 park. its ok but please try it.
It has been running the last few days. Obviously from my TR which is AFTER the cable fray, it is up and running. Check out the webcams, it'll give you the most up to date report on whether or not it's up or not. It's been breaking down a lot, but it's usually up for a majority of the day.
thats good to know cause last year when i went on it it didnt make it up the hill and we fell back down and i thought we were gonna crash
 and i was in the back row ahhh the brakes stopped us and we got launched again and we made it so i got to go on ttd twice in at one time
it was a great time http://rctgrotto.coastergrotto.com/file.jsp?argId=76 my first rct3 park. its ok but please try it.
You got a rollback. Something most enthusiasts have yet to have, but want.
we got to go again
http://rctgrotto.coastergrotto.com/file.jsp?argId=76 my first rct3 park. its ok but please try it.
Yes that's a rollback. You are lucky that they were able to get it fixed or reset properly. Last year I saw a few rollbacks where they had to empty the train and then the coaster never went back up that night. I would pay for a rollback, be lucky you got one.
As would I. That would be truly amazing!
i feel so lucky
 http://rctgrotto.coastergrotto.com/file.jsp?argId=76 my first rct3 park. its ok but please try it.
Have fun at Cedar Point tomorrow B&M Floorless Wanter!
Yeah - good luck! Get on the giant lawn ornament!
Thank you ill be sure to right back on how it was
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