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Next year, the thrill is back.
Cedar Point’s new ride for 2011, which already has been ordered but not been announced publicly, will be aimed at thrill seekers, said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair’s CEO.
The amusement park’s long-term plans for new rides is closely veiled. But during an exclusive Register interview with Kinzel, he pulled the curtain aside a bit.
When asked if Cedar Point plans to maintain its status as the world’s leader for roller coasters and rides, he said: “Let me just put it this way. We went after the family market this year ... We’re going to go after the thrill seeker next year.”
Kinzel wouldn’t give more details. “There’s more thrill rides than roller coasters,” he said. “I can’t tell you what it is. It’s a very exciting ride.”
More details may not be forthcoming until Cedar Point makes its official announcement later this year about what’s new in 2011.
Robin Innes, Cedar Point’s spokesman, said that in recent years new attractions at Cedar Point have been announced in the late summer or early fall.
This year’s family ride, Shoot the Rapids, was announced Sept. 3. The announcement was preceded by a several-week media campaign of hints and official leaks.
Innes had no comment about when this year’s announcement will come.
“I’m not going to reveal any information about our plans next year,” he said.
Jeff Putz, webmaster for the Cedar Point fan site PointBuzz.com, said Cedar Point fans will welcome the news that a new ride is on the way.
“It keeps things fresh and it keeps people interested and engaged,” he said.
Usually before any new attraction, people spend months posting on the Internetaboutwhat’scoming next.
“There’s always speculation, and it’s usually wrong,” he said.
Indulging in a little speculation of his own, Putz said an announcement that would make the most sense would be “something that kind of fills a hole in their lineup.”
There aren’t many gaps at Cedar Point, but the park lacks a top spin ride, such as the one made by Huss Rides, Putz said.
Cedar Point is getting a new thrill ride in 2011! =D 'Bout time! Time to see some coolness with this addition! What will it be? A 500 ft. coaster? We'll find out soon.
CANADA'S WONDERLAND:
http://www.cwmania.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1900
Keep an eye on this thread. In 2011, CW may get a new coaster. It seems there are markers by the first drop of Skyrider (a TOGO stand-up), Vortex's (an Arrow Dynamics Suspended Coaster) supports, and the gravel way behind Timberwolf Falls. As of May 1, 2010, Vortex seemed to be squeaky, as it is currently rumored that its days are numbered. I haven't ridden it yet (or any coaster outside Florida, except the ones at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk), but it will be a shame to lose it. The popular rumors state that either a B&M Dive Machine (or any other B&M coasters) or a Maverick-style coaster will come to the park in 2011. Even Screamscape noticed:
2011 - Future Expansion - Rumor - (5/4/10) According to CWMania.com, guests have spotted possible survey markers and signs of construction at Canada’s Wonderland. Pictures showing off a group of yellow markers can be found here. There is also an assortment of red markers in the water under Vortex, the park’s Arrow Suspended coaster.
There are also rumors spreading around of Timberwolf Falls and Vortex getting removed soon. There is also some land clearing occurring behind Planet Snoopy and Wild Beast (as of May 8th), but I doubt it's for the coaster.
And a quote from kunpc1 at CWMania:
Based on what everyone is throwing out, I believe the top thoughts on the site right now are:
B&M Floorless
B&M Dive Machine
Intamin Terra Coaster (a coaster like Maverick at Cedar Point)
What would you want? Personally, I want a B&M Dive Machine. I just love SheiKra! The Canadians really need a great Dive Machine like SheiKra! =D I have an idea... if the rumors of Timberwolf Falls' removal are true, then they can reuse the pond for a splashdown! =D
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