Cedar Point Rumored for New 2012 Attraction Too

Well, it looks like Canada's Wonderland isn't the only Cedar Fair park slated for a possible 2012 coaster. Remember that post a few months back about what Cedar Point will do next? It seems that the rumor of a possible 2012 coaster is gaining steam. From Screamscape (and I was wondering when a Cedar Point 2012 rumor will come up):

Park News - (5/19/11) Screamscape sources have a few items worth noting from Cedar Point’s opening weekend. First off, Ocean Motion is said to be hoping to open by Memorial Day weekend, if they can get it finished. MaXair is down due to some kind of motor issue, an the park is working with Huss to get it fixed ASAP. While a Memorial Day Weekend reopening isn’t likely to be possible (hasn’t been ruled out) chances are that it probably wont be ready to open until closer to June 5th.
Also, when you visit the park this year you may want to take some time to get a ride in on Calypso and the old Turnpike cars. From the sound of things, the park may have something unique in store for this area of the park coming up, and will need to make some room for it. Even the Cadillac Cars may have to have their route adjusted. If the rumors holds water, even the old Pirate dark ride building may need to be removed to make way. All said and done, this is clearing out a pretty large area of the park… so I’m dying to know just what may replace it. Stay tuned!

Here is a better view of the area (with labels):






















That seems like a big area. One thing, however...:

If they were to combine the old Pirate ride building space with the Turnpike/Calypso/Cadillac (partial) space, will Blue Streak operate while that area is behind walls (via temporary path) or will it be closed during construction? Only time can tell. But either way, it's interesting!

And one question... what type of coaster will this be? I've thought of another option: Intamin's 12-inversion model (photo from The Coaster Critic):
















Knowing Cedar Point's love for Intamin (and having only 15 inversions compared to SFMM's 35 inversions) and world records (not to mention, possible envy with SFMM for taking their coaster crown record), I can definitely see this at Cedar Point.

Either way, this looks like an interesting project. I hope this isn't another "false-hope" rumor though (2010 - Shoot the Rapids, 2011 - WindSeeker; again, not that they are bad additions. They look fun). SFMM has taken their world record and they need to build a 2012 coaster in order to catch up. If this is a new coaster, though, add this to the list of possible Cedar Fair parks getting new coasters for 2012:

Canada's Wonderland
Cedar Point
Dorney Park (Invertigo)