Virtual Midway adds photos for Cedar Point 2003 project

Ophthodoc I think sine the main ride material is wood, the coaster is wood, even though I know its not in any sense of the word a wooden roller coaster, just my very odd opinion.

Good insight about the change in track height, but to naysayers of alot of length its still October, CP did not start building MF till the season stoped, which means there is alot more to be done, just look at the amount of track and footers markings.

Mantis was supposed to be painted this year, but apparently Blue Streak needed it more since its in the very front of the park and has not been painted since 1992, before Mantis was built. Also Sunday the trims were not working on the Mantis hill, I had the best ride on it since opening season. The purple track on Wildcat threw me for a loop when I saw it friday night, very unusal for CP to change a colour scheme.

*** This post was edited by Sharpel007 on 10/21/2002. ***

I'm going there this weekend and I'm going to take some pics and shoot some film. I'm eager to see this thing in the flesh and put in my 2 cents like everyone else. With the new pics, I have no idea what it will be. I just love how they keep finding room at that park that it didn't look like they had. Can't wait for this weekend. It'll be COLD atop that 300 ft. hill!

Sharpel: I AGREE the brakes did not engage for our train on the first hill of Mantis on Sunday, either. It was a great ride. I don't think the trim brakes make a damn bit of difference - my ears still got a good batting (but I kind of enjoyed it.....).

Regarding the Blue Streak repainting - I don't know if your reasoning is on the mark or not - Mantis is definitely more visible to the public, unlike Blue Streak, which is hidden mostly by the Raptor and the picnic shelters. And besides, a classic woodie need not look new. I don't think many people pay attention to the Blue Streak when looking at the Cedar Point skyline - there are a couple more impressive sights to be seen, especially these days.

Every time I look at pictures of the construction of this new coaster, I get more and more confused. The debates over L-TH-B or not L-TH-B are so endless. Everybody has got so many opinions and guesses. The excitement is just unreal. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve! :)

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