I have to say, I agree with Coast on this one.
Justin said:
See, all the hype brings in the GP, which is what CP is trying to do. There are alot more of the GP than there are us coaster enthusiasts. So why not aim for the bigger crowd? I am not saying that CP is trying to just bring in GP, because they are trying to attract all sort of different groups including us.
When did he mention at all it had anything to do with the GP? Yes, they're trying to advertise a new attraction but most of their updates were posted on a Facebook FAN page. Which FANS would look at when it's updated. They were for the fanboys, I can't think of many people who would know what a GCI or a B&M is.
Also the hype coming from the CP regulars. Take a look through these 30-odd pages, Justin and tell me you haven't been hyping it up yourself.
Get this, all this hype CP did attracted a hell of a lot of attention to the park. Something that brings in money. People that probably never heard of CP (Yes there are people like that, that have never heard of the place) saw it on the news about the "Whyte Lightning" moonshine bottle. It was broadcasted over all the major news stations in Ohio and I am sure some even in other states. Its all just a big advertisement thing.
To be honest, a news broadcast about a new ride at Cedar Point isn't going to get the GP wetting their pants in excitement. At most people will go 'oh cool, I wonder what it is' and then forget about it. I don't see it advertised on their site, I haven't heard of any signs or banners advertising it. Where's the hype coming from?
Another thing you brought up. Intimidator 305. Yes, I think that personally that was a ****ing waste of money. What is the point of building a 305' coaster and not have it do something. If something is going to be that high, atleast add something to the ride. Millennium Forceless is the same way. Waste of money.
Sorry, but log flume or 305 ft Giga coaster? Even if it does have flaws I'd pick the Giga coaster over the log flume in less than a second. I honestly think you're very deluded in making that judgement. These boats might have the over head restraint things like what Pilgrams has, I think that's kinda rubbish compared to the no restraints you get on traditional log flumes. (Again, bitching about restraints.)
Also, the reason that most of us aren't upset is because CP needs a good water ride. I'm not sure if you have even been to CP before, but it lacks a good water ride. I was disappointed when CP took out WWL. It was not only a classic, but it was, IMO, CPs best water ride.
Really? When Maverick was announced, weren't fanboys complaining it wasn't a record breaker and that they were disappointed with it? Yet everyone was anticipating a coaster only to be told it's a log flume and nobody's unhappy? I'd be disappointed if I thought my local park was getting something great and it's actually something less so.
I'm not saying it's a bad addition to the park, I actually think the park could do well with it and it doesn't look to bad; but I can't believe that you guys aren't disappointed in the slightest with it. :?