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Postby CoasterRiderSC on October 13th, 2024, 11:08 pm
I had never heard of Batman having fog! Is that an original effect (I rode it in 1992 and dont' remember it) or just for Fright Fest? Also what is "missing theming" for Raging Bull?
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 13th, 2024, 11:22 pm
The wheel covers would be great. Then bring back the stuff on X Flight (they started by fixing the radar on top of the tower) but bring back the water jets, misters etc.


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Postby Tidal_Waver on October 13th, 2024, 11:53 pm
BCarroll wrote:The spinning fan is indeed working. The fog is also back in the tunnel. Much of the original soundtrack is playing in the queue. I noticed all of the Prince songs on Friday.


Awesome!! That’s killer news! Appreciate the info.
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Postby JackGlass on October 14th, 2024, 7:35 am
CoasterRiderSC wrote:I had never heard of Batman having fog! Is that an original effect (I rode it in 1992 and dont' remember it) or just for Fright Fest? Also what is "missing theming" for Raging Bull?


Raging Bull was originally supposed to have buildings that it went through and an elaborate backstory. Premier cut all the theming that it was supposed to have. Years ago someone on these forums posted the original concept art and it looked awesome. I hope Cedar Fair revisits the old concept
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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on October 14th, 2024, 9:18 pm
I rode Batman today and was absolutely blown away. I was not around in 1992, probably rode Batman for the first time in 2013 or 2014... so not sure what theming they brought back and/or what is completely new. But whatever the case I thought it was awesome. I was literally almost tearing up in the station before my first ride, it was that beautiful (to me).

Credit to the park for completely overhauling Batman DURING the season. I was admittedly worried when they announced they were going to repaint it and have it ready by FF, as I did not have complete faith in the park to finish it by FF. Sure enough they did, and they didn't stop there as they went above and beyond with the audio, lights and fog. As long as this theming sticks around, I see a lot of Batman in my future.
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 14th, 2024, 9:32 pm
Dan The Coaster Man wrote:I rode Batman today and was absolutely blown away. I was not around in 1992, probably rode Batman for the first time in 2013 or 2014... so not sure what theming they brought back and/or what is completely new. But whatever the case I thought it was awesome. I was literally almost tearing up in the station before my first ride, it was that beautiful (to me).

Credit to the park for completely overhauling Batman DURING the season. I was admittedly worried when they announced they were going to repaint it and have it ready by FF, as I did not have complete faith in the park to finish it by FF. Sure enough they did, and they didn't stop there as they went above and beyond with the audio, lights and fog. As long as this theming sticks around, I see a lot of Batman in my future.
The park did not paint Batman. They contract it to an outside company. How fast or how slower it was painted all depended on weather and how fast the third party company worked.


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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on October 14th, 2024, 10:04 pm
^ Yes, that is true. But it was still a risk starting the project when they did, and everything always comes back to the park for who they choose for contract work. Unless you pull a Cedar Point and deflect everything onto Zamperla publicly multiple times :lol:

Also forgot to add that the crew was HAULING. And it seems like they were having fun too, vibing with the music.
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 14th, 2024, 10:09 pm
Dan The Coaster Man wrote:^ Yes, that is true. But it was still a risk starting the project when they did, and everything always comes back to the park for who they choose for contract work. Unless you pull a Cedar Point and deflect everything onto Zamperla publicly multiple times :lol:

Also forgot to add that the crew was HAULING. And it seems like they were having fun too, vibing with the music.
To my understanding, there’s really one (or very few) companies that do roller coaster painting. It didn’t happen til August because that was when the company was available. Weather is less risky in August than in the middle of winter.


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Postby GreatAmericanfox on October 14th, 2024, 10:44 pm
The entrance is almost done, ngl, it actually beats out the old circle plot that's been there since the Marriott Days
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Postby JackGlass on October 17th, 2024, 7:31 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muhZK30xiQ0

The restored theming on Batman! This is amazing
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on October 17th, 2024, 9:56 pm
GreatAmericanfox wrote:The entrance is almost done, ngl, it actually beats out the old circle plot that's been there since the Marriott Days



Wait, WHAT? You actually like something new over something classic at the park??
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on October 17th, 2024, 10:03 pm
JackGlass wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muhZK30xiQ0

The restored theming on Batman! This is amazing


Dan - Thanks for making the video!

JackGlass - Thanks for posting that!


Is that fog for entering and exiting going to be running all year or just during FF?
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Postby JackGlass on October 17th, 2024, 11:01 pm
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JackGlass wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muhZK30xiQ0

The restored theming on Batman! This is amazing


Dan - Thanks for making the video!

JackGlass - Thanks for posting that!


Is that fog for entering and exiting going to be running all year or just during FF?


All I can say is, way to go Cedar Fair! They are doing an amazing job so far. and I love the new front entrance. I can't wait to see what the finished product looks like next year
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on October 18th, 2024, 9:46 am
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GreatAmericanfox wrote:The entrance is almost done, ngl, it actually beats out the old circle plot that's been there since the Marriott Days



Wait, WHAT? You actually like something new over something classic at the park??


Because they improved on it instead of making it shittier, plus it's more efficient than when the metal detectors used to be under where the og ticket booths used to be

Actually, the little flags are kinda a homage to the original ticket booth's flags, and the colors are a homage to CGA's carousel. I like small details like that, my only complaint is i wish the flags were real flags


Still hate the big plot next to Orleans Place being removed, i get they did it for crowds, but i liked that it was there to separate the carousel plaza and Orleans place, plus greenery is cool in general
Old Great America was better, however I hope just a bit of that charm comes back
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Postby Goku1910 on October 18th, 2024, 9:51 am
I particularly like the new entrance's shipping storage containers masqueradeing as buildings on each side.

Classy.
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 18th, 2024, 10:15 am
Goku1910 wrote:I particularly like the new entrance's shipping storage containers masqueradeing as buildings on each side.

Classy.
Don’t forget the beautiful roll gates they picked up from Gurnee Mills for the new entrance.


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Postby GreatAmericanfox on October 18th, 2024, 10:28 am
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Goku1910 wrote:I particularly like the new entrance's shipping storage containers masqueradeing as buildings on each side.

Classy.
Don’t forget the beautiful roll gates they picked up from Gurnee Mills for the new entrance.


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That reminds me, they massacred a lot of the buildings in Hometown Square with those overhead fans. Aunt Martha's/Stutters comes into mind for me
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 20th, 2024, 1:07 pm
X Flight pond is still drained…confirming that it has nothing to do with weather. But I imagine it’s due to the Rakshasa construction…although that was empty before they drained the pond by Demon snacks!

Batman effects look cool. The dog is clearly permanent and is programmed to the dispatches.

The radar beam on top of X Flights is broken again :(




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Postby Tidal_Waver on October 20th, 2024, 1:33 pm
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Anyone run into Caleb Williams last night?
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on October 20th, 2024, 9:52 pm
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Anyone run into Caleb Williams last night?


I wish. Those crowds pushed me away from the park though. I was too busy playing pinball!
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Postby coasterfanatic on October 20th, 2024, 10:08 pm
I think he was at the park Friday night…the images of Sky Striker are when it was dark but those already surfaced yesterday afternoon indicate he was at the park on Friday. He may have posted them to Instagram until Saturday.

Chance the Rapper was at the park today. And a few Bulls players were there a few weeks ago.

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Postby GreatAmericanfox on October 20th, 2024, 10:13 pm
Imagine X-flight just gets axed lmao
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Postby Tidal_Waver on October 21st, 2024, 12:04 am
coasterfanatic wrote:I think he was at the park Friday night…the images of Sky Striker are when it was dark but those already surfaced yesterday afternoon indicate he was at the park on Friday. He may have posted them to Instagram until Saturday.

Chance the Rapper was at the park today. And a few Bulls players were there a few weeks ago.

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Appreciate the info!! Seems like there’s a good mix of local celebrities that frequent the park.
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on October 21st, 2024, 8:55 am
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Imagine X-flight just gets axed lmao



WHAT?? And bring back your beloved Sky Whirl or the Barney Oldsfield cars?
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on October 21st, 2024, 11:30 am
CoasterRiderSC wrote:
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Imagine X-flight just gets axed lmao



WHAT?? And bring back your beloved Sky Whirl or the Barney Oldsfield cars?


If they do, i wouldn't be complaining lol, besides, not like X-Flight will be around forever either y'know.
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