Cedar Point 2020/2021
- Thread starter Matt N
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Antinos
Slut for Spinners
What explicit evidence is there stating that there won't be a coaster in 2020? I'm playing devil's advocate here - it doesn't seem like there is any activity anywhere on site and I don't believe a coaster is in the works, but that doesn't mean they couldn't build a small family coaster with ground prep starting in September or October. Unless we get a statement from a park official or some other evidence that says "we're not building a coaster," we can't call it confirmed.
bernatc22
Mega Poster
IMO the bar we should set in order to no be disappointed is, at most (and still very unlikely), a raptor. Personally I'm leaning more towards a family coaster or even no coaster at all, but still I'm sure Cedar Point will address what we all so anxiously wait to hear come the end of summer. And even if there is no huge ride to celebrate CP's 150th anniversary, the park has already added more than enough in the past few years, so there's that.
The park is still talking about bringing back retro food items. Might want to lower that bar a bit further.
Cedar Point will be announcing more on 2020 plans today:
What we know thus far (thanks to Cedar Point's 150th Anniversary Webpage)
I am most excited for the "river expedition" as this could be a return of Paddlewheel Excursions, who's station now sits idle as Dinosaurs Alive! was removed end of last year (used the station for merchandise and access across the river to Adventure Island). While there is a floating bridge in place for guests to get across to Forbidden Frontier, the park is also using the old Shoot the Rapids raised access bridge as well; it would be in the realm of possible to create a river crossing while allowing ship passage underneath. All sheer speculation, but would love to see a "classic" ride return.
More to come over the rest of the season.
What we know thus far (thanks to Cedar Point's 150th Anniversary Webpage)
I am most excited for the "river expedition" as this could be a return of Paddlewheel Excursions, who's station now sits idle as Dinosaurs Alive! was removed end of last year (used the station for merchandise and access across the river to Adventure Island). While there is a floating bridge in place for guests to get across to Forbidden Frontier, the park is also using the old Shoot the Rapids raised access bridge as well; it would be in the realm of possible to create a river crossing while allowing ship passage underneath. All sheer speculation, but would love to see a "classic" ride return.
More to come over the rest of the season.
We have more update and detail to Cedar Point's 150th Anniversary planning. TL;DR minor park improvements and a new family boat ride
- Lifetime Ticket Giveaway - Cedar Point will hold a drawing for 150 lifetime Cedar Point passes.
- New Ride - Snake River Expedition - essentially a return of the old Paddlewheel Excursions ride, this will feature a mixture of animatronics and live actors across a western-themed plot. (Probably tied into the Adventure Island plot too)
- Celebrate 150 Spectacular Parade - While CP has done seasonal Halloween parades, this will be a parade that leads into the evening entertainment on-stage in front of Iron Dragon. Biggest flag here - expect major corridors and routes to be crimped in the evening when moving around the front half of the park.
- Bunch of new Food venues - this is the biggest shakeup for the Cedar Point loyal; Cedar Point is redoing a number of Main Midway and Wicked Twister Midway food venues, which have been "staple" facades and spots for many decades. In general, they're keeping and building upon themes, while refreshing food lineups - something they've already done with a few other restaurants around the park.
- Town Hall revamp - this is the one I'm most excited for, gone are the old Americana novelties, and the entire Town Hall will be revamped as a museum of Cedar Point's past. Should have plenty of cool things Cedar Point has held onto through the years.
- Bunch of new Merchandise - and buttons, if you're into that.
- Bands in Residence - your boyband dreams come true.
- Legacy Walk - individuals can buy bricks with memento written as part of a new brickwalk feature. TBD on location. And yup, bought a brick.
- New Ride - Snake River Expedition - essentially a return of the old Paddlewheel Excursions ride, this will feature a mixture of animatronics and live actors across a western-themed plot. (Probably tied into the Adventure Island plot too)
- Celebrate 150 Spectacular Parade - While CP has done seasonal Halloween parades, this will be a parade that leads into the evening entertainment on-stage in front of Iron Dragon. Biggest flag here - expect major corridors and routes to be crimped in the evening when moving around the front half of the park.
- Bunch of new Food venues - this is the biggest shakeup for the Cedar Point loyal; Cedar Point is redoing a number of Main Midway and Wicked Twister Midway food venues, which have been "staple" facades and spots for many decades. In general, they're keeping and building upon themes, while refreshing food lineups - something they've already done with a few other restaurants around the park.
- Town Hall revamp - this is the one I'm most excited for, gone are the old Americana novelties, and the entire Town Hall will be revamped as a museum of Cedar Point's past. Should have plenty of cool things Cedar Point has held onto through the years.
- Bunch of new Merchandise - and buttons, if you're into that.
- Bands in Residence - your boyband dreams come true.
- Legacy Walk - individuals can buy bricks with memento written as part of a new brickwalk feature. TBD on location. And yup, bought a brick.
Aaron Smith
Mega Poster
I bought a brick as well!
Lori Marie Loud
Giga Poster
I didn't buy a brick because I live around two states away. Thanks for being our buffer zone Kentucky!
Coaster Chall YouTube
Hyper Poster
Coaster Chall YouTube
Hyper Poster
Yh completely agree with that ?
Kw6sTheater
Hyper Poster
I'm not sure how much land that these markers occupy or outline; I'd be very interested in knowing this, though, in case it does end up being the site of Cedar Point's 2021 project.
Matt N
CF Legend
Apparently it's a pretty large area!
Cedar Point enthusiasts have predicted 47 of the last 5 roller coasters that have been built. 
It's markings for utility lines - nothing more, nothing less. They mark this for everything that involves cutting concrete - laying new paths, building new restaurants, rides, etc.
Just don't hold your breathe for that 500 ft. coaster just yet.
It's markings for utility lines - nothing more, nothing less. They mark this for everything that involves cutting concrete - laying new paths, building new restaurants, rides, etc.
Just don't hold your breathe for that 500 ft. coaster just yet.
Matt N
CF Legend
Apparently the markings span a pretty large area, so it could be something big!Cedar Point enthusiasts have predicted 47 of the last 5 roller coasters that have been built.
It's markings for utility lines - nothing more, nothing less. They mark this for everything that involves cutting concrete - laying new paths, building new restaurants, rides, etc.
Just don't hold your breathe for that 500 ft. coaster just yet.
tomahawk
Strata Poster
TuggemMcNutt
Roller Poster
Somewhat new to the coaster community, so forgive me if this has been discussed before. I have always been fascinated by the idea of the "polar coaster", and I'm wondering why it isn't really discussed much as an option for cedar point in the future. It could be a 500+ foot coaster with a drop tower attached, so would it be possible for it to go in the current drop towers footprint? I'm not sure if it would take p too much space or if its well above the monetary range that they are comfortable with. Also I'm putting this out there as if we could ignore the COVID-19 crisis because I've been working from home for way too long and I'm going stir crazy.