RCPro: Blogged "April News and April Fools"

[Gemini78]

Hey guys, check out the new Blogged post that just went live! I've got some exciting news from Cedar Point that I think you guys will really want to hear. I've also got a classic April Fools joke in there as well, so don't miss a good laugh. Hope you enjoy it!.

[coastermatt]

I can't tell whether or not it really is an April Fool's joke...
...is Magnum really sinking? :P

[Michael]

Hahaha, that's the best thing to hear while waiting in line; "Hey mom, did you know that 'The Magnum' is sinking?! Yeah, it's because it's right next to the lake." "Wow Jimmy, you know a lot about roller coasters!"

[Brandon]

Thanks for another great blog, Michael. It certainly was a good read, just like all of your other blog postings. I do have a question however.

The new ride that will be taking the place of Snake River Falls is supposed to be an Intamin Aquatrax, though I have also heard that there were talks with Mack about their water coaster, although the Mack is evidently much more expensive compared to the Aquatrax.

I'm sorry, but can you perhaps explain to me how a Mack SuperSplash or a Mack Water Coaster is more expensive than a Intamin Aquatrax?

[Gemini78]

I'm sorry, I actually can't, but that is what I understand from more than a few people. Maybe they're just referring to the Atlantis installations versus the Aquatrax that are out there, which would make sense because of all of the themeing on the Atlantis installations.

[coastermatt]

^^Lolwut...
And isn't Atlantis the only Aquatrax bulit? And isn't there only 1?

[Rugmat]

The only thing that doesn't make sense to me about this Aquatrax is that it only has a 800-1000 hourly capacity...maybe its just me but I don't think that Cedar Point would put in this ride just because of its capacity. Maybe I'm wrong but just my thoughts

[Jake]

^^Lolwut...
And isn't Atlantis the only Aquatrax bulit? And isn't there only 1?

The only Intamin Aquatrax built is called Atlantis Adventure (Not to be confused with the Journey to Atlantis Mack Supersplash coasters that can be found in the United States).

[Matt]

The only thing that doesn't make sense to me about this Aquatrax is that it only has a 800-1000 hourly capacity...maybe its just me but I don't think that Cedar Point would put in this ride just because of its capacity. Maybe I'm wrong but just my thoughts

Just because the one and only Aqua Trax that is built has a 1000 people per hour capacity doesn't mean that Cedar Point's will be the same. Maverick only has an approximate value of 1200 riders per hour, and that thing has 6 trains!

But seriously... Cedar Point is known for their High Capacity rides. All of their modern thrill rides and almost all of their roller coasters (minus the kiddie coasters) have a capacity of over 1000 riders per hour; with some like Gemini or Magnum reaching 3000 or 2000 per hour, respectively. A relatively high capacity water ride (at or over 2000 per hour) would be nice for Cedar Point.

[Steelinwood]

Just because the one and only Aqua Trax that is built has a 1000 people per hour capacity doesn't mean that Cedar Point's will be the same. Maverick only has an approximate value of 1200 riders per hour, and that thing has 6 trains!

But seriously... Cedar Point is known for their High Capacity rides. All of their modern thrill rides and almost all of their roller coasters (minus the kiddie coasters) have a capacity of over 1000 riders per hour; with some like Gemini or Magnum reaching 3000 or 2000 per hour, respectively. A relatively high capacity water ride (at or over 2000 per hour) would be nice for Cedar Point.

He's right. Cedar point always has a way of introducing something into the amusement industry, and by 2010, perhaps Intamin would have developed special trains for them to increase capacity. Of coarse this is just speculation, but it may be a possibility!