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I hate hearing about tragedies resulting after fun nights, especially with people so young. I'll be curious to find out the cause of the car fire. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims' friends and families.

But imagine how much better that coaster would be...Actually having bearable restraints! It would be amazing.

It's been on my calendar! My first Coastermania was amazing this past year and already I can't wait for next year's!

"Plus we'll be talking more about what else we're adding to Rougarou (I'm looking at you, lighting and fog.)" - From Tony in the blog. Sounds like Rougarou may be getting the Banshee treatment... I'm even more excited now than I was earlier when this was first announced!

TWISTYYYYYY! Sorry, just couldn't resist the opportunity.

How is it a shock when people posted everything that happend but the new name? I meant more of the announcement itself. No announcement of an announcement.

A random comment about people on Social Media... Cedar Point announces Mantis will close: 90% of the GP is like "I'm so glad!" "Mantis sucks! So glad to see the park do something about it" and other comments relating to this. Cedar Point announces Rougarou, a floorless conversion that will drastically improve the ride experience. 90% of the GP is like "This is so stupid." "This is just like Mantis. Why not just keep it to begin with?" And of course, what Cedar Point post is complete with a "Cedar Point is terrible! They destroyed Geauga Lake!" comment.

I haven't this posted here yet but there's also a new video regarding Breakers with an animated look at the interior. I love the carousel horses inside the lobby! They add a nice touch to the park's history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0K13FzFMBc&list=UUyR9C6ocv0yTbn6YDWDZbAQ

Gone are the days of "people gotta eat." Thank goodness.

Every year since Ouimet has had the reigns, I am more and more impressed with Cedar Fair. Unlike Six Flags, they actually put quality in front of quantity. Especially as of late, CF has been doing an amazing job at catering to what each park truly needs.

Some pictures for those of you who want a quick look at what's been confirmed so far for 2015. The main attraction, Rougarou: I'm sure the station will change. I'm still hoping for the new vest restraints. Hotel Breakers: Here's a newly released picture showing a rendering of a kids spray zone and lounge area: Lakeside Pavilion: All pictures from Cedar Point's website and can be accessed here: https://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/new-in-2015

Cedar Point announces even more for 2015! Coral Courtyard will be replaced by Lakeside Pavilion, and more details about the Breakers reno are announced, such a new hot tub, kids splash zone, and lounge area! https://www.cedarpoint.com/what-s-new/new-in-2015

I believe that there will be more effects and possibly theming added to the ride that isn't shown in the animation, since Jason McClure said among other things, its "lighting and other effects, it will be a ride like no other at the park.” http://pointbuzz.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=2005

I'm hoping that the trim will be removed. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

1) This announcement was a shock. But I like the suddenness of it; pretty unique for CF. 2) I loved Mantis' colors but I think Rougarou's will be pretty cool. I love the orange track and especially the supports (whatever color you want to call them. I'll stick with dark green teal.) 3) Epic video. Awesome editing and production. 4) The logo is pretty sweet. 5) The Rougarou name is definitely different and I know many people will mispronounce it (by the way, it's ROO-GA-ROO--it's French.) I think it will grow on me, though. 6) Granted this is only a preliminary animation video, but the trains are shown with the old, classic B&M OTSRs. I hope they might be changed to the new fest restraints but at least the ride experience will be significantly improved. Floorless coasters are really fun. 7) Adding on the point 6, I hope some theming will be added. Even if it's just as simple as a tunnel or two. I am very surprised still and happy with these impromptu announcement!

I've heard amazing things about Midnight Syndicate, and I also heard that the ending has a special surprise that many people aren't giving away. I can't wait to check it out plus Hexed and the rest of the fun attractions when I go Sunday!

I also did hear that originally there were indeed supposed to be trim brakes there. That's what the purpose of the items in question were supposed to be, and it's also why there's a straight stretch of track instead of another bunny hill. I don't know why they decided not to add them, but I'm glad they never were.

Next time, be sure to ride in middle row on Blue Streak, and I guarantee your ride will be a night and day different from what you previously experienced.

If you sat on a wheel seat on Blue Streak, I can see how you thought it was rough. Next time sit in the middle of a car, as to avoid this. I've had some really smooth rides on that coaster when doing that. And I 100% agree with jcgoble3. Mean Streak is pure torture in any seat other than the front row.

Wow, I wonder what caused it. Thankfully it's closed. Hopefully it doesn't cause a huge setback in Twisted Colossus.

Yep, last weekend at CP there was a SafeAuto commercial on FUNtv.

^I already have.

My school has started adding several of these stations, and they're a great idea. Easier than trying to use a regular drinking fountain to fill up your bottle. Hopefully other CF parks will add them too!

Whoops! Didn't mean to put that!

Sometimes I just have to shake my head and wonder how in the world people even think up things like that. What they did is horrible, disgusting, and appalling.