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Is the trend of inter-park jokes and jabs within Cedar Fair a recent thing? Because I love it. This, Mystic/Twisted Timbers and the whole What's In The Shed/Cedar Creek Mine Train HalloWeekends tie-ins are so fun - they all seem to rely around the same storyline/theme tie-in.
 
Are they deliberalty throwing red herrings out there?

Because so much can be interpreted as different ride types - like I know it’s a Mack but so many of the clues say RMC etc

I genuinely think they’re just playing on goons and it’s fab.
 
I originally thought that Copperhead Strike was definitely our name for this ride, but now... I'm not so sure. The teaser campaign doesn't seem to imply a snake-themed ride at all, and I'm sure many of you will remember when Fury 325 was allegedly going to be called Centurion.
 
2018 - the year the parks finally fought back against the enthusiast...with a vengeance :p


I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss Copperhead Strike as a name:

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Source: Wikipedia

Copperhead rattlesnakes are common in the Carolinas. Wikipedia also states the following:

In most of North America, it favors deciduous forest and mixed woodlands. It is often associated with rock outcroppings and ledges, but is also found in low-lying, swampy regions. During the winter, it hibernates in dens or limestone crevices, often together with timber rattlesnakes and black rat snakes.
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Say this farm or town or barn or whatever was built in what was once a wooded area with a creek or river running nearby. Maybe the the farm grows something that requires frequent watering. With some old, rusting farm equipment, this place sounds like the perfect habitat for a copperhead rattlesnake.
 
I found this on the construction Walls for Copperhead Strike/new coaster for 2019 at Carowinds. Notable occurrences:


White Lightning Spark Plugs: White Lightning, the Park's original Launch coaster (shuttle loop)

Miami River Lumber Company: Possibly related to Mystic Timbers at Kings Island?

More to come.
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Merged to the existing thread. -GWAS
 
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If it’s anything like that recreation it’s going to be incredible, the pacing towards the second half looks ballistic. Maverick of the Deep South anyone?
 
Pear said:
It's not going to be anywhere near Maverick lol don't get too hyped.
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Low to the ground turns, no real height and with inversions. While it wont be as intense as Maverick, I can still see it being referred to as such by enthusiasts if it is really good. Besides, when was the last time we have seen a good multi-launcher stateside within the Cedar Fair family?

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