Cedar Point | Rougarou | Mantis Floorless Conversion
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Re: Cedar Point | Rougarou | Unknown Dark Ride 2015
Given the nature of the announcement, I am bumping the topic into News & Rumors.
Here is the press release:
It would appear there is more to come on the fate of Mantis. Would dig a floorless conversion, but the wording of this press release insinuates a full removal.
Given the nature of the announcement, I am bumping the topic into News & Rumors.
Here is the press release:
Cedar Point said:
It would appear there is more to come on the fate of Mantis. Would dig a floorless conversion, but the wording of this press release insinuates a full removal.
CanobieFan
Strata Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
Will being floorless really add anything? Its not like the layout will change.
But maybe that stupid trim can be removed from the drop...
Will being floorless really add anything? Its not like the layout will change.
But maybe that stupid trim can be removed from the drop...
LiveForTheLaunch
CF Legend
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
I always thought Mantis had an amazing layout made crappy by the fact that standing up is uncomfortable. I'd be happy for a conversion! But a WMG type dark ride would be awesome as well. Hmm. I don't like to speculate so I guess I'll just wait for the announcement. Anything new at Cedar Point is good for me because it's close.
I always thought Mantis had an amazing layout made crappy by the fact that standing up is uncomfortable. I'd be happy for a conversion! But a WMG type dark ride would be awesome as well. Hmm. I don't like to speculate so I guess I'll just wait for the announcement. Anything new at Cedar Point is good for me because it's close.
bentcookie
Mega Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
I'm leaning towards conversion due to the piece of "test-painted" track. I know CP has gone to great lengths to fool enthusiasts over the years though, so who knows. But I do agree with Snoo in regards to all of the puns.
I'm leaning towards conversion due to the piece of "test-painted" track. I know CP has gone to great lengths to fool enthusiasts over the years though, so who knows. But I do agree with Snoo in regards to all of the puns.
BBH
Giga Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
I've only ridden Iron Wolf but if it's anything close to that bad then it's not too much of a loss.
If scrapped, this will be the first B&M (I believe) to do so. Which is damn impressive for a company with 97 roller coasters to their name.
I'm no PR expert but just because of the obscene amount of standing puns I suspect it may be a conversion. I could be wrong, though.
I've only ridden Iron Wolf but if it's anything close to that bad then it's not too much of a loss.
If scrapped, this will be the first B&M (I believe) to do so. Which is damn impressive for a company with 97 roller coasters to their name.
I'm no PR expert but just because of the obscene amount of standing puns I suspect it may be a conversion. I could be wrong, though.
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
^ As far as stand-ups go, Mantis is a pretty smooth ride.
Scrapping Mantis would not make sense, as there is plenty of life still left in the ride, let alone resale value. (Think back to that Economics class on capital cost and ROI)
All rumors to date have pointed to floorless conversion, so smart money is still on that.
^ As far as stand-ups go, Mantis is a pretty smooth ride.
Scrapping Mantis would not make sense, as there is plenty of life still left in the ride, let alone resale value. (Think back to that Economics class on capital cost and ROI)
All rumors to date have pointed to floorless conversion, so smart money is still on that.
PeskyTrimBrake
Hyper Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
They were testing paints, so most probably a relocation?Hyde said:
steel
Mega Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
If they were actually getting rid of it, I can't imagine they would use such cryptic language as "squashed." They would just say it was leaving. It wouldn't be such a media blitz. The very fact that we aren't sure exactly what they mean should tell us it's not leaving, right? They wouldn't have any reason to be ambiguous if they were just taking it out
If they were actually getting rid of it, I can't imagine they would use such cryptic language as "squashed." They would just say it was leaving. It wouldn't be such a media blitz. The very fact that we aren't sure exactly what they mean should tell us it's not leaving, right? They wouldn't have any reason to be ambiguous if they were just taking it out
CoasterCrazy
Giga Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
One thing which struck me about the announcement, is that it was extremely negative, rather than being a celebration of the ride's history, as seen with countless 'nostalgic' ride removals. It's almost as if they're trying to provoke an outcry, and incite the sorts of emotions seen in the video. It ridicules the decision to close it! Nowhere does the press release state Mantis will be demolished or relocated. The point of all this teasing (very cleverly) is to make us uncertain, giving us clues supporting both arguments.
However, let's look at the 'cryptic language' of 'squashed'. This can be interpreted in two ways:
-Mantis is being completely crushed and demolished
-Mantis is being compressed, and shortened. Are Stand-up trains not taller than floorless trains? In which case, the stand-up trains are being squashed!
Sorry CP fanboys, you received Gatekeeper last year, 7 years after the last coaster (Maverick in 2007). Mantis isn't moving anywhere....want to see what happens when you step on Mantis? It bites back as a floorless coaster...
One thing which struck me about the announcement, is that it was extremely negative, rather than being a celebration of the ride's history, as seen with countless 'nostalgic' ride removals. It's almost as if they're trying to provoke an outcry, and incite the sorts of emotions seen in the video. It ridicules the decision to close it! Nowhere does the press release state Mantis will be demolished or relocated. The point of all this teasing (very cleverly) is to make us uncertain, giving us clues supporting both arguments.
However, let's look at the 'cryptic language' of 'squashed'. This can be interpreted in two ways:
-Mantis is being completely crushed and demolished
-Mantis is being compressed, and shortened. Are Stand-up trains not taller than floorless trains? In which case, the stand-up trains are being squashed!
Sorry CP fanboys, you received Gatekeeper last year, 7 years after the last coaster (Maverick in 2007). Mantis isn't moving anywhere....want to see what happens when you step on Mantis? It bites back as a floorless coaster...
Intricks
Strata Poster
Re: Cedar Point Mantis to Close October 19
Then why such an early close? A conversion wouldnt require any extra time beyond that of the offseason.
Plus, if you look at the list of "Things to do", it is all nothing short of jokes and gp/enthusiast wishes. Yet, why does it say Relocate instead of Convert? Who here has heard of a joke, and/or wishes, about Mantis leaving Cedar Point at any period since the rides induction?
Nowhere does the press release state the trains are being modified either. They are simply wishing it "goodbye".
Besides, we all know that the reason why you dont step on the Mantis is because it kills your nuts, knees and head nowadays!
In all seriousness though, either another one will pop up elsewhere, or it will hop away.
This could just be an elaborate retheme though, cause of the land it sits on fits well with the Rougarou legend.
Then why such an early close? A conversion wouldnt require any extra time beyond that of the offseason.
Plus, if you look at the list of "Things to do", it is all nothing short of jokes and gp/enthusiast wishes. Yet, why does it say Relocate instead of Convert? Who here has heard of a joke, and/or wishes, about Mantis leaving Cedar Point at any period since the rides induction?
Nowhere does the press release state the trains are being modified either. They are simply wishing it "goodbye".
Besides, we all know that the reason why you dont step on the Mantis is because it kills your nuts, knees and head nowadays!
In all seriousness though, either another one will pop up elsewhere, or it will hop away.
This could just be an elaborate retheme though, cause of the land it sits on fits well with the Rougarou legend.