Cedar Point 2016- Valravn

Just why did they have to add the vest though

[Coasterkidmwm]

TylerE wrote:

Yawn. This ride is a synthesis of everything wrong with B&M.

Perhaps you should consider that the 8-across trains (instead of ten) are not the ultra-huge ones because of the rolls would be taken too quick.

The only thing I'm disappointed about is that the leaked layout actually was accurate, and I'm still not 100% on board with the color choices they have been making lately (Rougarou looks depressing when it's cloudy compared to the older more happy but faded colors). I like the concrete work and sign that might be part of a new side entrance they're putting up as well. Should be a really fun ride. We'll be able to get excellent views of this ride from inside the park. Shame the location prohibits a tunnel.

We shall see if this becomes another "down due to winds" attraction.

Also lol at Raptor's teensy looking cobra roll compared to this.

And thus begins a new round of coaster enthusiasts nit-picking every little detail they don't like about a new announcement. My take? Colors are cool, name is awesome, and the ride looks badass regardless of what order the elements are in. So glad we held our CP trip until next year!

[mkingy]

Coaster Hero wrote:

This animation was Keith's best one yet.

Is it just me that would prefer a professionally done NL2 simulation? Especially if they released it

In my opinion - dive coasters as they rightly stated is all about the first drop. And this is huge. The rest of the ride is worthwhile filler for the main attraction.

No tunnels? lame

I'm honestly not that impressed with this. Besides the two vertical drops, it looks kinda mediocre because of how drawn out the elements are. That being said, it still looks like an enjoyable ride, and I will reserve final judgement until I ride it (probably not for a few more years).

I'm personally glad they went with the vests. They probably used the 8 across trains because of roll speed, but the vests make it just as wide if not nearly as wide as the 10 across trains I believe

I just wish it had a splash down and a helix

Edit:I really like the train colors and logo on the trains

[mkingy]

Coaster Hero wrote:

I'm personally glad they went with the vests. They probably used the 8 across trains because of roll speed, but the vests make it just as wide if not nearly as wide as the 10 across trains I believe

I don't think that's the case - 3.5 seats overhang the track on Griffon, only 2.5 seats overhang on the render of Valravn (which is comparable to Oblivion @ Alton and Sheikra)

Wtf with the circles every where in entrance

It's a dive machine that does normal dive machine things. It has an extra inversion too so there's a plus. Colors are meh, but this coaster is perfect for CP.

I notice that the photo posted by Deere shows 3 similar track colors. Rougarou, Iron Dragon, and this Valravn. I bet Iron Dragon needs a color change in the future, to tell these tracks apart.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Freddie wrote:

No tunnels? lame

It's in a lake....what do you expect Freddie?

EDIT: Going off or Deere's photo, do you guys think they're connecting this area to the Blue Streak entrance finally? Definitely another one of their "an excuse to rehab the area" expansions.

Yep, that's a big, brown Dive coaster alright!

^^I believe they are, and that area will no longer be a dead end. If you pause at the right time in the animation it's briefly visible. Plus, most sources are saying it will be connected

This is fantastic! I can see why 8-across was chosen given that 0g roll. Only the 6-across had those before. This is 3 cars per train right? Can't watch the video right now.

I'm jealous CP will be taking the probably best Dive Machine in the US though... Just wish they kept a water feature!

[Dirk_Ermen]

Hmmm... Even though this is the tallest and longest Dive Machine. It still looks and feels pretty short. I have the idea they could do a lot more with the layout than just this. I do like that the trains are going to get the B&M vest restraints. That should provide a new or better ride experience.

Anyone check out the Panoramic video? This is sweet!

^ THIS IS EPIC!

I feel quite torn over this. It feels like a bit of a wasted opportunity. The layout OK but it's nothing really exciting and doesn't feel to me at least, unique

After having many coasters with great theming recently (Baron, Taron and any other coasters ending in "aron) This feels hugely generic. The colour scheme doesn't seem to reflect any theme for me and I don't really like the blue, orange and grey combination especially when you have an orange and greenish - blue B&M right next to it. I understand that compared to some parks Cedar Point aren't huge on theming but this feels so bland that I find it hard to feel interested or excited by this coaster

Dirk_Ermen wrote:

I do like that the trains are going to get the B&M vest restraints. That should provide a new or better ride experience.

In my opinion, B&M vests = Their "very best" restraints.

I too am a little sad that the leak was 100% accurate lol. I was hoping for some surprise. Oh well. It's a good addition to the park lineup as there isn't one quite like it in the area. The public is going to flock to it because of its proximity to the front and enormous stature.

I like the way they connected the Blue Streak area to the midway. They managed to place it in a spot that was not over-populated with coasters and now there's going to be this behemoth looming over that area. The immelmann by the midway is going to look giant.

Of course I wish they'd have incorporated a splash but with the current layout it would be hard to fit in.

It feels like no one here has been on a dive coaster before.
lmao for a dive machine this looks amazing. Less drawn out turns and more inversions.

[SauronHimself]

Black or other dark colors would have been more appropriate.

The name Valravn comes from Danish folkore. A valravn was a "raven of the slain". Kings or chieftains who died in battle would have their bodies eaten by the valravne, and those that ate a king's heart would gain human knowledge and take knight form and thus be capable of malicious acts. Alternatively, they could also take the form of a raven-wolf hybrid.

[Coasterkidmwm]

It's going to be overrun with seagull excrement lol. It'll really add a new dimension to the chili-doodoo brown color.