"Maverick" Construction - CP 2007

once in a blue moon...

man that coaster went up FAST. can't wait to see the big mess when they start construction on the theming

Thats a real cool coaster! I would love to be in Cedar Point one day..

PointBuzz updates from Oct. 20th resp. 21st:

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=555
http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?a=557

[coolbeans326]

Is trackwork completed yet?

Yes it has been done for 2 days.

Beans:

Originally posted by Jakizle

Well, tracks all up, check it out:
http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/_upload/ ... mvt077.jpg

Yea,the track went up REALLY fast! Now we just wait for trains and theming.

[coolbeans326]

Originally posted by Jakizle

Beans:

Originally posted by Jakizle

Well, tracks all up, check it out:
http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/_upload/ ... mvt077.jpg

Great! That means that electrical work, landscaping, and theming begins. [:)]

I hope they can start doing test runs while theming is under construction. I want to see them soon!

I almost think it would make sense to have test runs before theming is well underway just to make sure everything is working as it should, that way they don't get all the theming done and then something is screwed up.

Well, they still haven't installed the motors to run the thing... I'm guessing it will be a couple months at least before testing.

BTW, I got to see it for myself this past weekend. I've got some random pics and personal impressions that I'll post up soon. Plus, I'll report on some random comments/criticisms that I heard floating around about the coaster from park guests.

http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/latest/gallery/
Images from the top of the lift are sweet.

The pond under the corks is coming along as well.
http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/latest/webcam/

[coolbeans326]

I must say that those 2 corkscrews are very ugly and probably something they could have done without. But I guess w/e feels good...

So, what constitutes a good looking corkscrew?

[coolbeans326]

kumba's [:)]

But really that whoe turn around the lake doesn't really do it for me, visually. And I like having rides that are both physically and visibly fun.[:)]

Its like 30% completed...

Kumba's are no different than any other B&M except its got trees around it. Once all the themeing is in (much like every other themed ride - looks wonky till its done) I think alot of people will change their mind.

Real as I said in another topic you should have the wedding at CP on Maverick![dorkhat]

^^ Yes, but Kumba was the first one of that type.

^I'm sure he would prefer to have it in a church.

Ride looks swell.!

No church. Outside floral gardens. I dont like really formal settings...too traditional.

Kumba was the first of what type? Doesnt matter, first or not. I dont think that because Raptor had the first cobra roll it makes it any prettier than say, Katuns or Alpies which I find better looking than Raptors.

I just think its foolish at this point, as with any themed ride, to be making statements about areas that will look drastically different.

maverick up date and its going smothly and the tack could be finish in a few months and work will begin on the theme http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/latest/gallery/ then it will be ready for the summer

Sorry to thell you this but, track work is already done.

http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm

Originally posted by coasterdave

Sorry to thell you this but, track work is already done.

Yeah. Bad news. Indeed... [:(]

This is what I've been hoping that Cedar Point would build for years: a coaster that has both inversions and airtime. Thank you, Mr. Kinzel.

http://maverick.cedarpoint.com/latest/gallery/

Station is looking lovely, and looks like they've gotten some trains on the track. Anyone know when they'll be running tests/if they have begun testing? I look forward to June 14th, which is the day I aim to be in Cedar Point for this beauty!