Cedar Point #2

[Susan Veness]

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The new Maverick coaster is a HUGE hit, and makes use of the loading building of a former water ride. This is less than half the queue, but it's pretty and (like all of Cedar Point) takes best advantage of the natural scenery.

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Brian, the PR man at Cedar Point, told me they had done so much with the mega-coasters that they decided their newest coaster, Maverick, would be completely different. We listened to dozens of carloads of riders as they exited and everyone was raving about it. It's small enough to be a great family ride, but bucks like a bronco, making it a fantastic thrill even for mega-coaster fans. Our 14 year old loves it, and that's saying a lot!

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SImon and Ben (in the back row) give their opinion of Maverick. They rode again in the front, which Ben says is even better!

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Too hungry to remember a photo BEFORE we ate, so here are the sorry remains.

More on #3!

[Catlady]

How busy was the park? are the kids back at school? As your 14 year old was there I'm guessing it was a holiday.:D

[Susan Veness]

The park was relatively quiet, with the last few die-hards getting one more shot in at the rides before Cedar Point closes after Labor Day (this coming Monday). Most schools will be out until Tuesday, so DS won't go back until then.

We have 3 months summer vacation here, but have fewer breaks than the UK. Florida schools are a bit different in that they've been back in session for 2 weeks already, but get out 2 weeks earlier than everyone else at the end of the year.