Comments on: Reactions to Disaster Transport & Space Spiral’s Removal from Cedar Point

By: RCTPro

RCTPro — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:31:53 +0000

The removal of Shoot the Rapids won't happenanytuime soon sincethey built it so recently and it doesn't have any problems that usually lead to new rides not lasting long, and it seems to be White Water Landing's successor and actually looks kind of coom, sort of like a babyPilgrim'ws Plunge in a sense,

By: Robb

Robb — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:27:37 +0000

I agree with you so much. I, however, loved Disaster Transport. In fact, I was fasinated with it. I love the Space Spiral too. Both rides are unique. Cedar Point used to be unique and classy. That is all gone now. Have you been there lately? Blarring music, a floor show right out of American Idol/Solid gold. A full bar where the Wildcat used to be. I went there a few weeks ago to say goodbye to DT and SS. I am very sad about it and I mean the direction the park has taken. The Frontier Trail is ruined by half-nude wet people, very loud music, and a roller coaster running thru the middle of it. I HATE Cedar Point now. I never thought I would say such a thing.

By: John

John — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:29:21 +0000

I will miss Space Spiral. When I was young I always used to go to Geauga Lake and Cedar Point. Geauga Lake had a similar observation tower, however I was always impressed with the 2 level tower at CP. Lets face it though, the ride is pretty old and they probably don't have the ridership number at a level that makes it worth maintaining every year. I don't know about other parks, but when I worked at CP, they were very strict about keeping accurate ridership numbers every hour, and I think that plays a big part in deciding whether or not a ride stays or goes.

By: T. Jay Dexter

T. Jay Dexter — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 18:23:40 +0000

As far as Disaster Transport goes, the actual "Ride" itself was pretty decent. It was the all the "wrapping" around the ride which put the Disaster in Disaster Transport.

Prior to DT, the ride was outdoors and branded as Avalanche Run for a few years. When they turned it into a "dark ride" in the late 80s, I rode it on Media Day. Back then, there were different parts of a "story" that were being told in the different rooms that the lines/ques/zigzags went through. Over the years, once the "special effects" stopped working, Cedar Point really never repaired or replaced them. The last time I was there a few years ago, most rooms looked like an old, idled warehouse, with most once-moving parts not moving and other areas & former features walled off.

I had always hoped that CP would have converted the pre-ride sections into a Fun House atmosphere the way their old Fun House used to be, and instead of the spiral slides at the end, you would have the ride. Alas, it never was to be.

As far as the Space Spiral goes, It would be great if they would relocate it to another part of the park, like they did the Giant Wheel, but my guess is that the ride is pushing 50 years old, if it hasn't surpassed it yet, and parts are probably harder to find with the maintenance costs rising to the point that the ride is not profitable anymore. In fact, the last few times I rode it, it was practically a walk-on ride and only one level of the double deck ride was ever in use.

BTW, I miss the Tiki Twirl

By: LinaSkye

LinaSkye — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:37:56 +0000

I'm actually both sad and excited for the Space Spiral and DT to go. Disaster Transport was cheesy and short, yes, but it was kind of a good transition coaster from high thrill and kiddie. I had a fun time on it. Plus, it IS a rare type of ride, and I don't like to see any of the rarities go. Space Spiral is kind of a blurry memory for me, but I like diversity in a park. One of my greatest complaints about Great Adventure is the lack of flat rides or basically ANYTHING to do other than ride coasters.

However, I AM super stoked about the wing coaster. Even though I likely wil not get out to Cedar Point again, I'm enjoying seeing these winged beasts popping up more and more.

By: Kerri O

Kerri O — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:12:38 +0000

I recently went to Cedar Point for the very first time over Memorial day weekend. I can do roller coasters all day, but no spinning rides for this chick. Disaster Transport was an okay coaster, loved all the tunnels! But I really enjoyed the Space Spiral because it's so neat to be able to go on a ride that gives you a birds eye view of the whole park, and Lake Erie. It would be nice if they could relocate the Space Spiral within the park. I absolutely loved Millennium Force and most definitely, The Top Thrill Dragster. What an amazing park! Can't wait to go again!!!

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:22:58 +0000

I guess they aren't competing for the most coasters with Magic Mountain anymore since they will be removing a ride to add one.

By: Will

Will — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:57:42 +0000

I really enjoyed Disaster Transport. It was a great place for people who were out in the hot sun to get a relief. Although I remember the top of the lift in that building was very hot anyway. I think despite not having much of a theme (since so many of the things in that building were not kept up with) I think it is an extremely fun ride and something very different from anything I ever rode before. Just the feeling of not being attached to a track but rather rolling in a trench is so cool! Plus I think it looks cool in that area of the park. The Space Spiral isn't that much of a loss. It was great for families or people who don't like extreme rides but Since I LOVE as many Gs and Airtime as possible I wasn't a fan of this slow rising tower. Anyway I hope the replacement ride will be much better then DT.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:05:40 +0000

Or a ski theme

By: Prof.BAM

Prof.BAM — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:05:30 +0000

I think Disaster Transport could go to Worlds of Fun as a mountain-themed coaster. Maybe olympic themed.