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  • Maverick: Open For Business

    Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
    Last Updated: June 1, 2007
    Maverick: Open For Business
    Maverick Survives Heart SurgeryCedar Point’s blog OnPoint! has reported that Maverick is finally open. The opening was delayed due to modifications that needed to be made to the track. Now it’s clear that one of the inversions was removed, much to the disappointment of enthusiasts. The heartline roll was replaced with an s-curve section of track. In my opinion the heartline roll appear...
    • Maverick + Delayed = Thousands Weep

      Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
      Last Updated: May 11, 2007
      Maverick + Delayed = Thousands Weep
      Cedar Point Delays Maverick’s OpeningSad news came out of Sandusky this week for all of those CP Fanatics. Maverick, the park’s 17th rollercoaster won’t be opening on time. Based on the test runs, the ride’s designers have decided that three sections of steel track need to be replaced. As a result, Maverick’s opening has been pushed back to early June. Thousands of en...
      • 2007 Roller Coaster Preview

        Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
        Last Updated: April 30, 2007
        2007 Roller Coaster Preview
        Last year the amusement industry was buzzing about Holiday World’s Voyage and Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest. More than 80 new roller coasters will open this year. With the 2007 season underway, it’s time to preview the most anticipated roller coasters that will debut this year. Maverick: The Coaster Capital Strikes Again Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed roller coaster capit...
        • Top 3 Most Anticipated Coasters of 2007

          Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
          Last Updated: April 5, 2007
          Top 3 Most Anticipated Coasters of 2007
          The Most Anticipated Roller Coasters of 20072006 was all about Voyage and Expedition Everest, although later on El Toro and Goliath (Six Flags Over Georgia) got some attention too. This Thurday, I’m counting down the most anticipated coasters of the Class of 2007. 3 – Mystery Mine at DollywoodDolly’s new steel looper will help to solidify Dollywood as a must visit destination fo...
          • Maverick @ Cedar Point | Construction Photos

            Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
            Last Updated: January 19, 2007
            Maverick @ Cedar Point | Construction Photos
            Great Off-Season Shots of Cedar Point & That New Steel CoasterThemeParkReview.com has some great new construction photos of Maverick, Cedar Point’s new Intamin launch coaster. For once it looks like Cedar Point is getting away from its MO of tallest and fastest. This time they might produce another classic like Magnum XL-200. Check out the new construction photos of the Maverick at Cedar...
            • Cedar Point Announces Maverick Coaster

              Written by The Coaster Critic 3 Comments
              Last Updated: September 7, 2006
              Cedar Point Announces Maverick Coaster
              The Park Announces Details of Its 17th CoasterCedar Point, the self-proclaimed Coaster Capital of the World, has been working on a new coaster for 2007. The park has a track record of erecting jaw-dropping, record breakers. It’s been home to the speed and height world record holders four times. In 1989 with Magnum XL-200, in 1991 with Mean Streak, in 2000 with Millennium Force, and again in ...
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