Tuesday, June 29, 2004
A few more things from Cedar Point
On Tuesday ACE designated the Magnum a Landmark Coaster for being the first steel ride to mimic a wooden out-and-back ride and the first full circuit coaster over 200 feet tall.
National Geographic was also there on Tuesday filming on Dragster (which was running for them). They picked a few ACE members as extras for their shoot as well.
On Wednesday night ACE had its annual banquet. It was slow to get started and slow overall, but I doubt you are really interested in how long it took us to get our food (a while). So here is a quick rundown of other things at the dinner:
ACE awarded Cedar Point with an Honorary Membership because they were the first corporate member AND they hosted this year's CoasterCon.
They also had an auction at the very end of the night. Some of the silent auction items (like t-shirts and books) went for very low prices. Then there was the oral auction with prices that started out high and went even higher.
A Gemini 25th Anniversary sign went for $150
A Raptor wait time sign when for $250.
Two Dragster banners went for about $200 and $300.
A Millennium Force banner went for about $300.
The Blue Streak's old brake handle went for $250 and was donated by the buyer to the Rollercoaster Museum.
Some CoasterCon signs Cedar Point made for the park went for $300-$400.
Finally, a Magnum wait time sign went for $500!
I almost bid on the Raptor sign, but $250 was way too much. Although it was a steal compared to what the other items went for.
Tune in tomorrow for Geauga Lake (including what will be coming their next year) and Memphis Kiddy Park.
