Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator » Demon Drop http://www.themeparksyndicate.com Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:59:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator no Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator » Demon Drop http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.themeparksyndicate.com Demon Drop to Dorney http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/12/demon-drop-to-dorney/ http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/12/demon-drop-to-dorney/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:08:03 +0000 Austin http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=513 Demon Drop Headed to Dorney Park It seems that in an interesting turn of events that Intamin drop ride Demon Drop may be going to Dorney Park in Allentown, PA.  Only a couple months ago, it seemed to be a fact that it would be moved to Knott’s Berry Farm in California.  Even the two runners of Cedar Point’s On Point! blog said on the video of the last rides that it would be seen at Knott’s for next season.

However, now it appears that the ride will be moved to Dorney Park instead.  A few days ago, a popular theme park news website, News Plus Notes, posted pictures of blue metal pieces similar to those of Demon Drop being unloaded in the parking lot. The pictures can seen here and here.

Do you think this is a good addition to Dorney Park? Leave a comment below.
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]]> http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/12/demon-drop-to-dorney/feed/ 3 Demon Drop – The Last Day at Cedar Point http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/11/demon-drop-the-last-day-at-cedar-point/ http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/11/demon-drop-the-last-day-at-cedar-point/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:34:43 +0000 Austin http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=292 Most theme park enthusiasts have heard that the classic Intamin 1st generation drop ride Demon Drop is now in the process of being relocated to Knott’s Berry Farm.  I wanted to take the opportunity to give you a look at the last rides of Demon Drop, as well as hopes for the future.

During the last full week of the season, Cedar Point announced a contest for the last 25 rides on Demon Drop on its final operating day at the park.  A certain number of employees carried golden tickets, which if guests said a secret phrase correctly, would be handed out to those lucky few.  On November 1st, the last day of the season, all 25 tickets were swiped from staffers.  On that cold night, Demon Drop took its last riders on one more classic thrill before the long move.  A video of the last riders was posted on Cedar Point’s “Point Cast” on YouTube, seen here.

It’s a shame that so many of these types of classic drop rides are getting removed, but I’m happy that at least Demon Drop isn’t going to the scrap heap for good.  I’m certain it will be missed by the guests of Cedar Point, and I’m hopeful that it has a great acceptance in California at Knott’s.

Which brings me to my question for readers:  What would you like to see from Demon Drop at Knott’s Berry Farm?  Would it be better for it to stay the same, or would a new type of theming or modification (new drop cars for example) be better for such an old ride to make it fit better in present times?  Personally, I think that promoting it as a retro thrill ride would be the best route because of its status as a classic.  I could see retro scenery going into parts around it and in the queue though.  It will be interesting to see what the park does to it.  Leave a comment below with your thoughts.

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