Voxel
President of Progress City
If I see it in Epcot it will be done!
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Team Omega - Stanza V: The Infinity Suite
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pixie_princess
Well-Known Member
YES!!!
A long day but somehow in my brief sleep I figured out what I was going for with the Dorney Park entrance haha
A baseball facade and classic theme -- remodel the park back to its roots which date back into the 1800s.
Could easily have a baseball themed entrance, a boardwalk area, a town center -- all themed to classic amusement parks. That could be how it stands out -- don't go bigger...go older.
Could easily have a baseball themed entrance, a boardwalk area, a town center -- all themed to classic amusement parks. That could be how it stands out -- don't go bigger...go older.
Maybe we can remodel Steel Force into some sort of South Dakota landscape.
MonorailRed
Applebees
Sounds good!
So today was pretty much a wash in terms of progress.
That being said I do think we have a solid concept on 2 of the parks...Six Flags is still an enigma to me. They are so disorganized.
That also said we do have the basic backstory and name for the Cedar Point resort ...and I love the flume ride into the park...and retheming the water park into a sort of new River Country along with all the Frontier theme. That's probably our most cohesive one yet.
MonorailRed
Applebees
That works better than looking at the back of a building and a parking lot lol -- a little bit more epic to go along with the Hans Zimmer score.VR is the way to go!
Brillant idea!
Was able to salvage today with some PC for CP (ie Planet Coaster for Cedar Point) and I think we will eventually come up with a presentation (we are keeping our discussion on that under wraps though for now though some good stuff tossed around tonight)
Still a ton of customization left to do -- but granted I can't spend the whole week on it -- so whatever I get done tomorrow I think will have to be it and then we go from there.
I also have to rework the return trip for the logs to go over the roadway like the small up and over dip on the arrival to Cedar Point from the resort.
And the building to the right is the indoor water park representation with further retheme of the surrounding water park area to a 'lake country' instead of River Country -- to blend in with the Ohio traditions and the Great Lakes -- it would make sense that it was 'Lake Country' and not river country, but in the same spirit of it.
though some good stuff tossed around tonight)Still a ton of customization left to do -- but granted I can't spend the whole week on it -- so whatever I get done tomorrow I think will have to be it and then we go from there.
I also have to rework the return trip for the logs to go over the roadway like the small up and over dip on the arrival to Cedar Point from the resort.
And the building to the right is the indoor water park representation with further retheme of the surrounding water park area to a 'lake country' instead of River Country -- to blend in with the Ohio traditions and the Great Lakes -- it would make sense that it was 'Lake Country' and not river country, but in the same spirit of it.
MonorailRed
Applebees
Was able to salvage today with some PC for CP (ie Planet Coaster for Cedar Point) and I think we will eventually come up with a presentation (we are keeping our discussion on that under wraps though for now
Still a ton of customization left to do -- but granted I can't spend the whole week on it -- so whatever I get done tomorrow I think will have to be it and then we go from there.
I also have to rework the return trip for the logs to go over the roadway like the small up and over dip on the arrival to Cedar Point from the resort.
And the building to the right is the indoor water park representation with further retheme of the surrounding water park area to a 'lake country' instead of River Country -- to blend in with the Ohio traditions and the Great Lakes -- it would make sense that it was 'Lake Country' and not river country, but in the same spirit of it.
Was able to salvage today with some PC for CP (ie Planet Coaster for Cedar Point) and I think we will eventually come up with a presentation (we are keeping our discussion on that under wraps though for now
Still a ton of customization left to do -- but granted I can't spend the whole week on it -- so whatever I get done tomorrow I think will have to be it and then we go from there.
I also have to rework the return trip for the logs to go over the roadway like the small up and over dip on the arrival to Cedar Point from the resort.
And the building to the right is the indoor water park representation with further retheme of the surrounding water park area to a 'lake country' instead of River Country -- to blend in with the Ohio traditions and the Great Lakes -- it would make sense that it was 'Lake Country' and not river country, but in the same spirit of it.
Looks Amazing! I'll be working on artwork this morning!
My goal for today is to have the Dorney and Cedar write ups -- as well as the PC for Cedar.Looks Amazing! I'll be working on artwork this morning!
I don't think PC is necessary for everything -- I feel like we can integrate our other forms of artwork into the project too
*Brief Overview of Cedar Point*
(Video?)
Disney's Wyandott Lodge
*Logo*
Overview
Themed to Tennessee Smokey Mountain architecture and influenced by neighboring Native American tribes and railroading, Disney's Wyandott Lodge is the newest Cedar Point Resort, with gorgeous lake and theme park views, restaurants, shops, and attractions that connect to both Cedar Point and Lake Country Water Park.
*Cedar Point Map*
*Planet Coaster Aerial Image*
Backstory
In 1874, two engineers on the Smokey Mountain Railroad had been assigned an iron and supplies run to workers on an extension of a forest rail line. Transporting through the forest, the engineers continuously passed a patch of land peaked up on what they called Elk hill, due to the wildlife that surrounded it. Both engineers felt that with the arduous treks through the mountains on the rails, that building some sort of lodging area to rest on night-shifts would be ideal. The owner of the railroad company, Samuel Peterson, a wealthy railroad tycoon similar to the Vanderbilts, upon visiting the land upon the hill, gazed out at the beautiful scenic mountain ranges and decided to build it not only for his railroad workers, but also for a vacation lodge for his family and other guests to visit scenic Tennessee.
Upon construction, while drilling into the mountain side, workers realized that the hillside had been acting as a dam of sorts, holding back a river. They also realized that this land was occupied by the Wyandott tribes in the mountains, and out of respect for the tribe, were granted permission on this hillside to build if they kept the natural beauty of the location. During the construction, the river flooded the site, but luckily, not until most construction was complete, and the crevasses left over ended up merging into beautiful waterfalls and flowing streams that could be used for additional transport but also fishing and many more recreational activities, that today - flash forward almost 150 years, are still in use as a scenic getaway destination for explorers, travelers, and families alike with plenty to see and do throughout the experience.
Behind the Scenes - Reasons 'Why'
Popular in Ohio and in the Northeast is a resort chain called the Great Wolf Lodge which doubles as both a resort and indoor water park. There is little to no competition for this resort to monopolize the region with popular themes the Great Wolf Lodge represents. With that, The Wyandott Lodge is intended to be significant competition not only geared towards families but also with a thrill factor that many Great Wolf Lodge chains can't offer for teens and young adults. Rather than being just for kids, a main target audience of Cedar Point will now be better represented, and the theme will tie in seamlessly with the neighboring Lighthouse Resort, Frontiertown in Cedar Point, and the newly re-themed Lake Country Water Park (formally Cedar Point Shores) truly bringing a Disney level of thematic integrity to Cedar Point in ways never before explored.
Timeline of Events
April 29, 2018 - Disney announces buyout of Cedar Fair and Six Flags
July 3, 2018 - 5-Year Plans are announced for 8 Resorts
For Cedar Point
- Disney's Wyandott Lodge opens in 2020
- Boulder Mountain Run attraction (entrance/exit attraction to Cedar Point from Lodge) opens in 2021
- Lake Country Water Park set to be remodeled and open in 2021
- Indoor Water Park connection to Lake Country opens in 2021
Resort Description
*Resort Lobby Image*
As you approach the main building on the resort complex you get a wide panoramic of the eclectic amenities the resort has to offer. Turning into the resort and guest/cast parking areas, disembarking your vehicle, and walking towards the lobby, you are immersed and transported from a beachfront peninsula into a southern country mountain range. Atmospheric bluegrass and frontier music can be heard permeating from the outdoor speakers camouflaged in the foliage as you approach the entrance.
The lobby doors then opens up into a 4-story atrium where park ranger greeter welcomes you home. Bear and other animal carvings surround you on timbers holding up the lobby interior, where you can walk towards the main check-in desk, restaurants, shops, and a variety of other amenities. Guest rooms vary from standard sizes of 4 guests per room, to concierge level sizes of 5 guests per room, and family villas that sleep 7-9 guests in a 2 or 3 bedroom setting.
*Floorplans*
*Photoshop image(s) of guest room view from balcony* - both the lakes and Cedar Point
Yet while the ornate displays, cozy home-style restaurants, and scenic room views of both Cedar Point and the Great Lakes, the true nuance of the resort lies within its attractions that play a key role in not only furthering the story of the Wyandott Lodge, but also connecting the Resort to both Cedar Point and Lake Country Water Park.
Walking out towards the nature trails behind the resort, guests can meander through winding pathways where covered picnic/quick service areas reside, the resort's main quiet pool is location, and where you can walk towards the resort's two attractions.
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Be back soon -- have the attraction descriptions to follow.
(Video?)
Disney's Wyandott Lodge
*Logo*
Overview
Themed to Tennessee Smokey Mountain architecture and influenced by neighboring Native American tribes and railroading, Disney's Wyandott Lodge is the newest Cedar Point Resort, with gorgeous lake and theme park views, restaurants, shops, and attractions that connect to both Cedar Point and Lake Country Water Park.
*Cedar Point Map*
*Planet Coaster Aerial Image*
Backstory
In 1874, two engineers on the Smokey Mountain Railroad had been assigned an iron and supplies run to workers on an extension of a forest rail line. Transporting through the forest, the engineers continuously passed a patch of land peaked up on what they called Elk hill, due to the wildlife that surrounded it. Both engineers felt that with the arduous treks through the mountains on the rails, that building some sort of lodging area to rest on night-shifts would be ideal. The owner of the railroad company, Samuel Peterson, a wealthy railroad tycoon similar to the Vanderbilts, upon visiting the land upon the hill, gazed out at the beautiful scenic mountain ranges and decided to build it not only for his railroad workers, but also for a vacation lodge for his family and other guests to visit scenic Tennessee.
Upon construction, while drilling into the mountain side, workers realized that the hillside had been acting as a dam of sorts, holding back a river. They also realized that this land was occupied by the Wyandott tribes in the mountains, and out of respect for the tribe, were granted permission on this hillside to build if they kept the natural beauty of the location. During the construction, the river flooded the site, but luckily, not until most construction was complete, and the crevasses left over ended up merging into beautiful waterfalls and flowing streams that could be used for additional transport but also fishing and many more recreational activities, that today - flash forward almost 150 years, are still in use as a scenic getaway destination for explorers, travelers, and families alike with plenty to see and do throughout the experience.
Behind the Scenes - Reasons 'Why'
Popular in Ohio and in the Northeast is a resort chain called the Great Wolf Lodge which doubles as both a resort and indoor water park. There is little to no competition for this resort to monopolize the region with popular themes the Great Wolf Lodge represents. With that, The Wyandott Lodge is intended to be significant competition not only geared towards families but also with a thrill factor that many Great Wolf Lodge chains can't offer for teens and young adults. Rather than being just for kids, a main target audience of Cedar Point will now be better represented, and the theme will tie in seamlessly with the neighboring Lighthouse Resort, Frontiertown in Cedar Point, and the newly re-themed Lake Country Water Park (formally Cedar Point Shores) truly bringing a Disney level of thematic integrity to Cedar Point in ways never before explored.
Timeline of Events
April 29, 2018 - Disney announces buyout of Cedar Fair and Six Flags
July 3, 2018 - 5-Year Plans are announced for 8 Resorts
For Cedar Point
- Disney's Wyandott Lodge opens in 2020
- Boulder Mountain Run attraction (entrance/exit attraction to Cedar Point from Lodge) opens in 2021
- Lake Country Water Park set to be remodeled and open in 2021
- Indoor Water Park connection to Lake Country opens in 2021
Resort Description
*Resort Lobby Image*
As you approach the main building on the resort complex you get a wide panoramic of the eclectic amenities the resort has to offer. Turning into the resort and guest/cast parking areas, disembarking your vehicle, and walking towards the lobby, you are immersed and transported from a beachfront peninsula into a southern country mountain range. Atmospheric bluegrass and frontier music can be heard permeating from the outdoor speakers camouflaged in the foliage as you approach the entrance.
The lobby doors then opens up into a 4-story atrium where park ranger greeter welcomes you home. Bear and other animal carvings surround you on timbers holding up the lobby interior, where you can walk towards the main check-in desk, restaurants, shops, and a variety of other amenities. Guest rooms vary from standard sizes of 4 guests per room, to concierge level sizes of 5 guests per room, and family villas that sleep 7-9 guests in a 2 or 3 bedroom setting.
*Floorplans*
*Photoshop image(s) of guest room view from balcony* - both the lakes and Cedar Point
Yet while the ornate displays, cozy home-style restaurants, and scenic room views of both Cedar Point and the Great Lakes, the true nuance of the resort lies within its attractions that play a key role in not only furthering the story of the Wyandott Lodge, but also connecting the Resort to both Cedar Point and Lake Country Water Park.
Walking out towards the nature trails behind the resort, guests can meander through winding pathways where covered picnic/quick service areas reside, the resort's main quiet pool is location, and where you can walk towards the resort's two attractions.
------------------------
Be back soon -- have the attraction descriptions to follow.
(I think this is actually a Frontierland BG song, sounds familiar)
Boulder Mountain Run
Disney's Wyandott Lodge is built in the heart of the Smokey Mountains, and with that, nestles in a valley near Boulder Mountain called Fir Valley. After settling with the native tribes and coming to an agreement on terms of use, the Peterson Trading Company decided that they would honor the locals wishes to only use the Fir Valley River without the use of industrial boats and motorized vehicles. Instead, natural means of manufactured boat vessels transport goods throughout the Fir Valley from the lodge and to local railroad spurs. After civilizations such as Frontiertown in Cedar Point began to grow around the Lodge, the Fir Valley River was used to transport goods and even people after time towards Frontiertown. The Peterson Trading Company rafts were redesigned to fit folks traveling from the Lodge to the town, and thus the Fir Valley River became a great way to travel to and from civilization without having to hike through Lake Country and around towards Frontiertown.
The attraction itself is an expeditious trip up and around Boulder Mountain. Guests enter a woodsy queue area in the back corner of the Lodge, and board the Peterson Trading Vessels on their way up the Fir Valley River. The vessels begin to ascend to a height of 56 feet, before offering the guests a view of Frontiertown in their focal perspective, and the rest of Cedar Point in the distance. The vessels teeter for a moment before descending down an angled slop, diving down into the Valley, before lunging skyward over a small hill and splashing down within the boundaries of Cedar Point. Guests load and unload much like a continuing skyway.
This attraction is unique in that there is only a height requirement for the trip towards Cedar Point (of 40 inches), yet on the relaxing return trip, there is no height requirement. This is to caiter to both the 'thrill' aspect of teens/young adults entering the 'roller coaster capital of the world in an exhilarating fashion (quite literally splashing into it), yet offering a family friendly option on the return trip. Fortunately on the descent, 95% of the water splash occurs outward away from the boats, so when riders board on the return trip, they aren't sitting on wet seats...the vessels are designed to not take on water splashes into the boats and seats, but rather project it outward into nearby ponds.
*Ride-Through Video?*
*Planet Coaster Images*
*Safety Sign*
*Ride Stats Banner*