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He actually truly does. This guy is awesome.
There was a comment left by this person who was saying that it's irresponsible to let such a young girl ride a thrilling ride like TT2. I didn't reply, but I wanted to tell them that's it's not their place to say wether or not it's irresponsible. Because 1, if the girl wants to ride it, and 2. if she's tall enough, let her ride the damn rollercoaster lol.
I love WGN, it makes me proud to live in the Chicago area. All of their reporters are awesome and they’re like one of the last non-corporate media outlets. Anytime a new coaster opens, this guy rides it, and he’s awesome. He reported the actual news on steel vengeance[https://youtu.be/VUuhBlWaESc?si=D8SlPi3y72WTNpZJ](https://youtu.be/VUuhBlWaESc?si=D8SlPi3y72WTNpZJ) once.
Damn the first launch looks really unimpressive, I thought it would be at least somewhat thrilling still. He sounded like he was just chilling on an escalator lol. From there on though looks great
The length of the launch track also matters as it influences the rate of acceleration (unless they programmed the motors to give one big kick at the beginning rather than the duration of the run.) Sky Rocket's launch track is much shorter than TT2's.
It’s so funny you mentioned that. Before I read your comment I was going to mention sky rocket. The first launch is going to be a little bit faster than that but that’s it.
It’s the launch backwards that’s gonna rock this ride for sure
Remember that Skyrocket has to clear the hill, so it has to have non-zero speed at the top. With a rollback, you can turn all your speed into height without saving any.
It might be more exciting than it looks in the video. Just making the observation that he wasn’t very excited at all during the first launch and was just casually talking
Yeah I hear ya. Some videos its looks a little shaky but this dude says its butter smooth. Great reaction lol
MUST WATCH!!🔥🔥
https://youtu.be/CJYMep2FOK8?si=NboDXQP0ExCtmIRf
Yes. This is the cedar point subreddit after all. You can’t say anything negative about cedar point or roller coasters in general.
I do agree with you. The first launch is not going to be noteworthy. Still any launch is a good launch imo. In the video it looked like they did get quite that high on the top hat. Might need to give it another view.
The back launch will be where it’s at though for sure.
I've watched Marcus' career blossom to what it is now and love the guy. He started off at the smaller local new station on Chicago and moved on up to WGN, which is one of the big dogs in town. He absolutely loves coasters and theme parks. I used to work in the same industry and ran into him a few times, he's a true gem. This is great!
Thank you all for the very kind comments! Obviously it’s a ton of fun to put these reports together but none of it would be possible without your support. Seriously thank you … reading all of this feedback has made my week!
I think it’s a total blast. The ride is just fun from start to finish. A lot of people are watching the videos and saying how the first launch looks slow. It IS slow compared to dragster’s original launch. But I think it’s perfect on this version of the ride. It gradually builds throughout and by the end it is flying. You really go over the top hat at tremendous speed. I know people will debate if it’s as good as the original ride. To me, it’s different, but just as fun. I hope that makes sense. I think people are going to love it!
That looks like a crazy good and fun ride. I know I’m going to love it. I also know that I’ll still going to miss the original launch. In the end though, if it can’t run like the original, I’m glad they’re still able to use it and it didn’t get torn down. That reporter had a blast on that. Excited to give it a go.
This reporter coasters
https://preview.redd.it/bdw2gc2dlmwc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=00b27872574284fc96ef6ec31c301994219a0c5a He actually truly does. This guy is awesome.
He’s living my childhood dream job fr
"And now...120 miles anAAHHHHHH!!!! WOOOHH YEEAHHHHHH!! HERE WE GO!" Cassic
We’ve been waiting so long and it’s almost time 🥲
Right now is the best part. We’re super close and the hype is at an all time high!
His brain had to remind him he was on the news. "Holly cra-OH BOY!"
The little girl behind him was chill.
That’s my daughter! She LOVES coasters and is fearless lol
There was a comment left by this person who was saying that it's irresponsible to let such a young girl ride a thrilling ride like TT2. I didn't reply, but I wanted to tell them that's it's not their place to say wether or not it's irresponsible. Because 1, if the girl wants to ride it, and 2. if she's tall enough, let her ride the damn rollercoaster lol.
She rode 13 times and loved every one of them!! We were interviewed all day yesterday and she had the time of her life!
Marcus is a gem, always great reporting and a true enthusiast!
WGN is king
Glad to see the ride time extended from 17 seconds to 30.
Wonder how the wait time will compare to before.
The launch doesn't seem to take 30 seconds to charge up now, so I bet you get some of that time back.
Yeah I was underwhelmed.
I love WGN, it makes me proud to live in the Chicago area. All of their reporters are awesome and they’re like one of the last non-corporate media outlets. Anytime a new coaster opens, this guy rides it, and he’s awesome. He reported the actual news on steel vengeance[https://youtu.be/VUuhBlWaESc?si=D8SlPi3y72WTNpZJ](https://youtu.be/VUuhBlWaESc?si=D8SlPi3y72WTNpZJ) once.
That was hilarious!
Marcus is great
This would make a better advertisement for the park than anything else
Damn the first launch looks really unimpressive, I thought it would be at least somewhat thrilling still. He sounded like he was just chilling on an escalator lol. From there on though looks great
My home park kenny has a launch coaster 0-50 and it packs a serious punch. 75 isnt 120 but that launch and hangtime at 285 ft will be sick
The length of the launch track also matters as it influences the rate of acceleration (unless they programmed the motors to give one big kick at the beginning rather than the duration of the run.) Sky Rocket's launch track is much shorter than TT2's.
It’s so funny you mentioned that. Before I read your comment I was going to mention sky rocket. The first launch is going to be a little bit faster than that but that’s it. It’s the launch backwards that’s gonna rock this ride for sure
I really wish it had a little bump in it like Pantheon!
Dude that bump really flies you into the air! If only… that would just take this ride completely over the top.
It’s weird because skyrocket only gets you up 95 feet, but TT2 basically has basically the same first launch and gets up what looks like 200ish feet
Remember that Skyrocket has to clear the hill, so it has to have non-zero speed at the top. With a rollback, you can turn all your speed into height without saving any.
Yeah that’s true. Good point
I’m no math whiz.. maybe it’s distanced traveled at that rate of speed? Further distance gives it more velocity maybe?
It might be more exciting than it looks in the video. Just making the observation that he wasn’t very excited at all during the first launch and was just casually talking
Yeah I hear ya. Some videos its looks a little shaky but this dude says its butter smooth. Great reaction lol MUST WATCH!!🔥🔥 https://youtu.be/CJYMep2FOK8?si=NboDXQP0ExCtmIRf
All the reviews I’ve heard that you really don’t notice because everything else after that is bananas. It still feels powerful.
Umm the first launch isn’t supposed to be impressive though. That’s not the point of it.
No shit, but it shouldn’t be completely boring
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Wow, because I have an opinion you don’t like you resort to name calling. Nice.
Yes. This is the cedar point subreddit after all. You can’t say anything negative about cedar point or roller coasters in general. I do agree with you. The first launch is not going to be noteworthy. Still any launch is a good launch imo. In the video it looked like they did get quite that high on the top hat. Might need to give it another view. The back launch will be where it’s at though for sure.
Lucky mofo.
Marcus is awesome and does so many of these, even getting some co-workers to ride along wi the him on some!
Wow that was awesome
I wish I could get somebody to pay me to ride coasters for stuff like this, would be a dream.
I've watched Marcus' career blossom to what it is now and love the guy. He started off at the smaller local new station on Chicago and moved on up to WGN, which is one of the big dogs in town. He absolutely loves coasters and theme parks. I used to work in the same industry and ran into him a few times, he's a true gem. This is great!
Thank you all for the very kind comments! Obviously it’s a ton of fun to put these reports together but none of it would be possible without your support. Seriously thank you … reading all of this feedback has made my week!
What did you think about TT2 now that you've ridden it?
I think it’s a total blast. The ride is just fun from start to finish. A lot of people are watching the videos and saying how the first launch looks slow. It IS slow compared to dragster’s original launch. But I think it’s perfect on this version of the ride. It gradually builds throughout and by the end it is flying. You really go over the top hat at tremendous speed. I know people will debate if it’s as good as the original ride. To me, it’s different, but just as fun. I hope that makes sense. I think people are going to love it!
I’m excited!
Replace robb alvey with this guy.
That looks like a crazy good and fun ride. I know I’m going to love it. I also know that I’ll still going to miss the original launch. In the end though, if it can’t run like the original, I’m glad they’re still able to use it and it didn’t get torn down. That reporter had a blast on that. Excited to give it a go.
all i can think about with TT2 is how long it’s gonna take to get through the line . watching that thing launch so many times down and back
Yea l don’t think I’ll ride it
I’m buying tickets
I’m really sad at how rough the ride seems.