This past Sunday was the final day of operation of Mantis at Cedar Point before it transforms into the floorless Rougarou in the 2015 season. Drew The Intern was at the park and filmed this great video of the last riders and a musical tribute to the now closed attraction.
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LAST STAND WITH MANTIS THIS SUNDAY
This weekend is your last weekend to enjoy the Mantis roller coaster at Cedar Point. The coaster will be closing this Sunday. Preperation for its transformation to Rougarou has already began with a brand new paint job in the works. Drew the Intern will be at the park this weekend. Follow him on the In the Loop Facebook page or his personal Twitter page @DrewTheIntern Please share your Last Stand pictures with us on Facebook
The one with NO BOO
Clint, Legend and Drew are joined by Braedon as they talk about all the Halloween related stuff they have done over the last few weeks. They also talk about Universal Studios building in Beijing, Busch Gardens Tampa filing permits, Adventure Island building Colossal Curl, and much more.
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TRAFFIC DISASTER AT LAST YEARS HALLOWEEKENDS
A year ago from this upcoming weekend was one of the busiest days of the year for Cedar Point. Columbus day weekend saw thousands of people all trying to make there way across the causeway in a line that lasted hours, only to find that there were no parking spots available. Not only did they fill all the parking lots on the point, but people were being bused in from locations of the point to accommodate the large crowds. Then at the end of the night people waited up to 4 hours to exit the parking lot and start there journey home.
This year Cedar Point’s Bryan Edwards says they are ready if the crowds come back in large amounts this upcoming weekend. According to Edwards the park has made several changes to the parking lot and causeway to help with the flow of traffic.
Don’t forget Mantis is now open Fridays, and its last day is the 19th!
The one with Wet Pants
Another long show for everyone to check out. Clint talks about meeting Braedon, Kings Dominion Haunt, Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream, and being on TV. Legend and Drew talk about Orlando parks along with the closing of Maelstrom. We go over some news including a possible 2016 attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa, Pinks Hot Dogs closing at Knotts Berry Farm, more on the fight at Six Flags America, and some news about the Fun Spot Orlando
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MANTIS TO REMAIN OPEN DURING HALLOWEEKENDS
The original plans for Cedar Point’s Mantis roller coaster was to close is down on October 19th as they start its transition to the new floorless coaster Rougarou, but those plans have changed. Cedar Point officials say the stand-up coaster will remain open for the remainder of HalloWeekends. The coaster has already started its Rougarou transformation. Some sections of the coaster have been painted.
EDIT: According to Cedar Points Facebook Page the coaster will still close on the 19th. It will however be open on Fridays before the 19th.
EDIT: The News station removed the story and Cedar Point told us the coaster will close on the 19th
Pink’s Hot Dogs Closes at Knott’s Berry Farm
Pink’s Hot Dogs closed up shop at Knott’s Berry Farm on Monday to make way for a new sandwich shop called Cable Car Kitchen. The gourmet hot dog stand served up their legendary hot dogs for five years at the park. Russ Knibbs, Vice President of food and beverage for the park, stated that it was a mutual agreement to end the partnership. 
The new sandwich shop will open this Friday and will feature sandwiches piled high with meats sliced-to-order. It is unclear if this will affect Pink’s Hot Dogs at Cedar Point.
News Source: OC Register
The One as In the Loop
In the Loop is back! Clint, Legend, and Drew do there first show for the new website. Drew and Legend talk a lot about Halloween Horror Nights and Busch Gardens Tamapa’s Howl-O-Scream. Clint talks about Six Flags Great Adventure, and they all go over the latest in the news.
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New Show Coming to Cedar Point
Cedar Point announces a new show, “Midnight Syndicate LIVE! Legacy of Shadows”, coming to Halloweekends in the “Ghoul Time Theater” a Halloween play on words for the Good Time Theater. The show will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays now through November 1st. Tony Clark Director of Communications sent us this press release.
“Guests visiting Cedar Point for HalloWeekends already know about the park’s scream-inducing haunted houses and outdoor fright zones. But this year, guests are screaming just a little louder thanks to the new “Midnight Syndicate LIVE! Legacy of Shadows” show in the Ghoul Time Theatre.
Ohio’s own Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka, of Midnight Syndicate, have been delighting fans worldwide with their Halloween music albums for almost two decades. Performing in front of a live audience for the first time ever, they have created a whole new legion of fans thanks to their multimedia horror concert at HalloWeekends. Known for producing “gothic horror fantasy soundtracks for the imagination,” these Halloween music maestros blend instrumental music, sound effects, eerie videos and on-stage adventures, taking audiences on a spell-binding journey that mesmerizes and features an ending that is both unexpected and terrifying.
“My family and I came to Cedar Point often when I was growing up, so having the opportunity to be a part of HalloWeekends has been a thrill for me personally,” said Ed Douglas. “I feel our show complements the other incredible live entertainment at HalloWeekends by offering something a little different. If you enjoy haunted houses and the spookier side of Halloween, then the Midnight Syndicate LIVE! show is perfect for you!”
Cedar Point was actually one of the first theme parks to begin using Midnight Syndicate music for atmosphere, both in the park and in its haunted houses, when the band formed back in 1998.
Guests with no fear of the dark can experience this outstanding show at Cedar Point’s Ghoul Time Theatre on Friday nights (7:30, 9 and 10:30 p.m.), Saturdays (6, 7:30, 9 and 10:30 p.m.) and Sundays (2, 4 and 6 p.m.) now through Saturday, Nov. 1. For more information on Cedar Point and HalloWeekends, log on to cedarpoint.com.”
