Cedar Point OPENING DAY 2018

[@CoasterStudios]

It was great to finally meet you Bob! Another great video. Thanks for all that you do! :)

[@TheRealMtnDewMike]

I met him 2 times at kings island. I tried to meet you, but failed

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Michael Swancer Taylor wasn’t there then

[@TheRealMtnDewMike]

Coaster Channel 1000 last year he was

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Michael Swancer yeah but he probably wasn’t there the day you where there

[@TheRealMtnDewMike]

Coaster Channel 1000 I was I just had to leave early

[@themeparkfanatic2732]

Cedar Point looks so pretty at night!!!

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

Coaster Fanatic 27 dusk imo is the best with the sunset on Lake Erie. Perfect for a good time with a girlfriend

[@SeanFlaharty]

Great job Coasterbob74! It was great seeing you again.

[@CoasterBob62]

:D Always good seeing you, dude, and I always look forward to your contributions to my vids!

[@Paneeks1960]

As always, that was an epic appearance in the video Sean~ Rob/Boston

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Sean Flaharty lol 75😂😂😂

[@SeanFlaharty]

We had fun shooting the segment where I pop up. If you listen closely before that, you can hear me call him why a different name. :)

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Sean Flaharty yeah 😂😂 I know

[@aliciah5367]

Makes me emotional just seeing all the cedar point videos. I went in 2009 with my family (I was 14 now 23). Just something special about that park!

[@CosbyTheCaterpillar]

The best thing about your channel is that you give us exactly what we want: footage of the park. Unlike all these other tools that spend 80% of the time with the camera facing THEMSELVES instead, as if they expect us to bow down and worship them just for being at the Park. People like you I give more respect to than them. Don’t change a thing you do, keep it up.

[@CoasterBob62]

Thank you, I appreciate that. I've loved amusement park videography for a long time, and although I'll make an occasional appearance, raw footage of the parks will always take center stage.

[@eccentricgamer4111]

Awesome footage as always, CoasterBob! Very neat how you ran into Taylor. Though it's a shame CP got off to a rough start this time around, what with the Steel Vengeance collision and the staffing issues....

[@CoasterBob62]

I knew I'd eventually run into Taylor since we cover some of the same events. Nice dude. I never expect things to go real smooth on opening day, but I didn't expect them to be so short-staffed. The Steel Vengeance incident was unfortunate, but I'm glad it wasn't serious, and they got it running again.

[@Paneeks1960]

Ah, I see him now Bob. 2:27. "Haven't you had enough" was epic Sean. One of the coolest guys that I have met online. He has no-fear. Sean actually introduced me to online ride videos. I had no idea what a POV was back then. He shot an amazing day by day/park by park series when he traveled to Japan. Every one of them was fantastic. Now I am communicating with another friend with no-fear who operates the best coaster/park channel on the Net. It doesn't get much better than that~ Rob/Boston

[@CoasterBob62]

I absolutely love Sean's Japan series. So much interesting material and so well edited. I'm not as brave as Sean, traveling overseas and all. I don't travel much, period.

[@Chazzydawg]

Never stop making these man I love them

[@CoasterBob62]

Thanks, man!

[@starwinter6845]

Just found your channel! I haven't been to CP since 2007, when I was 17, and you're making me miss it even more! Now that I'm an adult, and a lot of illnesses have pretty much stolen my ability to ride coasters ever, I'm not sure if I'd have too much fun going back, but since it's only a couple hours away from me, I guess the gate is always open! Still good to see lots of people enjoying the park I grew up with!

[@CoasterBob62]

Sorry to hear that your ailments are keeping you from riding, but I hope that you get to visit the park again. The gate is absolutely open and you can still have a good time just being there. I wish you all the best! :)

[@Snakeyes11123]

I’ll be in Sandusky in a few days. Steel vengeance looks incredible and I can’t wait. This will be my fourth time to Cedar Point. I live near Chicago so it’s not always easy for me to get to Cedar Point. So excited!

[@mschultz3value]

Awesome videography your work is so well done, I’ve been following you for years... great job, thanks for all you do....love & peace 💕

[@CoasterBob62]

I appreciate that, Michael -- thanks for your support through the years!

[@MichelleEvans]

A lot has changed since I worked there. Haufbraugh (the first quick service counters you came to upon entering the main gate and I know I misspelled it and I apologize for that) is not there now, some of my favorite rides are gone and so on.

[@CoasterBob62]

Many of the rides and food joints I grew up with are gone too :( That's why I like to document the park from year to year -- you never know when they're going to retire another favorite. I miss Space Spiral.

[@CoasteRico]

Thanks, Bob! I always look forward to your videos! Maybe someday when I finally get back to Cedar Point I can finally meet you...

[@pgakagi]

Used to work in Sandcastle Suites in 2002, 2003&2005. Sad to see it go.

[@AngeloGiles]

This the first time of me ever hearing of your channel, KZbin recommended it lol, but I'll be watching more of your work, great video!

[@CoasterBob62]

Great to hear -- thanks!

[@justinshapley8599]

Great video! Very good flow and just the right amount of time on each shot. Good job, I'm a pass holder and this video got me very excited for my first day this year.

[@CoasterBob62]

Great to hear, thanks Justin!

[@willthecreator]

Steel Vengance is the best ride they have gotten since Dragster in 2003, Ive never ridden anything like that

[@sonic-cr3tr]

I always love watching your videos. You do such an amazing job. Keep up the great work!

[@CoasterBob62]

Thank you!

[@TheMICHIGANSFINEST42]

I was there Saturday too, I never knew they opened Steel Vengeance back up we left had enough of the ride delays. The media made it seem like SV was gonna be down for weeks smh!!

[@fyecoasters]

Another great video!! I was in line for SV at 1:30 when that happened. Waited 5 hours. Then opened later that night got last train of the night on it. It was such an awesome ride!! Take care man love the videos keep up the great work!! -Josh

[@CoasterBob62]

Thanks, Josh! Sorry to hear about your long wait, but it's cool that you got to ride that night. It WAS awesome!

[@fyecoasters]

CoasterBob62 thanks man yeah the night ride was awesome!! Hope I get back up there Soon!

[@restlessbohemian26]

Great vid as always. Park is opening to early -- looks like a dead swamp!

[@kev492001]

Great video of Cedar Point! Steel Vengeance looks like a hit!

[@CoasterBob62]

Steel Vengeance is one of those coasters that's worth the wait.

[@thenasterchief1]

Very nice that you finally got to meet Taylor of Coaster Studios Bob and Vice Versa for Taylor also!!!!!!!! :D

[@CoasterBob62]

Yes, it was good to finally meet the man behind Coaster Studios. He's done a great job with that channel, very popular. Good to know he's a nice person, too.

[@thenasterchief1]

Well that's very refreshing to hear of course!!!!!!!!! :D

[@erinpastorius600]

I'm so stoked to be going next month! Woohoo!!😍 Another great video as always!😁❤️

[@CoasterHunt]

Hey you told me there was going to be no video! What a pleasant surprise

[@CoasterBob62]

I lie sometimes :)

[@MichelleEvans]

Btw I had heard about the Steel Vengeance accident and am sooooooo very happy that no one was actually hurt and enjoyed the rest of their time at Cedar Point (America’s Rockin’ Roller Coast).

[@kittyfriend11]

hello coaster bob, love all your videos like always . real cool you finely ran into the other coaster guys that was fun to watch and you cross paths with them and got along great. I want to know what was that guys deal or problem that said " have you had enough" why did he care what you were doing? what was he so mad at? how did you like riding steal vengeance?

[@CoasterBob62]

Hi Shelley! Most of the coaster folks are fun to hang out with, and it's always cool to meet up with fellow KZbinrs. Most of us get along great. In fact, the idiot who seemed to have an issue with me is actually my good friend, Sean, who is also a coaster enthusiast and has a great KZbin channel. We were just joking around. He's the first person to ever walk up to me and say "Are you CoasterBob?" Steel Vengeance is insanely fun. Everyone I hang out with loves it. Thanks for watching!

[@themeparksvisionart]

Another fantastic video again I am most look forward your video to come, great skill work with video camera and new ride steel vengeance it is good?

[@CoasterBob62]

Thank you, my friend! Steel Vengeance is fantastic, already one of my favorite coasters ever. I hope that you come back to the USA soon and ride it!!

[@wingless95]

Sorry I missed ya Bob. We'll have to meet up and get a ride on Magnum this year. Great video as always.

[@CoasterBob62]

I have no doubt that we'll get some riding in this season, man!

[@NickyD]

opening day people have to expect the park not to be a 100 percent operating looks like they were short staffed not surprised since most kids finals are this week and opening day rides always have off season bugs and awesome video as always bob and did you see what happened when SV had the issue 8:14 i am guessing they are short staffed and 12:31 i never ever seen a line that long for TTD since opening year

[@CoasterBob62]

I was in front of Steel Vengeance and had just started filming when the incident happened. The opening sequence of this video contains pretty much all of the footage I shot, which wasn't much.

[@Idolmakercat]

I love your videos, CoasterBob!. You must have a very nice camera.

[@CoasterBob62]

Thank you! I do have a very nice camcorder, the Sony FDR-AX53.

[@kevinmcwilliams5362]

This is some really good video work.

[@jaydazanae3336]

I love how you record theme parks and the Ohio State Fair! ❤️😍

[@CoasterBob62]

Thanks! I love going to the Ohio State Fair every year and recording stuff, especially at night.

[@PhotofishinJoe]

Good job as usual Bob, keep it up.

[@CoasterBob62]

Thanks!

[@deekid311]

😲😲 what happened to sandcastle suites???

[@sean5173]

I wish I could have went on opening day since you were there bob :(

[@adamdragster]

Awesome video! I wasn't able to ride TTD that day cuz it was closed pretty much all day.

[@CoasterBob62]

Sorry to hear that! I made sure to get footage of TTD for you :)

[@adamdragster]

Thanks CoasterBob! What does the 62 mean in your channel name?

[@CosbyTheCaterpillar]

Daaang, when is TTD NOT shut down? Seems like it’s closed more often than open

[@adamdragster]

I agree. Pretty much every time I'm in line it breaks down.

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Going in June can’t wait!

[@erinpastorius600]

Coaster Channel 1000 I am also going in June😂👌🏻

[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Erin Pastorius nice I’m going in like the second week of June I’m doing Steel Vengeance first thing so the line doesn’t get extremely long for me

[@MissPam93]

Love the video. I'll be there in August. Did I hear you say something about Sancastle Suites?? They tore it down?

[@CoasterBob62]

Yup, Sandcastle Suites got demolished.

[@mattman237]

Does anyone know the top speed of Top Thrill Dragster on the downside? Thanks.

[@noahb2804]

I was inline for steel vengeance when it opened up to 300 people around 9:15 and I was almost to the station about halfway up the stairs and it broke down so we waited 45 minutes then they said it wouldn't open back up for the rest of night but we got an exit pass and a 50% park ticket

[@Varadict]

Going to be working this summer at CP with Maverick! Hope you say hi!

[@stevenlukes3056]

Did you get a view of the damage to the 2 collided trains? if so how bad was it?

[@CoasterBob62]

I didn't get to see the damage, if there was any. In talking with one of the passengers in the parked train, the bump was light.

[@donovanw2150]

Going may 16th, anyone know how the crowds will be?

[@deathrooster14]

Donovan W Usually not too bad in May.

[@CosbyTheCaterpillar]

A Wednesday? Nah, you should be good that day

[@adamdragster]

Since Dragster was closed most of the day, were you able to ride it? It was testing pretty much all morning and afternoon.

[@Paneeks1960]

Seeing your opening day video reminds me that it is riding time again on the east coast. I look forward to this one every year Bob. Wow I guess patience payed off with SV. Funny how they decided to open it up at that hour of the day. I am really glad that you got a chance to ride it. I got to ask you. In a few words, was it is great as you expected? Also did you get to meet up with Sean? Fantastic job with this one once again. It was cool to see that you have quite a few fans/friends that like your channel. Your the best at it Bob~ Rob/Boston

[@CoasterBob62]

It's nice to have folks who still like my stuff after all these years. I did meet up with Sean a couple of times - he made a brief appearance early in the vid (2:27) Steel Vengeance has exceeded my expectations. I've ridden it 6 times now and can't wait to ride it again. The upside-down portions are amazing. Have fun riding!

[@agentM1991]

Hey Bob great video. When Steel Vengeance finally reopened, how many train did they operate? Can't wait for my ride in June. It will be my first RMC.

[@CoasterBob62]

They only ran one train that night. Probably a good idea.

[@mz610]

What kind of camera do you use, Bob?!? Its gorg.

[@CoasterBob62]

My main camera is a Sony FDR-AX53.

[@donaldspera3497]

It's weird that most of the parks are not crowded.

[@mssagittariusgang]

I miss cedar point when I lived in Detroit I used too go every year now I live in Florida I barely go 😢😢😢😢

[@thenasterchief1]

So does that mean that the skeleton crew and horror stunt shows in that area might be different, and now that that the call of scare ceremony will be gone maybe from Cedar Point Halloweekends? Because that last one was a kind of good opening show for the screamsters going to their scare zones, and at least it would be a nice change of pace again to change up the skeleton crew and stunt shows again to add some originality to it that will probably be good because Cedar Point can do great performance shows the majority of the time. :)

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

Why was it messy in Opening Day to begin with?

[@NickyD]

opening day bugs i believe

[@vortexluigirosalina5557]

Nicky D wow

[@olbillybobo]

Every ride went down except for millennium force. Not kidding, plus it was super busy

[@dozerviper4707]

There are some others but Yours abc Coaster Studios I watch more then all the others both are great

[@brycefourn2001]

Awesome video!

[@warrencleversy2773]

I wish cedar fair or what ever there called any way down here to sunny florida where they could be open 24/7 365 days a year!!!

[@TheRealMtnDewMike]

Nice footage

[@godkinghell15]

Im going over there in August

[@zachstammen9337]

Those closed rides tell me that Cedar Point must be really struggling for staff.

[@gtzaskar6353]

Nice video!

[@noahman1234]

thanks fir the video

[@creekcoasterfans2608]

I love this park! Corkscrew is very overhated imo

[@michaelglass4701]

Loooooooove your video.

[@davecoasterdudew1206]

I can't wait to get to the Raptor, Something for bigger riders.

[@BrenMcCloud]

More Birds!!

[@Nicklmeyer]

9:00 Taylorrrrr

[@Mogggs]

2:27 heck

[@marcoslays]

Cool

[@jonestee9928]

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[@Zrj19]

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[@CoasterChannel-fb8ee]

Coaster Genius good for u