Cedar Point Vlog | VIP Sunrise Thrills Tour | June 2019

We take a look behind the scenes and go to the top of Valravn (223ft) at Cedar Point on the VIP Sunrise Thrills Tour! Included on the tour is a coaster climb to the top of Valravn, a tour of Valravn's work shop, and a behind the scenes look at Maverick, Millennium Force and Steel Vengeance!
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[@Stone-Coled]

It was a pleasure giving this tour! Thanks for being so kind. Truly some of my favorites.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Cole Tippit Thank you Cole, we really appreciate the amazing tour you and Mary gave us 😀

[@5MadMovieMakers]

Crazy how close you got to Millennium Force and Maverick!

[@themeparklife6544]

What an incredible tour, wish more parks would do things like this, walk the big one is a start, but this is next level.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Theme Park Life Totally agree!

[@madelinegarber7860]

So cool! I can’t see so being able to go on one of those tours and touch the different parts would have been a dream come true. I would’ve been sorely tempted to press the stop button or make a snide comment about ValRavN though.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Madeline Garber Don’t you like Valravn? I’d have loved to dispatch a train.

[@madelinegarber7860]

Pleasure Beach Experience same. Dispatching a train sounds fun. I haven’t ridden it yet but a lot of the US enthusiasts give it crap for the layout color scheme and restraints.

[@miiiiiturn]

Wow what an amazing tour that was! Definitely putting that on my list of things to do if/when I get out there

[@yourexperienceguide]

Nick Phillips It’s well worth it

[@SpringyTales]

This has to be the best behind the scenes tour I’ve seen, would love to do it at some point. Incredible access to the rides and some great views!

[@mdomnis]

Great video! The tour is more in depth than I figured it might be and looks like it'd be great fun for any enthusiast. Something interesting about Magnum is it had its controls and all of its braking redone a few years back so they're no longer the original Arrow panels in the booth - in fact I believe it was Consign that redid it and they are the ones that do all of B&M's control systems so it's probably very similar to what you saw - maybe a few less buttons because there's no floor comb. The touch screen is probably less interesting too because there's no sensors to know when the individual restraints are locked/unlocked. I think the transfer controls are still the same as they always were though. Transfers on Magnum are a bit different because there are no drive tires to roll the trains backwards (uphill in the case of Magnum or any old Arrow). To transfer a third train on, you park one train in the safety brakes outside the third tunnel and one on the lift and then switch into transfer mode. At that point, someone goes out to the transfer table, releases the transfer track and moves it over into position and re-locks it. Then they unchain the train at the back and kick down the little wheel chocks in the front of the train. The chains/chocks are a precaution in case there is ever a loss of air pressure in the braking system. At that point, they release the train into the station. Then they unlock the transfer track, move it back into running position, re-lock it, and switch the ride back to normal (auto?) mode. Transferring off is similar. Just park the one you need to transfer off (first empty train) in the safety brakes outside of the third tunnel, the next one on the lift, and the last in the station. Switch to transfer mode, unlock and move the transfer track, lock it, release the safety brakes so the train comes around and parks on the transfer track, chain the train, put up the wheel chocks, unlock the transfer table, move it back to running position, and then they switch back to auto mode. Transferring a second train off if you need to run with one is a bit of an effort and involves winching a train backwards onto the level section of track behind the normal transfer track. When I worked on the ride, we pretty much never ran with one, and we'd have to have the maintenance team do this winching procedure. I imagine it's still the same, but I don't know for sure. I think sometimes if the forecast is calling for a lot of rain these days, they'll keep one winched back and plan to run one or two for the day, but not three. I totally agree with you on the Magnum lift walks. I used to work the ride and have done dozens of them, but it was before the days where I had a good camera so I took very few pictures. I'd pay good money for the opportunity to do it again. I've thought of working a couple weekends at the park just for the chance to do another lift walk. :) It's 288 stairs if I remember. A good workout!

[@yourexperienceguide]

mdomnis Love this, thank you so much for sharing! I’d pay serious dollar to do a walk up to the top of the Magnum lift hill 😀

[@marclfc3486]

Great geeky vlog great for the park to be so open and accommodating class act

[@ingertaylor8444]

blown away again wow you lucky guys, love the looks on your faces SAY NO MORE brill cheers inger and lee

[@yourexperienceguide]

inger taylor Thank you 😀

[@johnphazzleton]

What a brilliant tour! Love how they remove the train into the station. Thanks for great vlog !!

[@yourexperienceguide]

John p Hazzleton We got lucky with the transfer track, that wasn’t supposed to happen but they needed to do some extra work on it lol.

[@TonyOneto]

This looks awesome! Thank you for letting me know about it.

[@yourexperienceguide]

No worries 😁

[@nicolatorkington9706]

Thank you for taking us on the tour with you!! It was amazing

[@yourexperienceguide]

nicola torkington Thank you, it was a great few hours 😀

[@Wigwam_67]

Awesome video. Was really good to see how buzzing you all were. Really happy for you - seems like it truly was the trip of a life time. Good on yer lads! 🙌

[@yourexperienceguide]

HucknallRed Thank you, it was an epic few days 😀

[@DZ4Prezident]

Great video!

[@yourexperienceguide]

So Dope Thank you

[@raquelking95]

Thanks for sharing! Loved watching this tour! Wow! How awesome!

[@barnuner]

Awesome behind the scenes look. Watching your vlog I felt like I was on the tour as well!

[@yourexperienceguide]

barnuner Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video 😀

[@zegan7777]

Awesome vlogs and awesome trip, was cool to almost experience it as well by watching. Been dying to get out to cedar point. Also next time your in the U.S come down to Virginia. Kings Dominion and BG Williamsburg are brilliant!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Ryan Thank you for the suggestion, which is the closest airport to those parks? 😀

[@zegan7777]

Pleasure Beach Experience well the biggest one is Richmond international. But if you guys don’t mind taking a little drive you could definitely find better pricing. Either way keep up the good work, love the channel!

[@craigtoy5209]

OH MY GOD!!!!! WOW, Nothing more to say.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Craig Toy This would be well up your street Craig!

[@craigtoy5209]

Mate you reading my mind 😜

[@yourexperienceguide]

Craig Toy Indeed lol

[@ianbisig8544]

This is a awesome experience. Me and my son did it 8 July 2021.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Such a great experience

[@gradyzyner7423]

The wheel and other parts of the undercarriage are huge, so much larger than I suspected. Great info, I bet you guys were in coaster geek heaven. No wonder these B&M rides cost many millions of dollars.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Grady Zyner It was the perfect geek out session 😅

[@marcdawson4635]

That was really special mate! Im gonna have to get to CP one day!...LOVED the ops panel shots!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Marc Dawson You’ll be interested to know Magnum’s panel looks the same, we’ve heard about it a few times (including in the comments here) about the changes it had.

[@U4EA2007]

Excellent video!!!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

U4EA2007 Thank you

[@brandonzimmerman2562]

This is really cool!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Thanks for watching, the tour was amazing.

[@openroadtravels181]

12:46 you an hear steel Vengeance

[@mikedavies4561]

Enjoyed the vlogs. You guys are good lads

[@yourexperienceguide]

Steven bennof Thank you, really appreciate this 😀

[@RS-dd2wi]

Wow - this is so interesting & informative - thanks guys! This is the kind of information you want to know about! Thanks Scott!!! So much better than some KZbinrs going on about themeing 24/7!!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Rich S Thank you very much Rich, more interested in how they ride and how they work rather than fancy rocks or theme 😅

[@Segasocks]

The temptation to press the E stop button would have been too great for me! :)

[@madelinegarber7860]

Oh I know. I’d be like I wanna touch everything!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Segasocks Lol, I’d have liked to dispatch a train

[@JB-ci2rl]

Wholesome

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

Super interesting video guys, thanks for sharing.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Gypsymuffin Thank you for watching, it was a great day 😀

[@guzziman011]

I'm surprised they let you guys under the rides while they were running. Your guide mentioned the area you were in is where lose articles fall, I think they would have given everyone hard hats.

[@SimplyTheBex]

Great video, brings back so many memories! I visited Cedar Point from England a few months ago, I loved it! I did the Sunrise Thrills tour too and am in the process of making a video about it. It's only going to be around 15 mins long but so far it's took me around 15 hours to edit the bloody thing! You've gained a sub in me :)

[@yourexperienceguide]

Simply The Bex Thank you for subbing 😀 The Sunrise Tour was fantastic, we absolutely loved being part of it and couldn’t believe the access we got.

[@SimplyTheBex]

@@yourexperienceguide I've just uploaded my video from the Sunrise Thrills Tour, it's only 16 mins long and took me over 20 hours to edit! I've got a lot to learn from you guys! I'd love you to check it out someday if you get some time :) Bex x

[@yourexperienceguide]

Simply The Bex Simply The Bex I will definitely take a look at some point 😀 Good editing takes time so I think it’s a good thing your edit was a long edit, it shows attention to detail. My America videos from last June were all edited once I’d got home meaning some of them were on two weeks after they’d been filmed. Generally speaking though I like to have vlogs on 2 days after they were filmed. Thank you so much for your support 😀

[@MudPeppers]

You guys made me excited and I wasnt even there

[@yourexperienceguide]

OG Gregory Lol, thank you 😅

[@jackschissler255]

You guys got Balls. To be up on that coaster would scare the crap out of me, glad that stuff don’t effect you being up on that cat walk that high up. 👍

[@yourexperienceguide]

Jack Schissler Thanks Jack, it was great to be up there and do the tour

[@adamdragster]

You didn't get to see Dragster?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Adamthecoasterfanatic Sadly not, but I think it was having issues that morning.

[@nigiethomas]

That's a brilliant video so interesting x😁

[@visionist7]

Imagine mounting that Valravn train in your living room. Corkscrew doesn't take up much space and it's very close to Power Tower. They'd have to move the tower to replace the Arrow with a Gerst I expect, if its numbers drop too far.

[@yourexperienceguide]

Felice Graziano I’ll be gutted if Corkscrew was to go, it’s perfectly placed and quite a good coaster.

[@loveunitedhateglazer7033]

very very cool.

[@autonomousindy6792]

I’ve always wondered if there is like a master control location for all ride operations. Like when the ride operators get a call on the phones who’s the people calling and where are they calling from?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Every park has a 'park office' where they can call out to every ride via internal phone systems

[@AnonymousSuperTuber]

Big grin on all ur faces like Ur kids again 👍😆👍👍👍

[@clannadcryer6605]

oh hey i saw you guys at hotel breakers at the bar around 12am. you were telling me about the rides and parks in Europe. oh and that lady tried to ID you and u were like tf lol

[@yourexperienceguide]

Clannad Cryer Haha, I still cannot believe I got asked for ID, I’m 30!! 😂

[@nisookh]

How does ones sign up onto one of these amazing tours ??

[@yourexperienceguide]

Niv We booked it on Cedar Point’s website 😀

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

Great video.....at any time during the tour did the guides happen to “accidentally” tip you off on what the park is planning to add......maybe?

[@yourexperienceguide]

geoff wilson They didn’t, but we did attend a “confidential” Q&A session as part of CoasterMania 🤫

[@geoffmustbedestroyed]

Pleasure Beach Experience perhaps you’ll have to fill us in when we see your Steel Vengeance reactions........

[@daniellilly7591]

I considered the tour last year but couldn't book it as a single person. A question...since y'all already had paid for Fast Lane Plus, the vouchers received are extraneous...so are they transferable? i.e. can you surprise the crap outta someone in the queue by handing it over and wishing them a good ride?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Daniel Lilly Mike didn’t have fast lane every day so he used a few of them 😀

[@guzziman011]

Interesting tour but I have one question why do the wheels have to be aged before they can use them , made of cheese ?

[@bigguy6285]

So the adhesive to set and harden properly

[@guzziman011]

@@bigguy6285 Thanks for the info.

[@Coaster_Crazy]

How much is this tour !?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Coaster Crazy $199 - www.cedarpoint.com/tickets-passes/vip-tours/sunrise-thrills-vip-tour

[@Maredona]

How much did you pay for the tour?

[@yourexperienceguide]

GENETTO $200 I think, may have been $100 can’t remember!

[@jonathonfisher1443]

Did Mike do the tour?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Jonathon Fisher Not on this occasion

[@tevaunstewart4606]

How much did this tour cost??

[@yourexperienceguide]

Tevaun stewart $199

[@elliotcurrie3429]

How do you become a VIP ?

[@yourexperienceguide]

Elliot Currie www.cedarpoint.com/tickets-passes/vip-tours/sunrise-thrills-vip-tour

[@kkrispy2009P]

This blog was a full on piece of history geek shot heaven rollacoaster Porn video. Not in a bad way . It's Deffo worth its money to do that tour my mate said the staff are great helpful in every way u get to touch everything and see everything and touch ride parts and experience things only geeks would know . That view is amazing as well . I can see in the video you were all in geek heaven. As I wise guy John wardley said if he died tomorrow he achieved everything he wanted and built an amazing coaster . If you did you experienced coaster heaven hehe

[@yourexperienceguide]

kkrispy2009 P We totally geeked out on the tour 😀

[@TheRab1873]

Love ur videos m8 but can't stand roller coasters. Watching this vid and my stomach is turning with the heights but as I said ur videos are good.

[@ginnycrow8883]

Even the British like it

[@yourexperienceguide]

Ginny Crow Like it? Nah, we LOVED it 😁

[@yourexperienceguide]

Ginny Crow Like it? Nah, we LOVED it 😁