What happened on GateKeeper at Cedar Point?
“On Saturday, a train on the GateKeeper roller coaster stopped on the lift hill after the lift chain became separated,” according to a Cedar Point statement to USA TODAY. “The ride’s safety system performed as designed, and all guests were escorted safely off the ride.”
How old is the GateKeeper at Cedar Point?
GateKeeper (roller coaster)
| GateKeeper | |
|---|---|
| Soft opening date | May 9, 2013 |
| Opening date | May 11, 2013 |
| Cost | $30 million |
| Replaced | Disaster Transport Space Spiral |
Is the GateKeeper still broken at Cedar Point?
The GateKeeper is currently closed for evaluation, according to a spokesperson for Cedar Point. One of its trains stopped moving on the lift hill. It happened after the lift chain became separated, the spokesperson said.
When was GateKeeper built?
May 11, 2013GateKeeper / Opened
Why is Cedar Point GateKeeper closed?
The GateKeeper roller coaster stopped on the lift hill when the lift chain became separated. Cedar Point says the ride’s safety system performed as it was designed, which is why the ride stopped.
How long is the GateKeeper?
2Â minutesGateKeeper / Duration
What is gatekeeper at Cedar Point?
GateKeeper is a steel roller coaster located at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. Designed by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), it was the fifth Wing Coaster installation in the world. The ride opened on May 11, 2013, on the most successful opening weekend to date in the park’s history.
Is Cedar Point’s GateKeeper roller coaster a crowd pleaser?
“Cedar Point’s GateKeeper Is A Real Crowd Pleaser”. Detroit, Michigan: WWJ-TV. Retrieved May 11, 2013. ^ Stone, Matt (May 9, 2013). “Cedar Point unveils the GateKeeper roller coaster”.
How many people have ridden Cedar Point’s gatekeeper?
^ Seaton, Kay (July 17, 2013). “1 millionth person rides Cedar Point’s newest coaster GateKeeper”. Cleveland, Ohio: WEWS-TV. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013.
What is the history of gatekeeper?
The first concept of GateKeeper was showcased at the 2011 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo. On April 24, 2012, Ouimet said at an Erie County Chamber of Commerce meeting that there would be $25 million in capital expenditures for Cedar Point in 2013.