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Cedar Point: roller coaster capital

The Raptor greets guests as soon as they enter
On the shores of Lake Erie, lies what many think is the best amusement park in the US. While many might assume the title belongs to the Disney Empire, Cedar Point is the home of the best roller coasters in the world.
The Iron Dragon sweeps in over the pond

Without relying on the gimmickry of name brand movies and major character contracts titles, Cedar Point rides rely on masterful design and execution of roller coaster to maintain its place in the hearts and minds of the worlds coaster enthusiasts. In fact the American Coaster Enthusiasts were at Cedar Point that weekend when they placed a marker commemorating the work of Roller Coaster designer Ron Toomer, who was responsible for the landmark rides the Mine Ride, the Corkscrew, Gemini, and Iron Dragon. As well as the Magnum XL-200 which was one of the first coasters to break the 200 foot height barrier.

The Mean Streak in the background
StringGirl and Amber accompanied the Parcells Middle School 7th and 8th grade bands and orchestras. There they participated in the annual Music in the Parks festival. The festival brings together elementary, middle, and high school choral and instrumental music programs to compete for judges who judge the bands and provide ratings and rankings.
The Parcell's Band and Orchestra arrive en'force at Cedar Point
Parcells Middle School collected 6 awards for two of its bands, its 7th and 8th grade orchestra, and 6th grade choir. Along with their first place awards for each category they also recieved recognition as the best instrumental group overall (i.e. best in show).
Parcells Middle School Bands and Orchestra pose with their 5 trophies
A trip to Cedar Point is a very worthwhile and exhausting endeavor, with all these great coasters to ride. StringGirl rode the Mean Streak, the Gemini, and the Millennium Force. The Millennium Force was the cream on the treat serving as the last event of the day. The Millennium Force is arguably the best coaster in the world. Sharing this title year after year with the Bizarro ride at Six Flags New England.
There I am catching a few ZZZZzzz's in the back of the picture
The Mean Streak and Gemini are two slightly older coasters that still non-the-less offer some one of a kind esperiences. The mean Streak is one of the longest and fastest wooden coasters. When Gemini opened in 1978 it was then the Tallest, Fastest, coaster in the world. Today it still is one of the best coasters as it is one of the few racing coasters where either track could win, a testament to the design that either car team can be the fastest of the moment.





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