Similar Coasters
There aren’t many coasters being built these days that look exactly like Maverick. This 
could be another chance for Cedar Point to start a trend like they did with Magnum XL-200 and hyper coasters. It appears Maverick will offer theming similar to a mine train coaster. It will be close to the ground and is more of a family attraction like mine train coasters. Built by Intamin, it may have similar trains, track, and the same overall feel of Storm Runner at Hershey. It will also boast an inversion that may be comparable to Storm Runner’s unique and disorienting flying snake dive. Lastly, it will use the same propulsion system that the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster at MGM Studios and Superman The Escape at Magic Mountain use.
While Maverick won't blast riders into the stratosphere it may go down as one of the park's most complete coasters. Other than Magnum XL-200, I wasn't blown away by the park's selection of coasters. Several were sub par, others were okay, and a few were good, but didn't have the complete package. If Cedar Point can actually pull off all of the purported elements of Maverick they could have a coaster loved by hard core coaster enthusiasts, families, and even those not under its spell. I’m in that last group if you couldn’t tell.
Article comments
1 - Matthew T. Sussman
About damn time they mention something. Last month I was curious and looked up if Cedar Point was going to have any new rides next year. And nothing. Nothin'. Well, they had pictures of a few of the parts, so I could tell you what color it was going to be, but that's it.
Having said that, I haven't been to CP in over 5 years (burned out -- you'll have that living two hours away from it) but it's interesting to see which envelope coaster visionaries decide to push each year.
2 - The Coaster Critic
According to the Maverick FAQ, Cedar Point has known what they were going to build since July of last year! Parks like to keep things secret until they can make a big official announcement. It is annoying though when you can see that something is being built and no one knows the details.
I understand the burn out effect you have for CP. I grew up about an hour from Kings Dominion. As much as I love coasters, I've taken a few years off from that park. I think I'll return in '07. Cedar Fair bought the Paramount parks and I'm interested in seeing what they'll do with my old home park.