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Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just came across this photo from about 5 days ago. I know we can see it on the webcams. But they're clearing a good amount of land on the back end of the park. You may have to zoom in on the picture but there's a lot of land being cleared.... (Top right corner) -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
While we are on the subject of Season Passholders, Im interested in seeing the ERT for this year. Instead of the same rides every day, its been switched to different rides per month! -
I was thinking the same thing. The sign was a little to obviously placed for it not to be a clue. Plus they have mentioned a big drop a couple of times now. . . B&M Dive Coaster? Griffon? I forgot all about Griffon But if they're putting something in with an extreme drop, maybe a eurofighter? Intamin Zacspin? B&m Winged? Maybe something by Mack? (Other than a spinner!)
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^Looks like they turned the effects on early -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Carowinds Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Could that big gray building be for a dark ride or is that a maintenance shop............. And interesting to see some slide pieces are painted to feature some trippy waterslides! What the inside of some slides will look like in some places -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks like they removed the Goldstriker game in rivertown with a coke refill station. I like the drinking options this year though! We have slide pieces being installed! The bottoms for the trap door slides have been placed! Couldnt grab any pics because it was like a monsoon yesterday here in Ohio. photo creds to the park -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I wonder if they are actually doing something like Banshee's light package. The Ghost that "runs" around the queve line is neat, also they have tress and such. Kind of would be a first up there at the point. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
4 pieces left to go! Tony said it first! -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If the construction crew keeps hauling major @$$ they could get trackwork done today or tomorrow! I tip my hat to you sirs -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^Looking at the picture does anyone know what the box made out of wood is for. Its right under the Zero-g roll. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I feel like the parks putting in new thrill/family rides this year. I mean they've asked multiple times about rides people miss. Im just hoping they do something with Tomb Raiders old building. All its used for now its a haunt maze and i think Haunt storage. Also couple things to note (Refer to attached images): -A new basketball game is being constructed underneath Dback's helix (Photo Cred to the parks instagram) -A friend of mine sent me a picture today of the progress on Tropical Plunge and you can see that no slide pieces have been installed yet but they are putting the top floor in place for the trap door slides - Looks to be some land clearing back behind FOF and Firehawk..... MAYBE for a new coaster but who knows. I do know the park would not build flat rides or something all the way back there and make guests walk a long way to an attraction like that............oh wait they did that with Top Gun/Flight deck/ The Bat -Progress on the new funnel cake stand is progressing well (Photo creds to the parks instagram) -No updates have been posted about the new entrance/exit for WWC OR no updates on the new soccer stars game being installed in Rivertown -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
You just have to love the mind games parks play on us. I know the one with framework is for a new funnel cake stand. But the one clear over by Diamondback's helix? Hm No Clue. I know it cant be for white water. Maybe they're finally doing something with the old Tomb Raider Building! photo creds to the park In other news i have heard that slide pieces have been moved to the Soak City Parking lot so its just a matter of time before (if they havent already) begin to be placed. Funnel Cake Stand in rivertown progress Mysterious Construction................. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Carowinds Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I could see this coming SOONER rather than LATER because i know this isnt always right, but we did get Banshee a year after Cedar point got Gatekeeper. And they are getting Valravn this year..I have some spots on where it could go if KI gets a giga: 1) Area in between Racer and FOF could house a station, and you could run the track out and about near the "Rose Bowl" section was for SOB. Either a)build over adventure express or b)scrap adventure express 2)The Dinosaurs Alive attractions at many parks are going to either be extended or removed since the contracts would be up at the end of the season. Unless Cedar Fair renews the contract. But really, I went through this the first year it opened and it was alright, but ive heard its been going downhill year after year. This area could be a nice place for a station and lift for a giga that could run out and behind Firehawk and FOF. 3)IF WE DONT SEE A GIGA COMING SOON i could see a new coaster (maybe dive since the plot of land seems a good place for it) going in where Vortex sits. Honestly Vortex is getting a little rough and it cant go AT LEAST two days without breaking down. 4)IF WE DONT SEE A NEW COASTER NEXT YEAR we could see maybe some new flats coming in the dinosaur area. The park has been asking guests on Twitter what attractions they miss. Plus they've been posting pictures on Instagram about rides being constructed that are no longer in operation at the park (this might just be for history of the park or something) but you have to remember, they did bring back the flying eagles after about 10 -11 years so it could be a possibility that we see maybe one, two, or three new attractions of rides that use to be at the park. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just found this tweet from Don Helbig himself! The Exit path is going to be re routed! Question is where will you now come out at? Exit for White Water Canyon exit will be re routed. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
If i remember correctly, I believe the new entrance will feature a tunnel that goes under the train tracks. Only problem with that is the first thing you would come across when you come up from the tunnel would be the exit.