Skycoastin Steve Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The one time I rode it in 2007 (post loop) was one of the most brutal rides I've ever had, and that was in the front row, too. Great first drop, but the rest of the ride was garbage. It's about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Good idea in GP language- Â "You should remake the son of the beast as metal and make it an anneversery" Â Now that I think of it, a good layout inspired by the old ride using Iron Horse or topper track could be put there, and if it was, say, 2015, that would be the 15th anniversary of the original opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Am I the only one who thinks this is sad? I feel bad for not waiting to ride it in 2009, and its been SO long. Plus, we are losing the only hyper-woodie in the WORLD! On the other hand, they've taken long enough to make a decision. Which leads to the obvious question - Will there be a Grandson of Beast ? I bet RMC could build a much better wooden hyper than what RCCA did. With the way technology and coaster design is improving, I doubt it would be long until we get more hyper woodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude2011 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Finally that thing is gone! It really was just a waste of space and the layout was not that great of a layout and it would be very hard to modify. I'm having my fingers crossed that a B&M invert will replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asimowalk Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 It would be cool to see them continue the Beast family, sort of like the way they did with Hercules and Hydra at Dorney Park but with a RMC. The world needs more what-the-hell-is-that elements like on that project at Silver Dollar City. Â Though I have a hunch that they won't and they'll go with B&M. I dunno why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) SON OF BEAST ROLLER COASTER TO BE REMOVED TO MAKE ROOM FOR FUTURE PARK EXPANSION  http://www.visitkingsisland.com/article/media-center/Son-of-Beast-roller-coaster-to-be-removed-to-make-room-for-future-park-expansion KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, Kings Island announced today the decision has been made to remove the Son of Beast roller coaster to make room for future park expansion. The dismantling of the ride, which last operated in 2009, will begin later this summer.  Edited July 27, 2012 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Am I the only one who thinks this is sad?  Yes, this coaster sucked. And not only did it suck... but because it was over 7,000 feet long it sucked for a really long time.  It would be cool to see them continue the Beast family  I don't know, sequels usually suck. Son of Beast didn't exactly break the stereotype.  Sorry to dance on this coaster's grave but I haven't been this happy about a coaster removal since Great Adventure got rid of Viper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^How ironic, I just looked Viper up on the RCDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 This ride was one of the worst in the world. Replacing it with a churro cart would be a major improvement. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Finally, this horrible roller coaster story (literally) is coming to a close. It's unfortunate that this once-impressive ride failed so badly, but at least it'll leave lots of room for park expansion (Intamin prefab hope, anybody? ). I'm glad that it will never torture another rider again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobrider Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I'm one of the few folks who liked it. I figured after 2009 it was dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asimowalk Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) It would be cool to see them continue the Beast family  I don't know, sequels usually suck. Son of Beast didn't exactly break the stereotype. Yeah, after thinking about it for a bit, I realize that's probably not the best idea. Being in Action Zone, the most I expect is something terribly generic. Edited July 27, 2012 by asimowalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlawson24 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I am rather sad to say that I had never got a chance to ride. Now it's confirmed I never will. It may have gotten bad reviews, but so did the Mean Streak at Cedar Point, and I rode it once just to at least say I have before. Oh well, one less ride for the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryPa77 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Does this officially make The Voyage the longest single lift wooden coaster in the world and also El Toro the tallest wooden coaster in the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 This ride was one of the worst in the world. Replacing it with a churro cart would be a major improvement.  dt  Replacing it with an Applebee's would be an improvement. Good riddance, sez I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 It's about damn time! Thankfully, I was able to ride it with and without the loop, and I thought it was the worst thing I'd ever ridden with and without the loop. The only good thing about it was it's looks. That's a big chunk of land that was just going to waste. I would love to see an Intamin prefab go there, or even something crazy from RMC. I'm having trouble remembering exactly what the terrain is like around SOB, but isn't there a nice ravine type thing that Flight Deck and Adventure Express goes down in? If there's any room left in there, it would be cool to see some of that utilized, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Great news! So happy Kings Island isn't wasting more money trying to "fix" this POS. Â I wonder what Matt "TAER IT DOWN" Ouimet's next target for removal will be? Edited July 27, 2012 by ginzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Does this officially make The Voyage the longest single lift wooden coaster in the world and also El Toro the tallest wooden coaster in the world? Colossos is now the tallest wooden coaster, El Toro is the fastest with the biggest drop, and Voyage is the longest with a single lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE. Â And that's about as much as I feel towards S.O.B. My only ride on it was not the best in the world, and realistically speaking, removing it should have been done years ago, and the space not wasted for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Does this officially make The Voyage the longest single lift wooden coaster in the world and also El Toro the tallest wooden coaster in the world? Â It makes El Toro the tallest in the US but T Express at Everland and Colossos at Heide Park are taller (according to RCDB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Goodbye you gigantic eyesore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305KD Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I hope a wingrider can come here soon! Also an Action Zone expansion including a flat or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I would like to think that Heide Park is very happy with this decision, so that they can now claim the world record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCJ48 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I can guarantee that a box of matches, some gasoline, and a fire crew for a day would cost less than a disassembly crew. Just a thought, KI. You could have record attendance that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Maybe an I-305 Clone? or a Cheetah Hunt/ Blue Fire like Coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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