Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[Vonni]

Its odd how track construction just came to a hault after such speedy progress.

[Skramp]

Its odd how track construction just came to a hault after such speedy progress.

 

 

It also has gotten damn cold in OH recently, dropped to low 30's/HIgh 20's in the past week. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.

[cfc]

Its odd how track construction just came to a hault after such speedy progress.

 

Considering Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and crappy weather is predicted, I don't think this is "odd."

[GwaziBSRider1]

^ Agreed. The weather tends to get interesting this time of year!

[thepoint4life23]

They could be doing other thing like wiring, building the Station things like that they need to be seen from the web cam

[Hoppy]

Give the workers a few extra days off with Thanksgiving approaching and that will pay dividends when they are refreshed and ready to finish the remaining work. Plus, to me at least, they are ahead of schedule.

[Whodey]

I think you guys over analyze the construction. These people do this for a living and know what they are doing. I would think they have a schedule for everything. I would bet they have a timeline with every day spelled out. Of course there is wiggle room for complications but I don't think weather(at least cold weather) would change the schedule.(high winds maybe) If you noticed they pulled the big crane down a week ago. I think this could be a built in break that would of been a catch up time if anything slowed progress down. Don already said the track will be completed in January so they have some kind of timeline. Just my over analyzing of construction.

[loop-de-loop]

Only been on Vortex at Canada's Wonderland, which is the ride FD's cloned from. It was intense enough, but a lot rough met than I expected, with even more head banging than the SLC they have. I'd imagine FD/the bat would be the same, with all the other suspended coasters still in operation looking quite tame.

 

I've had very little head banging with Vortex, its an amazing coaster in my opinion. I would expect Flight Deck (KI) to be similar.

[B&MBoy1982]

Only been on Vortex at Canada's Wonderland, which is the ride FD's cloned from. It was intense enough, but a lot rough met than I expected, with even more head banging than the SLC they have. I'd imagine FD/the bat would be the same, with all the other suspended coasters still in operation looking quite tame.

 

I've had very little head banging with Vortex, its an amazing coaster in my opinion. I would expect Flight Deck (KI) to be similar.

 

KI's version is smoother than Vortex at Wonderland.

 

There is no head banging on The Bat at Kings Island.

[eddie200330]

New FB pic from KIFansite

courtesy KIFansite Facebook

[cal1br3tto]

I think you guys over analyze the construction. These people do this for a living and know what they are doing....

That, and the fact this isn't Magic Mountain.

[TheZachMan28]

 

THE SNOW!

[rcjp]

Now I doubt construction will be moving fast, if at all.

[SFOGdude25]

Here's some progress on The Bat via KI's Twitter.

That orange is going to look great against the trees when they grow in!

[Skramp]

Stayed at Great Wolf on Monday with the family and saw The Bat in person. Must say that it is going to look amazing when it's finished. Just hope they do some theming in the station also to tie everything together. And, on my Christmas Wish list would be for themed cars (think old Bat cars) for it also.

(credit to KI Fansite, http://kifansite.com/2013/02/the-bat-revisited/bat1-3/)

[Vonni]

That ride is going to look so much better now!

[TOPGUN1993]

I think the "new" bat entrance sign should pay homage to the original in some way.

[cal1br3tto]

^That is awesome. Definitely not counting on it, but I'll be stoked if they bring it back! Same for the bat-a$$ Bat cars.

[Baffles]

Love the bat head, such a beautiful design. Note that this was then used on Vampire at Chessington, before that was neutered!

 

Do we know what is happening to the trains? Just a paint?

[A.J.]

That would be my first guess, considering that Arrow isn't in business anymore.

[Brassinthegrass]

Don't count it totally out... Cedar Fair seems to be pushing the "old traditions" lately, with opening up the Beach Front at CP to the Singing 'Shrooms at KD... Bringing back the sign to bring back the name seems like a swell idea!

[jray21]

I am liking the orange paint!

[Ape]

Banshee first rider auction.

https://www.firstgiving.com/25033/screamforakidagain

[bonsaiisuperstar]

Hey everyone! I'll be raising money for Banshee "Scream for a kid again" event. The previous event for Diamondback in 2009 yielded over $107,000. Money will be used to enrich the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by providing healing times of respite through fun-filled group activities and destination events. I set a goal of $500 but hope to raise much more.

Feel free to hop onto my page and give a little something for the kids!

 

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/bonsaiisuperstar/screamforakidagain

[Ape]

I also decided to do this. I've never done any of these so I'm looking forward to giving it my best shot.

 

https://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lanceMarshall/screamforakidagain