Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[kidcoaster 2]

Has there ever been a enclosed tunnel on a B&M invert before? Maybe they could dig the trench, enclose it with a tunnel and then add some lighting and fog to it.

 

Oz Iris has a little tunnel.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYou]

In addition to those listed, Black Mamba at Phantasialand also plays around with terrain and tunnels a bit.

[DBru]

I feel safe saying that if we're hoping for underground tunnels or well-themed trenches or other features in the middle of the course, we're setting ourselves up for disappointment. At the absolute most, I don't expect to see anything more than what was in the concept art.

[gerstlaueringvar]

^Agree.

 

The concept art already looks great, anything else is a bonus that will surprise us. I'm just hoping that KI will turn the fog effect on all the time.

[coasterfreak101]

Alpengeist has two as well!

[firewalk13]

More track and supports are going up!

 

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams

[JJLehto]

Nice. Really do love the color, gunna be a very visually appealing ride!

[rcjp]

At last something is going on! I hope they will do no more stops.

[Diamondbacker27]

Can someone post a screenshot? School computers block EVERYTHING!

[DavidW]

Edited December 17, 2013 by DavidW

[rcjp]

[Diamondbacker27]

The park looks wonderful! Thanks for the picture!

[PVA62]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

[Diamondbacker27]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

Why? The track is supposed to be completed by the end of Jan. Even though that isn't very likely. They say there on schedule. They haven't added like any track in almost 2 months!!

[Guy T. Koepp]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

 

Yeah, I am loving that change in elavation. You should really feel like you're haulin' major a$$ about that time.

[Diamondbacker27]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

 

Yeah, I am loving that change in elavation. You should really feel like you're haulin' major a$$ about that time.

All I have to say

[pyrocoasterkid]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

Why? The track is supposed to be completed by the end of Jan. Even though that isn't very likely. They say there on schedule. They haven't added like any track in almost 2 months!!

 

I trust what they say. I can't see why they wouldn't meet that... or at least be close. Think about how fast what is already up went up.

 

Also, two months? I think its been more like 4 weeks to a month.

 

But looking great! Parks in the snow are always quite a site!

[Diamondbacker27]

Wasn't expecting to see any more track put up until after New Years. Love that drop into the valley!

Why? The track is supposed to be completed by the end of Jan. Even though that isn't very likely. They say there on schedule. They haven't added like any track in almost 2 months!!

 

I trust what they say. I can't see why they wouldn't meet that... or at least be close. Think about how fast what is already up went up.

 

Also, two months? I think its been more like 4 weeks to a month.

 

But looking great! Parks in the snow are always quite a site!

Oh well

 

Hunter ' Not good with time ' Barrett

[Diamondbacker27]

Not about Banshee, but isn't Drop Tower getting down to its last operating years? I mean it will be 20 in 4 years! I think a S&S triple launch tower would look sleek in its place * WOW. That means I will be 20 in 4 years!!!

[coasterbill]

Not about Banshee, but isn't Drop Tower getting down to its last operating years?

 

Based on what? By the way if they ever replace an Intamin Gyro Drop with one of those mediocre S&S towers I'm never going back to that park. lol

[prozach626]

WOW. That means I will be 20 in 4 years!!!

 

Crying about being 20? Really?

[Guy T. Koepp]

Not about Banshee, but isn't Drop Tower getting down to its last operating years? I mean it will be 20 in 4 years! WOW. That means I will be 20 in 4 years!!!

 

Seriously! You're already past your prime. You will have 9 toes in tha grave by 20. By 22 you should be begging death to take you.

 

Guy "Ah Death! Sweet sweet Death!" Koepp

[pyrocoasterkid]

Proof of the excavation being done on the two previously (too?) low spots. This is the exit of the lift-loop:

 

Originally from the KI website.

 

 

So I wonder if this was a mistake by B&M or the crew/company that did the footings and in turn moved the dirt back around after they had completed their job?

[simaticable]

Not about Banshee, but isn't Drop Tower getting down to its last operating years? I mean it will be 20 in 4 years! I think a S&S triple launch tower would look sleek in its place * WOW. That means I will be 20 in 4 years!!!

But, you're 14. In 4 years, you'll be 18...

[DBru]

That drop out of the zero-g looks nothing short of incredible.

 

I just hope the park plants some trees back there in SOB's old plot. It would be a lot more fun--especially at night--to dive into a wooded area rather than just a wide-open field.

 

Just 4 months to go!