Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[KrakenKing]

At least we can say this.

 

It'll be better than Son of Beast.

[traincrossin]

At least we can say this.

 

It'll be better than Son of Beast.

And yet people will still get the two confused.

[KBrylczyk]

At least we can say this.

 

It'll be better than Son of Beast.

 

The dilapidated chinese rollercoaster set for destruction was probably better than Son Of Beast, buddy!

[prozach626]

I've never had any head banging issues on any B&M Inverts.

 

I love these new restraints! One thing I hate about the old trains is that you usually end up touching the person next to you since you're so close. There are many times I don't want any part of my body touching the person beside. me. These new trains look like you can isolate yourself from rubbing against others... so my issue with the older trains is body rubbing, not head banging.

 

Truth. Rubbing is definitely more of a problem than banging. JK... but seriously...

[DavidW]

This weeks time lapse videos. Week 28 (02/03/14 - 02/09/14):

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[KI Kidd]

From KI's Facebook page: "The first vehicle of a Banshee train was placed on the track this afternoon. The rest of the vehicles for the train will be transported to the ride and placed on the track tomorrow."

First car is on the track!

Woohoo!

[Woodie Warrior]

The new trains look spectacular

[mike541x]

^Ditto. Can't wait to see them in action!

[tarheel1231]

I think testing could start by the end of this week or the beginning of next.

[Koasterking48]

I think testing could start by the end of this week or the beginning of next.

With the weather this area has been having, that statement is very ambitious.

[coasterfreak101]

Very excited to try these new trains out! Hopefully I can come up with a solid excuse to get out to Ohio this summer.

[DavidW]

First car of the first train installed today.

 

Full res album: http://www.davidwaderich.com/hotlink/KI/TrackComplete

Edited May 7, 2014 by DavidW

[TM3988]

Absolutely love the yellow!

[_koppen]

That vehicle is looking good! I always hated to ride anything but the front on b&m inverts, maybe these will change that.

[spinning man]

I'm not a fan of the colour scheme of the train. The yellow doesn't suit the coaster from my opinion as I can't see any reason for it being in the coaster. They should have used a beige colour and dark blue for the trains to keep close to the logo of the ride. However, I might take back what I said when I see it testing with everything completed, as I may be mistakened.

[pyrocoasterkid]

I'm not a fan of the colour scheme of the train. The yellow doesn't suit the coaster from my opinion as I can't see any reason for it being in the coaster. They should have used a beige colour and dark blue for the trains to keep close to the logo of the ride. However, I might take back what I said when I see it testing with everything completed, as I may be mistakened.

 

I actually disagree. Its a good accent color against the other dark colors that is also in the logo. The Banshee in the logo has eyes that are glowing a bright yellow. There is also an orangeish-yellow in the lettering of the logo.

[ajfelice]

I must say that seeing a picture of only the trains, and then seeing a picture of only the track and supports gives an initial impression of a mismatch. Let's wait and see the coaster in person when it's trains are completely assembled to judge whether or not Banshee is visually appealing. I'm always a fan of having a "highlight" in the color schemes of rides and roller coasters as it gives them a nice pop and the appearance of speed.

 

Also, I wouldn't hold my breath on a test run very soon. Maybe if we can get some mild days up in the 40s in the next few weeks or so, like they are calling for, will we finally see some testing. Besides the weather, there is a whole mess of electrical systems and ride system that needs to be finished before we can think of moving trains. They have lots of time, no need to worry about missing deadlines yet.

[skiisncoasterz]

Color me rad is invading kings island in may and this year it goes through the park. I've started a TeamTpr if anyone wants to join up. Go to WWW.colormerad.com and to the Cincinnati event. Its 27 bucks with a pass for a few weeks. Its a fun reason to get colored up and be in the park at 730am!

[prozach626]

Have they tested the clearance on the entire coaster yet, to even start doing a test run? Also, isn't there some digging that still needs to be done around the first drop?

[tarheel1231]

I've got news! From Kings Island's Twitter: Source

 

Also:

[TM3988]

I'm not a fan of the colour scheme of the train. The yellow doesn't suit the coaster from my opinion as I can't see any reason for it being in the coaster. They should have used a beige colour and dark blue for the trains to keep close to the logo of the ride. However, I might take back what I said when I see it testing with everything completed, as I may be mistakened.

 

I actually disagree. Its a good accent color against the other dark colors that is also in the logo. The Banshee in the logo has eyes that are glowing a bright yellow. There is also an orangeish-yellow in the lettering of the logo.

 

Agreed! Imagine how awesome the yellow is going to look when the train is going through the track

[tarheel1231]

More news from Kings Island's Twitter page:

[KI Kidd]

From KI's Facebook page. Another shot of the trains being put on the transfer track!

[traincrossin]

Adventure Express will be getting a new lift chain this year.

Tweet

 

[KBrylczyk]

^^ Those trains look way bulkier than any other invert. I'm surprised the new restraints would require such a drastic size change.