Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[SharkTums]

Guys it's OHIO!! The weather is always screwed up!

[The Great Zo]

My forecast for media day:

 

Sunrise: 6:57 AM.

Chance of rain: zero.

Sky condition: mostly clear / mostly sunny, just some occasional patches of high-level clouds.

Early morning winds: southeast at 5-10 MPH

Late morning / early afternoon winds: south at 5-10 MPH, maybe an occasional gust to about 15 MPH. No big deal.

 

Temperatures:

5 AM: 35 degrees

7 AM: 34 degrees (might even be cold enough for a little bit of frost)

10 AM: 47 degrees

12 PM: 56 degrees

2 PM: 63 degrees

High temperature (3PM-5PM): 66 degrees

 

In theory, if you were on the front row of Banshee at its top speed (68 MPH) at 7 AM, you could get a wind chill as low as 15 degrees!

 

I also took a quick look at Friday since I know there are people here going to opening day. High temperatures should be similar, though with a warmer starting point (lower 40s) than on media day. There will be some cold rain showers moving through the area by mid to late afternoon, but no guarantee anything falls specifically at the park.

 

Have fun and see some of you tomorrow!

[Skramp]

Guys it's OHIO!! The weather is always screwed up!

 

 

You got that right!!! 80 on Sunday, 35 on Tuesday with snow on the ground!!

[eddie200330]

Cedar Fair parks are becoming Legoland parks? YES!

 

Looks more Tetris-y to me......

[ScreaminNewEngland]

Please, try living in New England where mother nature never makes up her freaking mind!

[firewalk13]

I love the sign and the theming! Can't wait to see it tomorrow morning and opening night!

[GrapesLie]

Soon! So very soon!

[garbanian]

I'll be leaving for media day in about an hour. Driving from Cleveland area

if anyone needs a ride there/back hit me up dinner than later!

[FaithPlus1]

I'll be leaving for media day in about an hour. Driving from Cleveland area

if anyone needs a ride there/back hit me up dinner than later!

 

sounds like a hook-up

[Tea]

Incredibly hyped for Banshee, it looks exceptional in the dark - I hope the park keep said effects up for the season. Shouldn't be long before the opinions start rolling in...

[thrillrider]

Just got off the ride....it was amazing!

[rollercoasterbuff]

I am so jealous you already got to ride. I'm leaving about 2:30 from Pittsburgh for the 9 to 11 rotation.

[Coaster19]

I have to say I was shocked with the ride! Amazing!!

[gerstlaueringvar]

So the old school B&M forcefulness is coming back?

[foss123]

Robb's overwhelmingly positive reaction is making me so excited for the night rides tonight.

[thrillrider]

The ride was relentless from beginning to end.

[rcjp]

So the old school B&M forcefulness is coming back?

Please please please.......

[Coaster19]

I would say (in my opinion) they are coming back. The barrel rolls are not as slow as the video, they are zero g rolls. But they are much more fun then gatekeepers.

[Password121]

So the old school B&M forcefulness is coming back?

I think in general B&M has done a great job with their inverted coasters. After GateKeeper's mixed reactions I'd say its new school B&M inconsistency.

[Coaster19]

I do have to applaud cedar fair and the theming in this ride!!

[rcoaster10]

It was a great ride. Not too forceful but super fun. The last inline twist was very fun. The theming is amazing.

[Diamondbacker27]

Guys! Quit teasing me!

[Coaster19]

Ok I will stop.....,only bc I have to get on to ride... Sorry you presented the opportunity.

[Coaster19]

 

Sorry for the double post.

[Diamondbacker27]

Amazing pictures! You can keep those coming all day and it won't bother me one bit!