thrillseeker4552 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 When it opens, I think people will be so ready to get outside and go back to theme parks that nobody will care about a lack of theming or a lack of trees. This ride was already incredibly hyped in the surrounding area, so this delay is kind of hyping it even more. I'm sure the area will naturally fill in over time. That drone footage also makes it very clear how close that turnaround is to the Beast. This definitely changes the view on the first couple hills after the first drop on the Beast since you will be directly facing Orion's turnaround! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 The general manager who did most of the theming on Mystic Timbers is still general manager, so I’d imagine it would have been impressive. Impressive? Look the Shed is a nice touch, I see your username, and I'm sure they had something planned for Orion with it being a huge investment landmark coaster, but let's not get too carried away here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Coasterstock cancelled. Refunds will be issued to your cards. Etc. They are hopeful it returns in 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Damn. There goes the boy's birthday present. Not surprising of course but I was really hoping they would be able to reschedule. Did you get an email or just have advanced knowledge? I haven't gotten any communication yet and nothing posted on their facebook or website. Although I do see on the website that it isn't listed under events anymore with the next thing being Carnivale starting June 6........maybe there is some hope they will be open by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 It was posted on the official Facebook group and been sent out as an email to registered attendees just this afternoon. News of it is starting to circle some social media as well, but it might not be on any of Kings Island's official public outlets yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Hmmmm........didn't get the email yet and we are registered attendees. Will keep an eye out for it and my refund. Hope I can put that money toward a HW, KI, CP run maybe later in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Well never did get an email, lol, BUT did get the refund and cancelled my hotel. Drat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 My paypal refund was processed this morning. See you at Coasterstock 2021....I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The general manager who did most of the theming on Mystic Timbers is still general manager, so I’d imagine it would have been impressive. Thats usually not up to the general manager. They might have a say in some things, but not all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) The general manager who did most of the theming on Mystic Timbers is still general manager, so I’d imagine it would have been impressive. Thats usually not up to the general manager. They might have a say in some things, but not all of it. It is, mostly. You should ask him sometime about Mystic Timbers. What that was going to be before he became GM in late 2016. Also worth noting the same people were at corporate in 2014 and 2017, but compare Banshee’s theming to Mystic Timbers as an entire story-driven coaster. So...why the change? Answer: a change in leadership at the park. Edited April 22, 2020 by KIEnthusiast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Accidental double post, please delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 This ride was already incredibly hyped in the surrounding area, so this delay is kind of hyping it even more. People seem more focused on current events rather than building hype for roller coasters. Everyone just wants to get back to normal first. I would imagine amusement parks will be one of the last businesses to go back to normal. Right now, people just want to go out to eat or see a movie. No one can even get a haircut currently. KI and other parks don't even show up on my FB feed anymore. Either I'm specifically not seeing them for some reason, or they're trying not to be insensitive to the real issues we are facing right now. Orion is going to be great. But, more people are focused on being able to have a face-face conversation with friends and family. "Grandma just died, but at least I can ride Orion soon!" I just don't see this helping build hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The general manager who did most of the theming on Mystic Timbers is still general manager, so I’d imagine it would have been impressive. Thats usually not up to the general manager. They might have a say in some things, but not all of it. It is, mostly. You should ask him sometime about Mystic Timbers. What that was going to be before he became GM in late 2016. Also worth noting the same people were at corporate in 2014 and 2017, but compare Banshee’s theming to Mystic Timbers as an entire story-driven coaster. So...why the change? Answer: a change in leadership at the park. Mystic Timbers also has a back story behind it, which gives them the chance to do the theming they did. Banshee does not. Most of all that comes from corporate. And like i said, the GM might have some say in the theming, but probably not all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 This ride was already incredibly hyped in the surrounding area, so this delay is kind of hyping it even more. People seem more focused on current events rather than building hype for roller coasters. Everyone just wants to get back to normal first. I would imagine amusement parks will be one of the last businesses to go back to normal. Right now, people just want to go out to eat or see a movie. No one can even get a haircut currently. KI and other parks don't even show up on my FB feed anymore. Either I'm specifically not seeing them for some reason, or they're trying not to be insensitive to the real issues we are facing right now. Orion is going to be great. But, more people are focused on being able to have a face-face conversation with friends and family. "Grandma just died, but at least I can ride Orion soon!" I just don't see this helping build hype. You bring up a good point. I hope I didn't come off as insensitive. My thought process is just that, because everything is up in the air right now, the day people can finally ride all these awesome 2020 coasters will be even more rewarding and exciting. It will make people way more appreciative and look at things from a whole new perspective from now on. I see plenty of posts on my Twitter and IG feed from theme parks. Many of them are providing "stay-at-home" activities like coloring pictures, word searches, etc. Carowinds, in particular, is doing an alphabet of their attractions on Twitter. Kentucky Kingdom and Worlds of Fun had an epic rap battle a couple weeks ago. But parks are still holding off on posting official POVs of the new hotness, so I'm sure there is a level of respect to the current situation they are trying to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The general manager who did most of the theming on Mystic Timbers is still general manager, so I’d imagine it would have been impressive. Thats usually not up to the general manager. They might have a say in some things, but not all of it. It is, mostly. You should ask him sometime about Mystic Timbers. What that was going to be before he became GM in late 2016. Also worth noting the same people were at corporate in 2014 and 2017, but compare Banshee’s theming to Mystic Timbers as an entire story-driven coaster. So...why the change? Answer: a change in leadership at the park. Mystic Timbers also has a back story behind it, which gives them the chance to do the theming they did. Banshee does not. Most of all that comes from corporate. And like i said, the GM might have some say in the theming, but probably not all of it. If you ask him, you’ll get your answers. I’ve found he’s pretty approachable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Kings Island opened 48 years ago today! What I would give to sit down and talk to people like Gary Wachs who founded Kings Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just found this in my Folder of Theme park stuff. The centerfold of a past Park Guide. Too bad the "son" didn't turn out as bad as the father was/still is. Which was a bad thing. Happy Birthday, Kings Island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 ^Seriously though, that is some AWESOME concept art. So intimidating, yet humorous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIEnthusiast Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Rosemary’s Baby! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Let RMC rebuild it, they'll get it right this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 The park did just get a new plot of land opened up... They could do something interesting from the ground up sometime in the future (at least if Orion first pans-out well enough this/next year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Found another relic. Outer Limits: Flight of Fear announced in 1995. "Navy officials have previewed and like what they see!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 ^ Ha! They called it "the world's first hill-less coaster." That's certainly a (to me) unique way to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 That's a really cool article! I always seem to forget that FoF was the first magnetically launched coaster (along with its sister at KD). It's a wonder that it was so successful--I mean, the ride's still running nowadays and it's almost on its 25th season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 ^ Luckily, some things are meant to last and last and last and... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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