firewalk13 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 That makes much more sense. There was a 90 minute wait at the time. Fl+ was less than 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Or just pull a Six Flags and don't use the second side - this would have been good when the ride had 3 trains as X-Flight (I believe it did, right?) Â Though the ride did have three trains when X Flight first opened in 2001 it never ran three. They eventually cannibalized the third train for parts but I will agree that when SFWoA/GL ran two stations it was relatively efficient. Â Even without FL I hate how Kings Island has Firehawk set up. It isn't efficient at all which is why I very, very rarely take a ride on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Or just pull a Six Flags and don't use the second side - this would have been good when the ride had 3 trains as X-Flight (I believe it did, right?) Â Though the ride did have three trains when X Flight first opened in 2001 it never ran three. They eventually cannibalized the third train for parts but I will agree that when SFWoA/GL ran two stations it was relatively efficient. Â Even without FL I hate how Kings Island has Firehawk set up. It isn't efficient at all which is why I very, very rarely take a ride on it. Â Firehawk should be the first thing you ride before the GP gets there because its a very slow line. FoF is kinda slow too (I think, but I'm not totally sure.) Diamondback (and hopefully Banshee) are people-eating machines like most B&Ms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Haunt website is now live! Â https://www.visitkingsisland.com/haunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 First piece of Banshee track installed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 SEXY! I'm actually looking forward to this B&M! Please Don't Suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I still really like this color scheme! I can't wait to see how it looks as more of the ride gets put up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 That color scheme looks a lit better in person than it did in the animation, I like it! I bet this thing will go up fast, I wouldn't be surprised if they have all of the track installed before Christmas. Â Say what you will about B&M but they're usually pretty good when it comes to having their rides ready for opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I like those two colors together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I would imagine it would be the park pushing to get the ride open sooner, rather than the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 ^It's definitely a combination of many things. Construction manager, park pushing to meet deadlines, and also manufacturer input and design quality. The better designed (not speaking of layout, forces, or any of that stuff, but actual technical qualities) something is and more thought out its construction is during the design process, the easier it will be to build. Â I love the color scheme. I cannot wait to ride this in the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trj820 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well that was fast. Maybe they're planning to pull a Magic Mountain on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I like those two colors together. Â Gonna look pretty sweet at dusk.....even better if it has some kind of dimly lit areas enhancing the fear of the Banshee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkkid Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Celebrate good times come on! Let's celebrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastergenius250 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Not very easy to miss, but look! The crane has arrived! Look @ The Square! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 We have had a really nice summer here in the KI area. If that continues, there's no reason they shouldn't have the ride done by Thanksgiving. Could be seeing test runs before Christmas possibly. It has been unseasonably mild and dry this year so that has to help alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Here's a few Banshee Construction pics from today thanks to Cassy & Travis: Yesssss! Track! More supports... Pieces of stuff... More footers and things... Travis jumped REALLY high in the air to get this pic. TRADE SECRET!!! This ice cream is actually made out of real Smurfs! It's "Dollar Days" at Kings Island! You too can re-create the Coney Island hot dog eating contest for about seventy bucks! Edited September 1, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Do CF parks normally start building this early? I don't really remember from past rides but to be putting in track in August seems very early to me. Obviously this thing is huge but the timescale surprises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEv Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Wow this thing is going up fast! Can't wait to check it out next summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Do CF parks normally start building this early? I don't really remember from past rides but to be putting in track in August seems very early to me. Obviously this thing is huge but the timescale surprises me. I want to say Gatekeeper started going up pretty early, too. By at least Sept 7th of 2012 Disaster Transport was already removed and that area was being prepped. Keep in mind Kings Island usually opens for the season a week or so before Cedar Point does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 CP and KI both close on the 27th of OCtober, but KI opens on April 29th and CP May 11th if I'm not mistaken. That may have been last year's dates though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Cedar Fair doesn't like wasting time, I guess. I was pretty amazed at how quickly they built Gatekeeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 ^ And perhaps it saves them money starting earlier as there is less weather to worry about. If they add a little buffer room to the tail end of their schedule they don't have to play catch up every time a snowstorm runs through. Â Also, seeing construction and supports peek out from over that wall gives guests another visual incentive to renew or purchase a pass for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeFaller Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 ^Smart words, Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 SEXY! I'm actually looking forward to this B&M! Please Don't Suck! Â I'm crossing my fingers for this to be less like Silver Bullet/Patriot and more like Afterburn/Raptor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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