prozach626 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I really hope they have some kind of timeline showing the demolition of SOB and the rising of Banshee. Similar to the video that was played in the opening year of Maverick, in the queue. (not sure if it's still there or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropical7 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Anyone notice the Flight Deck queue getting some odd occurences? The old scene is now lifted up, could this be a revamp or a utter renovation to another theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 ^ I'm still hoping for a retheme to The Bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was there tonight. All the "guts" if you will, are being removed from the queue beneath the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was there tonight. All the "guts" if you will, are being removed from the queue beneath the station. I'm curious of what the old queue used to look like as Top Gun; are there any pictures of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropical7 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 There is one source I know has photos, but I will have to wait to get those and the reference to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 It basically looked like the inside of an aircraft carrier. I have only ridden it once where they were using those queues under there. That was in 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormrider Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I just hope that this isn't the absolute end of the B&M pre-drops as I feel like they are a great first element and can still work great in future layouts. Basic fact of life that is worth repeating. I like when rides get down to business though, the "turning" part of the drop looks like it happens lower than if it were to have a pre-drop, meaning riders may get more "drop" than turn. I'm all for more drop Though OzIris' drop would be a good example of how this drop would feel wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 No amount of photos can do this coaster justice. Banshee's first drop looks like it is going to be amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I was there Friday night (one of best theme park visits I've had in quite a while) and most of yesterday and I didn't notice anything different with Flight Deck's queue. The ride definitely needs a makevover or something as it's looking a bit shabby including the trains, which seen dirty and worn. Even though it's just the lift hill Banshee is looking great and will have many photo opportunities. I was wondering though if the I Scream ice cream stand will be demolished to make way for the dive loop as it looks like it may be in the way. Also Delirium is going to offer some very cool views of the ride as you swing over Banshee, especially if it's timed just right when a train goes by as you swing over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiisncoasterz Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Its time for another Kings Island update for this weekend. On friday i went through delta delta die, slaughterhouse and madame fatales. The actors in both had quite good timing as they went after people. They got the person i was with nicely. She even made me go first but that didnt work out to well. Tombstone terror tory was somewhat devoid of scareactors by the time we got to it. Saturday was PACKED to the brim. It was tough to move anywhere. Ed alonzo had a fine 7pm show. The crowd was going crazy with his shots at his helper onstage. She was "well endowed" and he went after that. On to Banshee photos. This week i was trying to find the places the lift hill was visible from. There are shots of Haunt decor too. Until next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Here's some more pictures from last night. No new track work, but lots of supports are going up for the loop and the immelman. We rode Diamondback twice (full queue is 1 hour 10 minutes with a crew that was constantly stacking) For the record, the main queue house full only takes 25 minutes to go through. We rode Top Gun, Racer, Adventure Express, Windseeker. We also did Backwoods Bayou, Cornstalkers (worst maze/actors), Board to Death (What's up with the lighting in the first half? It was so dark you couldn't see jack sh!t.), Slaughterhouse, and Wolfpack. Here we go again! No Chainz? Looking very good It's going to be steep. From the Coney Mall midway Yeah, it was very crowded Love everything here. Drop Zone twisting and going up, people walking through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Looks like it's coming along great! Thanks for the updates. BTW, how do you guys think it will rank compared to the other rides in the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 We too battled the crowds yesterday at the park. I like to experience the Haunt attractions, and since I live in Columbus, it's impossible for me to get there on Fridays due to our work schedule, so we got there for the early opening and were able to get most of the rides in early. To note though... something is happening around Top Gun. There is concrete being demolished under the station and the effects below the station have been removed. There is some equipment and a dumpster below the ride as well. I haven't had time to read other threads if this has been discussed. We did 4 Haunts: Delta Delta Die, which was "okay", Board to Death which really missed some great opportunities, and my two old Favorites, Club Blood and Wolf Pack. Attached are a few photos. Enjoy. Charm Banshee™ from the Coney Mall midway Windseeker and moon New for 2014... Banshee You'll never miss what's missing! So open! You can see some Son of Beast track there still closeup of Son of Beast track Great Views of Top Gun Son of Beast footer? Hi Top Gun! Gods majesty backdrop. Twisty! My favorite haunt Banshee and moon More Charm Atmosphere My Favorite coaster Nobody has ever taken this shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The track gets really close to the ground... the coaster looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Banshee's looking good! Also, interesting to hear about what's happening around Top Gun. Could Kings Island have one or two more surprise announcements in the plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I would love to see it rethemed to the Bat, just so I know the ride is staying for many more years. I also went through the kids area, which is in the waterpark! With Jo and Patrick, and it was surprisingly fun. There was also a maze there where we got plastic spider rings and a lolly-pop for going through. It was themed to storybook characters. What. What is this. Close up of the top of the lift From Adventure Express Edited October 15, 2013 by PKI Jizzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 ^That's the Patton Oswalt costume. From his Adult Swim show, "The Heart She Holler." on Cartoon Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PkiJake Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I noticed underneath Flight Deck as well and then I saw the stuff on the ground. I can't imagine its being taken out with the crowds that will be drawn over to to that area next year. Unless it is really hard to maintain I would think that would be a stupid idea. The park Saturday was probably the busiest I have ever experienced myself. I felt like early-on it wasn't too busy because a lot of the rides didn't have all of their turnstiles open in the ques. I even road Firehawk which I actually like, but usually skip because the line moves so slowly. The only Haunt related complaints from me is line placements. The maze in Tomb Raider's old building and The Beast lines kept getting mixed in together because there wasn't any clear definition of where each line was until you got to a place where there was a separation. I figured it out, but many didn't. It was also confusing to have Club Blood, Flight Deck, and Wolfpack entrances together and have Flight Deck exit in the same spot. What a mess and there weren't any signs I saw that told you Flight Deck's entrances was down there. Like I said, it was packed Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here's a video from 1993 when the park was freshly bought by Paramount. At the 3 minute mark it shows some of the theming that used to be below Top Gun's station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 It was also confusing to have Club Blood, Flight Deck, and Wolfpack entrances together and have Flight Deck exit in the same spot. What a mess and there weren't any signs I saw that told you Flight Deck's entrances was down there. Like I said, it was packed Saturday. I totally agree. I wasn't sure if Flight Deck was open Friday night since I didn't hear it running at first and with Club Blood using FD's entrance for its queue it was confusing and wasn't sure if going back there was a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012jarrett Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 When I was there in August there was some theming (an airplane and a camo net) out near the queue. I'm on my phone but I can post the picture when I get home. They're not messing around with Banshee! There are a few more U supports in place. Looks like that dive loop will be massive! I think Dollywood calls Tennessee Tornado's loop/Immelmann comvination an Iron Butterly and treats it as its own element. Could Banshee's dive loop/loop be called a Reverse Iron Buterfly then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PkiJake Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Here's a video from 1993 when the park was freshly bought by Paramount. At the 3 minute mark it shows some of the theming that used to be below Top Gun's station. Awesome to see that since I can't seem to really remember the ride until we moved back into this area in 2002. It was also cool to see how the idea of Paramount buying the parks was thought to be an amazing thing. I don't think they did horrible, but definitely could have done better. I really hope Cedar Fair isn't going to take out Flight Deck just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Work has begun on the station (from KI PR): Also, another support heading in to the dive loop has gone up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 ^That's the Patton Oswalt costume. From his Adult Swim show, "The Heart She Holler." on Cartoon Network. Huh. I thought it was Quasimodo from Hunchback of Notre Dame. It kinda does look like Patton Oswalt though. The kids area was pretty cool. Glad they have something else than trick or treating with dinos (which we probably should have done). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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