B&MBoy1982 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Here is a POV taken circa 1999. The Beast does not travel as fast today as it did back then. Just look how fast it is moving as it exits the MCBR shed and how far up the second lift it goes before the chain catches. This is exactly what I was saying. At time mark 2:38 the train engages the chain as the first or second car reaches a "landing" for a set of stairs on the right side of the track. It is currently the SAME speed as it was in the video. The magnetic brakes are shorter, and more forceful, but it is the same speed. Ride it on April 18th, and sit in the 4th row. As you start up the second lift hill, watch the first landing on the right side. The train engages the lift chain here. This is the landing that we use to judge the speed of the train when we ride it. We watch and see where we engage the chain in relation to the train next to this landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I wonder if ridership will decline for Invertigo with Banshee right across the Midway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 On the contrary, with Banshee going in, the lines for all of the action zone rides will be bigger than average. Lines for Diamondback and Beast will still be long, but shorter at times when they would normally be long as the public will focus on getting to Banshee in the morning and for night rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^ This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Since when did Firehawk include strobe lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 They might be referring to the on-ride camera flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrooper Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 As if the ride wasn't nauseating enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Yep, I usually never ride it. This will just make it worse. Probably referring to camera lights as above, because most coasters have strobe lighting listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoaster10 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 It's the on ride flash. Look at any coaster there that has a flash. The Beast, Diamondback, Banshee, Vortex; they all have that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I wonder why they don't just say "On ride flash" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I find it a bit strange that they mention that there are strobe lights as not only almost every coaster has an onride camera but also because they're not usually disturbing in any way (at least I don't think so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^Do you have Epilepsy? If not, that would explain why the strobes/flashes are not disturbing. The parks do that to cover their a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^I just found it odd that it could actually be harmful given that sometimes you don't even notice them..... much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Ive only noticed the flash on two coasters. I think. And that would be TTD and Flight of Fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^I think I've noticed it one every ride which has one but most of the times it was like: Oh, there was the on ride photo! and not always very clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glucky11801 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 As far as strobe lights go, the only ones that I really remember were on Raptor at Cedar Point. As the train entered the Cobra Roll, the flood lights would go off and the strobe lights would go on as the train went through the element. Very cool! This was in the first year of its operation. They are not in use any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 As far as strobe lights go, the only ones that I really remember were on Raptor at Cedar Point. Same. I don't really pay that much attention to my surroundings while riding, I just try and enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I always notice the flash from the on ride camera's because I look for them while riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Banshee Progress! KI GM Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mhmm Wonder what is going here? Kings Island GM - Twitter Sorry for double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Yea that queue will be full, plus some on opening day similar to Diamondback's opening. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3coasters Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Wow that queue area is going to provide some awesome views Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^^ I absolutely love that wrought iron entrance sign. It reminds me a lot of the Raven's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 ^^^^ Oh my gosh...that area looks amazing! I love how the station feels like it just "fits in". Those gothic looking light fixtures are very cool, also. That archway gate off to the far right of the picture looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Not sure if anyone has posted this info yet, but here is the itinerary for the media day event... Banshee Media Day 4:30am: South Toll Plaza opens and check-in at the front gate windows begins. 5:30am: Coaster Club members will be escorted (single file line) to the Banshee ride entrance plaza. 5:30am – 7:30am: Complimentary breakfast at the Chicken Shack Restaurant. 5:45am: Banshee open 9:25am: Banshee closed 9:30am: Welcome Ceremony in Action Zone 10:00am: Banshee open 11:00am – 2:00pm: Lunch at the Chicken Shack and locations in Action Zone 2:00pm: Media Day event ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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