Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[firewalk13]

That makes much more sense. There was a 90 minute wait at the time. Fl+ was less than 5.

[Geauga Dog]

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?)

 

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.

 

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.

[GigaG]

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?)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

[PKI Jizzman]

Haunt website is now live!

 

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/haunt

[robbalvey]

First piece of Banshee track installed!

[GrapesLie]

SEXY! I'm actually looking forward to this B&M! Please Don't Suck!

[chickenbowl]

I still really like this color scheme! I can't wait to see how it looks as more of the ride gets put up.

[Hilltopper39]

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.

 

Say what you will about B&M but they're usually pretty good when it comes to having their rides ready for opening day.

[Tmcdllr]

I like those two colors together.

[cmullin]

I would imagine it would be the park pushing to get the ride open sooner, rather than the manufacturer.

[jmicha]

^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.

 

I love the color scheme. I cannot wait to ride this in the Spring.

[trj820]

Well that was fast. Maybe they're planning to pull a Magic Mountain on us.

[eddie200330]

I like those two colors together.

 

Gonna look pretty sweet at dusk.....even better if it has some kind of dimly lit areas enhancing the fear of the Banshee.

[themeparkkid]

Celebrate good times come on! Let's celebrate

[Coastergenius250]

Not very easy to miss, but look! The crane has arrived!

Look @ The Square!

[Skramp]

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.

[robbalvey]

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

[TPDave]

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.

[CoasterEv]

Wow this thing is going up fast! Can't wait to check it out next summer!

[robbalvey]

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.

[cmullin]

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.

[cfc]

Cedar Fair doesn't like wasting time, I guess. I was pretty amazed at how quickly they built Gatekeeper.

[DougMJr]

^ 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.

 

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.

[FreeFaller]

^Smart words, Doug!

[prozach626]

SEXY! I'm actually looking forward to this B&M! Please Don't Suck!

 

I'm crossing my fingers for this to be less like Silver Bullet/Patriot and more like Afterburn/Raptor!