Double0Kevin Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 That would be my first guess, considering that Arrow isn't in business anymore. Well, technically they are, just as a part of S&S, though the suspended coaster is not a product they really produce for anymore. I know from working at a park with an operating Arrow coaster that S&S still has a hand in providing parts for the old Arrow coasters though. I personally think The Bat (yeah, i'm referring to it by it's new name now) is a very underrated coaster. When I rode it I remember thinking that it was what a coaster of it's type should be. Lots of speed, quick transitions, and a lot of fun. Other suspended coasters are just so boring to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiisncoasterz Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Ill be doing the event at Kings Island also. I look forward to supporting a great place down in Orlando where familes can go to spend time together while the kids are going through tough times. http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jasontibbetts/screamforakidagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I personally think The Bat (yeah, i'm referring to it by it's new name now) is a very underrated coaster. When I rode it I remember thinking that it was what a coaster of it's type should be. Lots of speed, quick transitions, and a lot of fun. Other suspended coasters are just so boring to me. I rode it for the first time the day after been severely underwhelmed by Iron Dragon. I cannot think of any other type of coaster with such a huge contrast between ride experiences. The Bat/Flight Deck is awesome, especially in the front car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is it possible that Vekoma build a suspending train for The Bat (yes, I'm calling it like that now) similar to Vampire? I think the Vekoma train gives riders a lot of freedom compared to Arrow trains. But that means the old train style would be gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffles Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 The trains on Vampire do not track half as well as the Arrow versions, and are a nightmare with capacity due to sticky restraints you have to pull down to release. Plus there's the seatbelts. Better off keeping the current ones - especially as they will have Banshee next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Is it possible that Vekoma build a suspending train for The Bat (yes, I'm calling it like that now) similar to Vampire? I think the Vekoma train gives riders a lot of freedom compared to Arrow trains. But that means the old train style would be gone... Is the freedom worth it on this particular coaster type though? Half the reason why the trains are so closed in and tight is so the ride can get really close to the terrain and surrounding areas without worrying about reaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ^ Wow, I've never considered about it! Thanks! Now I really think the Vekoma Junior Inverted Coasters should get the Arrow trains. Just kidding lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Has anyone else had the thought that doing something like this -giving an old name to a new ride purely for theming purposes and because it'll appeal to fans- is something no six flags park would ever ever do? I know someone will probably give me an example of it happening, but still, this seems to me like a good example of the difference between Six Flags and Cedar Fair. At SFGA it would be Flight Deck until the day it rusted away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 At SFGA it would be Flight Deck until the day it rusted away. Only until the park renovates it with "state-of-the-art effects" such as fire, fog, and on-board audio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Effects that will last maybe three years before they're taken away because they were put there by a sad, pathetic excuse for a "theme" park that'll do any cheap, temporary thing just to attract a few more guests so they can be bombarded by ads from every direction once they're inside. Oh, and the name they'll pick will be the name of at least one other coaster, have nothing to do with the ride itself, and be inherently inferior to the name it's replacing. See, the difference is nothing ever gets better at a Six Flags park. At least not permenantly. Only worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm hoping Kings Island will make the ride look nice with this retheme. It's bringing a lot of nostalgia for the folks who rode the original Bat. Besides, the ride wasn't the best looking during its later days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I think Bat and Ninja are both "nice," but not any more exciting than expected. Iron Dragon is forgettable. Others have pointed out the drawbacks of the newer-style trains. I also like the bit of old-school charm the original basket cars provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I found this screen shot when I was sifting though some old pictures on my computer. It's a pic of the "Who is online" area at the bottom of the KI thread when Banshee was announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Cedar Fair seems to be wanting to bring some nostalgia back to their parks, and they seem to be doing a good job at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^^ That is so awesome! Makes me wish all Coaster announcements were live! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 The orange track of The Bat looks good from the freeway. It used to blend in with the greyness of winter but it really pops now. Will be interesting to see if it can be seen when leaves are on the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^^ That is so awesome! Makes me wish all Coaster announcements were live! Would be more entertaining than the Cedar Point video announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^I think anything would be more exciting than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I hope we do see some scenery changes to the station of the Bat along with the name change. Maybe to fit more the style of Banshee's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Highly unlikely but it be cool to see some bat animatronics in the station or queue for the Bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFreeze Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^Even if they aren't animatronics, I think some bat figures hanging from the ceiling of the station would be a nice detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Any webcam updates on where Banshee is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) ^No visible progress has been made, at least from this afternoon Edited December 2, 2013 by PVA62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Cedar Fair seems to be wanting to bring some nostalgia back to their parks, and they seem to be doing a good job at it. Elaborate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^No visible progress has been made, at least from this afternoon Thanks for letting me know so quickly. I'm just eager to see this beast in person next year on my road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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