DBru Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 That is one beauty of an invert. I wonder how the pretzel maneuver will compare to say a batwing like on Montu? I feel like the two will seem very different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Forgive me if this has been discussed, but what are they doing to the former "watertower" site? The concrete is all torn up, and it looks like they are digging out the old utilities. Wishful thinking: Plenty of room there for a Flying Scooter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 How busy are Saturdays at the end of April and early May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 How busy are Saturdays at the end of April and early May? Very busy. April and May weekends are usually really packed. To put it in perspective, I waited around 40 minutes for Racer on a May weekend visit last season (that's a LONG time for a ride that usually is 10 minutes to a walk-on). And with Banshee this year, there will for sure be a ton of people wanting to come to the park to ride it when it first opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) ^^ Lines are typically no longer than 1 1/2 to 2 hours on major stuff (Firehawk is the longest line you'll wait for, which is a very slow moving line). That being said, Banshee will surely rake in more people. Edited January 28, 2014 by Koasterking48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddy Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've been saying that I was gonna get out to Kings Island to take on the Beast and now I have reason #2. I cant wait to see pictures of the completed station and que! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Making progress on painting the Bat. #KI2014 Though I miss the original Top Gun theme, the Bat is going to look great with its new paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Making progress on painting the Bat. #KI2014 Though I miss the original Top Gun theme, the Bat is going to look great with its new paint job! I agree! Its really going to stand out, and now there are two reasons to get guest to that part of the Park again! I'm loving the direction KI took for 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like Kings Island is adding a few days to its schedule and will be open until November 2nd. Cedar Point as well. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/hours-directions/kings-island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 good for them. Now lets get the rest of the Cedar Fair parks to do the same...and while we're at it, lets get a christmas event going at every park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownStreak Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I just wish that they'd: A) Bring back trains similar to the old Beast trains (four rows/ car) or at least B) fix the station so it works better with the newer trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleen Quinzel Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 How busy are Saturdays at the end of April and early May? Pretty dang packed, I'd say. My family used to go to KI around my birthday on weekends (4/23) and it was always packed. I wouldn't hope for a lot of short lines, especially on coasters like FireHawk. I also recall waiting a fairly long time for Flight of Fear as well. Diamondback, too, but I rode that within its first year, so I should have expected long lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 How about a weekday in mid-May? Like a Tue or Wed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 good for them. Now lets get the rest of the Cedar Fair parks to do the same...and while we're at it, lets get a christmas event going at every park! I don't think a Christmas Festival would be a good idea for all of the Parks. It just wouldn't work in East Coast Parks or Midwest Parks. Its a nice thought. Just not very logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 good for them. Now lets get the rest of the Cedar Fair parks to do the same...and while we're at it, lets get a christmas event going at every park! After this winter in the area? you still think a winter event is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhcbiinoc Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Seriously giving thought to making the 7-8 hour drive up for Media Day in April and then staying a night and going to the park on the 18th to get a ride on Diamondback and the other coasters. Will reach a decision sometime in the next few weeks as I complete the planning and budget for 2014 trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I am seriously considering going to Media Day. I am so happy that my sister lives near Dayton! Gotta love free housing! It's disappointing to hear that April and May weekends are very busy. Any one have an estimate on the Fast Pass price for that time of the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I'll be there on June 1st! I can't wait to check it all out! Thats a Sunday. How crazy busy are they on Sundays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Banshee Trains will be arriving next week! https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PkiJake Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Looks like Kings Island is adding a few days to its schedule and will be open until November 2nd. Cedar Point as well. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/hours-directions/kings-island Kings Island used to always be open until the last weekend in November before Cedar Fair bought the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It's disappointing to hear that April and May weekends are very busy. Any one have an estimate on the Fast Pass price for that time of the year? What'd do you expect? It's just like any other park on a Saturday. Prices for Fast Lane are probably going to be about the same as last year ($50+). FL+ will probably drop Beast and replace it with the Banshee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Banshee Trains will be arriving next week! https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland [attachment=0]BTRNZ.jpg[/attachment] Nice! Is this the first B&M that runs 3 trains without a MCBR? Assuming tatsu's can be considered one for the effect an so does leviathan's extended brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heideparkfanclub6622 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 im seeing the track peeled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I like the trains. It looks like the same type of restraints that gatekeeper has. If so, they are very comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseaker92 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Cant wait for media day. It falls right on my birthday so that will be a perfect way to spend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now