Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[drummermattk]

So #WhatsInTheShed huh.

(Credit @KingsIslandPR)

[defrocker]

It's entirely possible that I missed this, but I noticed these trains do not have the blue 1950's model pickup front end like the artwork. Was that not the original design or did they call an audible?

[drummermattk]

It's entirely possible that I missed this, but I noticed these trains do not have the blue 1950's model pickup front end like the artwork. Was that not the original design or did they call an audible?

 

There are three different colored trains (as seen from testing). We've seen a yellow/Goldish train, and a rust/orangeish train so far but we havent seen the blue one.

[Pseybert]

I have my first ever trip to King's Island coming up in the beginning of June. I'm assuming spoilers will be allowed in this thread? I'm trying to decide if I want to be surprised by what's in the shed.

[AstrumSpark]

I know what's in the shed.

 

It's a launched RMC giga coaster in the dark. Unfortunately it only works once per month.

[boldikus]

I have my first ever trip to King's Island coming up in the beginning of June. I'm assuming spoilers will be allowed in this thread? I'm trying to decide if I want to be surprised by what's in the shed.

I can assure you that you will need to avoid any and all coaster related internet as soon as this thing opens if you're serious about that.

[mikeykaise]

I know what's in the shed.

 

It's a launched RMC giga coaster in the dark. Unfortunately it only works once per month.

 

 

I see what you did there and that's great... Hopefully they will build another canopy to help prevent wasps nests at the end of the launch

[AstrumSpark]

Sorry if I use this:

[prozach626]

Cool...

[mikeykaise]

Pretty cool interview with Don:

 

http://www.wlwt.com/article/sneak-peek-a-look-at-kings-island-s-newest-roller-coaster/9216500

 

Seeing the outside of the Shed, to me it doesn't look tall enough for some kind of drop track because it's all posts and trusses so I'm guessing not a drop track section... maybe a piece of track that barrel rolls 180 degrees?

[jonskinny12]

Me n' tha midgets kinda love the ending. We derive weird pleasure from pretending to beat drums like the statues.

 

One of my favorite memories from Kings Island was a couple years ago when I ended up on Adventure Express sitting next to a kid who was probably 4 or 5 years old, his presumed mom was with another presumed sibling in front of us. He had clearly been on it before and was so excited for the ride and was going crazy the entire time, including pretending to beat drums like the statues with the biggest grin I've seen on such a small kid.

[thrillseeker4552]

My expectations for what's in the shed are still very low. I expect some screens/props and maybe a vibrating track (like a motion simulator) at the VERY most. I'd love to be proven wrong though!

[DoinItForTheFame]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

[WOFanatic]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

In that case...Coasterstock here I come...

[AstrumSpark]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

 

What is it with Ohio and coaster innuendos?

[CP Maverick]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

 

What is it with Ohio and coaster innuendos?

We've got the longest woodie in the world?

[CaptainUnknown]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

 

What is it with Ohio and coaster innuendos?

 

What does this look like to you?

[AstrumSpark]

. . . a vibrating track . . .

 

 

What is it with Ohio and coaster innuendos?

We've got the longest woodie in the world?

 

Longest woodie in the world, Magnum XL-200, vibrating track, Mystic Timbers, the shape of TTD...

[DoinItForTheFame]

Longest woodie in the world, Magnum XL-200, vibrating track, Mystic Timbers, the shape of TTD...

 

Don't forget Power Botto... Errr, Power Tower.

[Rai Fox]

Pretty cool interview with Don:

 

http://www.wlwt.com/article/sneak-peek-a-look-at-kings-island-s-newest-roller-coaster/9216500

 

Seeing the outside of the Shed, to me it doesn't look tall enough for some kind of drop track because it's all posts and trusses so I'm guessing not a drop track section... maybe a piece of track that barrel rolls 180 degrees?

 

 

... I don't expect much from the shed...but the rest of the ride...WOW. That train is absolutely flying! If it's really as fast as it looks over those hills, this thing could be amazing. Can't wait to get out there later this summer and find out!

[Canobie Coaster]

It seems like most of new GCIs have really been winners in the airtime department (White Lightning, Gold Striker, etc) while their older ones were considerably tamer. Mystic Timbers looks great and should give awesome night rides like several of Kings Island's other coasters.

[Ohiocoasterman]

Kings Island posted a few videos on how the truck crashed into a pole and it's lighting.

 

Videos from Kings Island's Facebook page.

 

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[josephcissell]

Laughing at what was basically an advertisement for PB Blaster as much anything else, but that was a nice little behind-the-scenes piece anyway.

[njcoasterguy34]

Am I the only one who sees what's in the image below when people post videos to the thread?

 

[CP Maverick]

Laughing at what was basically an advertisement for PB Blaster as much anything else, but that was a nice little behind-the-scenes piece anyway.

New at Kings Island for 2017:

 

PB Blaster Presents: Mystic Timbers!