RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Sorry for the double post. Here's a picture of the aforementioned topped-off Orion taken by Josh from FYE Coasters. Photo credit: FYE CoastersWhoever said that Orion wouldn't look too much taller than Diamondback, sorry but it looks like you're wrong. Diamondback is technically closer to the main gate (at least I think so? I'm bad at orienteering and spatial reasoning) but it doesn't tower over the skyline in this same way. It seriously looks like Orion is just a little past the entrance even though it's way further back. Super cool! I can't wait to see it in person at Winter Fest! Edited November 6, 2019 by RAWKIN_coaster38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Okay I take it back, Diamondback and Orion look the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Yeah I was looking at the weatherbug cam earlier and I was disappointed to find that, from Kings Island Drive, they look almost identical. I'm sure that as you get closer to each ride, the height difference will be clear. But from the road? Diamondback and Blue Diamondback. Doesn't help that the drops are oriented the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Well, I for one applaud Kings Island for their valiant effort. It takes a lot to piss off enthusiasts with a giga coaster, but they have gone to extreme lengths to ensure an enthusiast-free experience on Orion. Hats off to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Well, I for one applaud Kings Island for their valiant effort. It takes a lot to piss off enthusiasts with a giga coaster, but they have gone to extreme lengths to ensure an enthusiast-free experience on Orion. Hats off to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 A couple more: Photo credit: Amusement Insiders Facebook Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Well, I for one applaud Kings Island for their valiant effort. It takes a lot to piss off enthusiasts with a giga coaster, but they have gone to extreme lengths to ensure an enthusiast-free experience on Orion. Hats off to them! Ok wow I feel attacked. I'm not dissing on Orion, just making an lighthearted observation. Y'know, tryin' to keep keep it loose. Look at the pictures and you'll see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Well, I for one applaud Kings Island for their valiant effort. It takes a lot to piss off enthusiasts with a giga coaster, but they have gone to extreme lengths to ensure an enthusiast-free experience on Orion. Hats off to them! There are so many potential puns here, it isn't even funny. Well one thing's for sure: Orion looks a hell of a lot better than Firehawk ever did. And while Orion kinda matches Diamondback from a distance (at least in the video), it does not match Diamondback at all in person. Seriously, those track pieces are pretty darn massive and it was a little surreal seeing them while in line for Field of Screams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Puns that aren't funny are my speciality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 ^ He Posts The Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Orion looks great topped off! And there is zero doubt in my mind Orion will be an awesome coaster to ride! I also wouldn't be surprised if it's my favorite coaster at KI! But anybody trying to say it and Diamondback don't look almost identical from a distance, are either being disingenuous, or lying to themselves. I'm sure the coasters will ride somewhat differently, and a GIga (or GINO, depending on your perspective) is always going to be a fantastic addition to a park, KI included. I do have to say though, it seems like there's this mentality that either you worship at the alter of KIGA, and CF, and pretend that this is the greatest coaster ever installed simply because it's large, and cost a lot of money, or you're an entitled enthusiast who's out of touch with reality, and deserves derision. Talk about a take completely bereft of nuance, and objective reasoning! It's 100% possible to both LOVE this coaster, and be super excited about KI getting it, and being able to ride it starting next year, and also feel like it was a strange addition given its similarity to Diamondback, or its barely qualifying as a 300 foot coaster, or any of the other reasonable (emphasis on that word, because admittedly, not all things being said about it are reasonable) questions some enthusiasts have about it. I don't get why some feel it needs to be one or the other, and can't just admit both perspectives are valid. But again, Orion looks fantastic, and I simply cannot wait until I get my first view of it towering over the West side of the park, providing a lovely twin coaster hill skyline for the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I can't wait to see that wave turn start to rise! Let's see it B&M! S H O W M E W H A T Y O U G O T ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIJester Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 This has probably been mentioned before but I find it interesting that both CF Ohio parks now have gigas with grey supports and blue track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 ^Cedar Fair ran out of dark orange paint. But anybody trying to say it and Diamondback don't look almost identical from a distance, are either being disingenuous, or lying to themselves. Even I chuckled at the video from outside of the park where Diamondback looks bigger than Orion. The lifts oriented in the same direction don't help. This may be the most 'basic bitch' of the 'basic bitch' B&M gigas. I still hold that if it comes even close to the lesser B&M giga, being Leviathan, it will still kick ass. The whole thing is hilarious and I love it. Watching all of the anger, frustration, crying, bitching, and waves of all other E-drama unfold has been a troll's dream. Yet, at the same time I'm watching Orion go up and I can't help but to think that strictly from a visual standpoint this thing is starting to actually 'look' like Diamondback 2.0, as others have complained about. Especially for those who don't know what they're looking at. I'm certain I'll enjoy the hell out of this thing. Bring on the runway size brake run! I hope the calculations are wrong and the drop ends up being 298 feet. #notmygiga #imwithfury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 I'm curious if the two DB superfans will jump ship or just be happier there will be another draw to lessen lines. Let the battle begin! 90 rides in one day. They can Do IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I am always curious to see if other companies bid on this project. I liked how engerylandia showed Vekoma's proposal even though Intamin got the bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The webcams are back up! Orion looks much bigger when you can see it right next to racer. Also, the drop looks INSANE; as has been mentioned, it's steeper than the other B&M gigas, and you can definitely tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 It looks so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Finally.. That should have been my distraction from work for the last weeks! Can't wait to be back in the States and in KI especially! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 For a split second I thought it was just a mirrored image of Millennium Force Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandeSte Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Looking nice in snow. Orion first snow 11/12/2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 ^ That blue looks so good against the snow! It really pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Yes it does! Can’t wait for the pictures from WinterFest. Only 10 days away now! It looks like their focus is on the 2nd hill, and going that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrinho Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 That's such an incredible view on the webcams right now. Looks almost like black and white picture with some color effects in the trees and - of course - track and cranes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Is this really steeper than Fury? That would mean it is B&M's steepest drop, excluding Dive Coasters. Did the park officially announce a drop angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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