Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[John Peck 0]

I kinda hope a couple of the trains go to Carowinds. Cyclone could use these with the better seating position.

[KICoasterkev 1]

Working on the 2nd hill right now. Can't wait to ride it!

[pianojohn 20]

Found an old picture of the former Bat station before they started building Vortex. I want to say 1986ish?

 

This view will be so different next year as well!

 

Enjoy

[RAWKIN_coaster38 22]

Some time I'll probably do a full WInterFest trip report, but I haven't taken enough photos yet. I've gone the last two Fridays for a few hours each time and it has been COLD. After our last ride of the night on Timbers last week, I checked the temperature and it was 28* and dropping! So yeah, KI does still run Timbers below freezing, but I think it has to be above freezing at least to open it.

 

While we have one less coaster open this year, the park looks amazing. There are more lights and decorations than previous years, and a ton of cute things to pose with.

 

Orion is starting to look really good, but I do agree that it looks pretty darn similar to Diamondback. Still, it's cool seeing Orion and Diamondback basically sandwich the park.

 

Here are a couple photos from last night, taken by Adam Lucas from FYE because he has an iPhone 11 and my XR is jealous of his night mode.

You can see Orion peeking behind Diamondback. Vortex is still there but it won't be long before this view will change forever.

The XR is jealous...

The plaza looks gorgeous during WinterFest!

Also, if you want to be a crazy a$$, you can join us with FYE on Friday the 13th for the Mystic Timbers "Polar Plunge." Basically strip down to warm-weather clothes and ride Timbers in the cold. You can message me if you'd like more information.

[Nrthwnd 71]

^ Re: Polar Plunge. You're all nuts! But have a great time.

[prozach626 115]

^Agreed.

 

Judging by the size, Orion's first hill looks like it should be taken with a lot of speed.

[WolfBobs 10]

^Agreed.

 

Judging by the size, Orion's first hill looks like it should be taken with a lot of speed.

 

Shouldn't judge by size! Size doesnt matter!

 

I really do think all the hate this ride has been getting from a segment of the community will disappear once people actually ride it. I love how it's looking so far. Really excited for 2020!

[DoinItForTheFame 4]

.... Shouldn't judge by size! Size doesnt matter!

 

That is NOT what she said.

 

... I really do think all the hate this ride has been getting from a segment of the community will disappear once people actually ride it. I love how it's looking so far. Really excited for 2020!

 

I agree with this. I too have a feeling once they ride it, all the ridiculous "#NotMyGiga" comments will stop.

[VF15 3]

I agree as well, I don't really understand all the hate Orion has been getting. I remember when Fury was announced five years ago, a lot of enthusiasts thought it looked underwhelming, and now the ride is almost universally praised. If Orion ends up being anything like Fury, it should be an amazing experience.

[DavidB 4]

Oh there will be plenty that will give this ride no credit no matter what. Seems to be a lot of people who would rather not admit they were wrong than have fun, especially in this hobby.

[Pedrinho 5]

Oh there will be plenty that will give this ride no credit no matter what. Seems to be a lot of people who would rather not admit they were wrong than have fun, especially in this hobby.

Well, if that would stop them riding these rides - good for me and all the other ones not giving a $h1t about these negative hypes!

[WolfBobs 10]

It's heartbreaking to me that there is a percentage of "enthusiasts" who just want to s**t on anything unless its the tallest, fastest, most twisty whatever.

[toomuchstereo 0]

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[joelwee 4]

It's heartbreaking to me that there is a percentage of "enthusiasts" who just want to s**t on anything unless its the tallest, fastest, most twisty whatever.

Meh, to me it just means shorter queue times.

 

 

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[WolfBobs 10]

It's heartbreaking to me that there is a percentage of "enthusiasts" who just want to s**t on anything unless its the tallest, fastest, most twisty whatever.

Meh, to me it just means shorter queue times.

 

 

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Sadly as much as they b*tch they still come to the parks to ride!

[coasterbill 449]

There's no way to know how a coaster will ride until you ride it obviously, but if this thing is similar to Leviathan (which most people would put a few steps below Fury) it will still be amazing and probably the best ride at Kings Island in the minds of *most* people (I know some of you people are obsessed with Mystic Timbers).

Edited December 4, 2019 by coasterbill

[prozach626 115]

It's heartbreaking to me that there is a percentage of "enthusiasts" who just want to s**t on anything unless its the tallest, fastest, most twisty whatever.

"Heartbreaking." Easily triggered.

[Bamwa 0]

From the webcam view right now Orion's second drop looks steeper than the first! I get it may be the angle but still.

[coasterbill 449]

I just took a look, the ride is looking incredible.

[joelwee 4]

Vortex’s trains are on the move.

H/T “Hannah Barb Bera” on Facebook

 

 

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[coasterbill 449]

[PKI Jizzman 23]

“Hannah Barb Bera” on Facebook

 

... bwahaha Okay Barb

[DoinItForTheFame 4]

“Hannah Barb Bera” on Facebook

 

... bwahaha Okay Barb

 

 

I don’t get it....

[Mike240SX 86]

“Hannah Barb Bera” on Facebook

 

... bwahaha Okay Barb

 

 

I don’t get it....

 

Hanna Barbera cartoons, the owners of Flintstones and Jetsons among others, who the kiddie areas at the Paramount Parks were themed around pre-Cedar Fair.

[prozach626 115]

I'm surprised no one is talking about this yet-

 

 

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Maybe if someone argues that Orion isn't technically a gee gee coaster the neighbors may be put at ease.