ratdogg68 Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Even in the rain/snow we're having, they are making progress on Kentucky Flyer. Thanks to Mark Brunner at Kentucky Kingdom for the pics. Progress Overall view of what is being worked on. First Drop is taking place Closer shot of first drop Kentucky Flyer Coming along nicely Can't wait to April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 The park is hosting an event for team members during the second week of February. They are going to show everyone the progress of Kentucky Flyer and do a few other things. I'll be sure to update with pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 ^ You talking about King Louie's Winter Walk-Through, on Feb 16th? I'll be there, if so, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 ^ I to will be there and cannot wait to see the progress of the ride (and maybe/hoping to stand right up next to it like we where allowed to do for Storm Chaser/Lightning Run during the first event the park held in 2017) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 ^ You talking about King Louie's Winter Walk-Through, on Feb 16th? I'll be there, if so, can't wait. No, it's on the 11th for employees only. King Louie's walkthrough will probably be a little more in-depth so I'm sure you all are in for a treat. Please post pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Can someone who's going PM me about King Louie's Winter Walkthrough? I have some questions but I don't want to hijack this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Starting on the lift hill, Station and transfer area. Thanks to Mark Brunner at KY Kingdom for the pics. Overview of what is being worked on Working there way down on the lift hill Station is going up Station Kentucky Flyer Transfer area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I can't understand why this looks so fun to me, but it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp94 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 ^ Because it's by Gravity Group and run by a decent park, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 More pics from Kentucky Flyers construction. Waiting for a construction tour on the 16th. Thanks to Mark Brunner for these pics. Transfer section for trains. Station Looking good Overview of Kentucky Flyer from the waterpark, Going to be a great view, when I lay out now, in Hurricane Beach Club Transfer section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I can't understand why this looks so fun to me, but it does. Because it's going to be a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 For sure. Crazy to think of how much airtime the entire park has going into 2019, especially now with Kentucky Flyer being their 4th coaster (out of 6 total) with airtime in it. I'm also particularly fond of the sort of 'beachfront coaster' setting it will have against Hurricane Bay. On top of those photos, Kentucky Kingdom's What's New page has a bunch of other nice photo updates of the coaster posted periodically as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I love the classic Boardwalk wooden coaster look (white supports and red railings). This is such a great addition to the park and Kentucky Kingdom is really on my radar now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Not much of an update, but today the park gave returning team members of the ride department a glance at Kentucky Flyer. I'm no Mark Brunner, but here are my pictures. The lift and first drop are nearing completion. Station and transfer shed area. I absolutely love Lightning Run. I actually have such a tough time deciding if I like it more than Storm Chaser or not. T3 awaiting innocent thighs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 D'aww, it's cute. Also, the photos reinforce my boardwalk coaster perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 D'aww, it's cute. Also, the photos reinforce my boardwalk coaster perspective. I know, I can see that! The coaster will look awesome running along the wave pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 They are moving right along with Kentucky Flyer construction. Thanks to Mark Brunner, for the pics. The view as you'll enter Kentucky Flyer Looking up the lift hill Transfer table Station is coming together Train storage shed Leaving station to go up the lift hill Turn around ready to be started First drop Kentucky Flyer View as you enter the Hurricane Beach Club Station Track stating to go down Tight turn into the station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Great shots, there. Thanks for finding and posting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 ^ I used to work with Mark Brunner, a friend of mine who stills works there and he says I can share them. Waiting to go on a winter walk through, this Saturday and I'll get some more. This is my home park and I'm excited cause it looks like it's going to be a fun coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 When I'm wrong I admit I'm wrong. I first thought the placement was rather odd when they first announced Flyer but now that I see it I really like the whole boardwalk/waterslides/coaster affect they were going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Damn. This thing is taking shape in no time. Coaster construction moves along swiftly when all you need are aluminum ladders and a good set of power tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 A few more pics, from Mark Brunner at Kentucky Kingdom. Going on a winter walk-through tomorrow, will post a full report tomorrow afternoon. Heading into the turn around. Starting to work on the turn around Getting ready to build the cross over Cross over is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 The station framing looks like supports for an RMC inversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'm going to be honest, when this thing was first announced I was upset it wasn't something bigger. Looking back, I realize how stupid that thought was. This little coaster looks super fun and I'm sure it will fly through the layout. I'm super excited for it and I'm looking forward to the pictures tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 King Louie's Winter Walk-through 2019 Report! Hi guys! On February 16th, 2019 I was able to attend Kentucky Kingdom's off season event, King Louie's Winter Walk-through. For those who don't know the park started this tour in 2017 under the event name "Keys to the Kingdom" and i was fortunate to attend the first event. I was not able to attend the event last year as it was held the same day as Winter Chill Out at Cedar Point. However this year I made sure to attend no matter what. Since the park reopened under Ed Harts management in 2014, the park has installed 2 brand new roller coasters, refurbished two existing coasters at the park and is adding their 6th coaster in 2019, The Kentucky Flyer. Kentucky Flyer is being constructed by Gravity Group and will be located on the waterpark side of the park, with the entrance being located near the parks craft beer garden and Skycatcher. It is also amazing to say that the park is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019 Here are some interesting notes about the presentation we received at the start of the event and during our walk-through: As noted the park is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019 Along with the 30th anniversary, merchandise of former rides will be available. The items shown during our presentation included t-shirts of Chang and Vampire Rock N' Roller is being relocated to King Louie's Playground this season and will take the place of the parks former Somba Baloon Ride Kingdom Fries will be returning this season Thunder Run's 180 degree turn near Storm Chaser and Eye of the Storm is receiving a complete re-track. Everything mechanical on the parks Raging River Rapids Ride came from Opryland. Frightfully Funny Fire Engine will not be returning this season. Enough babbling on here is pictures from the event as well as coverage over on Youtube Happy Family and Journey To Atlantis will return this year. The former ride location for Rock N' Roller. The old location will return to being a location with tables and umbrella's Frightfully Funny Fire Engine will not be returning this season. Thunder Run's 180 degree turn near Storm Chaser and Eye of the Storm is receiving a complete re-track. The Waterpark skyline is changing this year and you dont see me complaining! The station area is in the process of being constructed A look at the start of the rides Quad down. The first of 4 airtime moments starts on the right as you travel downwards. A look at the lift area of the ride as well as the final airtime hill into the brake run. The shaping on the last hill reminded a lot of us of Magnum's final bunnyhills. The transfer switch is in place as well as one of the lift chain gears. This pathway will be the rides entrance/exit The ride's transfer barn. One train will be stored here at night while the other train is in the station. Steel rails for the track are awaiting their placement. I would like to send a special thank you to everyone at Kentucky Kingdom for allowing myself and others to attend the tour that was put together and for everything they did during the tour. If you haven't been to Kentucky Kingdom before or thought of going back, please consider it. Kentucky Flyer is looking amazing and it is looking to be a great year for the park! The new location for Rock N' Roller, replacing the parks Somba Balloon Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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