PkiJake Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 On their website it says to stay tuned for 2020 HalloScream information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 ^Who knows what's going to happen in the fall, but I'm glad it sounds they're at least entertaining the possibility of bringing the event back this year. They have rescheduled the coaster event to August 30. So, Holiwood Nights > Kentucky Kingdom is still happening if you want to attend both. I see where the KK event is listed for the 30th but where do you see that Holiwood kNights was rescheduled as well? The site is still listing the previous dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 When you go to the "Buy Tickets" tab and select HoliWood Nights, the new dates are listed there. The latest info on HWN gets posted in the official Facebook group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 When you go to the "Buy Tickets" tab and select HoliWood Nights, the new dates are listed there. The latest info on HWN gets posted in the official Facebook group. Thank you! I guess I was already in the group and somehow just missed the updated dates. I'm really excited that they're still planning on doing the two events this year! It's going to be a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Excellent. See you there! Odds are very likely I'll be at both as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDUMaster Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I have heard KK plans on running two trains all year long at Lightning Run, Storm Chaser and Kentucky Flyer to accommodate social distancing. However, if GP begins to complain about the additional wait times in the brake stations while they load the second train according to their new procedure of release one row at a time, load one row at a time they will drop down to one train operation for the season. Lastly, according to a photo I saw of the Storm Chaser trains, at the coasters every other row is being blocked off. For instance, Row 1 will be open for riders from the same party while row 2 will be closed to all riders, row 3 will be open for riders from the same party, row 4 will be closed and so on. I don't know about the rest of the attractions but I would assume they are the same with X number of empty ride vehicles between a rider or group of riders from the same party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi all! I'm working in Kentucky through the end of the month and I'm looking at going to Kentucky Kingdom on opening day. I've never been to the park before, so I was curious if anyone had thoughts on how bad the crowds might be and how well their operations will be (especially on the coasters) with social distancing restrictions cutting down ride capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) Oak Island is gone and maybe they don't have the resources to focus on planning the event. I'm sort of confused about this. Oak Island is gone but last year they transferred their holiday creative to Keen Designs. I think they're still operating so this shouldn't impact anything, right? Maybe? I'm really not sure what's going on with them. I also feel like this is a Dirkfunk question but I'll throw it out there. Edited June 10, 2020 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDUMaster Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi all! I'm working in Kentucky through the end of the month and I'm looking at going to Kentucky Kingdom on opening day. I've never been to the park before, so I was curious if anyone had thoughts on how bad the crowds might be and how well their operations will be (especially on the coasters) with social distancing restrictions cutting down ride capacity. I wouldn't expect large crowds. It remains to be seen what the operations will look like this year. One thing I have noticed is there is no constancy between coasters or even specific crews on each coaster. One crew can be super efficient at Storm Chaser, dispatching the train in a minute and half from the time it parks. They switch out with two different operators who can take 5 minutes to dispatch one train. There seems to be no consistency at all. It's all about the luck of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Right now, they most likely don't want to focus on Halloscream. It's already a bad year for them and I'm sure they don't want to put money in something that may not be able to happen. This Virus could spike again this fall and they are thinking the same thing. Don't put too much into something that we may have to cancel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Unless I entered those coordinates wrong, they point to Tibet China. Edit: which I probably did cause I have no Idea of what I'm doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 They point right between Storm Chaser, Thunder Run, and Eye of the Storm. You probably didn't enter negative 85 for the longitude - because we are west of the Prime Meridian. Yep, this screams RMC Raptor to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 As much as I would love a Raptor here it just doesn't seem like the right fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Here's the height permit they filed in February: It seems a raptor is on the way, or at least *was* on the way in Feb! Full permit here: https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=430142564&row=326 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I could see it fitting in, perfect capacity for the park and a hopefully slim enough fit. Plus I've said many times here how that area could especially use another anchor attraction to draw more guests out to Storm Chaser (even at the expense of waiting in longer lines. Good for business, not so nice for selfish reasons ). It would surely be good for the park to draw more guests out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I'm all for this. I was really impressed with Railblazer when I rode it last summer, another of its kind would be a great addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Coaster Kings is saying the area is the old drag strip that's been left sitting in between Thunder Run and the big loop coaster (I'm drawing a blank on the name right now, dang nab it) so it'd be a good spot to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Kentucky Kingdom sure does love ejector airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The old Top Eliminator Dragsters strip, and yeah, it's very prime land for literally anything. It's a lil bit of an eyesore, but it's scrimmed-off area people don't pay much attention to. From Winter Walkthru tour back in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 It’ll be interesting to see whether this is a clone or custom layout. I don’t really see how this will add diversity to the park’s current lineup, but it’ll be another great coaster for the park, nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWoodenCoasters Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 ^I've been able to ride the Raptors in Santa Clara and San Antonio, and I can tell you that Raptors are a unique, exhilarating experience! This is a great coaster for KK and will again get me back to the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 ^Oh totally! I’ve ridden them both, as well. Great rides! I just find the experience to be quite similar to both Lightning Run and Storm Chaser. I’d love to see a gimmick (read: launch) added, but I haven’t seen any hard evidence of RMC making that available for the Raptors, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I haven't ridden any of the Raptors yet, but from what I've seen and the overall positive reviews they've gotten, I think a Raptor would fit in very nicely at this park! KK would have an awesome triple-threat on their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDUMaster Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Based off the height indicator coordinates given, it looks like a clone of Wonder Woman. This would situate the drop towards the park, giving a better view for non riders which Ed has stated time and time agin that he cares about. For those concerned about how Covid will affect the ride getting built, the park didn't add anything new this year, which will help with he finical burden and I can see them charging ahead with this plan to boost attendance post Covid year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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