PKI Jizzman Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Hey TPR! I visited Kings Island last night with a friend, nothing too different from last year besides the Peanuts area. The park is still setting up the Starlight show, I think it's coming in June. It's true, SOB's box is gone, and the ride is pretty much deserted. Besides that, I'd like to let Adventure Express fans know that AE's final lift/tunnel (with the rock solidiers pumping their fists and saying, "Now you will pay.") has been spruced up! The animatronics look like they have been given bright new lights, and the lava bowl actually moves to look like it's being poured on you! I was very impressed with Adventure Express last night. Flight of Fear has on ride photos back. Oh, and the video still plays for those who don't know. If you're going to ride the Beast, don't ride on a wheel seat....it was bad. It was hauling ass, though. Diamondback was providing great airtime as usual, what a great ride! Enjoy the photos, -Zach Not too bad of a zoom from the entrance of KI! The fountains always put on a good show. We'll come back to them later. On over to Drop Tower Arrrggggg Pure free fall Hitting the brakes... First Vekoma of the year! (Believe it or not this is before we rode) Only about a 15 minute wait, so I entertained myself. Yup, it's a Vekoma. This is NOT how you ride a Vekoma! LOL! This IS how you ride a Vekoma. Close your eyes and hope for the best! Details Able to sneak in a picture of Adventure Express AE's station gives a different angle of Diamondback Yup, the lift is quite steep I spy with my little eye....Starlight lights! Obvious that the Racer is the oldest coaster in the park. Hey Chuck, notice anything different here? Inside the hangar... Aliens LOVE to play basketball! Something spooky about Flight of Fear The world's first LIM launch coaster! Still packs a punch. Vortex was looking prettyyyy. Why doesn't this ride get much love? For its age and size, this Arrow looper is pretty darn good. Diamondback through Vortex's supports. Reminds me of Magnum. The batwing is a rare element these days Front seat for forces, back seat for airtime. Speaking of airtime... The dubbed "awkward support" Just an all around fun coaster Getting darker... Sit up right, hold on tight, Diamondback's gonna take you up for a 230ft fright. Turned out to be a beautiful evening, with low crowds. No where to go but up. Yup, it's that big. Nothing short of 230ft. Can't forget about that splash down ending! Pretttyyyyy Simple, but elegant. lol! Lava anyone? A cotton candy color scheme Not photographed often, but the fountains put on a nice display at night. A different shutter speed. And another change Thanks for viewing everyone! Edited May 30, 2010 by PKI Jizzman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I just hate Vortex's turn before the block. As my friend Mikel would put it: That turn is the DEVIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffy Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Wow you got a picture of me on Diamondback. I am the one with the black shirt in the second row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Great photos as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 You take some really great photos, I especially like the ones of Vortex at sunset and the Royal Fountains ones. I actually saw your at about 10PM. in Diamondback's station, me and some friends randomly went to Kings Island for 3 hours last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 LOL! Here's another one, Scruffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 (edited) Deleted by author Edited January 20, 2011 by themeparkman25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsor Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Great photos, Zach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-G Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 What time did ride Drop Tower? I was working there starting at 4:00. I was the slightly on the large side ride opp with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginawhxc Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 As always, great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 I have to start going on fridays. The crowds yesterday seemed insane for it being a pre-season saturday. I mean, I know there were groups and stuff, but I actually gave up trying to ride anything and left about 30 minutes after the park opened because it was just that crowded! Anyways, great to hear AE finally got spruced up. I keep on passing it this year since its line is always out to the entrance every time I've gone, but I need to give my first coaster some loving this year....Did you happen to check out the Flight Deck line when you were there? Its consistantly been back past the stairs and into the s-curve area for me all year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 What time did ride Drop Tower? I was working there starting at 4:00. I was the slightly on the large side ride opp with glasses. Got there about 6:30 or so. I was wearing a black bandana and a blue t-shirt. You were probably on break, I only saw girls and I think one guy... Thanks for the comments everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 fanboy... Nice photos, Zach. I'll let you know when the wedding stuff calms down and I'm back from my honeymoon. We need to hit up a park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Are you a fan of the Sling Shot? I will never forget my night ride last season, looking down on the whole park lit up at night. I can only imagine the view you'll get with the new light show this season. If you time it right, it can be the best $5 you can spend there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I rode FoF a few weeks ago and have to agree. The launch seems more powerful and there seems to be a new lighting package inside. It made for an incredible ride. My only complaint is the Mid Course brakes which completely stop the train. But I loved it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 ^I really don't mind the hard micourse. I think it makes for a nice dose of hangtime in the final cork. But man, the first cobra roll and inversion after that is sooo nice. Are you a fan of the Sling Shot? I will never forget my night ride last season, looking down on the whole park lit up at night. I can only imagine the view you'll get with the new light show this season. If you time it right, it can be the best $5 you can spend there. I have a few of the complimentary tickets for Skyflier and Slingshot, yeah both of those are very fun rides. Slingshot is pretty freaky, and on a slow day I think you can re-ride for half price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I feel like I remember reading something about you working at KI, am I correct? If I am, do you know if there is a certain reason(s) that the price fluctuates so much for the ride during the day? In the morning I saw the price was full, but during the course of the day it fell all the way to $5, before jumping back up to full price at the end of the night. I have seen this on other similar attractions, and even at other CF parks; is this common practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Love the pictures Zach! I can't wait to get a chance to come and check the place out. We definately need to hang out if the opportunity arises! -Gary T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbit Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Great pictures !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Thanks for the front page spot! I went back the other day, noticed a few new things going on. Diamondback sitting in the clouds.. Top Gun/Flight Deck still kicks ass! And looks like crap.. Kiddie coaster got a nice make-over. Yay for Peanuts! Backlot got seatbelts....another thing to slow down operations. But the windshields were taken off! Those disgusting, cloudy things are gone so you can see clearly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingoman Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Really Cedar Fair? Seatbelts on BSC? Lets start putting them on the seats in all the restaurants and picnic areas too. In fact, I think they should just issue one to you as you walk in the entrance turnstile and staple it to your abdomen so you already have it on when you enter the lines to ride ANYTHING at their parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yea KD's got seatbelts too (BLSC) The cars look stupid with the windshield bar on them with no windshield too. It amazes me how much this ride has changed in just 4 years (5 for KI) The only effect that still works at KD is the fire blast before the tunnel. Great pics BTW, what camera are you using? (Love the close ups) JEFF Just so you know KD has the worlds first LIM coaster (KI's opened 2 days after KD's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmaxsba2408 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 ...they should just issue one to you as you walk in the entrance turnstile and staple it to your abdomen so you already have it on when you enter the lines to ride ANYTHING at their parks. Great TR, some if nicest photos of KI I think I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcg19 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) Deleted by user Edited December 29, 2010 by rcg19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR Villain Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Not only is the windshield gone, but they also took the doors off the cars. Very cool pictures and just like what Jeff said, what kind of camera are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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