Everything posted by Ki Man
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Kudos To Members of DB Crew
I think I heard two guys were able to ride about 35 times that day? And even some got as many as 8 or nine rides in, in one hour. No joke! I know some people see things like this, and it really makes us shine....but if you REALLY want people to know how good we are doing; tell guest relations!
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Flight of Fear...
The other day I noticed: -All TVs working -What appeared to be new speakers for the TVs -Inside Saucer music -Station music -Station woman voice over -Station alien audio -Ride music -Ride lights -Unloading alien audio Overall, I was VERY impressed with it. Especially coming back from Fiesta Texas and riding the outside, brakeless version - Poltergeist. And I have to say....Flight of Fear kicks its butt. Ride wise and theming wise. I love FoF. It's right behind Diamondback. I LOVEE the theming.
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Coney Closed July 29th due to weather
Bummer. I see you posting these "closed for weather" at CI a lot. They assume it'd cost them more to pay employees and open things vs. keeping the park closed for the day?
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7/31 TR - Rain or shine, great time at KI!
I think I saw 3 KIC shirts today.
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Which HAUNT do you think would be the most fun to work at?
Urgent Scare and Cemetery '08. Greatest time of my life. I'll be back for '09.
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
Hey, everyone print these off and bring them in for Kings Island! Well, you can take out names and put in new ones. WE NEED THEM!
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
If it doesn't re open, I assume it will be SBNO for agessss. Wouldn't it cost a fortune to tear it down? Is the wood re-useable for ...heck, I don't know. Sell the wood in order to help tear it down? Something that's always been on my mind.
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Lost keys on Diamondback
Alright, that's the worst I've heard. They tell you eveything will get taken away! They have those pouches RIGHT infront of you!
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It's a Mid Summer's SCREAM!
IMO, it doesn't look worth the money.
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Lost keys on Diamondback
I've never lost anything on Diamondback the previous 20 times I have rode it so I thought some keys wouldn't be a problem. Each one of my 200-some rides on Diamondback....I've had nothing in my pockets. Nothing on your person = no worries. That's how you should ride Diamondback.
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People OUTSIDE KI Say The Darnedest Things
Talking with friends and mention I work at Diamondback.... OMG! Have you ridden it?!!?!? .......... Funny how I get that in the park while I'm working, too!
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Coney Closed July 29th due to weather
It rained until 11. Seriously?
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explain this mystery
^There are filters. You think KI would let some nasty dirty water hit people while they ride? Naw. The water shoots up and out. It could have hit you plainly; it could have hit off your hand and on you; off Giga's hand; it's no Mythbusters. I've gotten water up my nose one time. No lie. Brown train, left side, row 16 is where the best place to get wet is.
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Golden Ticket award
Terminator and Prowler look really good. But I've only been on Diamondback, so I can't say. This is a KI fansite; where most have only been to KI or CP. What do you expect to win in this poll?
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Interesting Things Ride-Ops Do
^ And it's the best.
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Guests Say The Darnest Things
Guests say the darnest things!
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Guests Say The Darnest Things
Diamondback really goes under water? My KIC shirt gives me certain super powers. Ummm......no. edited
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SRL Unusual Approach Today
Yep, this is exactly how I would expect it to be done (and has been done). Actually, my fear was that it was some sort of "test" to see if they could effectively fill trains without a Single Rider Line - if it was, it failed, but after my conversation with the supervisor I don't think it was. Things don't go according to plan every time. Put in factors like: -People switching rows -People not entering the train when they're supposed to -People waiting for friends in other rows; trying to ballance things out themselves Here's what I always say. The single rider line NEVER has an estimated wait time. But the main line does. If using the single rider line is too much of a hassle for you; then use the main line. If the main line is too long for your taste, then go to a different ride or attraction.
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Annoying Bouncy Ball
Wrong. It's a large inflated rubber ball; with a thin sheet of cheap fur over it. You bounce them. Can't tell you HOW many times I've had kids bouncing balls in the station at Diamondback and the ball gets loose and almost goes into the track. GRR.
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The Best Coaster you've ever ridden? TOP 5
Here are my top coasters: -Voyage -Cornball Express -Scooby Doo's Spooky Coaster -Maverick -Afterburn -Kentucky Rumbler -Diamondback -Goliath (SFOG) -Space Mountain -Steel Hawg -California Screamin' -Thunderhead -Raven -Millennium Force -Top Thrill Dragster In the "Can't be touched" category: Scooby Doo's Spooky Coaster - It's just an experience that can't be touched in my opinion. The ride, the theming, the place...it's just something that I will not forget. Top 5: 1. THE Voyage: Completely blew me away, ejector air all over the course, and a smooth but out of control feeling. WOW. 2. Maverick - CP: It's just everything that I'd want from a coaster....and more! 3. Diamondback - KI: Enough said. 4. Goliath - SFOG: Just sooo many times I got that stomach in my throat feeling. And I LOVE that feeling! 5. Space Mountain - DL: Wow, I loved the experience! The ride and theming. Close behind. 6. California Screamin': Very Similar to Maverick. 7. Cornball Express: Ejector air, crazy lay out, and buzzbars! 8. Kentucky Rumbler: Just an awesome wooden coaster. 9. Afterburn: Fanastic B&M invert, great forces, great elements. 10. Steel Hawg: One CRAZY coaster. Very NEW elements and feelings it gave me. It's something different, and I loved the hell out of this ride!
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Magnum vs. Diamondback vs. Millennium Force
Forwards OR backwards! And make sure you're near bears. That's a must
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Magnum vs. Diamondback vs. Millennium Force
Diamondback, then Millennium, then Magnum. Magnum SHOULD be better than Millie....but the restraints set it back. Millennium is a great ride, and does what it was built to do very well. Maintain speed, and hold records. Diamondback is a great, new age B&M full of airtime. If you like airtime...go for Diamondback. In my opinion, Diamondback's first drop is the best on any coaster. It's sudden, long, steep, and full of airtime. Millennium's is too drawn out....I just don't get the stomach in my throat feeling like I do on Diamondback. The other two airtime hills are fun..but Diamondback's airtime is so much stronger. Millennium's is hardly floater. But that's not what it was built for! I hate how people bash it to death because of this. Millennium Force isn't about airtime! Did you hear that?! Magnum's is so strong it hurts! If it had Intamin or B&M trains...it'd be a FANTASTIC ride. I can only wish. It's hard to call, because Diamondback is my home ride; Cedar Point's rides have the "special vacation feel" to them.
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Recommended Rows for Diamondback
Yes it does matter each seat is a diffrent ride expirence. Sweet Lord. He's telling the truth, Mr. DiamondbackLover. I've ridden nearly 200 times, and I still can't call a row my favorite....they're all so good, and each seat is soooo different!
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Recommended Rows for Diamondback
I agree with pretty much everything here! The reason odd rows are smoother is because those are the seats that aren't on the wheels. The even rows are seperated and winged out; over the wheels. I'm not sure how the green train is the "fastest"....all the trains are the same, besides the color....and go through the same ride! I'm not really sure if you can say there's ejection air on this ride. Just, strong sustained airtime. Try Cornball Express, Voyage, or Maverick for Ejection air!
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Rank KI's Coasters
^ You went worst to best, right? Or did you start at the middle. Or second to the top