Everything posted by goofywdw
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KI Season Pass Renewal Sale Extended
Oh man that means more lines. I was working at the store in Nick Universe Sunday and the line didn't end until 6:30! It was a very crazy day. But Kings Island is really treating their pass holders nice this year!
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Haunt 2009 Poll
Out of what I have been through so far I am probably going to have to go with Trail of Terror. I am planning on hitting the few I have left this Saturday after work!
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HALLOWEEN HAUNT 2009
I'll be working at turnstiles on Friday! I am so glad I will be close to some of the action! Say hi!
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
Yay! Someone gets it!
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
When I rode it this season, it was walkon for the front seat. Because when you went it wasn't crowded. The ride did close pretty early in the season when the park wasn't very crowded. The longest I waited this year for it was about a half hour. It was the day before is closed for the remainder of the year if I recall.
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
Agreed. No one knows anything yet.
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Comet At Great Escape Named ACE Landmark
I went up there for my 16th birthday and knew nothing about that coaster. It was my last coaster of the day and couldn't get enough. I absolutely loved it. This is some pretty cool news.
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Gay Pride 2009 Info About KI!
I'll be working at the parking tolls that night. I have heard some great things about the very nice crowd on these nights.
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Intresting CP Tweet
I might be over analyzing, but would this mean a virtual rendering of a ride? It might be that they are editing some footage. I use Finalcut Express to edit my footage and whenever you make a change to the video it makes you render it. It takes some time. That might be what they are talking about. I don't know.
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Ride count on Diamondback?
I'm at 96!
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kings dominion new coaster in development
They don't even touch your shoulders unless you are really tall. It is a lap bar with two rubbery fixed straps that connect to your seat. Brace yourself because it is very easy to bash your neck on those quick turns like on Maverick. I like the first turn too. Kinda like the Ride of Steel clones at Darien Lake and Six Flags America but a lot fast and a longer turn. EDIT: Does anyone else think that the construction period might go by a little faster with a lot of the coaster being pretty low to the ground?
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kings dominion new coaster in development
But definitely not as cool looking IMO.
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kings dominion new coaster in development
I think they tried to combine two of their greatest coasters into one. First we have the giga coaster which provides amazing speed. Then we have Intamin's Mega-lite coaster such as Piraten at Djurs Sommerland in Denmark. This coaster provides great airtime and twists and turns. Intimidator looks just like this but at a larger scale. Maybe it will turn out alright.
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kings dominion new coaster in development
Someone wrote on that page. Personally I think it is all about the speed and quickness of an actual race car. But I guess we all have our own interpretations. I don't really think it is fair to judge the ride yet (like this guy did http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ_-s8M42p0). But for now I am excited to see the outcome.
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kings dominion new coaster in development
This is kind of disappointing but I'm still looking forward to how it is going to turn out. I am trying not to just judge the ride on the renderings but it is kinda hard. I'm not really a fan of the overhead lap bar. The quick turns can be a real pain in the neck.....omg I made a pun! Also, two trains? With today's technology of the duel loading station the only have two trains? The capacity is 300 riders short of Diamondback's capacity so not too sure what the line will look like there. Well I guess we will just have to wait and see how this goes. I wonder which giga will be on top Millie or Intimidator 305?
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Nik Wallenda Succesfully Walks a 262' High Wire at Kings Island!
Here is a little "teaser" I made. As you can see I still havn't put together the video of the entire walk yet. Sorry been busy but here is some footage.
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Nik Wallenda Succesfully Walks a 262' High Wire at Kings Island!
There was music playing and a guy on a microphone as well. I would think he has learned to get over those distractions.
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Action Zone: What would you do with the space?
Ya seen Flight of Fear's track, or some of BLSC's track? Some of those are worse than Flight Deck, by far! I would burn SoB (I said it!) and Thunder Alley and put a Maurer Sohne spinner in Thunder Alley's spot. Get a nice GCI for SoB's old spot, and put some TREES! in where the water tower is now. I agree, Thunder Alley has a great spot for something new.
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Action Zone: What would you do with the space?
I love you. I agree that Flight Deck is not going anywhere. It has great reliability and is a great starter for children beginning their journey on bigger coasters. So what if it hasn't had a paint job. Have you seen the inside of the break run tunnels on The Racer? That coaster could use some paint too and never has a long line but I don't see it gone in the near future.
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The Son of Beast Discussion Thread
Why is everything a negative sign. Why can't they be good things. Like maybe they are taking out the signs at the front of the entrance for good (like the Fun and Safety Guide Instructions) so they can replace them with new and improved signs. Maybe they are planning an extreme overhaul of the ride this winter and are giving the ride a whole new look! (Hey I can think happy if I want)
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Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Soft Opens
Here is a video. Anyone planning on getting this credit soon? I AM! In November I am going to Orlando and since I've been on every coaster in Disney I am going to get my 100th credit at Universal. I think I am going to make it HRRR.
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Nik Wallenda Succesfully Walks a 262' High Wire at Kings Island!
Watch what you say, you never know who you could be talking about. Actually Terpy is right, yes there is a cell phone involved and yes that is me in the green circle. So I did see you there! I thought I was crazy. I sat back right infront of International Showplace and saw everything perfect.
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What is your favorite ride crew?
You know Drop Tower and Flight Deck are one crew so no wonder why you like the crew at both rides! I also love them (not just because I know a lot of them) but they are always fun no matter how much attention their ride gets.
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2009 - The Year of the 262' Highwire Walk
I would really like to see that. Considering I was at Biggs Grocery Shopping and I didn't realize the time till 8:00. I wish I could do it tonight but I have to wake up for work at 6:30. Maybe when I get home.
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2009 - The Year of the 262' Highwire Walk
That was very cool! My group of friends from work and I were sitting in the grass in front of International Showplace and could see the complete walk perfectly. I took a video of the whole thing which I will have to edit up later. I can't believe how fast he was walking towards the end right before he got to the tower. I was scared he was going to mess up right when he was almost done. I loved it though, thought it was a great event for the park.