Everything posted by tuxedoman52
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Behind The Theme Park Scenes coming in 2017!
Awesome! Can't wait to see what you can do with this. I have a suggestion; you could have a page dedicated to links to amusement park webcams so anyone could see parks with a webcam without having to go to that website.
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The Coaster Color Poll
Blue and Yellow. Greatest combination of colors IMO.
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The Great Ride Exchange
Dominator (KD) for FoF & Firehawk.
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Son of Beast
Which part collapsed? When was this? How far along was this is the construction process?
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Son of Beast
I did ride it 3 times post-loop. All 3 times were on the night 3 days previous to SoB's final day, so I am very fortunate I got to ride. I loved that thing and would've ridden it so much more in the future, but unfortunately that can't happen. I do agree, however, that it was the roughest coaster I've been on besides Mean Streak.
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FOF And Firehawk Cameras
I vaguely remember the FoF cameras being in use. I believe that was the 2007 season.
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Which Ride Will Leave Next
Now, before everybody freaks out on NewDay420 for suggesting that, think about it. A couple of parks have lost their racing coasters from the 70's recently. Racer is most certainly not the most popular ride. I know that nostalgia runs deep with a lot of people (including me!) with it, but at some point it does need to go. For years we've suggested a repaint, retracking, or for one side to go backwards again. Yet, we see no changes.
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warm welcome
Banshee never seems to have that huge line other coasters like FoF and Firehawk do. Really sad, but great because I can ride it as much as I want. I waited 3 and a half hours for it opening day, and wouldn't doubt that my waits since then combined on the other 27 rides wouldn't sum to 3 and a half hours.
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Kings Island's next coaster predictions
1. B&M Giga - It's very likely. It's what KI is truly missing. 2. B&M Floorless - I wish we could get a nice floorless coaster with at least 6 inversions, possibly 200 ft., and I'd take some nice theming to it. Although Rougarou isn't anywhere near other floorless coasters, once I rode it, I fell in love and craved to get one at KI. Possible locations: Use SOB'S station and expand the walkway by Banshee with the removal/relocation of EXtreme Skyflyer, or (hopefully not) replace Vortex.
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Would you like to see B&M redesign Firehawk?
Rather have many of B&M's other beautiful coasters rather than recreate Firehawk. There's absolutely nothing wrong with Firehawk as it is. I voted Vekoma Flying Dutchmans because I haven't even riden a B&M flyer .
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The Question of Rivertown
Hopefully in a couple of years, KI will see what Carowinds did (is doing currently) and get inspired to get a couple of different flats.
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
^Agreed. Wishful thinking here, but a cam from the top of MT's lifthill looking down the hill would be perfect.
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What are Kings Islands Plans after Mystic Timbers?
Welcome to KIC! I don't see anything huge for a little bit, but I'd like to see some more flat rides along with maybe a kids coaster. Judging by the OPEN land available (which there isn't a lot of), I'm assuming we'd see a removal BEFORE a huge coaster.
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
Can't forget about our lovely Mondial WindSeekers!
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How many times did you visit Kings Island in 2016?
5. Work and life just got in the way this year. But hopefully many more visits will happen next year now that I have my license!
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Kings Island 2016 Discussion Thread
There was a big display just outside of SR&R with a big crate that had "SHED?" on it with an old SOB car next to it. Sorry for no pictures but we lost one of our friends whose phone was dead.
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
Tried to avoid repeating others...but here's some pics from earlier today! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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Brendan Carey records 3000th ride on Banshee!
That's absolutely crazy! I love Banshee so much but I'm only at 26. Biggest count I actually have is Diamondback with 116, but I have to imagine Racer, Adventure Express, and possibly The Beast all surpass that number. Maybe even The Bat.
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WindSeeker temporary stopped
Yep, actually saw it stuck a couple of times today. Knowing the WindSeakers' past...I had no clue what was happening. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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WindSeeker temporary stopped
WindSeeker has stopped at the top of its tower. This may be the first time our WindSeeker has to be evacuated.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/580abc79bff6f/20161021_210813.jpg? http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/580abc888a9ca/20161021_210811.jpg? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk EDIT: WindSeeker has returned to the ground. False alarm.
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
Nope, just once! Just had an observant eye and quick thumb to snap those pictures.Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
New Mystic Timbers construction video from the KI YouTube channel!
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
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Mystic Timbers Construction Progress
Is anyone interested in construction pics I took from the train yesterday? Or would that be too repetitive?
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What would you hate to see go at Kings Island
Anything really, but I wouldn't be crushed by Invertigo, BLSC, or Vortex. Just leave my bumper cars alone, please!