Everything posted by tuxedoman52
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Kings Island and Cedar Point opening Mid-May
With no seasonal staff to pay or operating costs, you can't imagine Cedar Fair is taking that big of a hit by not opening. They're only delaying when they make their profits. Now, if attendance is significantly down when and if the parks do open, then that will be an issue. Also, you have to consider the fact that they lost a majority of their season pass revenue for 2021, assuming most people renew their pass every year.
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Banshee Opened 6 years ago today 4/18/14
Flight of Fear opened June 18, 1996. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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All 2020 KI Season Passes will be valid for 2021 Season
Wow, I think I can safely say this is more than anyone could've asked for. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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What KI Rides Have You Never Been On?
I believe Snoopy's Space Buggies and 2/3 drop slides on Tropical Plunge are the only rides I haven't been on.
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Cat and Mouse Coaster
I believe this video shows the TOGO booth at some point. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Kings Island and Cedar Point opening Mid-May
Kings Dominion as well. Source: KD's Facebook. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Coronavirus Impacting Theme Parks
Is season long Fast Lane using it wisely? Asking for a friend. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Kings Dominion Rumored to get 2021 Wing coaster
I love the 4D free spins! Not rough IMO, although I have plenty of padding. There's a couple real forceful rotations at the very top but it's nothing unbearable. If S&S could create a full scale custom layout with this track style I think it would go over really well, as long as the speed and rotations are controlled appropriately.
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Vortex's Replacement?
I thought about this soon after I posted. I'd say there's a solid difference between dueling and racing. I'd be fine with a dueling coaster as long as it has strong elements and speed. Preferably a mobius loop, too, to increase duration. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Vortex's Replacement?
Gemini at CP? Racer at Kennywood? Granted, these are both very old coasters, especially Racer.
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How well does your cell phone work at KI?
Verizon is fine everywhere besides FoF. I was actually able to renew my platinum pass and read over philosophy homework in line for Madame Fatale. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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KIC February Photo Contest
Rougarou, September 2019. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Remembering King Cobra
Thanks for the detailed responses! As far as my standups go, I've been on 3 B&Ms. Vortex was absolutely brutal, Mantis was tolerable, and Green Lantern was awesome when I kept my head forward. I see why standups were so popular at one time, but are quickly fading away today. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Remembering King Cobra
For those of us too young to even remember KC (I was born in 2000), what was the whole experience like? How would you compare a TOGO stand-up to a B&M? Was KC smooth? Also, I'm not quite sure where the entrance was. Was it right where Delirium's entrance is now? From early trip reports on Coasterbuzz I've seen that the lines for KC even during it's last few years were quite long. Was it actually popular or more a result of capacity issues? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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PSA: Orion live-stream
Thanks for the heads-up. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Quiz Kings Island (T/F)
I recall riding WindSeeker on its opening day sometime in June of 2011. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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I'm building a custom Arrow Looper!
Viper, Corkscrew, Great American Scream Machine. All very typical Arrow looper names. Original names? Renegade, Bandit, Patriot (not all that original but good for an Arrow looper) Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Vortex Removal Updates
Yep, I am familiar with the situation. I just wonder if that's about the time they started using CAD. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Vortex Removal Updates
I definitely knew about TT. Yes, Drachen Fire was rough but it didn't seem to have those traditional Arrow transitions. Plus they tried 3 new elements (firsts for Arrow) with a wraparound corkscrew, cobra roll, and cutback. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Vortex Removal Updates
Kinda off topic but does anyone know which Arrow coaster was first to be designed using a computer? I'm thinking Drachen Fire but I may be wrong. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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I'm building a custom Arrow Looper!
If the blueprints were obtained legally, and no aerial photos are posted go right ahead![emoji16] Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Orion Construction Photos
Wow! Really exciting to see that the transfer track already functions. I wonder what electronics have still yet to be installed. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Orion Construction Photos
I wouldn't miss the CHAOS building if it left. The attractions they've had in there have been below average in my opinion, mostly due to understaffing. Restrooms and food would be year round valuable assets for the park. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Orion Construction Photos
Can't wait to see how the whole Area 72 plaza looks next year! I expect we'll see more lockers, and additional seating areas along with the food stand. I wonder if it'll look anything like the seating by Banshee? The brief renderings in the preview video don't show it but I wouldn't put it out of question. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Orion Construction Photos
Wow that's a tall brake run.