What do I know?  Not much.  But...I don't think a giga coaster would fit well on this side of the park.  What if they relocated Drop Tower and the Skycoaster to Rivertown, rethemed them to a more rustic theme (kudos for THAT on the new funnel cake building!), removed Congo Falls, and put a giga coaster in Action Zone?  That  makes sense to my mind.

That sounds super expensive and I can't imagine the logistics of moving Drop Tower to the complete other side of the park. Not worth it for a giga imo. I would rather see them expand back by The Bat or put one in X Base

^ yeah, that's just what I was thinking.

Also, what's with all the people saying there should be a giga going between the picnic pavilions and the waterpark? That honestly sounds like something paramount would have done! I can think of multiple things that would take the experience away from.

1. The Railroad. Do I even have to explain this? If a giga is built there it would be basically on top of about 1/2 of the railroad. Along with Diamondback also being right over some of it. I don't think the railroad will be as nice as it is now if it is paralleled to a giant roaring B&M.

2. The Picnic Pavilions. This is a place for people to take a break from the park. A fairly peaceful section most of the time, especially good for parents. A giant B&M would basically have the same problem as the train.

3. White Water Canyon: this is another thing that is supposed to be isolated from the rest of the park. I just don't see a giant giga going over it working.

I don't know about you guys, but I will be majorly disappointed if KI does this. If a coaster is going to take away from the experience in other parts of the park then I don't want it. *cough* Backlot *cough*

I'm confused about why an RMC is out of the question. There's four lined up for next year and I don't see why it's not possible for Kings Island.

I'm confused about why an RMC is out of the question. There's four lined up for next year and I don't see why it's not possible for Kings Island.

 

People think its unlikely because Cedar Fair hasn't worked with them yet and has been heavily investing in B&M coasters.

And "everyone" isn't thinking anything, much less saying, Sythe...

And "everyone" isn't thinking anything, much less saying, Sythe...

True. But a lot of people are. It almost seems like everyone to me.

I personally am not on any team yet(except for the team that will not tear down anything, if there is such a thing!), there is not sufficient evidence to determine what it is yet, in a month or so, the choices will be much more narrower.

And "everyone" isn't thinking anything, much less saying, Sythe...

True. But a lot of people are. It almost seems like everyone to me.

Trust me.

It isn't.

Some of us are reading...and snickering, tee-heeing, and slapping our thighs.

Just a bit ago, a co-worker asked me if I was having a conniption. We old people do that!

I'm confused about why an RMC is out of the question. There's four lined up for next year and I don't see why it's not possible for Kings Island.

 

People think its unlikely because Cedar Fair hasn't worked with them yet and has been heavily investing in B&M coasters.

There was a point in time when Cedar Fair didn't work with B&M. There was also a point in time where Cedar Fair didn't work with GCI.

There's a first time for everything.

...and sometimes a last. Shoot...

This is true ethancoaster but I see cf doing a retrack of a ride using rmc before they do a full costume ride. You know, testing the waters

Is it just weird I just now made the connection with the word snickering and a Snickers Bar? 

 

It makes so much sense now!!!!

Sythe, I think it bears repeating: "those who know don't talk, those who talk don't know." Most of us here know we don't know anything for sure, but are speculating with a mixture of wishing and educated guesswork. Anything that doesn't come directly from the park (DonKIPR on these boards), take with a huge grain of salt. Stuff that does come direct... Take with a smaller grain. It's still very early for much other than teasing.

 

 

I'm confused about why an RMC is out of the question. There's four lined up for next year and I don't see why it's not possible for Kings Island.

 

People think its unlikely because Cedar Fair hasn't worked with them yet and has been heavily investing in B&M coasters.

There was a point in time when Cedar Fair didn't work with B&M. There was also a point in time where Cedar Fair didn't work with GCI.

There's a first time for everything.

 

 

I don't disagree just stating what I've heard. And while I would like an RMC or a rekindling with Intamin I still think chances are any new coaster is GCI or B&M related.

Diversions.

Amusement parks are such nice....diversions.

I don't "get" gigas. They're a holdout of the bigger is better coaster records race of the '90s and early '00s. If it is one I'll enjoy it, but I would so much rather have a new GCI woodie.

So did anyone else notice that rfylcb isn't opening today. There is no water movement for the ride at all.

I wouldn't read to far into rfylcb not being open. 

 

As for the giga discussion, I don't think they are only holdouts of the coaster war but more of a "you have no major holes and we want more hype for this park". The giga's I have been on are fantastic and I would love to see one at KI but it isn't NEEDED, I think any coaster put in will be a pretty good fit for the park. 

So did anyone else notice that rfylcb isn't opening today. There is no water movement for the ride at all.

One is an event

Two is a coincidence

Three is an occurrence

Unless it doesn't open for a few more days, I'm just attributing this to lack or workers or just mechanical problems.

For the new ride (if it even is a new ride) I'm on the giga bandwagon, but I would also love to see a launch. Could Mack or B&M possibly make a compact, fast, and incredibly intense launch coaster like Mav or ispeed? I know Mack has made Helix and Blue Fire which are great, but they do not seem as intense as the Intamin ones. I have never ridden those two so I may be incorrect (which I probably am since I've heard how great Helix is) but that is just what it seems like to me.

You know what would make me happy?  If they removed and relocated the junkyard coaster and gave it a new theme to Rivertown and restored the area with Antique Cars/Les Taxis and lush landscaping.  This is not speculation, just a wish.

I'd like to see it rethemed to horse racing with steeplechase trains.

Because Ohio is so renowned for bluegrass and horse racing.

Kingdom Island.

That'll work.

What do I know?  Not much.  But...I don't think a giga coaster would fit well on this side of the park.  What if they relocated Drop Tower and the Skycoaster to Rivertown, rethemed them to a more rustic theme (kudos for THAT on the new funnel cake building!), removed Congo Falls, and put a giga coaster in Action Zone?  That  makes sense to my mind.

 

If they take down Drop Tower I doubt we would be keeping it.  It would likely be scrapped or moved to another park.  The ride is down frequently, but I am not certain how much the repairs cost to keep it running.  It might be useful to take it down and move it since it would be totally rebuilt.  But it also does feel like something which would be scrapped.

 

With the removal of Drop Tower and Xteme Skyflyer you would open up enough space for a station and line.

 

I have heard in the past rumors of moving Invertigo to one of the smaller parks in the chain which could also open up space in the front of the park.  Although I think Congo falls would likely be removed at the same time.

 

Honestly long term most of Action Zone feels like it is likely to be removed.

You know there're others that work PR at KI...

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I think that if they take out Drop Tower that it will not be relocated because of the number of bolts or possibly rivets holding it together. It would take way to long to take it down with out doing what they did to space spiral.

Considering CF relocated a WindSeeker tower, relocating the similarly sized Drop Tower to another park wouldn't be that far out of the question.  Also, I don't think its downtime is that bad where removal is an issue.  

Drop Tower would be far less easily moved, and as has been said here, would more likely be scrapped...

Removal of the Knott's WindSeeker can hardly be called an optional choice...

I think it's time to bring back the Trailer Tower. 

 

I repeat...Operation Trailer Tower is a go!

 

Those who've been around the forums awhile know what I'm talking about.

As long as brand M D from P is left out, I doubt the problems of the past would repeat.