CF has a good working relationship with GCI. Me personally I like to see both a GCI and RMC at KI.

Would it be conflict of interest for both companies to work together on the same project? I feel like that would be a cool concept if they worked together. Also did anyone see my comment about recycling the name Rougarou for this project? It was a couple pages back.

CF has a good working relationship with GCI. Me personally I like to see both a GCI and RMC at KI.

Would it be conflict of interest for both companies to work together on the same project? I feel like that would be a cool concept if they worked together. Also did anyone see my comment about recycling the name Rougarou for this project? It was a couple pages back.

No I didn't mean the same coaster. I meant in by GCI and one by RMC.[emoji3]

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Somehow, this hasn't been posted yet, but this video provides a ton of clues: https://www.facebook.com/1492048684447037/videos/1632388693746368/

In how to scare your coworkers with a new coaster clue.

Just throwing out a couple of names:

What about Carnivore?

Or maybe Rabid?

Also did anyone see my comment about recycling the name Rougarou for this project?

KI has already stolen one name from that poor coaster...

Now that would make it a very unique coaster!! RMC/GCI Coaster that would be an amazing collaboration.

Rougarou is ok imo. Wouldn't like it at Kings Island rather have a new name for it.

Somehow, this hasn't been posted yet, but this video provides a ton of clues: https://www.facebook.com/1492048684447037/videos/1632388693746368/

In how to scare your coworkers with a new coaster clue.

What kind of clues? That Dayton.com will be at the announcement? 

Wasn't there talk about this being a new conversion coaster or something or maybe I am wrong on that part and its just a new element the coaster world hasn't seen yet ever?

Did anyone suggest that the park should name project 2017 "Big Bad Wolf"? I know that was an old Busch Gardens coaster, but it sounds like it could work.

I did actually, I also made the joke that GCI would build the structure and RMC would iron horse it before opening.

I spotted a LOT of wood hiding behind the Crypt building. You can see it from the Rivertown Mill. (Commonly known as The Beast station.

There's a big dumpster and lumber pieces back there too!

^ I wonder what the lumber pieces are from? Also was that wood in a white tarp like it was shown in the previous pages?

Sounds like construction is ready to start once this coaster is announced. I wonder truly if a coaster will be the only thing announced Thursday, with no one else really teasing another ride (that I can recall) this could possibly be quite a revamp of the area. BUT It could still be fairly small amount of money in the grand scheme of things considering I have heard that there will be a few hotel renovations in the chain and those add up quickly. 

Multiple things could be announced, see the 2016 announcement, a new water slide complex, a new entrance, all season long drink bottles, etc. 


We'll see on Thursday what will be new for 2017.

I don't know how tall this will be and how long it will be but when did construction start on the structure on SOB? When did they start building the lift hill and other parts to begin?

Cost, Reliability, Past relations with GCI? CF may want to test RMC with a conversion before diving straight in with a new ride.

^ I wonder what the lumber pieces are from? Also was that wood in a white tarp like it was shown in the previous pages?[/quote

Yes and I'd say is about 1.5 times more than what is shown in that picture.

Cost, Reliability, Past relations with GCI? CF may want to test RMC with a conversion before diving straight in with a new ride.

Dee Dee Dee!

Beast Gal, how many times will you reuse that?

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Cost, Reliability, Past relations with GCI? CF may want to test RMC with a conversion before diving straight in with a new ride.

Dee Dee Dee!

Beast Gal, how many times will you reuse that?

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She'll stop Thursday when our GCI is announced

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^ Hah! So true! Thanks for giving me a laugh bm!

We will have the last laugh when its announced it is an RMC or an Intamin AG.

Sounds like you may also have your last season pass if it isn't.

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I'm sticking with RMC because of the lack of structural supports.

The reservoir crossing(and the majority of the back half of the ride) doesn't have supports like a GCI. Its too narrow for traditional wooden coaster supports. Not to mention that if it were to be GCI, KI would miss out on some awesome inversions over the 6 times it crosses WWC. We are talking places where that is only 25-30 feet of space for BOTH tracks to pass over WWC. I cannot see supports similar to The Racers passing over the lake when RMC CAN build within that limited space of 25-30 feet.

This whole claim that GCI said that hypothetically, possibly, and/or potentially they can make coasters with inversions holds no weight in the argument. One hand you have a coaster company that IS building incredible wooden/hybrid coasters with inversions. The other hand has a company that only says, "yeah, we can do that."

Past relationships mean squat. In a world of innovation, no one would want to build something new that would disappoint. I'm not saying one is better than the other and that GCI would disappoint. They are both great companies and have their pros/cons. If this was being built in a space that wasn't this I would be all for a GCI.

Given the location of this ride and its multiple interactions with WWC, it would be a disappointment to waste all those awesome opportunities to hang over top of the WWC canals. Can you imagine riding WWC with a coaster flying upside down overhead? Everyone in the cars reaching down to, figuratively, high-five the families and friends inside the WWC boats. Not to mention how it will enhance the train experience. Riding alongside this coaster is sure to entice guests.

I'm also going to throw in the highly possible "top gun stall" over the reservoir.

Launch or chain lift is cool with me.

*RMC clues given out by KI*

Something I noticed on Instagram:

Somebody is following Cedar Fair parks...

And now a Rocky reference...

Also the tease of barrel rolls. A signature move by RMC.

This, my friends, is why I'm team RMC!

GavPenn, thank you for at least giving details why you are leaning one way, versus just saying "It's going to be an RMC. #RMC4KI2017"

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Game Over!

 

#RMC4KI2017

 

Team RMC:

1.  GavPenn

2.  Beast Gal

 

Team GCI:

1)Everyone else

Are teams based on wants or expectations?

I raise you this, White Lightning a GCI made with steel supports to reduce the need for lateral supports.......also notice the shape of the turn around.

 

 

(Image from Coasterbuzz.com) 

 

I also agree, thank you for actually giving reason to why you are leaning a certain way about a manufacturer. I have seen way to many people who reply to every tweet with the hashtag with just "RMC2017".

Primarily wants

Like the election.

But I'm not pointing any fingers.

Oh yeah, I forgot the "Game Over!" thing, which means absolutely nothing at this point.