Anyone at the park today? Would be great if someone could check if there's anything new to see. 

Also, mad props to KI/CF for the best teaser campaign ever....so excited for thursday!

2 minutes ago, decyferite said:

In all seriousness, I dont think anyone is setting themselves up for disappointment... Its all speculation and all for fun... I hope I grey out on this coaster... It doesn't mean I'm going to be disappointed if I dont... 

Exactly how I feel. I can't wait until Thursday and getting to ride it next year.  The difference between 301 and 350 or whatever isn't that big of a deal in the first place. The real thing that could be upsetting is going to be the new RMC in 2024 and if it even compares to SteVe...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

kidding

 

 

This enthusiast I know who is very experienced does not believe in the 296'/301' height/drop. 

It all started with a Shooting Star.... perhaps it ends with one as well?

1 minute ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

This enthusiast I know who is very experienced does not believe in the 296'/301' height/drop. 

BOOM. They think 350 at least , right?

I sent the pics to John Matarese! Waiting on a response. 

 

Haven’t we talked about leaving John Matarese alone? 

3 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

I sent the pics to John Matarese! Waiting on a response. 

 

Those look like my screen shots.....

Don't know if you guys knew, but there was a meteor shower last night, Coincidence? Or part of the evidence?

1 minute ago, beastfan11 said:

Haven’t we talked about leaving John Matarese alone? 

Seriously.  Leave the guy alone.  I'm kinda getting an Eminem/Stan vibe right now.

1 minute ago, Fye Coasters said:

Those look like my screen shots.....

They are. I'll go ahead and tell him you took those screenshots. 

Personally, I think the 296/301 marks are accurate, while I'll hope for more.... BUT....

 

I think the 296 mark on the plans refers to the height of the track (top or bottom), while KI will refer to the the total height of the ride as the riders eye level (or perhaps heart level) and will claim the ride to be 301' tall with a 301' drop; longest drop on a giga.

Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

They are. I'll go ahead and tell him you took those screenshots. 

insert face palm here... lol 

2 hours ago, Logic said:

1. Farafra, Egypt

2.  Alaqol State Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan

3. Xianjiang, China

4. Novomarinovka, Kazakhstan

5. Bolsherechye, Russia

1. Is a geological depression.  ( A meteor strike perhaps, teasing a space theme?)

2. Is an inter-mountain geological depression. ( Perhaps where the continent of India slammed into Asia billions of years ago.)

3.  Is the center of Asia.  A monument is erected to state such. (Is KI's giga going to be the center of all gigas hence a monument to the giga coaster world?)

4. The Caspian Depression is near here, which is also surrounded by large mountains.  (Is this referring to the height, and drop of the coaster?)

5. There was a fortress here to prevent invasions. (Alien theme perhaps?)

 

I believe Cedar Fair and Kings Island will not build a giga coaster under 300 ft. That would be an embarrassment to the company.  It will be a very large coaster, and a very fun coaster. I also believe that Cedar Fair, Kings Island, and the City of Mason know people snoop for blueprints, and I believe KI filed a little white lie blueprint to throw the super fans off.  I believe this coaster will be between 315-330 ft. I would be surprised either way if it is taller than Fury or is not.  In anyway though this is going to be an amazing roller coaster. 

Who went to the city and got a copy of the blue prints? Was it someone on here? or do we all just know of them because they were leaked?

KI's Eiffel Tower is 315 ft...think about how massive the lift hill is going to look from people driving on 71. This is going to make the park's sky line look soooo much better. I hope the hill is taller than the Eiffel Tower but I'm not holding my breath.

3 hours ago, Fye Coasters said:

Better photos. Sorry for the double post. 

That little orbiting design resembles the helix. I'm wondering if it will have some kind of theming in it like a planet or moon the ride will orbit around.

14 hours ago, Jt2455 said:

This is the best week of the season to go to the park. Most of the kids are back in school and it'll be a ghost town. Planning on taking the wife to Soak City tomorrow, then hit the park. 

The park is busier today than it was yesterday...

Was Fury's campaign this in detail? Why make a difficult campaign if its going to be smaller then Fury

11 minutes ago, Bansheelover said:

I believe Cedar Fair and Kings Island will not build a giga coaster under 300 ft. 

considering a giga coaster is 300+ feet... yeah i doubt they build a giga under 300 lol

15 minutes ago, Fye Coasters said:

Those look like my screen shots.....

That you took from Fox 19? LOL

3 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:

Was Fury's campaign this in detail? Why make a difficult campaign if its going to be smaller then Fury

http://coasteraddict.com/whats-coming-to-carowinds-in-2015/

I found this and it was some speculation on Fury 325

1 minute ago, Logic said:

considering a giga coaster is 300+ feet... yeah i doubt they build a giga under 300 lol

If you have read through the posts, you would understand my post. Some are predicting a 296ft tall coaster with a 301ft drop that KI would market as a giga. We all know the definition of a giga.

Just now, Bansheelover said:

If you have read through the posts, you would understand my post. Some are predicting a 296ft tall coaster with a 301ft drop that KI would market as a giga. We all know the definition of a giga.

It's lift or drop. Apollo's Chariot is marketed as a hyper and the height is under 200' but the drop is over 200'. 

1 minute ago, Bansheelover said:

If you have read through the posts, you would understand my post. Some are predicting a 296ft tall coaster with a 301ft drop that KI would market as a giga. We all know the definition of a giga.

To be considered a giga, the height is over 300. Yeah i've seen the stats predicted, but that's not a giga

9 minutes ago, Beast Night Rider said:

KI's Eiffel Tower is 315 ft...think about how massive the lift hill is going to look from people driving on 71. This is going to make the park's sky line look soooo much better. I hope the hill is taller than the Eiffel Tower but I'm not holding my breath.

it will be like driving down 77 and seeing Fury at night with the green lights. Each time I passed driving to FLA I am jealous. I have only been on it once.

1 minute ago, Logic said:

To be considered a giga, the height is over 300. Yeah i've seen the stats predicted, but that's not a giga

Says who?  Who is the official governing source on coaster categorization?

1 minute ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said:

Says who?  Who is the official governing source on coaster categorization?

The definition of the categories is height, not drop. soo yeah that's how all coasters have been measured

4 minutes ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said:

Says who?  Who is the official governing source on coaster categorization?

The general consensus is that a Giga is between 300' and 399'... I've seen some places state a giga as being between 295' to 399' tall...

 

Why isn't it called fury 320?