5 hours ago, Kodistict said:

If you look at the weatherbug cam, it looks like the tallest support is finished!

I cant wait to see what replaces The Vortex.  The skyline looks amazing with it.  

46 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said:

I cant wait to see what replaces The Vortex.  The skyline looks amazing with it.  

Watch them replace it with a Forbidden Frontier type attraction lol jk.

9 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Watch them replace it with a Forbidden Frontier type attraction lol jk.

I would happy with a Coke Freestyle stand.  Not Kidding.  

Hate to burst you bubble, but I could see that happening. Kings Island may not have as many coasters as Canada’s wonderland, but it still gets the better attractions, and I could see it get a Forbidden Frontier like area. 

I definitely think a Forbidden Frontier type attraction should come in the next few years. I don't know about The Vortex area though, but I'm not ruling out that area. 

1 hour ago, ThrillKingsFitzy said:

Hate to burst you bubble, but I could see that happening. Kings Island may not have as many coasters as Canada’s wonderland, but it still gets the better attractions, and I could see it get a Forbidden Frontier like area. 

I actually don’t think you are bursting @Hawaiian Coasters 325 Bubble. In another post they mentioned how it would be a great addition. I agree I think it would be a great addition. I would rather have a coaster in The Vortex spot but from a location stand point it would be perfect for a forbidden frontier attraction with a playground, restaurant and maybe even a flat ride. That would also help keep The Beast secluded. 

1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

I definitely think a Forbidden Frontier type attraction should come in the next few years. I don't know about The Vortex area though, but I'm not ruling out that area. 

I would love to see a Forbidden Frontier type attraction, just not in The Vortex pit. Put it closer to Kiddie land, maybe take out the picnic grove and put it in its place.  It would give  the wild west stuff from the train much better themeing and revitalize that area.  CP Forbidden Frontier is nice as it is in a quiet area of the park which allows the parents a chance to relax, and lets the kids have fun with out all the extra stimulus.  The Vortex pit would be the exact opposite of this and would be a huge failure IMHO.

14 minutes ago, PilotDude said:

I would love to see a Forbidden Frontier type attraction, just not in The Vortex pit. Put it closer to Kiddie land, maybe take out the picnic grove and put it in its place.  It would give  the wild west stuff from the train much better themeing and revitalize that area.  CP Forbidden Frontier is nice as it is in a quiet area of the park which allows the parents a chance to relax, and lets the kids have fun with out all the extra stimulus.  The Vortex pit would be the exact opposite of this and would be a huge failure IMHO.

Plus it would be along the walk to Soak City. 

Thats a great idea! Put it over there. Or put it behind the petting zoo and expand a lil bit of Planet Snoopy

1 hour ago, PilotDude said:

CP Forbidden Frontier is nice as it is in a quiet area of the park which allows the parents a chance to relax, and lets the kids have fun with out all the extra stimulus.  The Vortex pit would be the exact opposite of this and would be a huge failure IMHO.

So while relaxing on the hammock you never noticed that screaming giga overhead called Millennium Force?  
 

I guess if KI used Intamin instead of B&M there wouldn’t be noise complaints?
 

1 hour ago, JonahWilliamson said:

Thats a great idea! Put it over there. Or put it behind the petting zoo and expand a lil bit of Planet Snoopy

Don't expand Planet Snoopy. Paramount did that once already at the expense of Rivertown. Planet Snoopy is big enough.

7 minutes ago, SnakePlissken said:

Don't expand Planet Snoopy. Paramount did that once already at the expense of Rivertown. Planet Snoopy is big enough.

Expand it towards Soak City not into river town again. Yea I wonder when they rip that log ride out and put a flat in. Wish Kings Island had a bigger log ride

 

Back on topic, it looks as though they added new track back there but it's hard to tell.

Besides the cold temps tomorrow looks like it should be a good rest of the week weather wise to hopefully get the turnaround finished before Christmas.

Why is it important to finish the turnaround before Christmas?

19 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said:

Why is it important to finish the turnaround before Christmas?

I don't think it's important I just like to see the coaster being built...

18 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said:

Why is it important to finish the turnaround before Christmas?

'Cause the internet says so......idk....

Looks like most of the snow at the Orion construction site has melted, so that might make construction easier I guess

That is a good question maybe a construction worker could answer.  Which is better?  Working in snow or the mud after the snow melts?

That is a good question maybe a construction worker could answer.  Which is better?  Working in snow or the mud after the snow melts?

When I was a full timer at Kings Island, I watched Banshee get built, and they would always use flame throwers to melt areas they are working in, mainly on footings


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2 hours ago, SnakePlissken said:

Don't expand Planet Snoopy. Paramount did that once already at the expense of Rivertown. Planet Snoopy is big enough.

Says a coaster enthusiast. My 6 year old son has seen very little change in the area and he's not quite ready for the bigger rides. I wish they would add smaller kids rides in other sections of the park. So we don't have to walk all the way across the park for him to enjoy some rides

It looks like they’re lifting the next piece right now!  Woo hoo! 

They are lifting the top piece of the turnaround track into place right now!!

37 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said:

When I was a full timer at Kings Island, I watched Banshee get built, and they would always use flame throwers to melt areas they are working in, mainly on footings


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Flame Throwers?  Really?   My high school guidance counselor didn't tell me construction workers got to use flame throwers.  I am questioning my life choices right now. 

25 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said:

Says a coaster enthusiast. My 6 year old son has seen very little change in the area and he's not quite ready for the bigger rides. I wish they would add smaller kids rides in other sections of the park. So we don't have to walk all the way across the park for him to enjoy some rides

 

Its called a Shoulder Ride and only has a station wait.

Flame Throwers?  Really?   My high school guidance counselor didn't tell me construction workers got to use flame throwers.  I am questioning my life choices right now.

There’s an episode of build it bigger, where they are building a coaster and they show them doing it as well


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The turnaround has been topped off! It looks amazing!

WindSeeker looks like a giant patio heater in that photo.

1 hour ago, King Ding Dong said:

That is a good question maybe a construction worker could answer.  Which is better?  Working in snow or the mud after the snow melts?

Turns out this interview from when Banshee was being built sorta talks about it:

 

 

Here's a closer view from the webcams...

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/explore/live-video

1 hour ago, thatguyfromohio said:

... they would always use flame throwers to melt areas they are working in, mainly on footings...

All I see is this: