sheikra_rocks
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Got my renewal packet for ClubTPR today!
The shirt on top is for my nephew, and the other is for me. Everything in this photo is going to my nephew except the oval fridge magnet and one of the shirts.
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This was introduced last year at the Action Zone location that sells ice cream.
It is great!
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I will most likely be there as well, rain or shine!
However, it is still to early to tell what the weather will be like 20 plus days away. The predictions are made based on last year around the same time. They are also just predictions.
www.weather.com is a great tool when planning a theme park trip.
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I know its not broke, but what is the reason Bat (formerly known as Flight Deck/Top Gun) slows down on the lift hill? Is it just the weight of the train?
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
BEST. COMMENT. EVER!
Sorry, but that was really funny coming from someone with over 2,000 posts.
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I love how people over exaggerate and worry over the simplest things. Devarious is right on. All systems have to be checked. So if something is not right it can be corrected. So what if it breaks. I'd rather an issue come up during testing, and not during a public ride. So go get some chamomile tea and relax. Banshee will be ok.
Like when The Bat slows down on the lift hill! So many people think it has broken down. Someone told KI on the Facebook page that they needed to fix the lift...LOL
Also heard another guy say as we were creeping up the first lift on Beast, "This is why it's the longest wooden coaster, because it takes so long to go up the hill."
And to the person who quoted what B&M said about their coasters making it on the first time, then asking to explain Raptor. He said that it would make it the "First time." He didn't say anything about any other time!
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Could be E stop testing.
There are a number of reasons they stopped it there. It doesn't not mean the coaster has malfunctioned.
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Only Alpingeist has a zero car to my knowledge, wonder if it serves a purpose?
It is for filming.
Montu has a "zero car" that replaces row 1 for filming. Alpengeist's is permanent.
Here is Montu's front row replaced with a "zero car" for filming.
Alpengeist's zero car and row 1, and Montu's row 1 and row 2 make up what is called a pilot coach. These cars move in tandem to steer the train around the track.
The first car on Diamondback is a pilot coach as well.
Photo credit is in the photo.
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Just curious.... is there a difference between an Inverted Coaster and an Invert Coaster?
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People want to enforce the proper usage of certain things but not others.
So I just pointed it out, that B&M calls Banshee an "Inverted Coaster", and calls Leviathan a "Hyper Coaster". B&M does not produce Giga Coasters.
http://www.bolliger-mabillard.com/
Click the "Roller Coasters" link on their website.
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Though it is not called that by the manufacturer. It is called a Batwing.
Also, "Immelmann" is a person's name and should always be capitalized.
Also, B&M classifies Leviathan as a Hyper Coaster, and Banshee as an Inverted Coaster. Not "Giga" or "Invert".
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Raptor is still a great ride after all these years. I have never been through an Immelman before on an inverted coaster. Should be a sight to see and feel.
You will not go through an Immelmann on Banshee.
Banshee has a dive loop. An Immelmann is a dive loop that is traveled in the opposite direction.
The train on Banshee would need to be traveling the opposite direction in order to call this an Immelmann.
Immelmann is an areal maneuver that was created by a WW1 pilot named Max Immelmann.
Had photos ready to go, but apparently that is not an option anymore.
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This popped up on my Facebook feed today!
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Well, mother nature seems to be running late this year in Ohio. I wouldn't count on all trees being full.
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As long as you are not on park property, you are fine.
The guest drop off by the marque is off limits.
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I can't tell if there are water dummies or not.
Yes there are water dummies in the train.
I also noticed that all the wheel covers have not been installed yet. Just the ones on the first row.
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Two months...
It has been over TWO MONTHS since I paid for my Club TPR membership and I have still not received any of welcoming stuff.
An e-mail shall be put into order...
Robb has been in India I believe. There was a whole discussion about this on the TPR forum.
I received an email on 3/6 stating "Your welcome packet with your Club TPR membership card and other goodies should arrive in about 10 - 15 business days from receiving this email."
So they are working on sending them out.
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Price seems a bit high at $29.99... I would think a price around $21 would be good.
edit: At least KI has 10 restaurants on it vs. CP 2...
High? Seriously?
This is pretty much what they are at other parks that offer All Day Dining.
This is more than reasonable.
Try paying $90 for admission, THEN pay $32.99 for All Day Dining?
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My late 70's are only two decades away.
Wow.
We can't forget Thelma who rides Diamondback in her 90's
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Most people here have a season pass. That said, you plan to go more than once. You don't have to do everything in one day.
I have been to the park, and not ridden a single thing, and still have had a wonderful time.
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Making sure things line up correctly in the station most likely.
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I love shows at parks almost as much as I like the rides.
Sometimes, days are planned around showtimes.
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An attraction can mean ANYTHING. I think they are using their words carefully here.
An attraction can be a magic show, remote control boats, a museum, a ride, etc.
I doubt it will be a new ride. Why would they take the "New ride" focus off Banshee?
By the way, I was correct.
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I'll be honest, it looks kind of dumb. I know they just posted a 2-minute video, but it looks like 1/100 of what Cirque De Soleil is. Oh, wow, people roller blading over a hill - cool!
While I sat it out to ride Leviathan, Canada's Wonderland has the same show. From what I hear, it is an amazing show.
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What has happened this year...
Banshee
'The Bat' rethemeing
Xtreme Skyflyer repaint
Action Zone Target pulled out of the ground, and something mysterious going on there. (Possible TBA location?)
TBA Attraction
Parking lot sign refurbished
Chicken Shack
New Adventure Express Chain
Parking lot repave.
From Oktoberfest to Action Zone the asphalt has been replaced with concrete.
Not sure if this is any indication of something new, but all the turnstiles and gates had been removed from the front.
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I am not a moderator, but it needs to be said.
Please direct your attention to this thread to discuss the mystery attraction, and please leave this one for Banshee updates.
http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/29085-something-new-besides-Banshee-for-2014/
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2014 KI Gay Pride Night
in Kings Island
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It is like any regular day at the park plus 100 times better...lol
You do not have to participate in anything you do not wish to. Just go enjoy the park. You will get a LOT of rides in that 6 hour time frame.