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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Woohoo, KICentral gettin' some love! Thanks, Paula! What a neat idea! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Same here! It has been very interesting! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Over 1,000 views now. -
Congrats to Mike: https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/491361548615815168/photo/1
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Basic business all boils down to customer perception. There is a reason people will drive miles and miles out of their way to visit even a grocery chain such as Kroger. Would you rather have "so-so" service, or drive a bit further to get "amazing" service. I know what I would choose.
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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Their whole coaster lineup looks impressive! -
Which then leads to more downtime... which is good for no one.
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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
I will definitely have to take a ride on one to fully understand the experience. I will be in the Tampa Bay area in October... hmm... perhaps Busch Gardens will call my name! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
That's kind of where I was thinking. Although, I try not to judge if I haven't ridden it. So, for now I'll remain neutral and humbly read both sides of opinions! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Ah, I see. So to most, they aren't as re-ridable as say, Banshee is! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
So, I am getting a sense that there is a general consensus that Dive Machines have been a let down in the past? I fortunately, or unfortunately, have not experienced one. Are they that bad? Is it the restraints, or does the diving gimmick get old? -
Agreed, I instantly wanted more after listening to it! Great things are happening for our dear ole' park!
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Kings Island posted a short video on their Facebook page with some nice audio: https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland I like what I hear!
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I can't wait to hear it again! Thank you KI!
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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
^ A very good point! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
In a lot of Paula's posts, there are mentions of staying below. She also uses the word weave at least once. Perhaps she is referring to going through tunnels, and about the ride weaving around and about itself? -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Welp. Eight days to go, and there have been plenty of hints. Still nothing definitive though. I've been looking at some of the layouts for the Dive Machines, specifically the Dive Coaster from Chimelong Paradise. I'm not sure how much they cleared out of the way there, but from the look on the webcam A Dive Machine would fit quite nicely. So, I think I will side with most of you on here and say that's what is going in. A launched type of ride would really be cool too! I just don't see it happening... -
Thanks for sharing, Ride On_17! I've always been curious to hit up that park. Steel Force alone looks like a good enough reason!
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^ Especially Volcano, The Blast Coaster. It's a very unique experience!
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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Life in southeastern Indiana is not too bad compared to some places north of Indy. The scenery can really surprise first time visitors! -
Thunderbird has launched!
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Hahaha, nice! Yeah that was my problem too, I just couldn't stop shaking! -
I finally got to ride Banshee this past Sunday. It was everything I had expected and more! I was thoroughly surprised by the sheer force for the entire duration of the ride. My brother, who takes enjoyment in bashing B&M, was equally impressed. Terp is definitely right when saying that the front row completely changes the experience! Needless to say, we rode it four more times. Enough said!
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Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
I've only had an energy drink once, and that was enough for me. I took it while driving to college to stay awake, and ended up pulling over and sitting at a gas stations for two hours until the effects wore off. -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Yeah, that's a good point. I was basing that off of past projects. My bad! -
Thunderbird has launched!
RollerColt replied to APE's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
The B&M Dive Machines are right in the 13-17 million dollar price range. That should be feasible for Holiday World, right?