thoe124

*snifs Goodybe *sniff Trabant... *Sob

^Yes, we are still the best of friends. But, i was 9 years old and VERY nervous that day. And he was my most reliable source because usually i trust him. And he had been on Flight of Fear and Vortex before me. Now i love those rides as well.

This. Or this. I dont remember. On FOF, there was no line, and my friend told me that it didnt go upside down and that it didnt launch. He explained it to me in the queue area, (so that i didnt hear the launch) and then took me in. Of course i thought that it just slowly rolled out of the station, but noooooo... I ended up hating him that day. But it was fun, and i was nervous, and that pushed me over the nervousness edge. On Vortex, (It might have been first, i dont exactally remember which one i did first). I knew it went upside down. and my friend, (Same friend, same day) had told me that it felt like you were going up and then you just kept going up untuil you were down again. But then, i remember not feeling like that on the corkscrews. And not on the batwing either. He was very much hated that day.

There is a new ride at Coney Island this year called Wipeout! I dont know what the ride model is, but it looks fun! http://www.coneyislandpark.com/classic_rides.php

Oh! That makes sense.

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This should be interesting... SO, first of all, there was a crap ton of security waving metal detector wands over everyone who wanted to come in. I cant see why. They havent done that since 2011, i think. Second, Drop Tower was looking like it was ready to be fixed. The catch car was at the bottom of the tower, and there were some big piston-ish things at the bottom. Here is a horrible drawing in Paint of what it looks like. So i rode Banshee first, and that was fun. 2 minute wait for row 1. Then i looked at Drop Tower and tried to figure this out ^ After that, i went and rode AE, (3 minute wait) and it broke. When i got to the gate, and the train came in, and the gates opened, (i was in 3rd to back) i looked, and the handle bar was missing on the right side. So i looked closer, and there were two rusty spiky pipes sticking out where the handle bar should have been. So, i looked in the car, and there, laying on the floor of the car, was the handle bar. So i held it up and showed a ride op, and they started freaking out. Apparently, this has never ever happened. They were all like "OH. MY. GLOB. WHAT? THIS IS REALLY WEIRD. WHAT HAPPENED?! THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE! WHAT DO WE DO" etc... So i left that ride, (after riding ) and the rest of the day, nobody was allowed to ride in the back two cars on that train. I forget which train it was... So then i went and got in line for racer, and then there was a protein spill, and i left. (I have a rather weak stomach when it comes to watching somebody else puke) So i went to Flight of Fear. The sign said it had a 30 minute wait, so i decided to wait. It turned out to be more like 20, though. But there was almost no air conditioning. So when i got off, i was all hot and sweaty. So naturally, i went and bought a soda at the Jukebox Diner! I had a raspberry Sprite. It was de-lish. So after my soda, of course, i decided to go and ride the most awesome wooden roller coaster (and the longest) in the world, The Beast. It was the first time i have almost had a protein spill myself after a ride. But, the wait was only about 3 minutes for front row. Oh wait. Before The Beast, i had ridden Backlot Stunt Coaster. (3 minute wait for row 1) That was fun. I didn't feel sick on that one like i did on The Beast. (Yurk) So then, after The Beast, i went and rode the oldest, and second most awesome wooden coaster at Kings Island, The Racer. That was fun, but someone else decided to spill some protein, so i ended up exiting back through the gates and down the entrance ramp. So, then, it was time to go and meet Ohiocolts. Yup . He was there. You probably know that already. But I am mentioning it again. This has been an awkward mentioning of Ohiocolts by thoe124. Anyway, we met up and rode the worlds longest inverted roller coaster, Banshee. (Not to be confused with THE Banshee, which is some invisible coaster that i heard about from some guy last week. He also told me about The Diamondback, and The Son of The Beast.) Banshee was fun, and we rode in row 8. This time it was a 6 minute wait. (Man that girl devours lines!) Then, me and Ohiocolts went and rode Invertigo, which was a 2 minute wait. Then we rode it again. We just switched to the other side of our car. Then, he and I went and rode the second oldest wooden roller coaster at Kings Island, and probably the one with the most name changes, Woodstock Express. This was fun, and he got a really great picture that he didnt buy. Then, he and i went and rode the one and only Zamperla Disko coaster at Kings Island, Surf Dog. This was relatively fun, especially, the hump in the middle. (0 Minute wait!) Then, it was time to go meet #Jonathan (jcgolbe3) in front of #Jonathan (noodle of awesomeness that #Jonathan hates.) He wasnt there yet, so ohiocolts and i went and rode the elevator to the top of the second tallest attraction at Kings Island, Eiffel Tower. This was fun, but then #Jonathan texted ohiocolts, and (i am going to call him Lucas from now on) so he texted Lucas, and we came down. He said no pictures, but we got one anyway... So then, we all went and rode Diamondback. (Not to be confused with The Diamondback, which i mentioned earlier. By the way, does anyone know where to find The Diamondback?) That was fun, and there was a 12 minute wait. This was the second longest line all day. (Flight of Fear was the longest) So after Diamondback, we all went and had dinner at the Jukebox Diner. I thought i had enough money for an actual meal, but nooooo, they raised the prices of things since last year. My $10 didnt buy me any meal, just a box of crappy fries and a drink. (Drink was better) After that, we went and rode the only coaster at Kings Island themed almost exactly to the Paramount film Italian Job, (but not quite, since Kings Island is no longer owned by Paramount), Backlot Stunt Coaster. (wow i have improved on this TR greatly since i started) That was fun, and then, i rode it again, while Lucas and #Jonathan went and rode Vortex. (By the way, does anyone know where to find The Vortex? I cant find it anywhere!) But after they rode Vortex, and I rode Backlot Stunt Coaster, all the rides closed due to rain. So we ran for cover in the Dino-Store. Then, after the rain, i went over to the Runts machine by the Dino-Store, and found that the cap was unlocked. So I told an employee, and he was like "Really? I want some!" So i took some too. (as naturally i would) It was de-lish. Just like the raspberry Sprite. So, after the Runts, #Jonathan left, and me and Lucas went to one of the only two indoor Premier Rides Spaghetti Bowl Coasters in the world themed to The Outer Limits, that just happened to have horrible air conditioning today, Flight of Fear. (Not to be confused with The Flight of Fear... please can anyone help me find these invisible rides?!) We rode three times, with 2 minute waits each time. The change in my pocket + the restraint did not work out very well. (I now have a bruise) After we rode Flight of Fear, we went and rode Banshee again. But we didnt get to ride it because it was down. Oh wait. Somewhere between Banshee and Planet Snoopy, me and Lucas rode one of the only 2 Giant Frisbee rides in the US, Delirium. So when Banshee was closed, Lucas and I split up, and he went and rode The Bat (not to be confused with Bat) and ate dinner. I meanwhile proved that I knew more about Invertigo than the ride ops working there. So then, Invertigo started working, and I got to ride it all by my self. Yay. By that time, Banshee was running again, and Lucas and I rode the 3rd to last train of the day. And then the park closed. And then, we left. And then i got into the car. Then my dad drove me home. Then, i got home, and started writing this TR. The end. -thoe124

Well, I was there today, and i observed some big piston like things just laying around. Ohiocolts will probably post his pictures that he took. I examined the rest of the catch car. but i did not see anywhere that those part could go, nor did i see any parts that looked like them. But the catch car was at the bottom, and they might replace the parts soon.

Has anyone seen it testing at all since about 4:45?

Am I missing something here? All I see is our beautiful Action Zone and her brand new toy. The part came for DT! It's testing!!!

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Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes Image captured from Kings Islands Banshee cam. (Www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams)

What is this pink and yellow neon thing?

Welcome back riders, how was that completely secure and safe ride that involved no accidents?!

Well the Asian crew for Banshee is the fastest ride crew I've ever seen! Thumbs up to them!

When the ride comes to a complete stop, plead unbuckle your seat belt, push down and pull up on your restraint, and exit toward the sleeping Drop Tower. Thank you for riding maXair and enjoy the rest of your day here at kings dominion

They could name boo blasters the Zombie, but Banshee is more graceful. Maybe The Bat?

So, if Mantis had been named Banshee, what would our Banshee be named?

I dont know why im so curious... I hate Drop Tower. It messes with my soul when im on it and its the worst feeling ever haha. But still, its a really cool ride to look at and try to guess whats wrong!

"Ow! Ow! Owowowowowowowowowowowowow!!! Ow ow ow owowowowowowowowowowowowowow!" (My Banshee experience in 8-4 on the purple train)

Lol I don't know why I want to know if its running so bad. I loath that ride haha. Also, I am never riding 8-4 purple on Banshee again. Ouch!

Does anyone know if Drop Tower is running today?