Dbfan Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Are they planning on having this ready for next summer? If it is tallest in world, it will be hard to get done by next summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Are they planning on having this ready for next summer? If it is tallest in world, it will be hard to get done by next summer. Why would it be hard? They put together almost all new coasters in the off season. First of all it is not the tallest in the world. Second of all even if it is going to be a Giga Coaster it will not take an extra long time. It is just going to take a lot of work and good planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Are they planning on having this ready for next summer? If it is tallest in world, it will be hard to get done by next summer. Why would it be hard? They put together almost all new coasters in the off season. First of all it is not the tallest in the world. Second of all even if it is going to be a Giga Coaster it will not take an extra long time. It is just going to take a lot of work and good planning. Well, tallest giga i meant. I know Diamondback was built that quick, but his seems like a much bigger project at KD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Are they planning on having this ready for next summer? If it is tallest in world, it will be hard to get done by next summer. Why would it be hard? They put together almost all new coasters in the off season. First of all it is not the tallest in the world. Second of all even if it is going to be a Giga Coaster it will not take an extra long time. It is just going to take a lot of work and good planning. Well, tallest giga i meant. I know Diamondback was built that quick, but his seems like a much bigger project at KD. Millennium Force opened in May which was probably when the park first opened to the public for that operating season. Millennium Force and the Kings Dominion coaster are very similar projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 You also have to consider that Kings Dominion is open LONG before Cedar Point is open. However, I still don't think they'll have too many problems getting this thing up and running by opening day. One week till the announcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I know this is supposed to be a lot bigger, but remember Diamondback was completed months before Opening Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I know this is supposed to be a lot bigger, but remember Diamondback was completed months before Opening Day. And they didn't work on it all day from what I seen on the webcam it was mostley every other day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 For most of Diamondback's Construction, they worked Monday through Thursday, about 9:00AM To Sundown, sometimes later....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I am sure they will have it up for the park opening. The question will be if they have it running by then. This is an intamin remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Okay. Someone on KDFansite claims to have a 'source' and has been posting information from that source for a few weeks now. Well, they claim the new giga will have height 350ft, drop 342ft at 82 degrees, 6794ft in length, 103mph If that's true, it will be amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 ^ That would be fantastic, if indeed it is true. I suppose we'll all know very shortly, although I do have to admit I'm very puzzled by why CF would announce this ride first. I would think they would want to build up the excitement leading up to this coaster, as this will way overshadow anything that Carowinds and Cedar Point will be putting up next year. A B&M hyper is nice, but compared to a giga that will most likely be MUCH higher and faster I can't imagine who will be talking about anything other than KD's project after it's announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 They don't care since the three parks do not compete for attendance within the same regional areas. Shaggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 http://www.carowindsconnection.com/viewtop...2&start=450 DOSWELL, VA – On August 20, 2009, Kings Dominion will hold a press conference to announce the largest capital investment in the park’s 35-year history. The event will take place at the Grand Bandstand on International Street at 11:00am. Guests on hand for the announcement include Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, Regional Vice President of Cedar Fair Richard Zimmerman, General Manager of KD Pat Jones and most interestingly, Jeff Steiner and Taylor Earnhardt of Dale Earnhardt Inc. As there is a major NASCAR track in Richmond, VA, there is speculation that this will be a NASCAR-themed roller coaster. (from TPR and then posted on CC). Kings Dominion’s Largest Capital Investment in its 35-Year History - Announcement Event WHAT: Kings Dominion will host a press conference event to announce 2010 capital investment plans. This project is Kings Dominion’s largest capital investment in its 35-Year history. Special guests: (Guest list subject to change without notice) Honorable Bill Bolling Lieutenant Governor Commonwealth of Virginia Richard Zimmerman Regional Vice President Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. Pat Jones Vice President and General Manager Kings Dominion Amusement Park Jeff Steiner Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Earnhardt Inc. Taylor Earnhardt Roller Coaster Enthusiast Club Reps WHEN: August 20, 2009 11:00am WHERE: Kings Dominion Grande Bandstand Doswell, Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 YES!!!!! I can picture it now, bright red track, bright yellow supports, and the trains will be jet black with silver accents and red pinstriping... coaster name: Intimidator! Oh Im LOVIN this if it goes as I just described! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick2007 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Okay. Someone on KDFansite claims to have a 'source' and has been posting information from that source for a few weeks now. Well, they claim the new giga will have height 350ft, drop 342ft at 82 degrees, 6794ft in length, 103mph If that's true, it will be amazing! I believe this just may have some truth to it as Screamscape has said there was a job listing where the applicant must be willing to climb 350 ft. As for the speed MF goes 93mph, does 50 ft. really add 10mph to a coasters speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandAddict Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Okay. Someone on KDFansite claims to have a 'source' and has been posting information from that source for a few weeks now. Well, they claim the new giga will have height 350ft, drop 342ft at 82 degrees, 6794ft in length, 103mph If that's true, it will be amazing! That would be totally insane. Pure want! YES!!!!! I can picture it now, bright red track, bright yellow supports, and the trains will be jet black with silver accents and red pinstriping... coaster name: Intimidator! Oh Im LOVIN this if it goes as I just described That's a great name! And great colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Insane... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbfan Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lets just hope it isnt a corny name like Earnhart raceway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lets just hope it isnt a corny name like Earnhart raceway. I would put my money behind "Intimidator" at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 More pictures!!! http://www.kdfansite.com/gallery/thumbnail...m=80&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It has gone vertical!!!!! But, only a little for what is a low to the ground turn. Picture can be found here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Looks like a highly banked low to the ground turn. Yumm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Okay. Someone on KDFansite claims to have a 'source' and has been posting information from that source for a few weeks now. Well, they claim the new giga will have height 350ft, drop 342ft at 82 degrees, 6794ft in length, 103mph If that's true, it will be amazing! I believe this just may have some truth to it as Screamscape has said there was a job listing where the applicant must be willing to climb 350 ft. As for the speed MF goes 93mph, does 50 ft. really add 10mph to a coasters speed? I've heard MF really goes a lot faster than that in reality, especially when the track is warm. And I would say that's a reasonable estimate. MF is "93" mph with a 300' drop.. Dragster goes 120 mph with a 400' drop. So that speed and height seem to somewhat correllate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Looks like a highly banked low to the ground turn. Yumm It just really makes me hope that this ride isn't all curves and no airtime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 14 hours and 7 minutes til the announcement. Do you think it will be similar to the DB announcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think we should have a KIC group trip to KD next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I think we should have a KIC group trip to KD next year. Sounds good, but I haven't made it to a KIC group trip to KI yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Some photos of the announcement area at KD via CoasterCrew's Facebook Page: Looks like the NASCAR and Dale Edenheart (sp?) theme is basically confirmed. I must point out that the "Biggest Baddest Meanest" logo in the second photo looks extremely similar to the Millennium Force "M" wave logo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^ Good find. Intimidator is an awesome name and you are correct the logo looks very similar to Millie. Wish I could be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 does anyone elses family and freinds think there obbsessed, to be watching so intensley for a rollercoaster anouncement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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