fryoj Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I know it is sort of hard for everyone to realize that the New Millennium is that long ago, I was born in 1999 and even then it boggles my mind! I will hopefully be at KI this Friday, if I am, I will get some good pictures, I may even reride the train! True, but what I'm saying is that while Arrow Dynamics is out of business, and replacement parts need to be fabricated, Hopkins was bought out by WWW, so replacement parts are cheaper. I'm saying it is more relevant to get rid of Congo Falls, then it is to get rid of the log flume. Not if they want to build something where the log flume is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I know it is sort of hard for everyone to realize that the New Millennium is that long ago, I was born in 1999 and even then it boggles my mind! I will hopefully be at KI this Friday, if I am, I will get some good pictures, I may even reride the train! True, but what I'm saying is that while Arrow Dynamics is out of business, and replacement parts need to be fabricated, Hopkins was bought out by WWW, so replacement parts are cheaper. I'm saying it is more relevant to get rid of Congo Falls, then it is to get rid of the log flume. I learn the darnest things here. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Again, I do not want them to tear down the Log Flume, see here Pg. 9 "Is there such thing as Team "You can build any rollercoaster you want but do not tear down the Train, WWC and the Log Flume"?" I am just simply stating that the New Millennium was over 15 years ago and rides and rollercoasters built or refurbished then are starting to age. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterChick126 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 new snapchat from KI with RFYLCB and caption "the gang says farewell" messing with us again? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Just keep telling yourself that.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The aforementioned snap. Found on KI's Snapchat Story. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderAfter1 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I need to get this snapchat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 It will take some getting used to, trust me. The reason why it is so popular because it is so confusing to "old people"! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Uh huh. I learn the darnest things here. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Its not just on here, its on Slate! http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2015/01/snapchat_why_teens_favorite_app_makes_the_facebook_generation_feel_old.html But I guess Snapchat is starting to learn it needs to cater to a wider audience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Guys, they wouldn't demolish the log flume. Why? Because in the year 2000, Kings Island, then owned by Paramount, hired Hopkins (now owned by White Water West) to completely refurbish the log flume. Hopkins rebuilt over half of the log flume, and the ride has high reliability and popularity. When was the last time you've seen the log flume have a breakdown? I haven't seen a breakdown in 10+ years. Carowinds had their 30+ year old log flume removed because of the OC/rehab costs. KI, if they honestly wanted to remove the flumes, would never have hired Hopkins.*Paramount* not Cedar Fair Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 To everything Turn, turn, turn There is a season Turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under Heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A time to kill, a time to heal A time to laugh, a time to weep 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 These snapchats are looking less like hints and more like statements. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex lover Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 For the "cya" on the RFYLCB Snapchat, I still think that it was towards the family going down the drop. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Guys, they wouldn't demolish the log flume. Why? Because in the year 2000, Kings Island, then owned by Paramount, hired Hopkins (now owned by White Water West) to completely refurbish the log flume. Hopkins rebuilt over half of the log flume, and the ride has high reliability and popularity. When was the last time you've seen the log flume have a breakdown? I haven't seen a breakdown in 10+ years. Carowinds had their 30+ year old log flume removed because of the OC/rehab costs. KI, if they honestly wanted to remove the flumes, would never have hired Hopkins. Carowinds had the entire fiberglass flume redone with Rhinoliner which is a fiberglass material that is sprayed on. I have it in the bed of my S10, Carowinds done this as a rehab for the Log Flume in Winter 2003, Flume was removed after the 2008 season. I am unsure as to what Hopkins did to Kings Mill Flume, however I would love to know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Much of the original fiberglass trough was replaced with aluminum. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The aforementioned snap. Found on KI's Snapchat Story. Again this could mean, ... Well anything. The gang could be saying farewell to the riders, they could be saying farewell to the ride itself (retheming), they could be saying farewell to Rivertown, and (Very unlikely) they could be saying farewell to the park. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Goddard Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I'm not 100% sure that rcfylcb is going away, Don is very good at teasing things and diverting people attention. Lets not forget their is clearing all the way out by old fort coney and we are sitting here talking about the possible removal of a water ride. I think it is possible that this is the last year for rfylcb but we also already have the ride removal for this year according to the chart, looking at a water ride that was north of KI. As for the actual project it looks to be large and I for one am extremely excited for another large attraction coming to KI. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 "We" aren't wondering... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Don is clearly trolling this board. If anything makes me think the flume is safe, it's that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 So what is that you see Ryan? Via KIC Twitter account https://twitter.com/KICentral/status/724300290728558592 And just to inform, this is new from just last week. With such a tall arm of mine I got a few pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Preparations for 2018 Giga coaster? I am pretty certain that the 2017 window is out the window. Carowinds starting moving Skycoaster after the 2013 season, Skycoaster opened for 2014 in a new location replacing the Peanuts Meet and Greet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I'm not 100% sure that rcfylcb is going away, Don is very good at teasing things and diverting people attention. Lets not forget their is clearing all the way out by old fort coney and we are sitting here talking about the possible removal of a water ride. I think it is possible that this is the last year for rfylcb but we also already have the ride removal for this year according to the chart, looking at a water ride that was north of KI. As for the actual project it looks to be large and I for one am extremely excited for another large attraction coming to KI. A check mark on the chart doesn't necessarily mean it's only going to happen once.....but it also doesn't mean it's going to happen multiple times. If you think about it in 2016 the rides not returning: Shoot The Rapids, Skyscraper, Challenge Racing. In 2015 we saw the removal of Thunder Road and Shockwave. There are many possibilities on that front. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Timbuuuuurrrr.... Or lumber anyway. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdeq Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 s Timbuuuuurrrr.... Or lumber anyway. also noticed that today 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Those are 4x4 posts for a fence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Now they are just screwing with us. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Actually a retaining wall in that culvert I believe. But it was new wood laying around. Thought it deserved a nod. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 On 4/24/2016 at 3:10 PM, RollerNut said: Preparations for 2018 Giga coaster? I am pretty certain that the 2017 window is out the window. Carowinds starting moving Skycoaster after the 2013 season, Skycoaster opened for 2014 in a new location replacing the Peanuts Meet and Greet. - 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Where was that? Are those Vortex's supports? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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