Kings Island 2019 Announcement on National Roller Coaster Day 8/16/18

[Codyfryguy 193]

Interesting tweet sent out by KIPR just now

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[gforce1994 1714]

3 minutes ago, Codyfryguy said:

Interesting tweet sent out by KIPR just now

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Very CRYPTic indeed!

[timfsu2k 103]

From the Kings Island Facebook Page:

 

Something old will be new again. Find out what’s returning to Kings Island in 2019 tomorrow, Thursday, August 16. The announcement will be made at 2 p.m. in the Festhaus. All park guests are invited to attend.

[Oldschool75 6639]

Link to Kings Island Twitter

 

 

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[Fye Coasters 170]

Racer backwards again.

[billgonemad 53]

RMC The Beast


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[SonofBaconator 9477]

Racer Retrack?

[Codyfryguy 193]

Racer Retrack?

That's what I was thinking... a retract with a new light package and paint.... maybe backwards racer? But the last one is a bit of a stretch

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[JAHill 814]

My actual, non-cheeky guess:

Repainted Racer, new light package, station and queue refurb (with historical queue signage), extensive retrack (possibly by RMC), new trains, and one side runs backwards again.

[SonofBaconator 9477]

Make The Racer Great Again!

[medford 3854]

Loop The Racer, retrack and add in a transition element so that the 2nd half of the ride is ridden backwards all while enhancing the timing aspect to ensure that a true "racing" element is brought back.

Possibilities are great, "tiques, enterprise, ice show to the feshaus, SOB re-do, etc....  Of course of all those ideas, mine is the best (unless KI has something better they reveal tomorrow)

[JubJester 4437]

The picture is basically the whole park, so I'm guessing they're bringing back the cornfields!

I say it's a Racer refurbishment.

[Rivertown Rider 1218]

I think they will do some work on Racer but my prediction is bringing our original Flying Eagles back or bringing back the Antiques.  If it was both that would be exceptional.

[LuvingKI 350]

It says returning,  so it has to be something that is gone

Long 24 hours... wish I could be at the festhaus tomorrow 

[gforce1994 1714]

3 minutes ago, LuvingKI said:

It says returning,  so it has to be something that is gone

Long 24 hours... wish I could be at the festhaus tomorrow 

Son of Beast 

[King Ding Dong 8000]

Skyride!  I know it, I just know it.   

[disco2000 1229]

15 minutes ago, gforce1994 said:

Son of Beast 

Well if the news is reporting it, it must be true and basically they just took their previous story and added the announcement tomorrow...

https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/kings-island-teases-new-coaster-may-be-coming

[Winterfestguy 113]

Could the antique cars all refurbished finally be making their comeback!

[Imperial79 1789]

I hope it’s the Antique cars, the Skyride or our Flying Eagles coming back. 

[LuvingKI 350]

Flying Eagles is cool, but KI has to come better then that

Skyride or SOB would be a hard choice for me, My wife and I always mention Skyride when we get tired, but SOB would be a huge win for all

[Fye Coasters 170]

or Witches wheel is coming to Ki. 

[LuvingKI 350]

I like witches wheel.

[robintodd 126]

I'm thinking Racer since there is a walk-back at 4:30!

[LuvingKI 350]

You just put my happy flame out with that. 

[robintodd 126]

Doesn't mean we could have both a Racer touch up and the wheel!

[Rifleman 33]

They would not be making the announcement on National Roller Coaster Day if it was the return of the cars, skyride, or any other non roller coaster attraction.

My guess is an announcement of a refurbishment of The Racer, and a return of the backwards facing cars on the blue track.

[shark6495 11134]

Maybe they’ll fix the fest house clock and add back some trams?




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[Kenban 1923]

I have heard rumors of a lighting package on the Racer and a flat ride.

I could see more work being done on The Racer then just lighting but have not heard anything.

Lots of options for a flat ride, one of the flats purchased in Europe was announced for Carowinds but never installed.  Carowinds never reinstalled the flyers after they were removed.  Could be something new even.

[jimbo t 131]

is anyone going to be there and broadcast it live ????

[Fye Coasters 170]

1 minute ago, jimbo t said:

is anyone going to be there and broadcast it live ????

Yes we will be on our facebook page!