cdubbs727 293 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 The original Vortex logo is so cool, but I kind of resent the fact that it made me think Vortex meant "giant robot" for so much of my life. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy 4980 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 The commercial for Vortex at KI when it premiered was great! It featured an animated version of the robot hand actually grabbing and twisting the track. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
secretcoasternerd 52 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Shaggy said: The commercial for Vortex at KI when it premiered was great! It featured an animated version of the robot hand actually grabbing and twisting the track. so cool!! and i actually just used a wendy's coupon for my most recent trip ti ki lol 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SonofBaconator 13164 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I always imagined Vortex was the robot from Queen's album News of the World 6 Link to post Share on other sites
BeastForever 6830 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 hours ago, silver2005 said: Just for re-clarification- S&S still makes Arrow parts since they absorbed them, yes? Undoubtedly. Yet another reason (among many) why all three KI Arrow coasters (contrary to some belief), are among the rides FURTHEST from the chopping block in the forseeable future, baring metal fatigue. On 6/12/2010 at 10:01 PM, The Interpreter said: And even in the case of Arrow, S & S will happily sell almost any part... http://www.s-spower.com/coasters.php 4 Link to post Share on other sites
homestar92 16342 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Carolyn Weaver, the longtime manager of the Arrow division of S&S worldwide retired just this month. That in and of itself is fairly unimportant in the context of this discussion, but in the blog post announcing her retirement, they named the new manager of that division (indicating that they plan to continue running that division) and, importantly, emphasized that "S&S continues to support all Arrow rides with their parts and refurbishment needs" http://s-s.com/ss-worldwide-announces-retirement-carolyn-weaver/ Arrow parts are a huge market for S&S. That sector of their business probably won't be gone until all of the Arrows are gone. And since some Arrows are now over 50 years old and others are not even 20, I'd say that division could continue operating 30 or more years into the future. And even then, so many Arrows were built that parts could be salvaged from retired Arrow rides for many more years to come afterward. And that's a fairly common practice. If my information is correct, one of the Corkscrew trains at Cedar Point happens to be one of the Double Loop trains from Geauga Lake. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KIfan73 4131 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but the spot chosen for the new Antique Cars would seem to add a lot of congestion in that area if Vortex were to remain open. Are they planning on a reduction of congestion in that area by the time they open next spring? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
medford 4389 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Vortex or no Vortex, that path is still going to be used quite a bit to get to Coney from The Beast, Mystic Timbers and Planet Snoopy. Getting rid of The Vortex won't ease the foot traffic much IMHO 1 Link to post Share on other sites
homestar92 16342 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, KIfan73 said: Don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but the spot chosen for the new Antique Cars would seem to add a lot of congestion in that area if Vortex were to remain open. Are they planning on a reduction of congestion in that area by the time they open next spring? I don't necessarily think so. Keep in mind a couple of things: The construction site will be larger than the final product. Congestion likely won't be as bad next year as it seems this year. Queue lines for other rides (including Vortex and WindSeeker) can be reconfigured if needed. I don't think Vortex would be leaving due to the 'tiques. If it is indeed leaving, it's because they want to make room for project 2020, not the Antique Cars. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KIfan73 4131 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, homestar92 said: I don't necessarily think so. Keep in mind a couple of things: The construction site will be larger than the final product. Congestion likely won't be as bad next year as it seems this year. Queue lines for other rides (including Vortex and WindSeeker) can be reconfigured if needed. I don't think Vortex would be leaving due to the 'tiques. If it is indeed leaving, it's because they want to make room for project 2020, not the Antique Cars. I wouldn't expect Vortex to removed to make room for something like Antique Cars, but was thinking perhaps that the placement of them was a clue. Either way, we won't have to speculate much longer! Link to post Share on other sites
JubJester 5246 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 19 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: The local news is also covering this. Plus, they mention the giga rumors and KICentral! "Arrow Coasters" (1:03) Research. Research. Research. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Codyfryguy 728 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 10:00 am tomorrow Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 6 Link to post Share on other sites
King Ding Dong 10300 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Pitchforks ready. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
RollerColt 861 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I still remember when King Cobra came down. Tomorrow will be an emotional day. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
MaxxForce 135 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 29 minutes ago, Codyfryguy said: 10:00 am tomorrow Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Bye Bye Firehawk! If anyone here works at Kings Island, you should consider erecting this tombstone I made: 1 Link to post Share on other sites
westcoaster 1944 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 thank goodness for the memories.. Im so thinking its Vortex hope not .. Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 7641 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 So does anyone know if it will be lived streamed? Link to post Share on other sites
stashua123 10206 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Maverick44 said: So does anyone know if it will be lived streamed? I mean the park is not open, I dont really see them doing one for an announcement of a roller coaster removal. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
WindingSon 2424 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I expect a video, nothing more. Link to post Share on other sites
King Ding Dong 10300 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BlondyRidesOn 1807 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 If there is an announcement video, I hope it's similar to the Cedar Point videos like the ones for the closures of Mantis and Mean Streak. https://youtu.be/IkkRRK_oAaQ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MaxxForce 135 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 8 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said: I'll take 1,000,000! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
LuvingKI 706 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 If not Vortex, please put some Banshee type restraints on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BeastForever 6830 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, JubJester said: "Arrow Coasters" (1:03) Research. Research. Research. A news reporter talking about roller coasters is like that person at a Super Bowl party that wonders "how they're able to paint that yellow line on the field so fast"... 3 8 Link to post Share on other sites
In Love with Diamondback 7 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 i also noticed when i was at the park this past sunday, a sign back by The Beast entrance the read " Outpost #5 " but totally failed to see the Red sign at the Mock Gravesite. Go Figure 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Arrow 384 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Looking back at Vortex's logo, I just remembered. Vortex is a robot, and isn't relating to wind. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
fryoj 4182 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 7 hours ago, sixohdieselrage said: I laughed when the news guy said Vortex was made by "Arrow Coasters". Not that it's entirely wrong, but I've ALWAYS heard the company called Arrow Dynamics. 3 hours ago, JubJester said: "Arrow Coasters" (1:03) Research. Research. Research. Irony 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 5950 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I just realized if it's Firehawk, they could fit a launched wing coaster there. I made one that fits here plus uses the land between AE and FOF named PowerBird. Link to post Share on other sites
BeastForever 6830 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 9/25/2018 at 4:33 PM, homestar92 said: If we extrapolate from existing data points, probably a Haunt maze that will be painfully visible from the main midway all season long. Though it does have a large station. You could build a pretty darn good haunt maze in there. KI will be solidifying their legacy as the "defunct-ride-turned-permanent-haunted-maze-structure" Capital of the World!... The Smurf Ride (CarnEVIL), Action Theater (Urgent Scare), Son of Beast (Wolf Pack), Crypt (Madame Fatale), and now Firehawk (maybe alien-themed to complement FOF)...let me know if I've missed any... 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 7641 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I will be waiting on line around 9:45 with a box of tissues in case its Vortex. If it's Firehawk I may jump for joy! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
