KI Guy 1746 Posted April 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Waltny said: I had a guy in line for Diamondback on passholder night tell me with the upmost "authority" that the giga will be 345 feet and anyone that doesnt know that... well I guess your not paying attention. Although I would not take that particular comment seriously, I would not think 345 ft is out of the realm of possibility. That's a mere 20 feet higher than the last B&M giga, the excellent Fury 325. That also would be very marketable in that the coaster world likely be near 100 mph. A 100 mph top speed from gravity alone would be VERY impressive and very marketable. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua 2091 Posted April 24, 2019 10 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said: They have a few but I don’t think WindSeeker is what you mean. Wait, is "Giga Flat" an actual term? (D'oh!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 14250 Posted April 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Joshua said: Wait, is "Giga Flat" an actual term? (D'oh!) Haha... it’s not.... but a giga is over 300’. WindSeeker is over 300’ and it’s a flat ride so....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben43065 1691 Posted April 24, 2019 seeing what Cedar Fair did to frontier Canada & the copperhead strike area gives me the impression that theming (No I’m not implying Disney level theming) has become of somewhat importance and because of that if the new coaster goes into X-Base I’d not be surprised if that area gets a re-theming and a major overhaul. I very much like the direction that CedarFair has been heading these past few years. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoF96" 1879 Posted April 24, 2019 ^whatever they do, they had better not touch the videos in the queue lines for Flight of Fear. They already took out the old time TVs but the video would be too much to bare. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 3642 Posted April 24, 2019 We are very lucky Flight of Fear is still at Kings Island. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben43065 1691 Posted April 24, 2019 Just now, flightoffear1996 said: We are very lucky Flight of Fear is still at Kings Island. Why are we lucky? Not trying to be rude just curious. Was it supposed to go to carowinds? (thought I heard that a long time ago not really sure though) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIghostguy 1951 Posted April 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, Ben43065 said: Was it supposed to go to carowinds? (thought I heard that a long time ago not really sure though) Ours was not, Kings Dominion’s supposedly was or was going to be rethemed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoF96" 1879 Posted April 24, 2019 ^Yes, ours shut down completely for a period of time several years ago in preparation to be moved. IIRC, the Cedar Fair takeover was what stopped the coaster from being moved. (edit: maybe it was KDs it was so long ago I got them switched) I’m pretty sure several pages back someone mentioned if our station was in that spot behind Racer it would have to turn out of the station which hasn’t been done before. I was thinking and Leviathan up at CW makes a 180 degree turn right out of the station. Ours would only have to make a 45 degree turn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 3642 Posted April 24, 2019 I believe it was rumored Paramount or CBS wanted to move it under a ride rotation program. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIghostguy 1951 Posted April 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, FoF96" said: ^Yes, ours shut down completely for a period of time several years ago in preparation to be moved. IIRC, the Cedar Fair takeover was what stopped the coaster from being moved. (edit: maybe it was KDs it was so long ago I got them switched) It was Kings Dominion’s. It’s long been rumored that ours was next to be relocated/rethemed but I’ve had that officially debunked by Craig Ross. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bansheeback 890 Posted April 24, 2019 Here is something of interest I found digging through the Warren County auditor's website. This is a memo listed under Kings Island's property profile. No date noted, but it seems to be fairly recent, take a look: Quote SEE: JEFF GRAMKE 754-5761 E-MAIL SMALL JEFF.GRAMKE@VISITKINGSISLAND.COM SEE ALSO RTG 16C-2-22 FOR WAVE POOL + 03/16/15 PARCEL SPLIT: 1202691 ROADWAY TY 18: VALUE INCLUDES N/C & RAZINGS. 5/29/18 #100 W/JEFF GRAMKE 18-78 CELL TOWER C/C $15,000 18-44 ENTRY BLDG/MARKETING C/C $35,000 18-70 SPRINKLERS 'CONEY BBQ' $73M 18-433 FDN 'DORMITORY' $3.5 MILL 18-734 SHELL/INTERIOR 'DORMS' $3.5 MILL18-530 REC CENTER FOR 'DORMS' $400,000.18-756 Halloween Haunt MAZES $25M REAL? 18-900 NEW ANTIQUE AUTOS C/C $500,000 18-978 PICNIC SHELTER (Coke MACHINES) C/C $100,000 18-1007 DEMO OF 'Firehawk' 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoF96" 1879 Posted April 24, 2019 $73 million for sprinklers at Coney BBQ? Those must be some nice sprinklers 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RuthlessAirtime 959 Posted April 24, 2019 6 minutes ago, FoF96" said: $73 million for sprinklers at Coney BBQ? Those must be some nice sprinklers Yeah what’s the scoop on that? What in the world would the park be spending $73 million on lol I can’t think of a single upgrade that would fit. Not even a roller coaster, $73million is way too much for that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bansheeback 890 Posted April 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, RuthlessAirtime said: Yeah what’s the scoop on that? What in the world would the park be spending $73 million on lol I can’t think of a single upgrade that would fit. Not even a roller coaster, $73million is way too much for that My thoughts exactly. Plus $25M for haunt... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turtlepower 491 Posted April 24, 2019 Who needs a giga when you have those Coney bbq sprinklers? And the Golden Ticket for best sprinklers goes to.... 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codyfryguy 727 Posted April 24, 2019 Its obviously going to be a new water ride..Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 14250 Posted April 24, 2019 I want guess that those are the insured amounts. My best guess for Coney BBQ is that it is supposed to be $7.3MM, which is possible. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben43065 1691 Posted April 25, 2019 I’ve gone through the Notice of commencement and listed companies that seem likely to be involved with the coaster. B&M (Obviously), Fenton Rigging (Construction), Baynum (On site painting work),ASHLEE FENCE ENTERPRISES(Fence work, they did Invertigo), Exhibit 3 fabrications (Ride plaza sign), Beacon Electric (Did work with Banshee), Reflect Systems (Giftshop display, Queue TVs?) One company not on the notice is TRA design, since they design things they likely won’t need to be listed. They have designed several stations for Cedar Fair. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua 2091 Posted April 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Codyfryguy said: Its obviously going to be a new water ride.. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk It's a lazy river surrounding Coney BBQ, a revolutionary new dining experience. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klabergian Empire 939 Posted April 25, 2019 When you spend $73 million on sprinklers but only spend $400,000 on a rec room: https://www.google.com/search?q=kings+island+logo&safe=active&rlz=1CAACBB_enUS844&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=cApm29-t4u8qkM%3A%2C7itbp9wqLkNG5M%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRy577UR0sxB7lfgZaodPl81ELvhg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjourjoh-vhAhVNT98KHd0bAdkQ9QEwAHoECAcQBA#imgrc=cApm29-t4u8qkM: 1 hour ago, Joshua said: It's a lazy river surrounding Coney BBQ, a revolutionary new dining experience. Here's what you do, fill the river with BBQ sauce instead of water. Now THAT'S revolutionary. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhatTheBlazes 163 Posted April 25, 2019 $73M Flume Madhouse? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaFlyer 676 Posted April 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Ben43065 said: I’ve gone through the Notice of commencement and listed companies that seem likely to be involved with the coaster. B&M (Obviously), Fenton Rigging (Construction), Baynum (On site painting work),ASHLEE FENCE ENTERPRISES(Fence work, they did Invertigo), Exhibit 3 fabrications (Ride plaza sign), Beacon Electric (Did work with Banshee), Reflect Systems (Giftshop display, Queue TVs?) One company not on the notice is TRA design, since they design things they likely won’t need to be listed. They have designed several stations for Cedar Fair. I talked about this a little (a lot) in my first post on this site, though FH ended up demolished. Tony Ravagnani does some pretty awesome work. I've done several Cedar Fair projects with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiocoasterfan 1593 Posted April 25, 2019 So the Red is what is already cleared. There are selectively saved trees in this area so I have a feeling this is where the station and que will go.It will be interesting to see if we extend into the blue or yellow. I think we will need to see clearing in these two areas for this to be a Giga and drop into the old SoB area.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben43065 1691 Posted April 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, DeltaFlyer said: I talked about this a little (a lot) in my first post on this site, though FH ended up demolished. Tony Ravagnani does some pretty awesome work. I've done several Cedar Fair projects with him. Yeah good work, but since the construction of Antique autos & I Street Reno a lot of those names on that list are able to be crossed out. In hindsight the international street renovation seemed somewhat likely (Or some part of the park receiving a renovation) based off of some of the names on the list (Trident for example did the fountains, there’s companies listed that do work with pavers ect) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fryoj 4176 Posted April 25, 2019 Path of least resistance, if they did indeed want to get to the SOB plot. Just over a mile there and that's with no detours, helixes, nor accounting for the up and down of the track. Granted, we are waaaaay too early in the process and Friday it could all change with more clearing, but I'm really starting to lean on this being the general layout we end up seeing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zayzayd13 788 Posted April 25, 2019 When you spend $73 million on sprinklers but only spend $400,000 on a rec room: https://www.google.com/search?q=kings+island+logo&safe=active&rlz=1CAACBB_enUS844&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=cApm29-t4u8qkM%3A%2C7itbp9wqLkNG5M%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRy577UR0sxB7lfgZaodPl81ELvhg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjourjoh-vhAhVNT98KHd0bAdkQ9QEwAHoECAcQBA#imgrc=cApm29-t4u8qkM: Here's what you do, fill the river with BBQ sauce instead of water. Now THAT'S revolutionary.And stinky Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben43065 1691 Posted April 25, 2019 ^ Does that layout seem longer or the same size as fury? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fryoj 4176 Posted April 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ben43065 said: ^ Does that layout seem longer or the same size as fury? Doing the same basic layout of Fury got ~5000 feet. This one was ~5700. Furys actual is 6602. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 3642 Posted April 25, 2019 With the cost of Steel today I just wonder if they would try and go for big and get close to Steel Dragons length. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
