Jiddle 101 Posted January 30 Last piece going up! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver8rws 163 Posted January 30 I don't see no stinking media.. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodistict 2165 Posted January 30 Kings Island's long awaited Giga, at 9:29 AM, is finally completed. I can't believe this is happening! 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThrillKingsFitzy 678 Posted January 30 Just now, Driver8rws said: I don't see no stinking media.. Doesn't matter, the piece is going up! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver8rws 163 Posted January 30 I swore I just saw two people in white RUNNING like there was no tomorrow across the dirt...? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotrodyoda 96 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, Driver8rws said: I swore I just saw two people in white RUNNING like there was no tomorrow across the dirt...? Their coffee just hit. 5 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver8rws 163 Posted January 30 Anyone have a photo from "mostly" same angle as the webcam of when Firehawk was there? Seems like someone would, being it's just a shot from the Eiffel Tower more or less... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBN 147 Posted January 30 Dang work, I missed the final piece goin up lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver8rws 163 Posted January 30 It's THIS the little concrete building (photo booth?) that you would walk through when LEAVING Firehawk? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
collin.klopfstein 3822 Posted January 30 1 minute ago, Driver8rws said: It's THIS the little concrete building (photo booth?) that you would walk through when LEAVING Firehawk? Yes it is? It’s going to be the entrance for the new ride 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waltny 1344 Posted January 30 She is finished... 15 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonahWilliamson 1604 Posted January 30 Got yall with the color track update. 10 2 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4804 Posted January 30 148 track pieces in 149 days! 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotrodyoda 96 Posted January 30 .....But that's just the ride rendering? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 5472 Posted January 30 I can't believe the giga coaster we've been asking for and imagining at KI everytime we went to the park and made concepts for has finally come to life and is full circuit! 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThrillKingsFitzy 678 Posted January 30 9 minutes ago, hotrodyoda said: .....But that's just the ride rendering? @JonahWilliamson took the ride rendering and made each part that wasn't put in yet gray. Now all the pieces are put in, so they are all blue. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 4036 Posted January 30 I haven't seen Orion in person for awhile now so maybe it's just me or the way the layout is but it looks shorter than Diamondback. This ride looks amazing and I cannot wait for my first rides on it. I am sure as always Kings Island, Cedar Fair and B&M will deliver. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
collin.klopfstein 3822 Posted January 30 Just now, flightoffear1996 said: I haven't seen Orion in person for awhile now so maybe it's just me or the way the layout is but it looks shorter than Diamondback. This ride looks amazing and I cannot wait for my first rides on it. I am sure as always Kings Island, Cedar Fair and B&M will deliver. The layout probably is shorter than diamond back, the break run probably gives Orion the extra 100 feet 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedSummit20 180 Posted January 30 5 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: I haven't seen Orion in person for awhile now so maybe it's just me or the way the layout is but it looks shorter than Diamondback. This ride looks amazing and I cannot wait for my first rides on it. I am sure as always Kings Island, Cedar Fair and B&M will deliver. Yeah Orion is 5321 and Diamondback is 5282ft it has to be in the brake run. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodistict 2165 Posted January 30 3 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: The layout probably is shorter than diamond back, the break run probably gives Orion the extra 100 feet Yeah, but Diamondback's last few elements are kinda slow, and I think Orion will retain a solid amount of speed through the layout because there is no mid course. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin22 2213 Posted January 30 Keep in mind Orion’s break run is partially as long as it is due to the fact there’s no MCBR while Diamondback does have an MCBR. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 5472 Posted January 30 This isn't the shortest giga in length though. I-305 is 221 feet shorter at 5,100 feet. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KI FANATIC 37 4021 Posted January 30 I do think it will be a very quick ride but it will be thrilling all throughout. Im very excited to ride. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikejenkins1 224 Posted January 30 53 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: Yes it is? It’s going to be the entrance for the new ride When we were there for the construction preview, it was there and in tact. Expect it might even be the Orion photo booth stop like it was for Firehawk. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KI FANATIC 37 4021 Posted January 30 2 minutes ago, mikejenkins1 said: When we were there for the construction preview, it was there and in tact. Expect it might even be the Orion photo booth stop like it was for Firehawk. I'm pretty sure it will be the rides entrance, but maybe I was misinformed. I think the exit can be seen here: 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 5472 Posted January 30 4 minutes ago, mikejenkins1 said: When we were there for the construction preview, it was there and in tact. Expect it might even be the Orion photo booth stop like it was for Firehawk. According to the blueprints, that will be Orion's entrance. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIghostguy 2550 Posted January 30 3 minutes ago, mikejenkins1 said: When we were there for the construction preview, it was there and in tact. Expect it might even be the Orion photo booth stop like it was for Firehawk. It will be Orion's entrance. Orion's photo booth is a new build. 16 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIguy2004 160 Posted January 30 The crane is still holding the track piece. Why? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coasterguy15 117 Posted January 30 May be tolerance issues. IIRC, Fury had the last piece lifted to check fit the day before final installation for the media. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
