Maverick44 7632 Posted February 25 16 hours ago, Klabergian Empire said: I wouldn't say that. Physically, pretty much unless they plan to sell sections in the Emporium; but Vortex will always be in our memories and in YouTube POV's and reviews. EDIT: I know this sounds cheese as heck, but its pretty much the truth. I mean.......it will be gone forever. There is no other answer lol. A memory doesn't mean its still there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIguy2004 173 Posted February 25 Have they removed the last piece yet? @Waltny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waltny 1441 Posted February 25 7 minutes ago, KIguy2004 said: Have they removed the last piece yet? @Waltny I’m up in Columbus for the day, at this point once it’s down and gone it will be the same image anyone can get for a while. I’ll probably swing by and check on it once I get back in town early afternoon. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdubbs727 291 Posted February 25 28 minutes ago, KIguy2004 said: Have they removed the last piece yet? @Waltny According to Weatherbug, as of 11: 15 a.m., no. Last piece (or pieces, depending if they're cutting that last bit into sections) are still standing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waltny 1441 Posted February 25 She is still standing but has been split into 2 sections 7 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4806 Posted February 25 On 1/29/2020 at 10:11 AM, Waltny said: 0945 this morning. All major landmarks that can be seen outside the park look to be in place. On 2/24/2020 at 1:25 PM, Waltny said: Such a drastic difference over the period of 1 month... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waltny 1441 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, CoasterOhio said: Such a drastic difference over the period of 1 month... Truth. I wouldn’t say I’ve enjoyed seeing this coaster go down, but there is a closure that comes with it for me. While I’m sure better angled and more dramatic pictures will emerge from within the park soon, I did my part for the community with the resources available to me. Thanks to all who followed along on the Orion and Vortex journeys of 2019-2020 with me. Also, along with the circling buzzard that I caught circling Vortex, I see a lot of images that have personnel on the second lift hill of Beast. Perhaps Beast got some extra TLC in that area. 13 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foze.bear 59 Posted February 26 From weatherbug, it looks like one of those 2 last pieces just came down! The right hand side portion is all that is left. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ_Kirby18 72 Posted February 26 Yes indeed, there’s only one single piece left standing. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calakapepe 8128 Posted February 26 The best part of the ride, is the last to go, it seems.. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjamin22 2303 Posted February 26 10 minutes ago, calakapepe said: The best part of the ride, is the last to go, it seems.. The double loops have already been removed though? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted Voyage Lover 1153 Posted February 26 It's all over with now. All we have remaining are the memories. Farewell and Godspeed Vortex. (via WeatherBug) 13 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdubbs727 291 Posted February 26 And, just like that...she's gone. RIP Vortex. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foze.bear 59 Posted February 26 I can close Weatherbug now. Thank you Weatherbug! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyV 36 Posted February 26 And so it ends. Thanks again to everyone who is local to the park for providing updates over the last several weeks. There won't be another coaster (good or bad) like Vortex. She was one of kind. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 7225 Posted February 26 And The Beast is like 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddog 585 Posted February 26 Honestly kind-of digging the new look 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klabergian Empire 1668 Posted February 26 Well, Vortex is officially down. Wonder if we will get a video from the park... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIguy2004 173 Posted February 26 2 hours ago, Klabergian Empire said: Well, Vortex is officially down. Wonder if we will get a video from the park... Probably not 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cedar Fair Fanboy 306 Posted February 26 Vortex: Gone The Beast: "I am now, the sky line." 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klabergian Empire 1668 Posted February 26 I feel like if Vortex was resurrected as a Giga coaster, its name would be "Gigatex" lol Don't know why I felt like saying this, just figured people needed something to smile to considering today's developments. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue_Onion_Rings 69 Posted February 26 Beast: *Wakes up from hibernation* Ready for another season Vortex ? Vortex: *dead* Beast: 5 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silver2005 24895 Posted February 27 I'm pretty sure its more like Beast accidentally ate Vortex in its sleep. 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4806 Posted February 27 I'm hopeful to see closure and the park releasing a video within the next few days. I know the park is celebrating Orion's first test runs and achievements, but some closure is needed on Vortex still. Just think... Orion tested while parts of Vortex were still standing tall. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 14784 Posted February 27 16 minutes ago, CoasterOhio said: I'm hopeful to see closure and the park releasing a video within the next few days. I know the park is celebrating Orion's first test runs and achievements, but some closure is needed on Vortex still. Just think... Orion tested while parts of Vortex were still standing tall. I wonder if that’ll be a fun fact in the vein of: When Star Wars was released, the guillotine was still being used in France. or Mammoths were still roaming the earth when the pyramids were built. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterOhio 4806 Posted February 27 Son of Beast and Diamondback operated together for roughly 2 months. I always forget that fact. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted Voyage Lover 1153 Posted February 27 I have a question. Will we walk by all season and look at the ravine, or will they put up a fence to block the ravaged area where the murder occurred? It would take a bunch if fence to hide the area. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
