StXsteven Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 So what's going on with this ride does anyone know? Is it here to stay a few more years, or are the getting rid of it, or rmodeling it or anything? Does anyone else thing that bump half way down the hill is annoying, do you think it would be a better ride if it went down the whole way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What do you mean what is up with it? What exactly is the point of the topic? To start wild and crazy rumors about this ride being removed? Because if that is the case, this thread will be removed in an instant. There is nothing really wrong with the ride. It is still a popular ride, especially on those really hot summer days. Intamin rides are generally very reliable (at least their older water rides appear to be). That "bump" is not annoying. It provides a good little pop of air in the ride. That bump, in my opinion, makes the ride more thrilling than it would be if it was just a straight drop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'm not sure what the plans for Congo Falls. Have you seen the roof though of the station? It needs to be replaced pretty bad. PKD got rid of Diamond Falls which opened in 1985 a few years ago. Not sure if PKI will get rid of Congo Falls or not, it harldy ever has a line, but on hot days alot of people do ride it. Congo Falls AKA Amazon Falls opened in 1988 so it is 18 years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXsteven Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 What do you mean what is up with it? What exactly is the point of the topic? To start wild and crazy rumors about this ride being removed? Because if that is the case, this thread will be removed in an instant. There is nothing really wrong with the ride. It is still a popular ride, especially on those really hot summer days. Intamin rides are generally very reliable (at least their older water rides appear to be). That "bump" is not annoying. It provides a good little pop of air in the ride. That bump, in my opinion, makes the ride more thrilling than it would be if it was just a straight drop. Chill CoasterRZ your okay.. The point is I want to know whats up with it. They don't seem to look at it much, they never have the fountains on time, at least one of the boats have moss on them, the roof.. well you can read PKIVortex's post.. It's not really a popular ride at all IMO compared to the other water rides in the park.. every time I go it's usually walk on and we can ride it a few times over and over again without getting off and back in line. I haven't gone on it this year when it was a hot day (hot comparing to above average hot days of the summer) but last summer still it was usually a walk on, or you might have to walk around for one boat. Three years ago I do remember waiting 15 minutes on an extremely hot day, but thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I understand having a few water rides around at different parts of the park helps keep the guest cool on hot days. Especially at Kings Island since there are only a couple misty cool stations that don’t work properly. I personally don’t like to be wearing my regular clothes and get drenched from the water rides, then walk around in wet clothes for several hours. A observation that I have noticed is a lot of people that go over to Boomerang Bay and don’t being swim attire so they wait on the others that they have came with and look absolutely miserable if they are not in the shade. So my idea and it’s only my idea, and I have not thought all the way thru it, would be to have a path from Boomerang Bay to White Water Canyon and move Congo Falls to the waterpark area. That way everybody would have swim wear on and for those who didn’t bring some would at least have something to do to keep cool while they waited for their party. Then Kings Island should add and fix up existing cooling stations. For the comfort of their guests. I’m not saying this is or not realistic but it’s just an idea I have played with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXsteven Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 I understand having a few water rides around at different parts of the park helps keep the guest cool on hot days. Especially at Kings Island since there are only a couple misty cool stations that don’t work properly. I personally don’t like to be wearing my regular clothes and get drenched from the water rides, then walk around in wet clothes for several hours. A observation that I have noticed is a lot of people that go over to Boomerang Bay and don’t being swim attire so they wait on the others that they have came with and look absolutely miserable if they are not in the shade. So my idea and it’s only my idea, and I have not thought all the way thru it, would be to have a path from Boomerang Bay to White Water Canyon and move Congo Falls to the waterpark area. That way everybody would have swim wear on and for those who didn’t bring some would at least have something to do to keep cool while they waited for their party. Then Kings Island should add and fix up existing cooling stations. For the comfort of their guests. I’m not saying this is or not realistic but it’s just an idea I have played with. And it's a good idea at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I for one have rode the ride and i personally enjoyed it because it didnt have a long line like other water rides in the park and it can actually be enjoyed. The little hump on the hill is a very cool element because it gives you that little bit of airtime that you need to really make you want to hold onto that restraint and it can get you wet but not wet enough that it ruins your whole day at the park. That is my opinion on the ride and i am sure that CF will come in and hopefully give the ride some well needed attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I love Congo but still think paramount should have themed it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Sleeps Tonight Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 They're removing it and puting my topple tower there It fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXsteven Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 They're removing it and puting my topple tower there It fits sounds fun to me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortexlover2 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 no doubt fun ^^ But they should add a watter element to the ride, like fountains that DO go off at the right time, and get people wet. And the maybe have it fall off, and make a huge splash in some pond, that would get everyone on some bridge wet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Sleeps Tonight Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Probly will get ya wet ! this idea would probly be the best thing to put into the park, Image! pulling into the park and you see this 110-200ft tower just jump up!! whoooo! man talk about fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Ackbar Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The topple towers are maintenence fiascos. Not to mention the company that makes them went bankrupt. Don't expect to see that installed at Kings Island - or any other park for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I know that Dollywood, a very good park, has spent most of the summer TRYING to get theirs to operate well. The maintenance guys just keep mutterin' Who's idea was this? Who's? Get Who's on the phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Ackbar Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr Interpreter? Who's? WHO'S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Sprechen Sie Deutsch herr Interpreter? Who's? WHO'S? That comment's just bankrupt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Ackbar Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Bankrupt? No. Insolvent? Perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Sleeps Tonight Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Your not aloud to double post! you double poster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypkikid2005 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 when i went to dollywood it worked excellent for two days and i also talked to a maintience guy and he said it runs great for a huss ride. It was alot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 It runs great "for a Huss ride." That about sums it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 On the TT, no. I know it was meant as a joke, but Action Zone already features a spinny ride and a Drop Tower. The Topple is a combo of the two, so what would be the point? That is, unless their gonna take out Delerium and restore the Cobra to it's rightful place =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 The post was meant as a joke or Action Zone was meant as a joke? --The Interpeter, who just had to! (and who really, really hopes that silly little Paramount water tower bites the dust this off-season) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Actually both. I mean, AZ houses SoB and Delerium.. --Reon, who seriously doesnt hate Delerium...he just hates it for destroying the King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Attack! Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I hope the Paramount tower gets the axe. I can recall as a kid when they used to do shows there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I know that Dollywood, a very good park, has spent most of the summer TRYING to get theirs to operate well. The maintenance guys just keep mutterin' Who's idea was this? Who's? Get Who's on the phone! I was going to point that out. As smart as the folk are with what they do at Dollywood - there tower was not a wise idear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I have to say as much as I like Congo Falls on a hot day, the boats are really disgusting. Worse than White Water Canyon's Boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williams Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I totaly agree w/ the idea to move it towards the other water rides (wwc & wild thornberrys) I never ride Congo Falls cause then i have to walk halfway across the park. Just not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 My OPinion Only is to move all water rides to boomerang bay I think that would be the future of the imersion of rides Look at noahs ark they have something similar where you just ride with your bear feet and no shirts on Its like congo falls But truthfully with Cedar Fair owing our beloved Kings Island now is that they will hopefully move all water rides to the boomerang bay or all entrances exits will be in the water park And Cedar Fair maybe will add a dark ride with a splash down kind of a lost river at old coney mixed with our beloved smurf ride! We can only hope 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I can tell you just by looking at it that someone was stoned when they made the origonal design. Lets put all of the weight of a gondola (probabily 5-7 tons) on the end of a giant vertical pole, let the pole drop, PRAY that a braking system that we design can stop it, AND THEN lift the pole back up to a vertical posistion without it cracking in half. What a great idea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I can tell you just by looking at it that someone was stoned when they made the origonal design. Well you know Bremen Germany is sort of close to The Netherlands... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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