the same way that 47 years after it's construction, The Beast is still a top 3 (maybe even 1 or 2) at KI- and is usually featured on a majority of their marketing pieces. It always has a wait, high on guest reviews.... and that popularity has endured the pandemic, droughts, hot weather, terrible summers, bad ride attendants, GMs, and countless recessions.  It is a a textbook definition of a "Great Coaster".  It is remarkable, out of the box, and not available anywhere else.  People come, sometimes specifically, to ride the legendary Beast.

What evidence do you have that he has not forgotten how to speak English in the 24 minutes between your posts. Next time I'm going to need you to find evidence that he still does before posting a reply. Do better.

It is after all a flat ride. 

And those who refer to it as GIGA-Light or "Is it even a real GIGA" are those who post on online forums/thoosie pages/etc.  I have yet to hear average day-to-day guests say either about Orion.....only are those who are you can spot from a mile away as an "enthusiast."     

Zephyr usually goes down to the ground every year as does Cedar Point's (usually stripped to bare bones).