McSalsa Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Before the 2010 KI season started, I made a poll asking "what will you do first in 2010?". Now, it's time for the 2011 version! Same thing as last time- what are you going to do first once those gates open for the first time? If you can't be there opening day, this means the first day you head to KI. Enjoy the poll. You should know the drill by now! PS: A bit early, but hey...opening day is less than 2 months now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Since WS is part of the new ERT. I will probably want to head there first. Might want to add an option of "Go where the KIC group is going!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 check out the revamp of coney. then challenge my fear of Firehawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Gonna check out the updated Coney Mall while making my way towards the new ride. Rotag--You gonna be there on opening day? The wife needs to challenge her Firehawk fear as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I Will head on over to WindSeeker while looking around the revamped Coney Mall area. Then i will probably head over to Beast like normal. Should be a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Since WS is part of the new ERT. I will probably want to head there first. Might want to add an option of "Go where the KIC group is going!" It has been added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I am going to ride WindSeeker first and foremost, then depending on the time, ride either WindSeeker again, or Vortex, then line up closest to Firehawk and try and be the first train on that, or possibly Diamondback since I was second train of the year on that last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'll be going to Beast first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well, I was going to say it depends on what exactly is offered for ERT... if DB is offered, I may go there first, or WS. But then I saw that my fellow KICer's that I'll most likely be with have responded WS, so I put "Whatever the KIC group is doing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Gonna check out the updated Coney Mall while making my way towards the new ride. Rotag--You gonna be there on opening day? The wife needs to challenge her Firehawk fear as well. yup, i will. i have put my fear of Firehawk (mostly a mental issue with the restraint system) off long enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Terp loves Firehawk. Other than Tatsu (haven't ridden Manta...yet), the Vekomas are my favorite flying coasters. The other B and M flyers I have ridden bore me...and I don't particularly care for the only non-boring part, the pretzel loop. Uh....no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troikafan Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Firehawk scares me. I don't like the restraints either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 For some reason, WindSeeker doesn't really interest me as far as thrills. I'll probably ride it several times over the summer for the view, but I'm not waiting in the massive line that's sure to form on the morning of April 30. What I will do that morning is try to get first train on Vortex during ERT, then pick a coaster that I can quickly access from the portion of the park open for ERT and try for first train on that when the ropes drop. I'd like Firehawk for that second "first train", but I'll take anything that doesn't seem to have a lot of people standing at the barrier ready to head to it. Question for those that have been to KI on opening day before: Based on past opening day experiences, does the park usually set up lines for ERT rides that morning outside the gate and then escort them back, or is it just a mad scramble when the gates open? And if it's the former, how early should I plan on arriving to be on the first train? Unrelated side note (but related to the posts above): I've heard several people say that once you get on it, Firehawk actually isn't as scary as it first looks. My experience with it, being that it was my first inverting coaster, never mind my first (and still only) flying one, tends to support that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Let's put it this way. In the past, Kings Dominion escorts riders in a group to the new ride...and if anyone gets in front of the escort, the entire group is taken back to the entrance, and they start again. Kings Island is not Kings Dominion. Terp, trying really hard to be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 i was assured by a buddy that when you first flip over, you feel a drop. that is what is freaking me out. i cant help but think that the restraint may not stay fastened. thus is why i have never rode it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I will be heading for Drop Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I may try an unusual route I took on a trip last year, and it was so much fun...IS to VF, AE, Racer, and then Eifel Tower...in the morning it's great and uncrowded, and you can look at all of those people standing in line for DB...then to Starbucks and check out the fountains.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 The only B&M flyer I have been on is Manta. I thoroughly enjoyed it. More so than Firehawk. It just felt like there were more flying sensation moments, and the fact that the ride skirted over the water and past water falls made the ride more exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Question for those that have been to KI on opening day before: Based on past opening day experiences, does the park usually set up lines for ERT rides that morning outside the gate and then escort them back, or is it just a mad scramble when the gates open? And if it's the former, how early should I plan on arriving to be on the first train? Last year on opening day, I arrived about 20-30 minutes before the park opened, the lines were forming at the metal detectors. I was on the first DB train of the year. A couple of pieces of advice: You can't always get lucky with which metal detector rope is dropped first (don't get your hopes up too high - is second or third train really that big a difference?) If you have a choice of two admissions turnstiles that are open, go to the one that has already had someone go through (you know the computer is working and the first swipe of the day always seems slower) Wait for the admissions employee to finish scanning you (the guy ahead of me last year took a header over the turnstile gate) Kings Island allowed the mad scramble last year Last year we knew which side of IS would be the Gold Pass Entrance, will that change in 2011? I'm also wondering how long the wait for 5-1 will be during Vortex ERT compared to the other seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Question for those that have been to KI on opening day before: Based on past opening day experiences, does the park usually set up lines for ERT rides that morning outside the gate and then escort them back, or is it just a mad scramble when the gates open? And if it's the former, how early should I plan on arriving to be on the first train? Last year on opening day, I arrived about 20-30 minutes before the park opened, the lines were forming at the metal detectors. I was on the first DB train of the year. A couple of pieces of advice: You can't always get lucky with which metal detector rope is dropped first (don't get your hopes up too high - is second or third train really that big a difference?) If you have a choice of two admissions turnstiles that are open, go to the one that has already had someone go through (you know the computer is working and the first swipe of the day always seems slower) Wait for the admissions employee to finish scanning you (the guy ahead of me last year took a header over the turnstile gate) Kings Island allowed the mad scramble last year Last year we knew which side of IS would be the Gold Pass Entrance, will that change in 2011? I'm also wondering how long the wait for 5-1 will be during Vortex ERT compared to the other seats i remember that. i thought he tried jumping over the turnstile & pulled a faceplant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Terp loves Firehawk. Other than Tatsu (haven't ridden Manta...yet), the Vekomas are my favorite flying coasters. The other B and M flyers I have ridden bore me...and I don't particularly care for the only non-boring part, the pretzel loop. Uh....no. Im not a Fan of any of the Flying Coasters or Stand Ups but mabye just mabye I can have a Great Adventure on Chang this Summer . My fav Flying Coaster is Batwing at Six Flags America and Ive ridden all 3 Vekomas. Like Terp said I'm Not fond of the 3 B&M Supermans. Its a Tie between Chang but I adore The Souths Tallest Stand up B&M coaster . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yep, that one's a scorcher, and with any luck, the places where I spend my summers (and winters) will be changing, provided I am given the green lantern soon. But there's a mad scramble to the finish line, and nice guys don't always finish last (but whatever would that mean as to me, tee hee?) Okay, back on topic...what will I do first on my first day at KI this year? Maybe go watch a midget bleed. Nah, Terp's not changing THAT much. Couldn't wait that long and wouldn't do it any way! It's Terp....probably espy the number of nickels being amassed and where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Dude, you have seen my body size, and I do NOT, in any way shape or form, "drop" into the restraints... even with the amount of space between my chest and the restraint system when lying down on my back going up the lift hill. When the train rolls on the track, your body rolls with it and you essentially settle nicely into the chest restraints. The oddest thing to me is the slight feel of pressure in my head from being upside down facing downwards on the drop right after the rollover. The reason I dont ride it any more, is because it... quite honestly... bores me to death to do so and the wait time (to me) far outweighs any enjoyment I get out of it. I promise you, you wont feel yourself drop.... you will enjoy the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Terp loves Firehawk. Other than Tatsu (haven't ridden Manta...yet), the Vekomas are my favorite flying coasters. The other B and M flyers I have ridden bore me...and I don't particularly care for the only non-boring part, the pretzel loop. Uh....no. If you like Tatsu then you'll like Manta. Tatsu and Manta are in their own class as far as the flyers go, and they both have the same feel when you're on them. There's one thing about Manta that Tatsu doesn't have...airtime. You only get it in the very front of the train (first two rows), but when you're coming in to the pretzel loop you get a very noticeable burst of airtime. It's quite a sensation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Question for those that have been to KI on opening day before: Based on past opening day experiences, does the park usually set up lines for ERT rides that morning outside the gate and then escort them back, or is it just a mad scramble when the gates open? And if it's the former, how early should I plan on arriving to be on the first train? Last year on opening day, I arrived about 20-30 minutes before the park opened, the lines were forming at the metal detectors. I was on the first DB train of the year. A couple of pieces of advice: You can't always get lucky with which metal detector rope is dropped first (don't get your hopes up too high - is second or third train really that big a difference?) If you have a choice of two admissions turnstiles that are open, go to the one that has already had someone go through (you know the computer is working and the first swipe of the day always seems slower) Wait for the admissions employee to finish scanning you (the guy ahead of me last year took a header over the turnstile gate) Kings Island allowed the mad scramble last year Last year we knew which side of IS would be the Gold Pass Entrance, will that change in 2011? I'm also wondering how long the wait for 5-1 will be during Vortex ERT compared to the other seats Well, while it wasn't ERT or anything, but the wait for 5-1 on Vortex has never been much longer than any of the other seats every time I went and rode Vortex, both times (in May and October). In fact, it seemed the front and 7-1 had longer lines than 5-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillsberry123 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I probably won't be visiting opening day, but I will probably be there the weekend after. I see myself going for WindSeeker and checking out Coney Mall first, heading for The Beast and Diamondback soon after the park opens, and then checking out Flight Deck. I'm anxious to see what has changed over the offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maglados Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'll probsbly just do my normal route.. go Counter clockwise around the park untel lunch time then. Ride all the things I want to ride untel I leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Depending upon the 3/18/11 announcement, I might ride Blue Racer after ERT ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 WindSeeker! I am so excited for it. But knowing my family there's no way I'll be there before ERT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I voted for whatever the KIC group is doing, but then I realized everyone is going to split off in different directions. I'll go with the biggest KIC group (or the least boring one lol.. I'd rather not waste time by walking around in circles and being indecisive, that drives me insane). I would have chosen Diamondback, but they decided that a 230-foot B&M hyper doesn't deserve ERT recognition anymore.. besides, I already kicked off 2011 with Intimidator at Carowinds, so I suppose it really doesn't matter how I start opening day at KI as long as I'm around my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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