Shaggy

A tremendous event. Here's a link to the KI Blog with a summary of what made "Coasterstock" so special: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/may/kings-island-rolled-out-the-carpet-for-some-of-its-biggest-fans-at-coasterstock-2019?fbclid=IwAR1ufz5TjH_3g-v9L8p1TsfcbIZ_VB7zFfEjme3DnAV9_6btIThJGCUp218

You know... it would make a ton of sense for them to name a "possible" new coaster "Shooting Star." It actually works on multiple levels... a nod to history, fits the Coney/XBase space theme etc etc etc. If it ran with 2 trains... (unlikely, but maybe...) Polaris and Orion. Just sayin'...

My guess is, there's a need to raise the floor above grade.

By all appearances, its not. .. well, not directly...

The name "Royal" was originally chosen when the park was conceived to coincide with the name of the park - Kings Island. Currently, in park materials, in park staff interviews, and on the official park website - it remains it's original namesake.

The footer forms in the picture posted earlier presumably have nothing to do with the massive (and it IS massive) clearing on the other side of X Base. I too saw both areas today - I was on the tours - and I can assure you that area they have cleared is way bigger in person. Photos dont do it justice. Whatever is planned for the area looks to be a very large project. It will be exciting when KI officially decides to reveal what they have up their sleeves. On a separate note - KI is to be congratulated on pulling off a tremendously fun event - and thanked for allowing us those tours so we can be nosy and take pictures of The areas in question.

Of note - I didnt see any signs of electrical or plumbing...

I am most anxious to see photos of any work that's taken place at the park. More clearing, footings, grading etc. The physical indications really get my anticipation blood flowing. For those that regularly visit the park and post photos of the area in question - keep those coming (albeit taken within the appropriate confines of the park.) Tomorrow morning... if at all possible ;-) LOL!

Nor am I ;-) Point taken about the "leaked layout" - that pushed things over the edge unfortunately. I wear my KI heart on my sleeve. I just think it would suck to be one of those making the actual decisions, trying very hard to keep a secret - only to be scooped by "leaked" plans (authentic or not) from people that aren't doing the heavy lifting or internal decision-making. My point all along is, and will be, speculation is a good thing (and I bet the park thinks so too) but once too much gets revealed, or someone takes it too far, it takes the fun out of it.

Apologies, but I think its absurd that people cant enjoy 'decoding' without seeing detailed blueprints. If participating like that makes you uncomfortable, well... not my business to "advise" you what to do.

Please Lord no.... that's how all this whackadoodle craziness began yesterday... Just be patient, savor the mystique and clues as they come, and wait until the park officially announces. Cake tastes better to me if I have to wait for it... and I enjoy the anticipation and speculation of how good its going to be... I dont need to be told all the ingredients by someone other than the chef.

I'll repeat what I have said in many different formats, and I truly mean it... I've been a fan/attendee of KI for a long long time... well over 35 years... and I sampled the park under every form of ownership in those years. I can say, for certain, Cedar Fair is doing a tremendous job with the park. They have restored a flair/vibe to the park that was all but obscured for years. (That includes all facets of the customer facing side of the business.) Those making the obviously informed decisions are to be commended.

... who's overall cost is based on what its marketability and profitability will be over a determined period of time. (Thanks Gordon Bombay)

Does anyone here read? About 25 people have posted the same thing about the population I used as a "reference point" ... but I'll say it again... Pay attention to what I SAID not what I posted.

My God everyone here gets so obsessed with debating minutia... add in this, add in that... wah wah wah.... KI should get the biggest coaster in the world... this sucks yada yada yada... Its pretty apparent they are getting a sizable capitol expenditure... re-read what I said and really listen to what I AM and AM NOT saying... "Vitality of market, and viable marketability of product has EVERYTHING to do with decisions on capitol expenditures."

Those are pulled via city - not metro area. They increase largely if you look at area vs city population... but overall, the ratio stands.

This may clear things up a bit... Vitality of market, and viable marketability of product has EVERYTHING to do with decisions on capitol expenditures.

That wasnt me...

Leviathan

Base of spine leading up lift hill bolts to the footing like this:

Oy vey

I think everyone is digging too deep and overthinking things. Its likely a combination of a lot of things that dictate it's construction calendar. Probably has more to do with the scheduling of the contractors KI has chosen to prep the grounds, pour concrete, assemble the ride etc. When Lightning Run was built at KK, they had to wait to begin assembly because the same company was contracted to build Banshee at KI. They literally started assembling LR within a day or two following Banshee's assembly being finished. Proof here: (skip to 31:24) Construction at KI is just as, if not moreso, complicated as anywhere else. It involves a lot of "choreography" by those overseeing the project to coordinate suppliers, builders etc etc etc.

Wake me up when KI sets the OFFICIAL announcement date. :-)

Best quote of the day! My sentiments exactly! Lol!!!

So it’s not a giga, it’s a GAGA... short, with small hills - overhyped. Called “Little Monster.” Lol