Benjamin22
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To all those getting their final Vortex rides this weekend I hope you enjoy it.
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2 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:
If you aren't stuck in it, or on the subject for that matter. Why you still here?
You’re able to be an enthusiast and still be able to realize different perspectives other then your own.
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5 minutes ago, PilotDude said:
Well until we have a camera or the park is open we have zero updates about construction. Would you rather everyone sits in silence till this weekend? And then what after the park closes for the year? Can't post pictures that were taken via legal means to update the construction. I guess the only option is to watch Instagram waiting for an "official" update.
Don't know about y'all but I am super hyped. /s
There have been several post since the cameras have gone down that have shown construction progress and there will continue to be photos of construction with or without the camera. There’s no need to keep beating this dead horse & flooding this thread complaining & debating about the camera. If you want to keep doing that then it’d be better in my opinion to create a thread and discuss it.
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Seems pretty stagnant performance with only 1 million dollars in increased revenue. Attendance was up by a decent margin though.
https://investors.sixflags.com/news-and-events/press-releases/2019/10-22-2019-210441595
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So bizarre to have adult/teen water slides themed to Elmo. I’m curious if they see a decline in those markets, I just have a hard time seeing teenagers say “let’s go to Sesame Place and ride the Cookie Monster!”. Maybe I’m over estimating how much of a market share that group of people currently represent.
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Can’t believe in one week Vortex will be closed for ever.
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Still feels unreal that I only have one more day to ride Vortex.
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It definitely has a large value to the park as it’s arguably the most intimidating rollercoaster there. It’s a huge statement to have a 420 ft tall coaster at your park. I wonder though that if that’ll remain true in 10 or 20 years to justify its maintenance cost.
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2 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said:
We were there Sunday and it was closed pretty much all day. The ride finally opened around 6:30 and we got in line with about an hour wait. During that hour wait it broke down several times with one time resulting in a roll back. After trying to wait it out we left the line without riding.
Crazy how much downtime the ride has, I don’t even want to imagine how much they’ve spent on supporting the ride.
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Kings Island vs Cedar Point has nothing to do with Orion’s Construction. This thread keeps getting so off topic.
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22 minutes ago, MrSourNinja said:
Oh sweet! How much are they!?
I believe they’re 12 or 13 dollars. If you don’t buy them don’t be that concerned about being scared in the scare zones. For the most part you can see the scare actors coming and since there’s so many people walking through the paths you aren’t that likely to be targeted by them a lot.
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25 minutes ago, MDMC01 said:
So, I see the lift and the station track, but has the pre-lift track been laid? To explain what I mean, I’ll use Diamondback as an example. Coming out of the station, Diamondback has a piece of straight track before ascending the lift (and afterwards, there is one piece that curves to start the lift). For Orion, I see straight track (station track and afterwards) and the lift track, but I’m having trouble seeing the track piece where the straight track angles and connects with the lift. It should theoretically be there as the lift has been started, but it’s hard to see. Thanks!
Yep it has been installed
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15 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said:
Yeah that is ridiculous if the blocked off they close in spots first. I would want to hear an explanation from management before criticizing, but if they are silent, then the words would fly.
Only excuse I heard was that management wanted it that way.
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Why is half the parking lot closed.... this is ridiculous
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1 hour ago, thatbandguy8807 said:
Sorry for the double post. After watching the cam for some time the park looks absolutely dead. Guess the cold weather is keeping people away?
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A lot of people end up coming later in the evening during Haunt.
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Just now, Klabergian Empire said:
I see what you are saying, but think about where else they could use those lights. Like for orion for example, or and extension to Racers lights.
The tracer lights are fairly dated (and not in the best looking condition) yeah they could put in on another ride but at this point it’d probably be easier to just order new ones.
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Just now, Klabergian Empire said:
I personally think they should save the lift hill trailing lights and use them somewhere else.
That’s kind of pointless In my honest opinion. they could easily just hire a firm and produce a better produce.
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3 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:
They certainly took some artistic license, didn't they?
I’m sure they hired an outside firm to produce the commercials. I wouldn’t hold my breath though, Yukon Striker & Copperhead haven’t received these animated commercials sadly. I personally love them.
edit - Found them - https://carbonvfx.com/
2nd edit - They wrote an article about Mystic Timbers editing process - https://carbonvfx.com/work/vfx/cedar-fair-mystic-timbers/
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Thank you so much for sharing these!
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7 minutes ago, Joshua said:
I hope they leave the station up for the time being. I'd hate to see that victorian design go. Maybe it could be used as a new Haunt attraction?
That’s what I’m betting they do, seems like a pretty good location for a haunt maze.
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3 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said:
I think this falls under Orion Construction.
It is amazing what a coat of paint can do for a building.
Wonder what a coat of paint could do to a rollercoaster (Cough cough Racer)
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I don’t see The Bat going anywhere soon, the park isn’t going to take out several rollercoasters so close to one another, I get I said the same thing about Vortex but I just don’t see it happening. Canada’s Wonderland maintenance team sounded like they were committed to keeping The Bats brother supported so I can only hope Kings Island maintenance team feels the same way.
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The signs that are in the station would be great on a few t shirts... really wish there was some merchandise. Also shout out to the ride ops tonight.
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28 minutes ago, WhatTheBlazes said:
Can someone tell me what rides will be ERT tomorrow? (Sunday) Is it Vortex and Mystic?
I believe Diamondback is also open for ERT.
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Vortex Is Leaving After This Fall Season
in Kings Island
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Today’s the day