FUN&ONLY!

This makes me feel like there will be more to the announcement than just the giga. Carowinds said their 2019 announcement was the biggest in park history when they had previously announced Fury 325. It was the biggest announcement because in addition to Copperhead Strike, they announced a newly themed area and a new hotel. I could see a full X-Base overhaul or just simple aesthetic improvements to the area (which go a long way), but I am keeping my hopes modest because we are already getting a giga. Any new coaster is worth being excited for!

I wonder where they got the idea! LOL!

So are we expecting John Matarese to find the next clue at Kings Island tomorrow? That would make sense continuing the trend of local news stations uncovering exclusive clues each day leading up to the big announcement.

For all it’s worth, Canada’s Wonderland is offering the same promotion, and they said that the Platinum Pass will be included.

We have @RuthlessAirtime to thank for that! It was honestly a pretty amazing concept video!

That is okay! Lol! It is like picking a favorite child!

What is your favorite rollercoaster manufacturer? This is your honest opinion, and everyone has different opinions. Chose what manufacturer you personally like the best and share your thoughts. I tried to include as many manufacturers as I could, current and out-of-business, to give more variety. I know there are other threads on this topic, but I could not find any in poll format which is why I created this poll.

Is it @sixohdieselrage and his spy plane? LOL! I am just kidding, but I think we can allow him to do that because he gets us those awesome aerial photos!

Do you think the giga will have an above ground tunnel? They added one later to Leviathan, so it probably was not on the blueprints. Do you think it is a possibility with our giga?

I can already hear GP saying, ”Why wait in that long line for the new ride when Diamondback is the same thing but longer?”

I know... I was just kidding!

Gold passes go on sale on August 15, and they come with similar perks to last year! https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/events/national-roller-coaster-day

It would be nice if we got a giga, but if the world is about to end, I guess it will never happen...

Blue Reddi Wip... blue and white supports... hmm...

Who remembers this? Lol! First teaser! Way back in the Giga Speculation Thread!

It is confirmed to be August 15 at 10:00 PM in the X-Base plaza. The park closes at 8:00 PM, but Coney Mall will be open for Extended Ride Time until the announcement at 10:00 PM.

It is Christmas 2020!

The only thing I fear is if it is that tall, it would take away Fury 325’s records, and that is the only record-breaking coaster Carowinds has. It looks like Cedar Fair wants all of its major parks to have a record-breaker. We already have two, though I know we wouldn’t mind a third. It is also important to understand that the layout and the elements were designed to be taken at a certain speed, so B&M cannot just add more height and speed without completely re-engineering the layout. Like the fan-made renderings show with a 301 foot drop, the layout looks like it works well. Everyone is also complaining about length, and if the park made it even taller and faster, it would be that much shorter. Maybe more trim brakes too!

Here is where it gives the number, and what the logo in the background is supposed to be!

That logo is the Flight of Fear clan sign or something (I’ll have to check). The 355 was on a different part of the poster. Notice how in the background it says Alpha Centauri, which is the name of a constellation, and an old rumored name for the ride.

I always love being at/watching Kings Island’s announcements, especially when it is a rollercoaster. It is so amazing when they play the announcement video, and as the new coaster starts to appear on the screen, everyone is cheering and clapping. Even when the crowd knows what to expect, they still go crazy for the new ride. It is an amazing experience, and EVERYONE attending whether they are an enthusiast or not will have a blast and really enjoy it! I am not going to be able to make it on Thursday, but to all of you who are going, I hope you have a great time and enjoy it! You will be glad you went!

@Hawaiian Coasters 325 that would be amazing! I want a good launch coaster so bad!

That does not change the fact that the Carowinds fans (I am not saying all of them) wanted Kings Island to have mediocre coaster that enthusiasts would only mock. Yeah everyone was complaining about the layout back then, but these people on Carowinds Connection did not have to celebrate when they thought our giga was going to be trash. I think that our giga looks pretty amazing to be honest. Whether it is better than Fury 325, who knows? I honestly think it has a chance because some elements on our giga look to be better than any of the elements on Fury 325 in my opinion. The massive over-banked turn and ejector speed hill look absolutely amazing!

Wow! I was just on Carowinds Connection (because I was bored), and while this is slightly older, people were being very critical about Kings Island’s giga. Some were even happy it was “bad.” On another thread, people commented that it will cost the chain 15 million, which is half of Fury’s cost. I am not throwing shade at their forum, but I feel like they are misinformed.

You know I was just messing around! LOL!