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I was thinking about Diamondback’s paint job and I realized that I miss the orange seats that it used to have when it originally opened, if they brought them back it would separate it more from Orion with both having black seats currently.

Didn’t the other parks in the chain get rid of theirs because of some water problem or something? If that is true, maybe KI is having the same problem.

When I was there on a week day it wasn’t playing. Maybe they had problems that day.

I was walking through Area 72 and I really miss the Orion soundtrack blasting though Area 72 it really set the mood for Orion, Please Kings Island bring it back!

I totally agree! My personal favorite and most comfortable wild mouse I have done is Ricochet at Carowinds. That kind of wild mouse is what I really want to see at KI.

I would love to see a wild mouse at KI, most of the parks in the chain have them and everytime I ride one of them, I just wish more and more our park had one, it would be a perfect fit for riders who don’t want crazy thrills but want a fun experience with their friends and family!

Let the Stacked weekends begin!

I would love to see a Beastie one with the train coming out of the tunnel if used to have!

I can’t find if Cedar Fair trademarked it or not. I noticed on KI maps it shows rides like Orion, Banshee and Mystic are trademarked but I don’t see one for Diamondback.

This is very sad to see. Can Kings Island do anything about it?

I think I like Orion more than DB because there is a bit more unique elements on Orion plus you can’t beat sitting in the front flying at 90+ miles an hour and hearing nothing but the wind in your ears. I think Diamondback is quite a bit longer so for people that like longer rides they will prefer DB over Orion. Don’t get me wrong I can ride these two all day and never get tired, they are my personal two favorite at the park!

I agree, Diamondback has better Airtime but I prefer the Drop on Orion.

Oh no… Does it have the same sign of this ride is temporarily closed?

Is there a way that you could post a picture of the sign?

They could put on starting at Action Zone going over the path following it all the way to WindSeeker above the trees. It would give amazing views of the park and be relaxing for guests that don’t want Extreme thrills.

Run for the hills!

I need to check it out I haven’t been able to get on it this year, last year is it was smooth and I really enjoyed my rides on it. But I have heard is smooth as it should be, Maybe some trains aren’t as smooth as others.

Sorry to double post. So I did some research and some thinking about the symbol if it was related to Tomb Raider/Crypt, it doesn’t look like it is from Tomb Raider but It is very similar to inside the Tomb right before you get on the ride there is a symbol on the wall that looks similar to the one in the picture, I think it probably is some sort of decoration for Haunt, or something that they will use for upcoming attractions. It is very interesting.

I don’t remember that exact piece but I remember that symbol… it looks so familiar. I think it is from that ride let me do some research.

I agree I think it is Tomb Raider decorations from what I can recall.

Ok thanks one more question, you mentioned it prevents guests from sitting in seat belts but doesn’t Orion have the magnetic retraction on them so they retract after you un clip the buckle?

I was thinking about that too, but I don’t think for a while Cedar Fair won’t because as of right now Valleyfair is bringing in some good revenue, in the future if plans don’t work out I could see them selling it.

This summer they have had incredible operations on Orion it is insane how fast they send them out! Keep up the amazing work Orion team! Also I have a question, when you sit on the far two seats on Orion for front row they had to hold up the seat belts for you to sit and they don’t look like they have the magnetic retracting on them of what I can see.

I assume they want to go the safe route. I hope it has yellow track. It would fit the theme perfectly. KI hopefully will get a RMC Son of Beast someday please!

RMC replied to the tweet, “We have a few ideas.” Be on the lookout I think something is coming.