silver2005

@King Ding Dong just buy yourself a Freestyle Machine and get it over with.

The later B&M stand ups like Green Lantern are a bit better as they smooth out the transitions. I found GL to be vastly superior to Mantis due to that small change.

There's a SIX example I know of on the whole naming rides to failed movies. There was supposed to be a Nick Cage led Superman movie in the late 90's, and they got SIX in on it by naming SFMM's 400 ft coaster Superman: The Escape when it (eventually) debuted. That Superman movie never happened BTW.

If it would have turned out anything like Twister at Knoebels, which is a glorious lateral machine, then I'd be a-okay with it. Most CCI's are heavy in laterals as well. I wonder if it would have been RMCed or not considering KI is probably the best at taking care of wooden coasters in the entire CF chain. Depends on how big it would have been, too. If we're going by the John Allen line of thought concerning height, anything below 120 ft might have lasted a while.

I think to some degree its helpful that people post articles with inaccuracies as it educates them when they are picked apart why they're inaccurate. It also can show which sources are more reliable than others.

Dorney's timing on this couldn't have been better, seeing that the 2 major parks they're stuck between are both adding new coasters for 2020. If this GG woodie gets themed, it'll be kind of on its own because none of Dorney's other rides have a hint of theming. There's not much around the area where Possessed and the former Laser site is. The thing I didn't get while I was there was why everyone was condensed around the entrance and rides like Steel Force were walk ons, and I went on a Sunday.

^My biggest gripe with CF is all the trees they removed in Soak City. The original Waterworks section was gorgeous with all the added foliage. I wish they didn't rid the area around DB from as many either.

I remember 2007 involved a lot of eye rolling from the GP with the ride name changes.

I imagine walleye season will hold that area over a little bit w/o Cedar Point.

I'm completely skipping not only going to the park this season, but going to anything relatable if those kinds of things re-open (like going to the zoo, sporting events, etc). I'm even contemplating giving up concerts and band until 2021 as well, or at least after the second wave dies down.

Something about the Paramount era height measuring signs was something that was kind of quintessential Kings Island to me.

^The POV I used was meant to show that AE didn't cross SOB. Yours is from 1995 which can't show that proof.

Adventure Express never crossed under SOB. It was somewhat close to the structure though. Proof-

I'm digging that 2nd hill with the high banking at the top. Air time combined with laterals is always an amazing combo. The reverse treble clef turn around should be a close contender for me. And of course, being a giga, that glorious first drop. The 4 across trains also keep faster pacing than the V-trains found on DB, so it should be cruising through elements, especially later in the layout.

That name's already taken.

It is one of the more intense rides in the park with the most inversions and lots of positive G's. At least with Invertigo, the ride time is short, but Banshee was a pretty big step up in intensity for most locals, especially being the longest inverted coaster in the world. I know with my friends at least, the last barrel roll and then the following helix does get to them. Add to that the heat (at least later in the summer) and you got the recipe for motion sickness.

^Staff lingo for people vomiting. There was lots of that Banshee's opening season, at least most times I went.

Waited 4 hours and 20 minutes with Lucas including multiple temporary closings for mechanical delays and protein spills. Wear my 1st rider shirt all the time (will not when it gets more worn out). Also the beginning of one of my favorite seasons overall at KI.

Other tidbits about the rankings- -Diamondback is 4th out of 6 hyper coasters I've ridden and my 2nd highest ranked B&M behind Nitro - Banshee is my highest rated inverted coaster and 2nd highest for coasters with inversions (SV is highest in the later), also my 3rd highest B&M - Vortex is my 3rd highest ranked Arrow (2nd if you don't count the fact that Phantom's Revenge is only very partially an Arrow now) - Flight of Fear is about my middle ground for launch coasters and my highest ranked indoor coaster - Firehawk is my current favorite flying coaster - Beast is ranked above every GCI I've ridden and is my favorite CF woodie - Mystic Timbers is 3rd out of 4 for GCI's for me (hi Thunderhead and Lightning Racer! beats Wildcat though)

Here are how I rate my KI coasters within my rankings including defunct coasters (I separate wood and steel BTW) Full rankings on my About Me page. Steel (out of 81 total)- 4. Diamondback 6. Banshee 23. Vortex 32. Flight of Fear 38. Bat 39. Firehawk 43. Adventure Express 55. Invertigo 69. King Cobra 74. Backlot Stunt Coaster 79. Flying Ace 80. Great Pumpkin Coaster Wood (out of 33) 3. Beast 7. Mystic Timbers 18. Racer 28. Woodstock Express 32. Son of Beast w/loop 33. Son of Beast w/o loop

You realize all the people on the front lines dealing with people everyday are constantly being exposed to the virus, right? Medical workers, first responders and those working at the essential businesses. Hospitals are desperate for supplies to protect their workers. Also take into account that there are those still ignoring the stay at home orders, either through individual means or the fact that there are still states that haven't issued stay at home orders yet.

^That's nitpicky. There are parallel conversations we can have that relate to this in many ways. I think its better to have one place than have a bajillion different threads on it. Also makes it easier to avoid the threads if its only 1 for those of us who don't want to read them 24/7. Taking a break from the news is a very mentally healthy way to get through this quarantine. I have had to limit myself from reading about it as when I get caught up in it, I get very, very depressed. I only read the bare basics on it daily and then spend my day doing literally anything else.

^We know how to treat flu and have vaccines for it. We don't for COVID-19 and the later is much more contagious. Flu also doesn't overwhelm the healthcare system like COVID-19 currently is. I'm someone in the higher risk category, and the fact that there's still downplaying of this is frightening to me.

See y'all in Sandusky!

Said funnel cake has made me lethargic, so I'm changing it up to a DB fireworks ride instead of Banshee.