IndyGuy4KI

So I forgot to post this from a few weeks ago. Over near the height/help center up front and a person A said: "We are going to go ride The Beast." Person B: "It's not open yet. Person A: ok we will ride Son of Beast, is it open? Person B: No, (avoiding that question) The Beast is getting track work and won't open till May. Person A: OK

The stage has been all cleared.

I noticed that as well, instead of the first half of the train and then the second half the train. It is a very quick sequential one car at a time front to back. It's actually kind of cool to hear.

The gondola was at the top of the tower this morning. It's back on the ground now. Who knows if it has been certified or even if it can even operate today with the steady wind that is going on at the park.

No one has mentioned the new magnetic double gate exiting the station. So much nicer than the bottleneck and manual release that stopped everyone previously. Exiting is very nice now.

Walking towards Mystic Timbers today. Guest to another one of their group: "They added an extra 1,000 ft to The Beast." Luckily they got corrected by another in the group

I didn't feel any air myself. I did not feel the extra degree or really any change on the first drop other than being more smooth.

I just got off The Beast. I am more than impressed with the changes. Going into the first tunnel you actually feel laterals. And the Helix feels like you're going another 10 miles an hour smooth as butter with major laterals there as well. Awesome job Gravity Group. They brought a new life to The Beast. Thank you KI!

The Beast is running! PXL_20220508_141550241.TS.mp4

The anticipation is real!

Since The Beast is scheduled to open May 8th, We will use this thread to post our reviews!

Will you go out and ride it?

Ummm, I hope The Beast didn't change this much. https://vivaroundtrip.com/article/the-worlds-longest-wooden-roller-coaster-is-about-to-get-even-longer/

I wish we had more pics, but here is the info about Skyride. https://kicentral.com/parkhistory/past-attractions/skyride/

Watch the full ceremony on April 29th.

So a few things done. The ceremony is almost done, should be able to get it uploaded Wednesday! 4/29/22 Birthday Photo Gallery: https://kicentral.com/photos/50th-anniversary-day-42922 4/29/22 Birthday Entertainment and Fireworks! (Sorry about the sound during the fireworks, I did not realize the mic would be overmodulated with me being so close to a sub woofer.)

I looked every time I rode MT this past weekend. I never saw the track piece. It was sort of nice to have it in there, a little sad they removed it.

I would say you should not have issues getting everything ridden.

When looking at it on my rides up on DT this weekend, I don't think there is any audio gear there right now. I hope that means new gear is being installed soon.

Glad we could do it. I hope to get the 300 photos I took and the video of the ceremony up this week. Got this whole day job in the way.

Yes, the only issue is the lower capacity of Hangtime, but either one of those would be a great addition.

Maybe KI sent him up to Care-a-Lot so the Care Bears can get him repaired? IndyGuy4KI exits stage left.

Do try the Oreo brownie trifle. That is delicious!

Tried the brownie yesterday from Sweet Spot. It was good, but a little dry for my taste.

River City Band and HIFI Honey on the International Bandstand tonight!