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It's time for KI to get a new front gate!
thedevariouseffect replied to Shaggy's topic in Kings Island
That building was such a memory to go into this weekend. Seeing the pipes for the fog/water/ect. on the side, then the mural still on the wall, just brilliant. What I would do to tour through there with no haunt on the floor and see what all is still there honestly. Plus it's been a dream of mine to go up to the control booth and peer out into where that ride used to be. One of my fond memories I truly miss -
It's time for KI to get a new front gate!
thedevariouseffect replied to Shaggy's topic in Kings Island
I would just like to see the removal of the huge banner, brown shingles, and closed look of the front gate. The view when passing through of the fountains, amazing...However walking up to the gate is very bland and somewhat a letdown. -
KIC 10th Birthday Bash VTR/PTR by IndyGuy4KI
thedevariouseffect replied to IndyGuy4KI's topic in Trip Reports
^Brown train, very last car Won't be riding that again... -
But Walken... Can't compare to the Walken
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I am not sure about Vortex, but yes they hand built it on site. I may post pictures of some off season work they did on the rails of magnum & corkscrew that I have. But the evidence is clear, the ride is nowhere near the perfect tolerances that rides such as B&M's have. But that's what makes it unique...knowing it's not a cookie cutter, RCT computer generated coaster, it's very unique and it's own, and people used their profession to make that ride. Don't see quality like that anywhere anymore really.
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Arrow rides are classics...like classic cars They may not be the most efficient, cheapest, or most incredible thing ever, but when you see them, they look good, and just about every one of them that's been taken care of delivers Find me a season where top thrill dragster has more uptime than downtime or as many hours operating as an arrow... Also...Maggie hit 1mil before other rides in the park minus this year, even the train, just saying May not like it, may not think much of them, but they're the history that created the present and pushed the envelope much harder than anyone today
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I would be bored and slightly annoyed after five or so minutes...beast is great...but a lot of that time is lifts and straight track...couldn't imagine drawn out elements of a wing rider doing too much for nine minutes
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Like this?
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Nine minute wing rider... Why??? Lol
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I guess I'm that short...I have my hands up the whole time in either seat... Ah well
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Why Kevin Bacon...more like Christopher Walken
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Kings island & Miami Valley Railroad
thedevariouseffect replied to CP&LERR Fan's topic in Kings Island
Real coal fired engine > Propane and fake wood surrounding the tank Just my opinion -
^That was priceless...I'm not ganna lie Favorite thing was seeing guests peer through the fence and see us right there, was pretty funny lol
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Very fun day, no doubt. Glad you could follow us around, it was pretty awesome
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Ride Op Tips
thedevariouseffect replied to Diamondbacker27's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Safety is number one...that's your job, that's all thats truly important Before you raise that hand and clear the train there had better not be any doubts that the ride isn't safe for who is on it. -
What Amusement Park Attractions Have You Operated?
thedevariouseffect replied to fanofFirehawk's topic in KI Polls
Corkscrew is always my favorite...you don't find rides that are that demanding and fin to work anymore in todays techhnology age. Plus we did have the best crew there that year...even pointbuzz and enthusiasts agreed with that which was great considering the year before my crew got there we were voted worst crew... Big changes man -
New for 2014 at Holiday World...
thedevariouseffect replied to McSalsa's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Youngstud...completely different dynamics of that water ride That's like comparing El Toro to TTD...there's not really anything alike -
What's Up With Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular?
thedevariouseffect replied to BoddaH1994's topic in Kings Island
I will say I do like Panda...Their serving sizes are...Excellent haha I don't like that they don't apply the refill for the souviner cups, which is lame... However orange chicken, a large drink, and steamed rice for about 11 bucks...not a bad deal honestly. -
^No...it's coaster track.. It could be the color of the designers nether-region hair...I'd still ride it
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The beauty of camo
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I will say at least they sell Yuengling in Festhaus...got the Lager part down, just not the truly German part down
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What's Up With Snoopy's Starlight Spectacular?
thedevariouseffect replied to BoddaH1994's topic in Kings Island
Wow...Never dove that deep into looking at stuff... That is slightly ironic to be honest -
God this is the perfect reply for that facepalm machine some guy on here made that I can't find for the life of me
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New in 2014 at Cedar Point!
thedevariouseffect replied to kicsehlhorst's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Rides closed Fri: Coskcrew/Super Monster/Witches Wheel I believe GCA was closed Antiques/Wave Swinger There may be more but I know those were closed my year -
Invert Giga?? That sounds for once terrifying on a coaster I'd totally ride it though...but wow...that'd be a thrill