Melody

I was hoping there would be something new about this like it would be the first wing giga so guess that's out now. My friend who is bigger can't fit on Diamondback. These trains seem very similar so guess she won't be riding this either. Do any of the B&M Gigas have any seats with longer seatbelts like how Banshee does? She can ride in those rows. Or is it not possible with the clamshell bars? . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't see why we can't have a wing or a dive that's also over 300 ft. Maybe it's just not technically possible yet? Idk. I also think those new spinning 4D coasters look fun! But if the "MC" track pieces people have spotted really are for us which I think they most likely are then it won't be either of those and will be a giga. I'm happy either way with anything honestly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I totally agree with needing more of those. Tomb Raider was my favorite (HUSS topspin) and Delirium is my current favorite now (Also HUSS?) so I would love more but I feel like Vortex spot is so uneven I just see a Dive Machine fitting so well there. Altho I'm sure it's easy enough to fill in the land with dirt and level it out there's other places in the park already flat enough for those types of rides to go... Maybe even back by the new coaster where Firehawk was since it doesn't seem to be taking all that land. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This actually makes me think that they could possibly be renaming FOF to Polaris and the new coaster will be Orion and the whole area could be rethemed to the "Constellation" hence the teasers? EDIT: I do also think its most likely just 2 trandmarks in case one falls thru as a backup but just thought it's a possibility? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It seems while catching up on this whole thread eveything that popped into my head I wanted to say by a few pages later someone already beat me to it haha. I really figured we would not be getting the giga until the 50th in 2022 so if we do get it now like it seems I too think they aren't using all the land back behind Banshee where SOB was because there is already a plan in place for something to go there in the future. To me most likely an RMC. I could also see Vortex eventually turning into a Floorless or a Dive Machine going there. Probably not as soon as 2022 as that would be too soon for another coaster? But who knows? Just my thoughts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was part of the Banshee and Mystic Timbers decoding threads from the beginning. Have taken a break from the forum but just spend the last 2 whole days reading every single post / page from the beginning and finally caught up! WHEWWW! I feel like my brain is gonna explode from all the info here wow! I have not been lucky enough to ride any giga so I don't have much to add and just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted pictures and did the math to help decode. I am excited for this ride since it'll be my first giga either way but hope we do get at least one record breaking or never before seen new element to make it stand out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For anyone who has ice skated on the fountain already... I went ahead and got my time slot tickets online so they wouldn't sell out but do you HAVE to get there at the beginning of the session time or can you come half way into it. I don't want to skate the whole 90 min. Also I'm bringing a friend the online ticket "deal" was a wash once they added the service charge in so I decided to purchase at the gate. At any point during the night do they discount tickets. Like after 8 or 9pm or is it still full price all night? Any help or input is appreciated thanks!

Someone on FB said today is the last day for carriage rides. I was looking forward to finally doing that tomorrow (new years eve). Along with the International buffet not happening tomorrow the list of things I was hoping to do is drastically going down. I wish they had a later ice skating time slot as well. Hopefully most of the restaurants and shops stay open later than 10 because I fear there wont be much to do from 10 - midnight now.

Which would be why they aren't having the buffet that night ugh I really wanted to try it!

^^ Ugh we were in a long line there (around 7) and didn't see it on the menu and everyone was only getting funnel cakes so we got out of line and left and went to the turkey leg stand and they were sold out lol

Went last night for 3 hours. The main thing I wanted that I loved from last year was the cinnamon bread and the hot apple cider. Neither of which were available I asked multiple people and all they really could say was they ran out or didn't have the stuff to make it. No one seemed to know if other places in the park had it. Last year the only place I could find the apple cider was the shop with the fudge on IS. Cafe Noel had the cinnamon bread last year but this year the website lists the funnel cake stand in Rivertown (they didnt even have it listed on menu) and the turkey leg shop on IS (they were sold out). We did try the bacon on a stick and I was surprised how huge it was.... that was great!

Both times I went last year that happened to me. I'm going on New Years and that night is "greyed" out so idk if they not having it or its bought out again

Thanks so much @malem !

^^ Awesome yes thanks so much! At least this year you can't buy the buffet online so maybe its less likely to sell out. Planning on going tomrrow or next sunday. I assume the bring a friend tickets can be purchased at the gate not just online? Online doesnt really say. And can you get into International Street shops early at 430 on Sunday's also?

I went to Winterfest twice last year and both times the buffet was sold out online due to a company buyout so never got to try. Anyone who has had both the International Street Restaurant Buffet and the new one at Reds is it the same food? I don't have a dining plan so if I'm paying $25 I'd at least rather have the view from the International Street Restaurant lol.

There are 2 buffets this year according to the website. They still have the International Street Restaurant Buffet too. Looks like you can't buy ahead online anymore. International Restaurant Enjoy a winter feast crafted by the Kings Island culinary team! Dine on seasonal delights while overlooking the stunning view of International Street and Snow Flake Lake. Dining Plans are not accepted at this location. Tickets can be purchased at the International Restaurant on the day of your visit. Limited availability.

^^ I saw that too and I bet they use that same technology to do a New Years Eve Countdown...... I sure hope so anyways!

I hope they get it up and running sometime today for all the people that made a special trip today for their last rides. It was broke down when we arrived last night about 6pm. Later the app said "0 Min Wait" we headed over and an employee said it was about an hour. Being my last chance to ride we waited and luckily it ended up only being about 30 min. This was around 7-8pm. Thankful to have got my last ride in since it was always one of my favorite rides. #RestInPieces

Awesome thanks somehow I go pretty often and have never noticed them lol

Great! Thank you!

I googled but didn't want to bump a super old thread from 2014, are there still any smashed / elongated penny machines left at the park? I know they used to have a ton most of which seem to have been removed. It's all my friend wants as a souvenir...

I was wondering also if I renew my pass tomorrow at the park will the free ticket be available to immediately use right then also?

That would be me. I'm devastated It was my favorite ride for years until Banshee came along. I still make a point to ride it every time I go. So unique and fun for me I loved it. I'm sad they took away the photo booth so I never got a photo on it. At least in a year or two the space will probably become a great new ride I will love too.

^^ I hope it is Drop Tour.... EDIT: The colors red yellow and black also match it hmmmm

The one tombstone literally says "Moreland" like we need more land so once we tear this ride down we'll have more land? lol?