webboysmd Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hey everyone, long time viewer...first time poster.... I was just on the Kings Island Wikipedia page and saw this.... "King's Island is currently developing a floorless hyper-twister with B&M for a 2009-2010 debut. The ride will run along the edge of the park with the loading station in the vicinity of "The Beast". Although not the tallest coaster in existence when built it is alleged that the vertical run will surpass that of "The Beast" by at least 750-1050 feet. This ride is reported to use the terrain change at the back half of the park to present a first (possibly second) drop in excess of 312 feet. A final submitted architectural rendering is expected to be made available to Cedar Fair in the first or second quarter of 2008." Is this new? It's not referenced on the site, which is suspect, but no one has taken it down yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well it does raise an eyebrow, cause this year, I think were geting an add-on to the waterpark. and if its a big enough project i can see us geting it either in 2009 or 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 B&M will never build something 300 ft high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^ tell me why? the word never doesnt exist in the amuesment world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Sure it does. There's not a soul here who will ever ride Traver's Cyclone. Never. That being said, for enough money, I'm sure B and M would build about anything, and build it well. That's not to say there is any credibility in language added to a Wikipedia entry. That could have been done by Mark Shapiro's talented nephew, for all we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well first, welcome! Second: Oh, wow. Dear God. I want to know who added that. ...And who's going to remove it. I'm pretty sure that there isn't any miraculous 300 foot land drop-off back there. Sounds like someone's been reading these forums a little too seriously. Webboysmd, take this quote with a grain of salt. In fact take most everything on Wikipedia with a grain of salt. Anyone with internet access can write on Wikipedia. I HIGHLY doubt that this is for real, but I, for the sake of argument will say it's not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor66 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I HIGHLY doubt any of that is known by anyone outside of Cedar Fair/B&M management. I'm not sure what the vertical run means, maybe the length of the lift? But a drop of 312 feet seems pretty unlikely considering B&M has never built anything above 230', I think. Although the concept sounds cool, I doubt the credibility of Wiki since anyone can change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webboysmd Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well first, welcome! Second: Oh, wow. Dear God. I want to know who added that. ...And who's going to remove it. I'm pretty sure that there isn't any miraculous 300 foot land drop-off back there. Sounds like someone's been reading these forums a little too seriously. Webboysmd, take this quote with a grain of salt. In fact take most everything on Wikipedia with a grain of salt. Anyone with internet access can write on Wikipedia. I HIGHLY doubt that this is for real, but I, for the sake of argument will say it's not a bad idea. Thanks! I know Wiki isn't the best place for info, but I thought I'd see if I missed something. I can see CF putting a new coaster into the park in 2009, but I'd expect something small next year, if not the next 2 if money is a problem like it's rumored to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^ I wouldn't expect a new coaster but I would expect something new. Even if it were a coaser I doubt it would be a B&M. If there were a synonym for B&M it would be expensive. Considering CF's financial condition a B&M doesn't seem to be in the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webboysmd Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^ I wouldn't expect a new coaster but I would expect something new. Even if it were a coaser I doubt it would be a B&M. If there were a synonym for B&M it would be expensive. Considering CF's financial condition a B&M doesn't seem to be in the cards. Or even if they were to move Dominator from GL to KI.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 The best part about Wikipedia is you can tell who makes edits. The IP of that user is 63.215.29.198. (It's free information.) Just take a look at their "talk" page on wikipedia. They have been suspended before for vandalism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:63.215.29.198 Also, look at the bottom: Hi, Please stop adding false information to the Six Flags Great America article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^ I wouldn't expect a new coaster but I would expect something new. Even if it were a coaser I doubt it would be a B&M. If there were a synonym for B&M it would be expensive. Considering CF's financial condition a B&M doesn't seem to be in the cards. Or even if they were to move Dominator from GL to KI.... We can dream can't we? I just edited the Wiki article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webboysmd Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 ^ I wouldn't expect a new coaster but I would expect something new. Even if it were a coaser I doubt it would be a B&M. If there were a synonym for B&M it would be expensive. Considering CF's financial condition a B&M doesn't seem to be in the cards. Or even if they were to move Dominator from GL to KI.... We can dream can't we? I just edited the Wiki article. Yes, we can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 KI hates B&M...and Intamin. What are we getting next? Better check out what's new in Vekoma's product line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 ^ I wouldn't expect a new coaster but I would expect something new. Even if it were a coaser I doubt it would be a B&M. If there were a synonym for B&M it would be expensive. Considering CF's financial condition a B&M doesn't seem to be in the cards. I've considered CF's financial situation, it doesnt look good, but I'm looking at our sister park up North, and CF is building a massive B&M there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 ^I was gonna say just that. Where in the world does anyone get the KI hates B&M or Intamin? Oh, because one hasn't been built there before. Well, guess what? Like Ronny said, CF now owns KI and it'a whole new ballgame. I wouldn't be surprised to see a B&M and Intamin added in the next 5-10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikewhy Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well, Kings Island really need a modern coaster from someone like B&M (my preference) or Intamin. In a way, I am a little sad that we were given Firehawk, because that will make us wait even longer in all likelihood for a new coaster. When I saw what Canada's Wonderland was getting in 2008, I was a little depressed thinking about how great it would be for something like that to be built at KI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI on the mind Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 The best part about Wikipedia is you can tell who makes edits. The IP of that user is 63.215.29.198. (It's free information.) Just take a look at their "talk" page on wikipedia. They have been suspended before for vandalism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:63.215.29.198 Also, look at the bottom: Hi, Please stop adding false information to the Six Flags Great America article Which is interesting because here is that persons location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 and don't forget.... KI is no longer the "favorite child" in the chain. Cedar Point is the "spoiled" sibling in the CF family to get most of the record-breaking attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkimike Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 and don't forget.... KI is no longer the "favorite child" in the chain. Cedar Point is the "spoiled" sibling in the CF family to get most of the record-breaking attractions. The ironic thing about this is that Cedar Fair will put in better things at KI than KI received the whole time it was Paramounts "flagship park." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I would guess that ip address wouldn't tell you much in a world that is connected mostly with dynamic connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormaster Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I want dominator! They need to bring Dominator to KI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 and don't forget.... KI is no longer the "favorite child" in the chain. Cedar Point is the "spoiled" sibling in the CF family to get most of the record-breaking attractions. Yeah, but I think Maverick is going to be the new mindset for Cedar Fair. They don't have the $$$$ to build record breakers any more. And with Maverick, it has been accepted by the GP pretty well and it doesn't break any kind of record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I want dominator! They need to bring Dominator to KI! Sorry, but per Lance on Screamscape (aka Coaster Prophet), Dominator is going to Kings Dominion.... Realistically speaking, it looks like our best shot for a new coaster will be something for 2009 or 2010....probably a mini-B&M hyper like CW is getting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterfan Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 I love TTD and MF, I really feel they and Maverick are the best coasters ever made. As much as I love them though, I would have to say Maverick is more fun and even more intense. I would much rather see a ride like Maverick come to KI than a "record breaker". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Who says you cant have both. A ride like Maverick and have it break some kinda of stupid record like first intmain floorless or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek9312 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 It would be cool to get another record breaking coaster although we are home to a lot it seems like but IMO i have to go with what coasterfan said i would much rather see a ride like Maverick come to KI. But hey a new coaster is a new coaster and its usually better then just getting nothing even if it does not come anywhere close to breaking any type of record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 and don't forget.... KI is no longer the "favorite child" in the chain. Cedar Point is the "spoiled" sibling in the CF family to get most of the record-breaking attractions. The ironic thing about this is that Cedar Fair will put in better things at KI than KI received the whole time it was Paramounts "flagship park." We were the flagship park? I dont ever remember the park being called that in press releases or the website or anything. If you go buy which Paramount Park perofrmed the best.....PCW did much higher attendance than PKI did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 i want a awesome flat anyone with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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