Jonathan Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 I'll take a few cellphone pictures if it's open.
Jonathan Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 I did call down 20 minutes ago. I don't know how credible these operators are, but they said it was in fact open.
kjkjkj Posted April 26, 2008 Author Posted April 26, 2008 I can't wait to see pics tonight (hopefully, someone will end up posting a few) of the crypt!
Vortex Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 Yes indeed, it was very cold. I was not one of the ones who got sick, but did get wet. I got sick that day from ridding The Racer in the cold. I was in line with a big shot from Nick. He was working on a TV show called Sponge Bob. I have pictures of it on my computer some where.
CoastersRZ Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 The Crypt was in fact open today! I waited about forty five minutes to ride it. The new program is a LOT more intense then the old one. But it is also, in my opinion, a lot more fun then the old program. I debated riding it a second time, but didn`t want to wait, as the line had grown much longer. The ride will flip you upside down about nine or ten times. It was hard to tell exactly, because the ride room is not lit very brightly. But you do perform several "topspins". After my ride, The Crypt went down for about thirty minutes but was open later in the afternoon.
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 The Crypt was in fact open today! I waited about forty five minutes to ride it. The new program is a LOT more intense then the old one. But it is also, in my opinion, a lot more fun then the old program. I debated riding it a second time, but didn`t want to wait, as the line had grown much longer. The ride will flip you upside down about nine or ten times. It was hard to tell exactly, because the ride room is not lit very brightly. But you do perform several "topspins". After my ride, The Crypt went down for about thirty minutes but was open later in the afternoon. The new program flips you about 6 or 7 times. Tomb Raider flipped you 5 times, the difference is that this new program gives flipping a new name. Also, this ride is flipping awesome! It is basically what you would expect from any other top spin only your inside and moving a lot faster than other top spins since this is a giant version. Also, those demons is pre-show... creepy!
King's Island Addict Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 I rode it today. When we came to the park the sign said it was closed, but we went to ride The Beast at about 11:30 and it was open. I love the new program, it was way more intense, but the opening alien thing was really cheesy.
catzdrummer09 Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 ^ Yeah, this is one of my favorites and I was highly upset with it's condition during last season. It was rough and jerky and the effects were not working at all. THere was no music, and no water. It was insane. I haven't got to make it down yet and should be going in May but I was just wondering how she was.
guy1115 Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 Amazing that no one has mentioned what they did to the ride platform. They have reduced it from 3 rows to 2, which is only going to help with the performance of the ride. Past that I love the new program. It is much better and faster than what we had before.
corn4ahead Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 wait...now its like a traditional top spin...it only has 2 rows.
kjkjkj Posted April 26, 2008 Author Posted April 26, 2008 Amazing that no one has mentioned what they did to the ride platform. They have reduced it from 3 rows to 2, which is only going to help with the performance of the ride. Past that I love the new program. It is much better and faster than what we had before. Really? I beleive I guessed that in an earlier post a while back! lol. So could you please explain in detail what EXACTLY the ride is like now? What theiming is still there, what the program does, special effects! anything?!
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 BUT IS IT SMOOTHER? Please don't yell. It is a much more comfortable ride experience. As for people wondering what the program is like, Think of it like Firefall. Has the same stunts for would expect from any other top spin.
Jonathan Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 YES! Please explain what the ride is live from start to finish
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 It is going to be hard for anyone to explain what it is like from start to finish. First off, it is inside so we cant study the new program. Give people a couple of rides on it, after a few rides we might memorize the program but at this time I do not remember.
kjkjkj Posted April 26, 2008 Author Posted April 26, 2008 So is the ride chamber rethemed? or is it just like pitch black now or what?
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 I would first recommend everyone to view the photos Ryan Uploaded today... http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails...astup&cat=0 The ride area has had the Durga Goddess and the ice field removed . There is nothing really to the ride area. The drum music is now gone and has now been replaced by techno like music. Most of the ride is in the dark however some lights are on.
kjkjkj Posted April 26, 2008 Author Posted April 26, 2008 so there's no story to the actual ride then? that kinda sucks. Oh well. and, techno music? that sounds lame! what about music in the line? sorry about all the questions!
catzdrummer09 Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 BUT IS IT SMOOTHER? Please don't yell. It is a much more comfortable ride experience. As for people wondering what the program is like, Think of it like Firefall. Has the same stunts for would expect from any other top spin. I wasn't yelling. But, now the ride is even more un-rivertown. And the fact that the ride has no story now kinda makes me mad. At least pick music that matches the theming.
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 You don't need a story in order to have a great ride. And as bad as you might think techno music is to this ride, it really is not all that bad. Cedar Fair did a wonderful job with the work on our Top Spin! -I did not hear any music in the cave or outside the ride.
catzdrummer09 Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 ^ WELL...I hope you're right! I'll take your word for now.
kjkjkj Posted April 26, 2008 Author Posted April 26, 2008 Well, I just got a suprise! My cousin just asked me if I wanted to go to Kings Island with them tomorrow! So I can't wait to see for myself! I'm not too upset about the theming, nothing hardly worked anyways! So what about the geysers, and the "lava pit"? so do they shoot up water better this year, or it all, or hold you upside down?
Ki Man Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 I got to go to the park today. After 2 hours of waiting and breakdowns, I experienced the Crypt. I can honestly say this is our "New for 2008" attraction. It's a totally different ride, there's new theming, and a new pre show. 100x better than last year. Experience THE Crypt in 2008!!!! -KI Man
kjkjkj Posted April 27, 2008 Author Posted April 27, 2008 So whats the new preshow (The Bat creature) like? Is it cheezy? Also, do you think this version of the ride is as good as TRTR in it's early years? So is there any fog or anything now?
Captain Nemo Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Tomb Raider was a completely unique experience when it opened. Because this is so different from when it opened I would treat this as almost a new ride. The ride is not as themed as when the ride first opened, but the ride experience with its new program is much more thrilling than it has ever been!
Jamesv7 Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 The ride is really good and fast but it is a giant top spin in a box now with know theming in the ride chamber.
Ki Man Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Wow....a BIG surprise! Experince The Crypt in 2008!!! It's too bad that it seems the ride is in a large garage.
UncleHenry Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Either have at least some theming during the ride, or have a synchronized light show with the ride, and this is the best ride in the park. The whole time I was riding I was screaming "NOW THIS IS A FREAKING TOP SPIN!!!"
Ki Man Posted April 27, 2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Hey, Ryan! Were you stuck in Crypt for 2 hours like I was?! I was there between 4:20 and 6:30 and I saw very few flashes of a camera at The Bat. Henry, I agree. Everything is great until you reach the ride. Now, I liked this PROGRAM better; but I liked Tomb Raider much better. It didn't feel like a giant garage.
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