Cortney Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Kings Island isn't the only park in this group that I am planning to go to this summer. I am going to the one in Charlotte less than 2 weeks after getting home from Ohio. I know the one at Carowinds the Drop Zone is designed more like the one that was at Six Flags KK....but does anyone have this crazy thought (other than me) that they are still not safe to go on? I know the people I am going with to KI are going on, but my aunt who I am going with to Carowinds hasn't been back on it since she was on the ride when it malfunctioned and they were stuck at the top. Its one of my fave rides, but I am so hesitant about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 They are all safe! I wouldn't pass it up while your there, they're alot of fun. Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 You owe it to yourself to ride it. It's an awesome experience. You'll be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 You will be fine. The ride is safe. Not perfect but safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 If you are willing to ride to the park in an automobile, you are doing something far more dangerous than riding any ride in the park, including Drop Tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It's the best thing in the park. Carowind's Drop Tower is called a SECOND GENERATION Drop Tower. Drop Tower at KI is a THIRD GENERATION. It's a whole different ride, imo. And they haven't had any problems. Wait....what the heck is Drop Zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It's fine. It's safe. I highly suggest going on it as it is one of the best Flat (or, well,) rides at the park. Best way at Kings Island to get your heart beating and your pants peeing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Go for it. I don't like it personally, only because I don't like having someone else control when it drops. Once you're going.....cool...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshrzmeup Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Go if you wish. Personally, i'm freaked of heights and i've seen the ride get stuck at the very top, so i'll never go on it again. But people seem to love it and from what others have said, it's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I died on that ride so I can't recommend it. (joke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Drop Zone is probly the number one safe ride at KI. It needs to be number 1 safe ride at that. Its fun! if this is your first ride on it, keep your eyes open til the top and then close em its fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 If Ceadr Fair did not think the Drop Towers where safe they would not be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The Drop Tower is an exhilarating ride, probably the best airtime in the park However I will cite one negative aspect about it. Due to the nature of the seating arrangement, I particularly don't like my 7-year-old son to ride it. It's hard to explain, but if something were to happen to his over-the-shoulder restraint, there'd be nothing I could do but sit there and watch him potentially fall out of the ride and meet his end. This of course is very unlikely - but the fact remains, every time my son rides this with me, I cringe. I just feel very trapped on it (by design of course) but moreso than other over-the-shoulder rides. At least on Vortex, Top Gun, etc, I feel like I'd have a fighting chance of keeping him from falling out if his restraint fails. I don't have that feeling on Drop Zone (or Delirium either). I know it's largely irrational, but it's just a primal/parental instinct I guess. I also have a nearly religious amount of respect and reverence for heights, which I'm sure adds to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I just feel very trapped on it (by design of course) but moreso than other over-the-shoulder rides. I see where your coming from, but that feeling of being trapped is to keep someone from wiggling out if the seat 300 feet up in the air. I am not a fan of heights, but I will ride Drop Tower and other rides like it because I feel secure and safe with the restraints used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortney Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have been on this ride at both parks in the past, its not a matter of being scared of heights (which I am....I just look straight out) its just the safety factor. But my friend and brother are like you gotta ride on it, and said the same thing as people here have said, if Cedar Fair didn't think it was safe they wouldn't have it open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I read Drop Zone so i could just not ressit reading this. Yes i highly recomend riding it. Even though you will be scared the whole way up on the way down you will love it and you will want more and more of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 The Drop Tower is an exhilarating ride, probably the best airtime in the park However I will cite one negative aspect about it. Due to the nature of the seating arrangement, I particularly don't like my 7-year-old son to ride it. It's hard to explain, but if something were to happen to his over-the-shoulder restraint, there'd be nothing I could do but sit there and watch him potentially fall out of the ride and meet his end. This of course is very unlikely - but the fact remains, every time my son rides this with me, I cringe. I just feel very trapped on it (by design of course) but moreso than other over-the-shoulder rides. At least on Vortex, Top Gun, etc, I feel like I'd have a fighting chance of keeping him from falling out if his restraint fails. I don't have that feeling on Drop Zone (or Delirium either). I know it's largely irrational, but it's just a primal/parental instinct I guess. I also have a nearly religious amount of respect and reverence for heights, which I'm sure adds to it. You shoudnt worry about the restraint failing, If any restraint problems, the ride is lowerd at a very slow speed. I wouldnt worry about drop zone restraints failing anytime soon at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconutjuice Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 that ride is INCREDIBLY dangerous! be smart and make the right decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kman6 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I rode The "Tower" yesterday. Just as fun as I remember it as always. After 20 mins of trying to get my friends wife to ride she finally accepted and off we went. She was scared the whole time but after we got off she told me she was glad she went and I was able to get her on it after her grandkids and family were never able to. I recommend the ride to anyone....its not as bad as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 that ride is INCREDIBLY dangerous! be smart and make the right decision! How do you figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota2112 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 that ride is INCREDIBLY dangerous! be smart and make the right decision! How do you figure? I suspect coconutjuice's statement was sarcastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_M17 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Kings Island isn't the only park in this group that I am planning to go to this summer. I am going to the one in Charlotte less than 2 weeks after getting home from Ohio. I know the one at Carowinds the Drop Zone is designed more like the one that was at Six Flags KK....but does anyone have this crazy thought (other than me) that they are still not safe to go on? I know the people I am going with to KI are going on, but my aunt who I am going with to Carowinds hasn't been back on it since she was on the ride when it malfunctioned and they were stuck at the top. Its one of my fave rides, but I am so hesitant about it now. I'd say Drop Tower is safe to ride. I prefer not to ride it though because I can't stand the feeling you get when you drop straight down. How it feels like your stomach is going up into your chest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampersand Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 If you are willing to ride to the park in an automobile, you are doing something far more dangerous than riding any ride in the park, including Drop Tower. That's along the lines of what I was thinking as well. This year was actually the first time I ever rode Drop Tower. It wasn't nearly as scary as I thought it'd be, but it was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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