BoddaH1994 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Members of the media were sent an invite to the press conference which contained a few more clues... The outside of the box makes a direct reference to a speed element. Not too surprising given the layout that has been leaked. Hopefully this implies that we won't see a bunch of trim brakes like Behemouth. Inside it refers to the 6th as being the most exciting annoucement ever. Now, I wasn't alive in 1979 (or 1978 for that matter) but I'm pretty sure The Beast was a pretty exciting announcement. If they can really top that, then they must have something really special in store for you in 2009. Here's a closeup of the bottle of 'tonic' that will cure your need for speed on the 6th. The guy on the bottle is Doc Helbig, who is the same guy from the Rakes/Helbig Funeral Parlor during Halloween Haunt. He must sell this stuff in the offseason. Quote
Jonathan Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Wow, just wow. Hopefully this lives up to our expectations. Not a doubt in my mind that it wont after how much it's been hyped. Quote
RailRider Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Cool a box with snake oil... Love the marketing Quote
teenageninja Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Definitely has a western/ old town feel to it. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Will any guest be able to watch the annocument or will you have to have a pass to do so? Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Will any guest be able to watch the annocument or will you have to have a pass to do so? Press conference can be seen by all. 08.060.08, 2pm at Kings Island. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Definitely has a western/ old town feel to it. I love it, can't wait to see how the entire rides theme looks. I just hope it has the epic western music like Maverick! Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Posted July 31, 2008 Cool a box with snake oil... Love the marketing May be snake oil, may not be. It definitely says it's a tonic, which was a common ploy to cure disease in the old west. Quote
iChase Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I'm very impressed with what the park's doing to play this up to the media. Totally awesome. Quote
Braves0511 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 im pretty psyched, we were there a couple days ago and i saw all the work that had been going on, and thetrack laying there...from what i saw, it's going to be sweet....yeehaw anyone? Quote
DropZone99 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 It's hard to believe that it'll be the biggest announcement in the park's 36 year history. That is saying it's bigger than Beast and SOB! Im really excited for the announcement, and even more excited to ride it! Quote
RailRider Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I would say the "Biggest Announcement in the parks 36 year history" part is just marketing. I cant believe its going to be ground breaking like some other rides that share a name. But I would say its going to be the tallest announcement in park history... Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Thats cool where will this event be taking place at? Quote
CoasterKrazy Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 This is so cool! If the coaster is half as good as the marketing campaign has been, we're going have one awesome ride on our hands! Quote
fryler87 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Doc Helbig's Tremor Tonic? I just about peed my pants laughing...that is hilarious! Quote
Lake54321 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamondback_water_snake Does anyone know if KI Central is giving out a prize for the person who gueses the correct name? Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Yes! SNAKE oil! But given all the great teasers KI has given us recently, hopefully it doesn't take this definition from wikipedia: The expression is also applied metaphorically to any product with exaggerated marketing but questionable or unverifiable quality.I don't think it will though. Once again, an excellent press invite! Quote
hauntguy Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 So, what's the "tremor" about then? That doesn't apply to snakes at all! -Hauntguy Quote
secondson Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamondback_water_snake Does anyone know if KI Central is giving out a prize for the person who gueses the correct name? You'd think so, given the amount of energy we've put into trying to figure it out, huh? Quote
Cory Butcher Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Oh the park is really playing mind games now. Liniment is most notably an antibiotic used to treat Equine injuries like open wounds and scalp sores. Thats right, it is a veterinarian Antibiotic used commonly on open wounds. And most notably on horses. Cory, patiently waiting until the curtain drops on 8.6.08 Quote
WooferBearATL Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I wonder if that campaign was designed in house or if it was contracted out. Regardless, I think that it's probably one of the most creative campaigns any park has used in a very long time. Quote
CoasterKrazy Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 I imagine most of the misdirection is meant for enthusiasts. Who else would care enough to spend the time deciphering whether the new coaster will be named after a snake or a horse? I'm not complaining of course. This is great! Quote
hauntguy Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Ok, ok... my money is one a "horse" name of some kind! -Hauntguy Quote
Vortexlover2 Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 well, yes we know the layout. It looks like a good layout... from the top. we don't know how tall this will be. Based on the layout we've seen, it could be about 250ish feet tall, with a normal lift hill. BUT: the signs say steep incline ahead. So maybe they're getting ready to announce the worlds tallest coaster or something. To me, that WOULD be the most exciting thing in park history. but then again, as it has been said before, they did make an anouncement back in 78 or something that announced the worlds tallest fastest and longest roller coaster... I hate marketing. vl2 MAJOR EDIT: There is such thing as a horse snake. Many experts say it is the TAIPAN found in austrailia. Could this be why they're marketing both snakes and horses?????? Quote
adventure2007 Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Well my guess would be that it is going to be called THE MUSTANG. Quote
Lake54321 Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Well my guess would be that it is going to be called THE MUSTANG. WRONG ANSWER..... You will all see that my hint is correct in 5 days 3 hours 6 minutes, I would bet my house on it!!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamondback_water_snake Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 Members of the media were sent an invite to the press conference which contained a few more clues... The outside of the box makes a direct reference to a speed element. Not too surprising given the layout that has been leaked. Hopefully this implies that we won't see a bunch of trim brakes like Behemouth. Inside it refers to the 6th as being the most exciting annoucement ever. Now, I wasn't alive in 1979 (or 1978 for that matter) but I'm pretty sure The Beast was a pretty exciting announcement. If they can really top that, then they must have something really special in store for you in 2009. Here's a closeup of the bottle of 'tonic' that will cure your need for speed on the 6th. The guy on the bottle is Doc Helbig, who is the same guy from the Rakes/Helbig Funeral Parlor during Halloween Haunt. He must sell this stuff in the offseason. Do you think that will help my Parkinson's?? Quote
Kawana Posted August 1, 2008 Posted August 1, 2008 I can't wait to see everyone go back and look at the teasers and connect the dots retroactively. The 6th can't get here soon enough. Quote
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