More Clues in the Press Invite

[Captain Picard]

Infrared cameras in this case I think would be for photography of wildlife.

People can't see infrared light but a camera can. You do do a test by using a tv remote and point it at your digital camera when pushing a button.

Your camera will need to be on and have a lcd screen to see.

Just tried it. Didn't work. Maybe I have the wrong kind of remote...? The problem isn't my camera, because it does have an LCD screen.

I don't know why I snapped lol. Sorry for being a loser.

You're not being a loser. I've had my oversensitive moments in here, too.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/698368/how_t...your_tv_remote/

[masonguy21]

Any speculation as to what exactly the "tonic" is for. I mean the park wouldn't just tell people to bring it just so they are scrathing there heads about what it's for until media day, and then it not have any use at all would they?

[secondson]

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/698368/how_t...your_tv_remote/

Ahh. I was expecting to see a laser beam shooting out of the remote. I'm such a dork!

Tried it again, and it does work. Interesting.

[TOPGUN1993]

Big @$$ ride would be the best name for a coaster ever!

Agreed.

[RailRider]

Big @$$ ride would be the best name for a coaster ever!

Agreed.

Why do I have a feeling our new coaster will be called "Hell Big" ?

Doc, Thats a Hella Big coaster...

[gnarkiller]

It has to be something to do with a snake. Its the only thing that makes since IMO

[RingMaster]

I am still going to bet on a snake or horse name, but my best guess is a snake name. This is a VERY creative press release IMO. This is something you wouldn't see at any park.

Actually, Universal's got everyone beat for the past several years:

http://websites.horrornights.be/2004site/index.php HHN 14

http://websites.horrornights.be/2005site/index.php HHN 15 - Tales of Terror

http://websites.horrornights.be/2006site_Before/orlando/ and http://websites.horrornights.be/2006site_After/orlando/ HHN's Sweet 16(The Behind the Screams sections of the 'Before' site has been 'rearranged' in the 'After' site)

http://websites.horrornights.be/2007site/orlando/index.html HHN 17 - Carnival of Carnage

and of course, this year's Halloween Horror Nights:

http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/index.html

So, um, yeah KI's press release for the 2009 coaster is a great start to having more interactive (and interesting) press release information, and I hope that, in future years, they'll be up to the same caliber that Uni is famous for.

[WooferBearATL]

Have to disagree.

I don't see where any of the web pages created by Universal are anywhere as creative. Those are web pages. Easily created and not nearly as imaginative.

[Captain Picard]

I remember Uni sending out press packets like Ki did last year for HHN. I know they sent something to Screamscape.

[CoastersNSich]

Why do I have a feeling our new coaster will be called "Hell Big" ?

I've got a great feeling that the name will be "Big Don."

[DeLorean Rider]

So.... seriously, whats in the bottle?

EDIT: Nevermind, I know all about keeping with the show and not ruining the magic...

[Cory Butcher]

One of the greatest movies of all time!

[Monroe]

They have started to post clues on a New York web site now. Helbig you sly dog you.

http://www.wnbc.com/news/17047883/detail.h...ny&psp=news

[WooferBearATL]

One of the greatest movies of all time!

An amazingly fun movie.

I love Reba in general but her role in this was perfect!

[Cory Butcher]

Haha yeah! Can't forget about Bert and his guns!

[RingMaster]

Have to disagree.

I don't see where any of the web pages created by Universal are anywhere as creative. Those are web pages. Easily created and not nearly as imaginative.

...so you're saying this:

is better than this?:

http://websites.horrornights.be/2007site/o.../carnirama.html

And, really, go and actually LOOK through Uni's site for this year's Horror Nights, then come back and tell me that's not creative and/or imaginative. Don't just sit there at one page and form an opinion from just one page.

[Captain Picard]

I think he is talking about the way they are playing it with the media and not the web page.

[G-Force]

Yeah, like how they are sending the bolt, the serum, placing signs, ect. That is more creative imo than just a flash web page.

[RingMaster]

Makes sense in the fact that it's a gigantic Beemer coaster vs. a Halloween event being publicized.

EDIT: Now that you mention it:

^That guy from the Screamscape site got a 'prize' from the folks at HHN last year. And I believe he also received a bolt from the Kings Island PR staff this year.

[G-Force]

Makes sense in the fact that it's a gigantic Beemer coaster vs. a Halloween event being publicized.

EDIT: Now that you mention it:

^That guy from the Screamscape site got a 'prize' from the folks at HHN last year. And I believe he also received a bolt from the Kings Island PR staff this year.

Ok that is pretty nice for a halloween event. But it's more dead-on as to what it's trying to target. The tricky little elves at King's Island try to make everything a challenge. Which I think is more creative. Anyways... I can't wait to see the PR on the 6th! I will be there only for a few hours though due to a Cross Country practice-a-ma-bog.

[hauntguy]

OK, so... I just got the KI newsletter and it mentions the annoucement and it states... "Be there as KI let's the horse out of the barn..."

So either it's a common figure-of-speech or they're really hinting a name and/or theme for this coaster! I've still got my money on a horse! -Hauntguy

[masonguy21]

OK, so... I just got the KI newsletter and it mentions the annoucement and it states... "Be there as KI let's the horse out of the barn..."

So either it's a common figure-of-speech or they're really hinting a name and/or theme for this coaster! I've still got my money on a horse! -Hauntguy

Maybe they are saying let the horse out of the barn so it can get away from the diamond back.

[welchce]

OK, so... I just got the KI newsletter and it mentions the annoucement and it states... "Be there as KI let's the horse out of the barn..."

So either it's a common figure-of-speech or they're really hinting a name and/or theme for this coaster! I've still got my money on a horse! -Hauntguy

Yeah, I noticed that as well but I think they are using it to throw people off. It's almost too obvious.

[Lake54321]

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

Now only 8 hours 30 minutes!

[Lake54321]

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

Sure glad I didn't give up my house by not knowing the name!

[Tomkatt7]

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

Sure glad I didn't give up my house by not knowing the name!

Nope, sorry, You chose the non-venomous diamond back water snake.

KI chose the highly venomous pit viper Diamondback rattlesnake.

Let me know when I can pick up the keys.

[JAHill]

So did the bottle of tonic have any role in the Press Release today ?

[WooferBearATL]

And, really, go and actually LOOK through Uni's site for this year's Horror Nights, then come back and tell me that's not creative and/or imaginative. Don't just sit there at one page and form an opinion from just one page.

I was talking about the press packs that they sent out.

It was absolutely incredible.

I'm not talking about the web pages.