violakat03 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 The only problem I see with using the old season pass entrance is doesn't it let you in over by the Kings Island Theater? If so, you'd have to either mix back in with the non-passholders on International Street, or walk all the way around through Coney Mall to get to the ERT area. Why? Go toward Delirium and double back toward International Street on the pathway past the Festhaus. You'll come out in the middle of International Street and be able to walk up toward the Eiffel Tower and go toward Diamondback with very little time spent going out of the way. Flyer, who made several trips around through Coney Mall on a Beast walkback last year. It depends on how much of International Street they have open. I haven't been there at park opening since when I worked there, so when I think of where they have the ropes, I remember them having them back behind the Eiffel Tower, so if they start doing it that way and opening shops such as the Emporium, then you'd end up back in the crowd if you go through Oktoberfest. But I haven't been there at park open since 2003, so I honestly have no idea where they block it off now.
tigellinus Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 ^^Cinnabon on the right, just past Keyhole on the left.
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 On Canada's Wonderland's Website, Rage (they're pirate ship) is a photo of our Viking Fury and they tried to cut out the Eiffel Tower in the background but you can still see the bottom half. It's very odd looking. Wow. Just wow.
CoastersRZ Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Yes, in the past they have only had a very small portion of International Street Open before 10am. Last year, as tigellinius said, I-Street was only open up to just shy of the entrance to Octoberfest and Nick Universe.
CincinnatiCyclone Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I've noticed on the webcam that there are spotlights near Diamonbacks splashdown, although I only see one. I didn't want to look through all the 481 pages, so i'm pretty sure someone has already noticed. I cant wait to ride Diamondback at night.
Racerrider Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I've noticed on the webcam that there are spotlights near Diamonbacks splashdown, although I only see one. I didn't want to look through all the 481 pages, so i'm pretty sure someone has already noticed. I cant wait to ride Diamondback at night. I haven't seen those but thanks for saying so! They'l probably be used to illuminate the supports at night, which will look really cool! probably like on silver bullet at Knott's (see below)
dare-to-fly Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I've noticed on the webcam that there are spotlights near Diamonbacks splashdown, although I only see one. I didn't want to look through all the 481 pages, so i'm pretty sure someone has already noticed. I cant wait to ride Diamondback at night. I haven't seen those but thanks for saying so! They'l probably be used to illuminate the supports at night, which will look really cool! probably like on silver bullet at Knott's (see below) I hope it does a good job showing off the water spray, and that there are no spotlights past The Crypt. That would be too high of a potential for interfering with night rides on not only Diamondback, but Beast as well.
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 On Canada's Wonderland's Website, Rage (they're pirate ship) is a photo of our Viking Fury and they tried to cut out the Eiffel Tower in the background but you can still see the bottom half. It's very odd looking. Where's Alien Seed when you need him?
74Gibson Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 B&M highly value the total ride experience and I can't imagine them letting lights detract from it. If I remember right the lights on Raptor's cobra roll even turn off when the train passes. Oh man this really got me thinking about night rides... anticipation is an evil and torturous joy!
Racerrider Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I hope it does a good job showing off the water spray, and that there are no spotlights past The Crypt. That would be too high of a potential for interfering with night rides on not only Diamondback, but Beast as well. Well the lights on MF didn't really bother me, they were actually really cool, but im pretty sure the lights on DB wont change colors, considering the lift supports are yellow, and the lift will more than likely be the only part of the ride with lspot lights, except for mabye the final helix, but imagine how cool the lift would look at night, especialy with the way the supports are all at different angles! Can't wait till Saturday!
DropZone99 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I doubt there will be lights, I have watched the webcam quite alot at night, and you would think they would test them by now... But they may still be putting them up?
The Interpreter Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 ..Oh man this really got me thinking about night rides... anticipation is an evil and torturous joy! You can say that again. And how.
flightoffear1996 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Just about time to get teh first ride in on Diamondback in just a few days. I can't wait.
Go Browns Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 B&M highly value the total ride experience and I can't imagine them letting lights detract from it. If I remember right the lights on Raptor's cobra roll even turn off when the train passes. Oh man this really got me thinking about night rides... anticipation is an evil and torturous joy! In my experience lights have never detracted from my ride experience. I think B&M could care less what a park decided to do with the lights. If there are lights on DB then it will be because KI put them there and not B&M. I think we will see something very similar to that picture Racerrider posted and the splashdown will definitely be lit up. You don't want the centerpiece to be in the dark. You are close on Raptor. When the train gets to the cobra roll the lights that highlight the track turn off but then a bunch of strobe lights start flashing as the train rolls through. At least that what it used to do, CP has had issues changing light bulbs in the past.
coasterguy15 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I keep looking at the construction under the lift hill and am wondering if maybe people will be able to walk under the lift hill, not in the queue. I think that would be very cool, but it seems like that would only happen just behind the yellow building because there is a fence that goes around that little area.
Racerrider Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 ^I think that's for maintenance, but not sure. I think CF will do a great job with DBack. I love the way the splash-down is turning out and it will probably look even beter on saturday. I really hope they go with the lights in the picture I posted earlyer, string-lights like what are on Vortex and The Racer imo would look really tacky on this ride. I can't wait to see what DB adds to the park's skyline at night!
paperg Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 but which way would be the best way to get to DB, through Nickelodeon Universe or by the Eiffel Tower?
CincinnatiCyclone Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Through nick. univ. No, the lights I was talking about were on the Diamondback webcam were on the oppisite side of the splash pond, than the lift hill. No these lights will probably be used to light up the splash pond! p.s. There are lights on D-Back similar to Vortex.
Jonathan Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 but which way would be the best way to get to DB, through Nickelodeon Universe or by the Eiffel Tower? I'm going through Nickelodeon Universe on opening day.
DropZone99 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 The newer queue is taking shape. Woops, posted this in Ride Warriors Thread on accident.
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 I'm going to Disneyland! Oh, wait.... Bwahahahah That made my day! Ill go through Nick U, or just follow evreyone else and when they get to the entrence, I spring My TRAP!!!! Bahahahhah...cough cough...Bahahaha
goofywdw Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 ^^Lol I noticed that. I know I am so excited to see how much the area has changed. The webcam view looks nice but I just can't wait to see and feel the new atmosphere in the area.
Kawana Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 The newer queue is taking shape. Woops, posted this in Ride Warriors Thread on accident. How far back past the lift hill is the queue going to go? It looks like it could stretch for quite a way back close to the little "waterfall" that will be feeding the splashdown.
Beast1979 Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 It looks to me like the queue part is mostly the area up to about the second lift support, the "A" looking one. That area looks like it has switchbacks and railings. Past that it looks to me like mantinence path, it's not as evenly paved and it doesn't have any fences.
dare-to-fly Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 April 18th can't come fast enough. All of this speculation is driving me insane. I'm ready to see, feel, and touch to actually know for certain exactly how things are going to operate!
tigellinus Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 ^^What's funny is I'm enjoying this week immensely!! As Clark would always say, "Getting there is half the fun!" Plus, there's something a little quixotic about (most) of us being Diamondback "pure" if you catch my drift!!
74Gibson Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Me too and I'm not even getting there this weekend, maybe next but eventhat's uncertain. I've always enjoyed anticipation, it makes whatever your looking forward too all that much more enjoyable.
dare-to-fly Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 But can occasionally lead to anticipointment.
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