BoddaH1994 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 As many of you know, Kings Island's Diamondback will change the landscape of Rivertown. As part of that, the 230' steel monster will intrude on someone else's space... a Beast's space. That's right, part of Diamondback's track will be in the vacinity of where The Beast entrance is now so it will be gone after the park closes on November 2nd. Of course, this means that The Beast will have an ALL NEW entrance area for 2009. So make sure you bring your cameras the next few weekends and get shots of The Beast's entrance queue before the season ends because next time you see it, it will be changed... forever!! Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 and the world goes round and round... Terpy, who likes to sit in the night row Quote
tigellinus Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 As many of you know, Kings Island's Diamondback will change the landscape of Rivertown. As part of that, the 230' steel monster will intrude on someone else's space... a Beast's space. That's right, part of Diamondback's track will be in the vacinity of where The Beast entrance is now so it will be gone after the park closes on November 2nd. Of course, this means that The Beast will have an ALL NEW entrance area for 2009. So make sure you bring your cameras the next few weekends and get shots of The Beast's entrance queue before the season ends because next time you see it, it will be changed... forever!! Hmmm...BLSC at Canada's Wonderland, anyone?? Of course, The Beast is much more iconic!! Imagine William Peterson's face when he sees the new digs! Or...even Montel Williams!? Quote
Ki Man Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 This sounds like a change for the good! Great news! Quote
Jasper Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Man that kind of makes me sad. I mean not seeing a new coaster going up but knowing that the face of our beloved Beast station will no longer be there and it will have a new entrance. Now does this go for the whole entrance plaza like where The Beast sign is or just where the drink machines are. Because i would love to see the new entrance look like a torn down building with Beast claws sticking through it. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Very sad!!! It has changed some since 1979 though.....But I will always have the memories of the completely full queues and the lines stretching out onto the midway in the late 70s. The actual concession stand in line, the disgusting but funny gum tree, the lake (even when it smelled like vomit on hot summer days). The water flowing through the theming, when the second tunnel was two tunnels, soft seats without seat belts and seat dividers..... the list goes on and on.... I will be taking pictures this weekend!!! Quote
Jasper Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I have a question. When did they take out the paw prints that led to The Beast from i think The Eiffel Tower is where they started at? Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 They were never taken out...they just wore away. They were there originally, then re-installed for an anniversary year. . .back in 2004, I believe... Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Ill be there and take some pictures. Quote
DropZone99 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I already took pictures of Beast's queue last trip.. How did i know! Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 They were never taken out...they just wore away. They were there originally, then re-installed for an anniversary year. . .back in 2004, I believe... Yes, they wore away, but the memory remains, (now I sound like Metallica...LOL). The Beast, however, will never be a "faded prima donna".... Quote
Monroe Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I don't know about Metallica, But I remember Barbra. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Monroe, I don't know about you some times... Quote
Monroe Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose. Robin Williams oops sorry wrong one. I think this quote explains it along with the last quote in my sig. You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. Robin Williams Quote
Kawana Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 and the world goes round and round... Terpy, who likes to sit in the night row Terpy, again with the night row shenanigans? At least I know what it means now. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, but do you know what the first part means? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEL2sr4ZcOs Terpy, as the world goes round and round Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Sweet. I bet Cedar Fair will make the new entrance look even better. I like a new little change every now and again! Quote
markalan Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Great way to celebrate Beast's 30th birthday! I wish I could get back before the end of the season to take some more pics. Glad I got some in August when I was there last. Quote
RailRider Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I hope they do an entrance plaza for Beast. That would be really neat and a nice addition. Quote
marcia Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I can't wait to see the new entrance next year. Take care God Bless Marcia Quote
FOFreak Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 and the world goes round and round... Terpy, who likes to sit in the night row Terpy, again with the night row shenanigans? At least I know what it means now. I still don't fully understand this night row stuff? Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 It's nothing more than this, FOFreak: Terpy LOVES his Great Adventures, (Who soon may not count their flags), especially Great Adventures that include a Night-Row. Quote
FOFreak Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Ohhhh... ... Diamondback's gonna be betta'! Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Ohhhh... ... Diamondback's gonna be betta'! Don't count your eggs before they hatch, unless you are looking forward to a big dissapointment, It could be better it could be MUCH worse, who knows. Quote
coaster_junky Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 could someone give me an example of how they could change the entrance to The Beast? because i can't think of any other way of getting back to The Beast, unless they take out laroses and have the line start in there Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I don't know how they're gonna do it but I bet they'll do it well. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 It is to be hoped that shade and mist will be priorities. . .in both The Beast entrance area and the Diamondback queues. . . Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 It is to be hoped that shade and mist will be priorities. . .in both The Beast entrance area and the Diamondback queues. . . Both hot topics in a Q&A in a certain event soon? Quote
MarketingExpress Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 could someone give me an example of how they could change the entrance to The Beast? because i can't think of any other way of getting back to The Beast, unless they take out laroses and have the line start in there I think you might be looking too much into this announcement. I think that they will probably move the entrance more towards the existing exit as those first set of queues are rarely used anymore except for extremely busy days. Quote
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