BoddaH1994 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 From the Kings Island Insider Blog: "Workmen have been busy the past several days repainting the track on the popular Vortex roller coaster. The Vortex has thrilled riders since it opened in 1987 by sending them upside-down an incredible six times! In fact, the ride was the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions. The Vortex has given 35,278,352 rides in its 22 seasons -- seventh-most in Kings Island history!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBeast07 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 ha ha. we've been asking for flight deck and they do Vortex. i guess cause it's near db. but it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZukoGirl Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Very very nice. Glossy I should say. Vortex is gonna really shine this year to I guess. Now only if we could get FD that paint job he so desperately needs and deserves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I said it in the other thread, and I'll say it here. They don't seem to care much about Flight Deck, and while I don't want to lose one of the few trimless rides in the park, I fear its days are numbered. Vortex should look very nice this season, but it really didn't look bad last season. It is so darn photogenic that there should be a lot of awesome shots taken with the new paint. I plan to take my digital camera again and will probably take hundreds of pictures yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 You have to take it for what it's worth. Vortex is a very prominent object in the park. Flight Deck is stuck in a valley in the corner. It's not that Flight Deck is going to be removed, or even that it's not well maintained. That's not the case it all. It just isn't as essential to paint Flight Deck as it is The Vortex, Racer, Drop Zone, Tower, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It needs to be painted. Letting it go cosmetically makes it seem that its days are numbered-I hope not. Only beef I have with it is its too short.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I remember that we was told something at KIC day 2008 about why Flight Deck has not got paint. If I remember correctly it was about a warranty claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It's a fact of life that things near new attractions get attention. Media will be covering Diamondback bigtime in just a couple of weeks. You want what they show to look good. Heck, even Rolling Thunder got spray painted (yes, spray painted...even then Six Flags was short on funds) the year Kingda Ka opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 You have to take it for what it's worth. Vortex is a very prominent object in the park. Flight Deck is stuck in a valley in the corner. It's not that Flight Deck is going to be removed, or even that it's not well maintained. That's not the case it all. It just isn't as essential to paint Flight Deck as it is The Vortex, Racer, Drop Zone, Tower, etc. If I remember correctly, Flight Deck has one of the top riderships in the park, but there's always the chance I'm not remembering correctly. If I'm right, that means tons of people still see Flight Deck, even IF it's still tucked away in a valley corner. Also, Flight Deck is easily visible from the Great Wolf Lodge. Saying that not near as many people see it probably wouldn't be true factoring in the thousands and thounsands of people who see it from the GWL Waterpark. And if you're saying that's a completely different market of people who probably wouldn't care about anything at KI, isn't GWL a resort to stay at when visiting KI? A lot of people who visit KI stay at the GWL overnight then visit again. So lots of people see Flight Deck. Also, there has to be at least SOME times where you satisfy the thoosies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Really? Since when does Kings Island offer a gravy buffet? Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That is great. Vortex was my first real coaster, and to this day I still find it to be an enjoyable ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 If I remember correctly, Flight Deck has one of the top riderships in the park, but there's always the chance I'm not remembering correctly. Top three capactity eaters at KI: Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad Adventure Express Vortex The TRACK appears to be the only part of Vortex getting a re-paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Really? Since when does Kings Island offer a gravy buffet? Oh, wait... Hey wait I thought I was the only one that could make gravy buffet refrences , now where is my fanny pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That is great. Vortex was my first real coaster, and to this day I still find it to be an enjoyable ride. I remember in October during haunt they were painting the train storage area roof as you started up the stairs, but did not think they would repaint the whole track this year for it just got painted like 2 to 3 years back did it not? Edit: I might be thinking of the supports not the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 And remember how Vortex looked before it got its fresh new paint job in 2002? It looked far worse than what Flight Deck currently looks. The dark blue supports were almost a light gray in some areas because they had faded so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 And remember how Vortex looked before it got its fresh new paint job in 2002? It looked far worse than what Flight Deck currently looks. The dark blue supports were almost a light gray in some areas because they had faded so much. Was it really 2002? Dosen't seem that long ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Webcam shot of Vortex paint job, looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The new paint is looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Looks like the tubes are the only section that got the fresh orange paint. Nice way to freshen up the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Looks like the tubes are the only section that got the fresh orange paint. Nice way to freshen up the ride. ... hence my post 7 messages up. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Looks like they gave my baby some love, I'm excited to see it in person when I have training tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameGhost Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I notice that they had repainted some of the station last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That looks terrific. I don't remember the last time I saw it looking that good.. KI and their attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Look how nice Vortex looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think it looks great and I'm glad the rest of the park is getting some love and not just being ignored because of all the work on Diamondback. On the webcam the orange track now looks very bright and refreshed. Posted from my BlackBerry mobile device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I think Vortex looks pretty good, it just BURNS MY EYES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The orange looks almost pink, it makes me want to drink Pink Lemonade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The orange looks almost pink, it makes me want to drink Pink Lemonade... Don't let us stop you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 It just isn't as essential to paint Flight Deck as it is The Vortex, Racer, Drop Zone, Tower, etc. You mean Racer gets painted? I've noticed it being touched up here and there, but I love the way they've brought back the red, white, and blue color scheme. I wish they would. The coasters that have it look really, really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I agree that The Racer has needed a new paint job for a few seasons now, esp the station. The ride looks very tired and run-down when seen up close. Also, I hope they have scraped away all the gum in the final brake run tunnel before you reenter the station..it always disgusted me to see wads of who knows how old old gum wads stuck in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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