tigellinus Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I emphasize realistically, what's the most you think you could get in? Assuming weather is average, like overcast and 65 degrees and dry, so nothing to keep crowds away but no gorgeous weather either. I can't say Diamondback will be the only thing I ride, especially if there are some opportunistic short waits for other things, but if D-back was my main focus, let me think about this for the first time... Including the First Ride Auction and ERT, here's the times I think I could ride: 9 am-auction ride, 9:45-2nd ride, 11:30 ish-3rd ride, 3:30-4th ride, 7:00-5th ride, 9/9:30-6th/last ride depending on when they close the line. I'm kind of thinking from around 11-7 the line will be >3 hrs. If I changed up the afternoon a little and the evening waits are a little shorter I could maybe get in 7 rides? So anyone wanna make their ride count predictions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 If the weather is nice, you will be lucky to get 4 or 5.... And that is if you want to spend all of opening day in that line..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Well As soon as I get to KI I'll go to Diamondback. I hope to be one of the first riders (not including auctioneers) and once I get one ride in, I may get back in line, depending if it's a few miles long. If it's over two hours long after my first ride, I'll just go ride other things (if they aren't ridiculously long..) Mid day I'll ride Diamondback atleast one more time. And I wanna get in line around 9:30 PM for a night ride in the front seat. So I'd say, I'm aiming to get 3 DB rides in, but I have a feeling I'd only get one in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm aiming for two. One as soon as we can get in line for the ERT, and then possibly one immediately after, unless the line is over 2 hours. If it is, we'll go back out into the park and see how the line looks for the rest of the day. I'm really hoping to get two rides. I'm still debating about whether I want to jump into the auction or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 for the 18th, 1 or 2. now the 19th.. like 6 or 7 baby! (one of the lucky ones to go) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhudson17 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'll be happy with just 1.. but 2 would be really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm taking it as it comes.. I don't really plan my day at an amusement park. There was one time, on my way up to CP, I was stoked about riding MF until I got there, and then for some reason as soon as I got to the park, TTD looked supremely appealing. I rode it 6 times that day and only rode MF once. So who knows? I do want to ride DB at least once, but I also want to hit Drop Tower, FOF, Beast, Slingshot, first ride on Skyflyer, Invertigo (yes, I like it), and Delirium. Gosh I miss KI so much.. that and several of my CP friends are coming down. I'm so excited for opening day. I miss you guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 gigacoaster2k + violakat03 + SkyFlyer = WIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 for the 18th, 1 or 2. now the 19th.. like 6 or 7 baby! (one of the lucky ones to go) And the first full week of the season in May.... ....well, we don't want to get TOO greedy now, do we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I intend to have one of the best times I have ever had in any park. I will be glad to be there, to see the park again, to take in the experience, and see yet again the park I first saw on opening day so many years ago, with new eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 2 would be great for me.3 if im lucky.The ert is going to be a big help since i know them lines will be way long no matter what time a day it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I intend to have one of the best times I have ever had in any park. I will be glad to be there, to see the park again, to take in the experience, and see yet again the park I first saw on opening day so many years ago, with new eyes. It could be said that Kings Island enthusiast who have not met Interpreter/'s would be seeing him for the first time with their own eyes, but those who have met Interpreter/'s will will see him with new eyes. Also I plan at least one ride ride on Diamondback but Kings Island is so much more than one ride for me or rides for that matter especially true on opening day. I will enjoy and equally riding Diamondback, meet-up with fellow Kings Island enthusiast, eating at Rivertown Junction, 2 new live shows, a special live concert , quick browse through various shops and photographing Kings Island with my new camera. Then after all that if there is still time I will enjoy riding more rides like The Beast and for some reason The Crypt, Yeah I can not wait for opening day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Well if i could actually go i would only ride it once. I would wait until the next time i visit to ride it again, but that is what i would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 If the weather is nice, you will be lucky to get 4 or 5.... And that is if you want to spend all of opening day in that line..... As a GP'er, I agree! But when considering the auction, I'm hoping 6 rides should be attainable...I mean, I'd call 3 rides in 10 hours pretty realistic to me! And btw, as for myself, since I'm planning to be at KI both the 18th and the weekend after, I'll hopefully have many chances to ride other things. Just think, in 168 hours (a week) from now, God willing I'll be in Diamondback's queue!! That's pretty d*mn exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Just think, in 168 hours (a week) from now, God willing I'll be in Diamondback's queue!! That's pretty d*mn exciting. That seriously made my heart skip a beat. This is going to be the longest week of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 i dont think youy can count one for ERT cause there isnt any on opening day(correct me if im wrong), unless you bought a seat via auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 ^^Yeah, apparently that recently changed and there is now ERT starting at 9:00 am on Opening Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 whoa, when did that change, too bad i cant go opening day, im going whitewater rafting, so its all good, but yesturday when i went to get my pass, DB looked sweet, even in the pouring down rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Honestly, I've only ever ridden one ride multiple times in one day once, so I see myself riding Diamondback just once on Opening Day. Call me lame, but that's how I am. I'd rather have a variety and ride multiple rides than ride just one. Although I do plan on having a marathon on The Beast/Diamondback on my birthday which is on a Tuesday. I'm hoping the park won't be too busy that day. Anyway, on Opening Day I plan on riding Diamondback then running straight to The Beast. HOPEFULLY, I'll have some ERT left over from riding Diamondback so early and I'm also hoping that The Beast's line won't be too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I know I can't wait for next week. Today is going so slow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 ^I know, right? Just think of riding Diamondback and that should pass some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 If you were to do that i would go ride The Beast first then go ride Diamondback. I know the line will be longer than it would if you went there first, but the line for The Beast will be long as well. ( hopefully) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 but the line for The Beast will be long as well. ( hopefully) Uh, I don't agree with the hopefully part. I'm hoping for some marathon rides during ERT this season. Stay at Diamondback, all of you. (Or at least in the front of the train.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Once, and thats the ERT. Twice if I get lucky, but I'll likely be enjoying the other shorter lines around the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Sorry about the eventual double post. Didn't mean it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 If you were to do that i would go ride The Beast first then go ride Diamondback. I know the line will be longer than it would if you went there first, but the line for The Beast will be long as well. ( hopefully) No offense, but I don't care what The Beast's line looks like I'm getting in line for Diamondback first. I want a t-shirt and to be able to say I was one of the first people to ride Diamondback on Opening Day. I've been anticipating this ride since late 2007 when I read on the internet that KI was getting a B & M coaster for 2009. I'm not getting after you I've just never been on something as tall or as fast before let alone a B & M. Only one more week 'til Opening Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Gosh it seems like yesterday that I was looking at a muddy clearing thinking they were building a new log flume.. then refusing to believe it when I saw rumors circulating about a B&M hyper being built at my beloved home park, and screaming in delight when I realized it was true. We get to ride it 1 week from today.. it all seems so surreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I know Angie it does seem so surreal! Can anyone describe the ride experience on a B & M coaster for those of us that haven't had the privelege to ride one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I know Angie it does seem so surreal! Can anyone describe the ride experience on a B & M coaster for those of us that haven't had the privelege to ride one? As far as B&Ms, I've only been on Raptor (floorless) and Mantis (stand up). Mantis was painful on my calves. Raptor pulls some sweet Gs and is a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy15 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I have only been on Mantis and Raptor, like Angie, and they were both fairly smooth. Mantis bumped me around in the OTSR causing me to have red ears, but that will not be a problem for Diamondback. Raptor was a great ride. My favorite part of that whole ride though was probably the zero-g-roll. It was IMO, the smoothest part of the whole ride. I unfortunately didn't like the cobra roll too much because it jerked me around to hard for my liking. Another down side to Raptor, the ending. One of the most painful final turns on a coaster, unless you are prepared and tensed up for the jerk that the turn gives you. But overall, BMs are my favorite kind of ride. I love the way that the track spine is designed: with a billion triangles all welded together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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