Beast1979 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 WOW. Just, WOW. I'm not gonna talk, I'll just let the pictures tell themselves. To get into the coaster spirit, last night we watched National Lampoon's Vacation. Chevy Chase, John Candy, And Roller Coasters! Despite the hilarity though, I was not put to sleep early. By the time the alarm went off, I was laying in bed going "About Time!" I was up since 5:20. Before that, 4:00. Before that, 2:30. We got out the door at about 6:20 Dawn at Kings Island I've never gone there that early. The parking lot was already crowded, at 6:30!!!!! The Eiffel Tower at Dawn A good shot of Action Zone Time to check in? No, we have to wait in line Cool view of Invertigo Luckilly, I had my iPod Touch with me to entertain me. How many people were waiting for the gates to open? Well, this was the back of the line as of 6:30. I bet it got bigger by the time they opened. Due to the magic of Photo Trip Reports, you have been instantly transported to the front of the line. Enjoy! Now we go stand in another line for security. This is what the lanyard looked like. The new billboards. Jasper, this is for you. Then, after security, ANOTHER line to get into the park! Finally, we got to the front of the park. Now, I know these pictures don't look like it, but it was actually pretty cold. Eventually the first riders were escorted to Rivertown Junction. Eiffel Tower again. Ohh my god. After over a year of waiting, We're finally here! It's only a matter of minutes before I ride it! Right? Wrong. Up next is a wait to sign in. The Diamondback Trading Post. Actually it is very cool, lots of decent merchendise Hate lines? Just imagine the bliss of this first drop. The "Snake Pit" food stand. The sign, which is actually looks really good. There's actually a decent amount of roundabouts before you even go under the sign! Eventualy it started doing test runs. The surprise here? The lift. It is super fast. I mean Cable-lift-hill fast. Also, it is super quiet. You can't hear the anti-rollback dogs unless your on the ride. The entire Rivertown Area looks rejuvinated and beautiful this season. Where there was a bench and a tree there is a nice piece of landscaping and a decorated lamp, and the grass is green and pretty. Let me tell you, I got sooooooooooooooo excited for the ride, Trooper Mom said I was obnoxious how jittery I was. We entered Rivertown Junction and were greeted with a group of coaster-hungry-offseason-bit-enthusiasts, along with the occasional member of A Kid Again. They asked you what size you were and gave you your shirt. Then they gave you your number. Sticker it on there! Let's RIDE! Yes! YESS!!!!! NO!!!!! Yep, yet another line. There I am, at seat 107. Eventually they got the line moving. More in a second..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 There goes my train. Up, Up And away! I rode in the Back Car of the 4th Train. To my right, Dvo. Behind me, Rex, from www.rexandthebeast.com. To my back right, Violakat! As soon as I got off the ride, I screamed "MOM! GIVE ME MY CAMERA!" I felt an urge to take a picture of my new favorite ride. Not just at Kings Island, anywhere! How is Diamondback? Absolutely amazing. Pure Coaster Bliss. That explains the "WOW" title of this thread. WOW. Absolutely Amazing. To Gauge it, it kicks the living daylights out of Millennium Force. Just ask Angie, she agrees, and that's saying something coming from Gigacoaster2k! Violakat wants the check. Angie liked the Complementary Gift Bags. The best part of the ride? I don't know. It's all amazing. Definitely the best aspect is the airtime. There is Airtime. EVERYWHERE. I was practically stapled and spent half the time out of my seat! And the drops. Ohh, my the drops. Each Drop is filled with delicious coaster goodness, your stomach smoothly flying into your chest as you plummet to the Earth. The turns. The magnificant smoothness that the ride has gives it a graceful feeling through the ride. But at the same time, it feels out of control and wild like The Beast. And then the beautifully put splashdown, creating a wonderful effect that amazes and transfixes future riders into a state perfection and awe. True perfection. Let's do something a little different. Let's ride The Beast! When I say "US" I mean "US!" Our group rode The Beast together. I can remember Avatar, Gigacoaster2k, Violakat, and Adventure2007. There were a few others. What does our onride photo look like? (Epic nerd moment) Another great thing about Diamondback It towers over everything. EVERYTHING Dedicated to Jordan Hill (beastfan26), who sadly could not join us today. Hang in there buddy! I can tell you, from the POV I was worried that Diamondback would be slower and less exciting then I thought. I was wrong. Very, very wrong. Our group practically walked onto The Beast. When we got out, this happened. There was an entire group of people looking at Diamondback. Who wouldn't? Vortex looks just a little more orange with it's new paint job, but quite honestly, if they were gonna invest in paint, invest it in Flight Deck danngit! Our group PLANNED to ride Flight of Fear, but it broke. We lost Angie and Kat, and a few others. But hey, The Racer wasn't running a full train! So we rode it. Then our group headed to the walk-on Adventure Express. Great ride, as usual, despite the fact we got stuck on the second lift for about 30 seconds. At this point, our group had broken up. We checked Action Zone, and it was packed. I walked back to Flight Deck, it was packed. Enjoy it while you can, Beaver. Wanna do Diamondback again? NO!!!! The line was huge. HUGE. HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!! I went up in the Eiffel Tower to see how huge. Here's Action Zone, which hasn't changed. Oktoberfest, which hasn't changed. Coney Mall, which hasn't changed. International Street, which hasn't Changed. And, Nick Universe, which sadly, hasn't changed. But hey, Rivertown looks pretty different! Webcam Nostalgia. This is what the new Beast Enterance looks like. The splashdown area, in which the grass hasn't quite grown. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ6P7yVoiNM A Video I made of Diamondback's line. Thanks to Jordan for putting it on youtube. Embeded: Diamondback from about 1/2 up. Since there was nothing left to ride that doesn't have an hour wait, we rode the carousel on our way out. This made Trooper Mom (The poor packmule for all our bags) very, very happy. I'm sorry, I just can't help it. The Diamondback Bus!!!! A little artsy photo I took through the sun roof of the car. More in just a second........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 The front cover of the On Ride Photo. The inside flap, and *drumroll*......... That's me, in the front right. That's All for now! Thank you Kings Island for the great time and fantastic ride called Diamondback, Thank you to everyone who I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with, and most of all, thanks for Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Dedicated to Jordan Hill (beastfan26), who sadly could not join us today. Hang in there buddy! LOL! Wow. Thanks XD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Nice pictures beastfan26, I plan on posting my pix from front gate and season pass ERT entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Nice pictures beastfan26, I plan on posting my pix from front gate and season pass ERT entrance. Wait... what? I didn't take these pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointGuyfrmCincy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Our group rode The Beast together. I can remember Avatar, Gigacoaster2k, Violakat, and Adventure2007. There were a few others. Thats me in the front right, with the black and brown hoodie...DB IS THE BEST!!! I was @ KI @ 3am @ the main entrance gate. I was the 3rd car there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Great pictures as always Beast1979! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I was so excited and giddy my dad started getting mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i was there, I met up with Kat, Giga, Phantom, Ogrmac, Keiko, chase and his friend, saw Angrybeaver but he kept walkin,BUT couldnt find you. I was there from 5 to 945 so nt used of posting a TR for 4 rides. Diamondback ( 1st time only 1 hr, 2nd 25 min SR lane) then Drop Tower where Kat hurted her leg, then we rode Adventure Express AT NIGHT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenpooh Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I left my house at 4 am to get to the park at 6!! I love this trip report. Wonderful pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Great pictures Jackson! I love the shots your mom got of us on Beast and Diamondback. Tell your mom she ROCKS! and we love her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StalkerChick Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 LOL awesome trip report Jackson! FYI. I was the one that said hi to you as you and your mom were walking towards the Eiffel Tower. your mom kinda stopped but you kept walking along the fence just thought i'd say hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I do indeed agree that DB destroys Millennium Force. A few disagree with me on this, but I think it destroys Magnum as well. I was so excited to ride it that when we were almost to the station for our inaugural first rides, the realization hit me like a ton of bricks as the station erupted with deafening cheers, screams, and whistles. I actually had tears of joy running down my face. Jesse thought I was scared! DB's airtime is out of this world.. it slams your stomach into your spine as it speeds down every drop, and at the top of every hill you literally float up completely out of your seat for like 3 straight seconds. It really pulls you through the hammerhead and helix too. You guys were an amazing group to hang out with yesterday. I never wanted the day to end. Rivertown does indeed look amazing and so does the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I've gotten stuck at the second hill on AE about 10 times. It gets quite annoying after a while. But anyway, great pictures! ALSO: How did FOF break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBeast Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Great pictures! And I don't think that Diamondback beats Millennium Force, although it does come close. The height, speed, and angle of descent is just incredible on Millennium Force, and although you don't get as much airtime, the hills and turns feel wonderful, I can't even describe the feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Great pictures. Do you mind if I use one as my desktop background? Don't you just love how amazing the weather was yesterday! Just as I imagined it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBeast Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yesterday was litterally an almost perfect day weather-wise! I still can't get over how great yesterday was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Myself and indianapolisman were in that group as well, in seats 1-3 (indianapolisman) and 1-4 (ME)... and yes please thank T. Mom very much for holding our giftbags and taking photos of us all on Beast and Racer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Oh my gosh! I am SO uncontrolably jealous, about not having a season pass! I cannot wait till' I get my car and am able to drive to the Island every weekend! Ugh, I could almost just cry. But great pictures, Jackson! I just LOVE your amazingly clear and perspectively perfect pictures! Keep doing what your doing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Great pictures. Do you mind if I use one as my desktop background? Don't you just love how amazing the weather was yesterday! Just as I imagined it would be. Sure, use it. I don't mind. Myself and indianapolisman were in that group as well, in seats 1-3 (indianapolisman) and 1-4 (ME)... and yes please thank T. Mom very much for holding our giftbags and taking photos of us all on Beast and Racer! Ohh, hia then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsisland101 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i was there, I met up with Kat, Giga, Phantom, Ogrmac, Keiko, chase and his friend, saw Angrybeaver but he kept walkin,BUT couldnt find you. I was there from 5 to 945 so nt used of posting a TR for 4 rides. Diamondback ( 1st time only 1 hr, 2nd 25 min SR lane) then Drop Tower where Kat hurted her leg, then we rode Adventure Express AT NIGHT!!! How did Kat hurt her leg on Drop Tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i was there, I met up with Kat, Giga, Phantom, Ogrmac, Keiko, chase and his friend, saw Angrybeaver but he kept walkin,BUT couldnt find you. I was there from 5 to 945 so nt used of posting a TR for 4 rides. Diamondback ( 1st time only 1 hr, 2nd 25 min SR lane) then Drop Tower where Kat hurted her leg, then we rode Adventure Express AT NIGHT!!! How did Kat hurt her eg on Drop Tower? It was in my trip report. I think it was just a really bad muscle cramp, but it wasn't fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsisland101 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 i was there, I met up with Kat, Giga, Phantom, Ogrmac, Keiko, chase and his friend, saw Angrybeaver but he kept walkin,BUT couldnt find you. I was there from 5 to 945 so nt used of posting a TR for 4 rides. Diamondback ( 1st time only 1 hr, 2nd 25 min SR lane) then Drop Tower where Kat hurted her leg, then we rode Adventure Express AT NIGHT!!! How did Kat hurt her eg on Drop Tower? It was in my trip report. I think it was just a really bad muscle cramp, but it wasn't fun. Oh, I'm sorry, That had to hurt really bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I do indeed agree that DB destroys Millennium Force. Angie you traitor! Might as well change your name to "b&mhyper2k9". But that's okay with me. One less rider on Millie MF ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Tell your mom she ROCKS! and we love her! Ewwwwww. Creeeeepy . Anyways, AWESOME trip report Jackson. I kept looking for you while I was in line for DB and then during the rest of the day, but I never saw you. What all did you recieve from the park for your bid? Also, what did they serve you for breakfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I liked your picture of Colossus from watching NLV. I'll have to wait until I'm in a location with more than snail up...I mean dial up to look at the rest of them. Sorry I didn't see you yesterday, but I was looking for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Great PTR, Jackson. It's great to know you had a fun time- I'm sure all the media coverage was the icing on the cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I do indeed agree that DB destroys Millennium Force. Angie you traitor! Might as well change your name to "b&mhyper2k9". But that's okay with me. One less rider on Millie MF ftw. Oh it's still on my top list.. it's just number 2 now instead of number 1. I'm still going on CP opening day, you can count on seeing me there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Haha, you caught me my girlfriend and best friend in one of your pictures. The one when you were waiting in line for Firehawk/Flight of Fear to open up. The guy in the orange hat, right next to him to the right is me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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