corn4ahead Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 My vote is for a dueling mega lite or maverick-esk type of ride Quote
ZukoGirl Posted July 8, 2009 Posted July 8, 2009 I'm with TopThrill. Not to say I'm bored with the other inversion coasters. I just think it would be an great addition to the park's collection. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I once had a dream of a Giga that went over the top of the Eiffel Tower, then had its first drop into the fountains, getting the riders wet, then an overbanked turn above the park entrance. Weird dream.....LOL!! Then, on my own, I thought of a cable lift like MF that took the riders to a virtually level section of track that had a launch that would create ejector air as you went into about a 310 foot drop..... Now I'm weird.LOL! Quote
mtl2013 Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I think KI should definately get an intamin lift coaster, but a b&m invert would be pretty sweet!! Quote
UnrealNightmare Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Ok so I was going to save my 1000th post for my Florida trip report but I decided to post it here. BavarianBeatle as soon as I read your post I thought of this. name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> And to add my own two cents to this topic. I'd rather not get an Intamin coaster at KI. I'd also rather see a B&M invert go in. If you want it to be innovative how bought it be a B&M hyper invert? Just my opinion. Quote
TopThrill Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 I'm almost pretty sure that Alpengiest at BGW is the tallest full circuit Inverted coaster, at 195', and the longest at 3828'. KI could break that. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Ok so I was going to save my 1000th post for my Florida trip report but I decided to post it here. BavarianBeatle as soon as I read your post I thought of this. name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> And to add my own two cents to this topic. I'd rather not get an Intamin coaster at KI. I'd also rather see a B&M invert go in. If you want it to be innovative how bought it be a B&M hyper invert? Just my opinion. The thought of a B&M invert over 200 feet tall has crossed my mind as well... It would be difficult to avoid hurting riders' knees and quad muscles though, IMO.... Quote
UnrealNightmare Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Too bad KI doesn't have any mountains. Besides Diamondbacks. A 220ft drop down a mountain on an invert would be nuts. Then you could use the terrain for the first half of the ride then throw the inversions in the second half. Quote
dragsterfan420 Posted July 9, 2009 Posted July 9, 2009 Too bad KI doesn't have any mountains. Besides Diamondbacks. A 220ft drop down a mountain on an invert would be nuts. Then you could use the terrain for the first half of the ride then throw the inversions in the second half. That would be pretty sick! Quote
KIBeast Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 ^ I agree about Invertigo and RR but disagree about Firehawk. Firehawk is definitely a step above the Supermen: Ultimate Flights (but WAY below Tatsu) from a total ride experience standpoint, IMO, minus the pretzel loops on B&M flyers. Having said that, I'd trade FH for a good B&M invert every day and twice on Sunday. I know it's been mentioned in other places but it's interesting to see the direction CF and Six Flags are going, respectively. Outside of Magic Mountain's new coaster this year (and the one slated for next) Six Flags isn't doing much in the "bigger" coaster/ride department these days, while CF is ramping up with the Behemoth/Diamondback/KD's giga/Carowinds rumored B&M hyper combo. I'm actually more curious to see "when" CF decides to add another big attraction to the parks who recently either received new attractions or are getting them soon. Not to say that you are incorrect, but I haven't heard any confirmation that Kings Dominion is getting a gigacoaster. If you know something, please explain. Truly interested. Quote
gad198 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 ^ I agree about Invertigo and RR but disagree about Firehawk. Firehawk is definitely a step above the Supermen: Ultimate Flights (but WAY below Tatsu) from a total ride experience standpoint, IMO, minus the pretzel loops on B&M flyers. Having said that, I'd trade FH for a good B&M invert every day and twice on Sunday. I know it's been mentioned in other places but it's interesting to see the direction CF and Six Flags are going, respectively. Outside of Magic Mountain's new coaster this year (and the one slated for next) Six Flags isn't doing much in the "bigger" coaster/ride department these days, while CF is ramping up with the Behemoth/Diamondback/KD's giga/Carowinds rumored B&M hyper combo. I'm actually more curious to see "when" CF decides to add another big attraction to the parks who recently either received new attractions or are getting them soon. Not to say that you are incorrect, but I haven't heard any confirmation that Kings Dominion is getting a gigacoaster. If you know something, please explain. Truly interested. Technically you're absolutely correct. KD has NOT announced anything official. However, I'm also going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you haven't been following KD's "rumored" giga coaster construction. There are, however, pictures here and here to check out as a starting point. There are: - Track pieces on site - Packing slips clearly showing this is an Intamin shipment with the words "giga coaster" on them Yes, no official confirmation has been given, but I'm not sure how much more evidence you may need if these photos don't convince you. Quote
XjoshhyX Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 I would liek a Top Thrill type coaster, maybe leaning more toward Kingda Ka though. Quote
CincyMan98 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yeah, I would love to have a ride like Sheikra from Busch Gardens Tampa or maybe a Maverick kind of ride. I still don't get why Kings Island won't use up their acres, I mean, I think they have at aleast 100 acres left of their park. Quote
firehawkboy Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 ^ Yeah that's what I have been wanting at KI for years. A nice Strata coaster right behind Invertigo, and heading towards GWL. Not the best drawing, but you catch my drift? Quote
Diamondback96 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yeah, I would love to have a ride like Sheikra from Busch Gardens Tampa or maybe a Maverick kind of ride. I still don't get why Kings Island won't use up their acres, I mean, I think they have at aleast 100 acres left of their park. Some of that land is protected because of the Little Miami River. And most of the land they can use is rough. But a terrain coaster would be nice! Quote
HTCO Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yesterday I was on Drop Tower, and I was facing SOB. And I noticed there would be A TON of room if SOB were to be destroyed. Quote
Fear the Four Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yesterday I was on Drop Tower, and I was facing SOB. And I noticed there would be A TON of room if SOB were to be destroyed. Thats why I want it destroyed and It's rough and one of these days there is going to be another accident. Quote
HTCO Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 I fear the worst for the future of that ride. Now watch. I will get bashed. Quote
TheCryptRaider Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 I fear the worst for the future of that ride. Now watch. I will get bashed. I totally agree with this and your first post. There is SO much land back there, and if you include some of the old Lion Country land, that could be a whole new area! I think a nice B&M Invert could fit back there easily. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yesterday I was on Drop Tower, and I was facing SOB. And I noticed there would be A TON of room if SOB were to be destroyed. BUT, SoB won't be destroyed. CF doesn't take rides out unless they have to. Rather, they move 'em. Quote
HTCO Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Even if the Ohio Department of Agriculture deems it unsafe? Then they will just move it some where else? No. Quote
74Gibson Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 EDIT: Sorry for the messed up quote and my laziness in fixing it. "Not to say that you are incorrect, but I haven't heard any confirmation that Kings Dominion is getting a gigacoaster. If you know something, please explain. Truly interested." Giga is written all over the shipping labels... You can search throught this thread to find pics http://www.kdfansite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=441. No way on the strata coaster. Kinzel has said TTD was the worst business decision ever made for CP. Look at what CF has built since. Look for more hyoers and gigas I say. I also say hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Beast1979 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yesterday I was on Drop Tower, and I was facing SOB. And I noticed there would be A TON of room if SOB were to be destroyed. BUT, SoB won't be destroyed. CF doesn't take rides out unless they have to. Rather, they move 'em. HA. And you know this how? And CF will take out rides, even if they don't have to. They are just like every other amusement park owner in that sense. Does Geauga Lake ring a bell? Also, "Moving them" is called Ride Rotation, something popular in the Paramount years where they would take good rides, move them to another park, and market them as a new ride. Cedar Fair has suggested this idea several times, but has not tried it yet to my knowledge, of course not counting Geauga Lake. And Son of Beast would NOT be a ride rotation candidate. You move rides so you can draw people in at another park, not so you can rid the first park of it. Quote
DiamondbackLover Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 A ride like TTD would be a huge investment. If KI were to get rid of SOB I would like a classic woodie like Voyage, or something by The Gravity Group. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Even if the Ohio Department of Agriculture deems it unsafe? Then they will just move it some where else? No. CF is in debt. If it is deemed "unsafe", it will probally just sit SBNO. Quote
KIlover123 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Yesterday I was on Drop Tower, and I was facing SOB. And I noticed there would be A TON of room if SOB were to be destroyed. BUT, SoB won't be destroyed. CF doesn't take rides out unless they have to. Rather, they move 'em. HA. And you know this how? And CF will take out rides, even if they don't have to. They are just like every other amusement park owner in that sense. Does Geauga Lake ring a bell? Also, "Moving them" is called Ride Rotation, something popular in the Paramount years where they would take good rides, move them to another park, and market them as a new ride. Cedar Fair has suggested this idea several times, but has not tried it yet to my knowledge, of course not counting Geauga Lake. And Son of Beast would NOT be a ride rotation candidate. You move rides so you can draw people in at another park, not so you can rid the first park of it. If I saw Sonny at a different park, everytime i saw it as a different name than SoB i would get mad, i couldent imagine like beast at a different park. Quote
HTCO Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 If I saw Sonny at a different park, everytime i saw it as a different name than SoB i would get mad, i couldent imagine like beast at a different park. Unfortunately, things happen. But will Beast or SOB be moved? No. So you wouldn't have to worry about that. CF is in debt. If it is deemed "unsafe", it will probally just sit SBNO. How do you know CF is in debt? I would really like to know? I don't doubt it at all, but I have been hearing about all this and I would like to see some sort of proof. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 A $0.92 reduction in the per-unit rate, along with scheduled debt repayments and interest savings on the lower debt balance, will allow the Company to reduce its debt by approximately $200 million over the next three fiscal years. This distribution reduction is a first step in Cedar Fair’s strategy to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. http://www.cedarfair.com/ir/press_releases...mp;story_id=190 Quote
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