Wondering if they are going to have some sort of covering like they used to in the middle or if they are just gonna leave white bars exposed.

It looks like the cars for the Roller Skater coaster have been placed back on the track.....

Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook

Like the new look of the ride!

Love the look of Himalaya now! Fond memories! Hope to ride it again, soon enough!

I'm not sure I believe everyone plans things that far out. I think that comes with time, maturity & age.

I plan most of my stuff anywhere between 5-9 months in advance.

Including trips to the gym?

I'm talking about parks (not including KI, it helps I work close by I can go whenever when it is open)

Kentucky Kingdom on Facebook :

"More pieces have gone up on the Wikiwiki Wai Slide Complex!"

Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook

Overbank is completed!

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/1921032_753923404626754_1426504644_o.jpg

Could only post the link as Photobucket is blocked for me right now.

Coaster is looking great, still can't believe how little attention this has gained. Could be a great little coaster model for parks to add that doesn't cost an arm and leg and that bridges the gap between kiddie coasters and high thrill coasters. What I would refer to as a Family/Junior Thrill Ride

It boggles the mind that they are not heavily advertising this. It just doesn't make any sense. None the less, I will be visiting this year to ride it.

While discussing Senior Trip plans with Diamondbacker, I asked him which coaster he is more excited for- Thunder Run or Lightning Run? He chose Thunder Run. I think I'm equally excited for both.

Coaster is looking great, still can't believe how little attention this has gained. Could be a great little coaster model for parks to add that doesn't cost an arm and leg and that bridges the gap between kiddie coasters and high thrill coasters. What I would refer to as a Family/Junior Thrill Ride

Are prototypes usually cheaper?

Coaster is looking great, still can't believe how little attention this has gained. Could be a great little coaster model for parks to add that doesn't cost an arm and leg and that bridges the gap between kiddie coasters and high thrill coasters. What I would refer to as a Family/Junior Thrill Ride

Are prototypes usually cheaper?

I have no knowledge in this area, but I would guess that prototypes are usually more expensive than future clones, because of all of the design work that goes into making the prototype and because you're making the pieces for the first time. With clones, the design is already done, and the machine data already exists to produce the pieces, so there would be less work and therefore less cost involved. Again, this is just a guess; I'd be interested to hear from someone with actual knowledge on this subject.

^ On the other hand, a clone of a successful design is very likely to operate reliably and on time.

A prototype can involve more risk.

A prototype can involve more risk.

See: WindSeeker.

I was thinking that the manufacturer was also paying a portion for the ride, not the buyer alone

Or you could always buy in bulk ^^_

New Coaster is looking good. Pleased that there are going to be two new Coasters in the region to ride.

Coaster is looking great, still can't believe how little attention this has gained. Could be a great little coaster model for parks to add that doesn't cost an arm and leg and that bridges the gap between kiddie coasters and high thrill coasters. What I would refer to as a Family/Junior Thrill Ride

Are prototypes usually cheaper?

I wouldn't call Lightning Run a prototype. Think of a prototype as something that breaks new ground. Cable lift, Inverted, Hydraulic Launch, Wing, 4th Dimension. These new rides typically have some never before used technology, track design, or train design. Nothing about this ride screams prototype to me, more of a new model. Chance/Morgan has done Hyper Coasters and Family Coasters. This fits somewhere in the middle.

The lower cost is due to small footprint, less steel and things along those lines. After all this is not a very large coaster so the cost isn't going to be huge. Think roughly the length of The Bat at KI with about the same ride time.

I love the blue they are using on Lightning Run.

I love the blue they are using on Lightning Run.

I agree, very nice color choice!

From KK Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/kentuckykingdom

Here's a quick snapshot of the construction for the Rock-A-Bye Swings!

Found some more shots of Lightning Run construction over on TPR:

https://scontent-1.2914.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/10006030_754838081201953_642412945_o.jpg

https://scontent-1.2914.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31.0-8/1932759_754838331201928_1996437129_o.jpg

I found them here:

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=51557&p=1427579#p1427579

"Are prototypes usually cheaper?"

I always heard Hellivator was.

Sorry... had to...

Original purchase only or repairs from design changes included?

I had to say it.

When I was on spring break last week, Ads where everywhere throughout the Louisville area. From transit buses to billboards. I am also hearing that TV advertisements are officially on the air.

side note...From a picture I have seen, Lightning Run's main course is completed.

Kentucky Kingdom on Facebook :

"With the arrival of Spring, we thought it was only fitting that we show off the progress that's been made on the Pounce and Bounce!"

Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook

....On a side note.....

I honestly have to say that the name of the ride pictured above, Pounce and Bounce, is probably one of the worst names I have heard for a children's ride in a long time. It sounds more like the name of something a toddler would use to play in before learning to walk.

Well, I am no longer allowed to speak of happenings in the park but I can say Lightning Run looks bigger than I expected. Saw it up close and personal for the first time during orientation. Don't know why it isn't being promoted more but I guess time will tell.

I thought Pounce and Bounce was a Six Flags name.....

( I tought I taw a pooty tat!)