elyk Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 My official guess for the coaster is going to be an El Loco by S & S. http://www.engineeringexcitement.com/rides/coasters/el-loco I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully a custom El Loco that breaks a certain world record !Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Because breaking records is far more important than being an excellent ride. Sigh. (Lowest cost IS a record). 9 Quote
BeastForever Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 I think I'd be quite content with an El Loco. Record-breaker or not, it still looks like a wild, yet family-friendly experience... Quote
RailRider Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 There are many record breakers that are nothing more than a record breaker and the ride experience is meeehhhh. See Kingda Ka and SoB, While there are many coasters that do not break any records yet offer amazing rides. See ThunderHead, Titan(SFoT), Raptor, and the list goes on. 4 Quote
MDMC01 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 I think an El Loco would be cool, but I think that Kentucky Kingdom's new coaster should be this: but a bit longer... it could be called CliffHanger EDIT: According to RCDB, a basic Skyloop (XT-150) (the ride pictured above, Abismo, is an XT-450) is $4,000,000 which is less than the new coaster's approximate cost and if the park went with an XT 450 (or something bigger), it might be just a bit more expensive. (source: http://rcdb.com/3312.htm) Quote
calakapepe Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Why is T2 opening in 2015 and not 2014? And if the park does get an El Loco, I'll need to make my way down there for sure! Quote
Aaron88stang Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Why is T2 opening in 2015 and not 2014? And if the park does get an El Loco, I'll need to make my way down there for sure! I guess they had to prioritize with time and money being limited. I am happier they are getting something new and spent the money to retrack Thunder Run than would be for an operating T2. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 T2 needs a lot of work. Probably more than I'd advise they do.... 4 Quote
sccard01 Posted October 25, 2013 Author Posted October 25, 2013 I am still rolling with something from Intamin or Premier Rides I wonder if they could even get anything from Intamin for that type of budget? I don't think budget is a concerned. We could be mislead into thinking the park is adding something small because of competition. But whatever it is, it is already paid for. The reason why I say intamin or premier rides is because greezed lighting station is going to be used for this new coaster. That station holds can hold 7 cars for one train. The queue gates where still intact along with the station when I last drove through the KFEC. Quote
TheCrypt Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Not to sound rude, but where has it been explicitly confirmed that Greezed Lightning's station will be used? Quote
sccard01 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Posted October 27, 2013 I am pretty sure it was the parks facebook page in a comment to a fan of the park. It's pretty obvious too driving past where the ride use to be when the station is the only thing standing. Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 It's pretty obvious too driving past where the ride use to be when the station is the only thing standing. That could've also been thought by one that walked through Action Zone and noticed that the only thing standing where Son of Beast was, is its station.....Although now we all know that's not the case. (The former Son of Beast station will be used as a Haunt attraction this year and beyond) Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Cedar Fair has far more funding available for capex than Kentucky Kingdom. Building an unnecessary new station just isn't remotely likely given all of Kentucky Kingdom's many, many needs. 3 Quote
stashua123 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 We have to remember that this is no chain park anymore. This is now an independently owned park so their not going to be spending as much as some other chain parks. I'm really looking forward to the 1st week of november 3 Quote
fanofFirehawk Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I am still rolling with something from Intamin or Premier RidesI wonder if they could even get anything from Intamin for that type of budget? ^^Jr. Gemini?A fan considering the expansion of maintenance department and cost of replacement parts. Quote
Diamondbacker27 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 This is the closest park to me. I hope and pray we see an Intamin Mega Lite! 2 Quote
Son of King Demon Bat Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 How about Vekoma's Big Air it's a Hyper with only 500 feet of track http://rcdb.com/8656.htm?p=42571 1 Quote
Son of King Demon Bat Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Or Zac spin? http://rcdb.com/9519.htm?p=35844 Or Sting ray http://rcdb.com/4124.htm?p=22644 Or Launch motor bike http://rcdb.com/2747.htm?p=26594 http://rcdb.com/2747.htm?p= 1 Quote
Tuskin Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I also pray for a Intamin Mega Lite. I just don't think it will happen. The price is a bit too steep for the price tag Kentucky Kingdom is willing to spend this year. I can see it being an addition in the future maybe. Quote
fyrfyter Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Why is T2 opening in 2015 and not 2014? And if the park does get an El Loco, I'll need to make my way down there for sure! T2 Is supposed to get an entire makeover as well as a name change to T3. What does entire makeover mean? At this point, nobody seems to know. I read somewhere that Ed Hart had said it needed a complete set of new trains, and that they would be unable to get them and do all the work needed by 2014. I guess an extra year also gives them time to consider making larger major changes if they think it will help out. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Another $150,000 in state incentives for Kentucky Kingdom, Average KK Incremental HQ Job to Pay $42,700 yr (19 new positions): http://www.wdrb.com/story/23841216/kentucky-kingdom-partners-to-get-150000-from-state-for-headquarters-jobs-in-louisville 4 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 31, 2013 Posted October 31, 2013 Happy Halloween from Kentucky Kingdom......But no candy.....Just a "Behind The Scenes" video of some happenings in the "paint shop".... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8VTuCDL-z0 (Video Courtesy of The Bigger, Better, Wetter, and Spookier New Kentucky Kingdom!) 5 Quote
Diamondbacker27 Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Anybody have an idea when in Nov. the attractions are going to. be revealed? Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 Yes. Someone has an idea and more. Such information is normally closely guarded by parks...How soon before the Banshee announcement did you know when that would be? Announcements, when done well, are timed for maximum publicity and impact. Terp....exit, Gate 3. 1 Quote
sccard01 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Posted November 4, 2013 We were told the first week of November through the media. Quote
The Interpreter Posted November 4, 2013 Posted November 4, 2013 MOST announcements are made on Thursdays. Quote
Son of King Demon Bat Posted November 7, 2013 Posted November 7, 2013 I asked when will the announcement be made on KK Facebook page. The response eas sometime this month! Very vague and mysterious...... Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 View of the new waterpark construction at Kentucky Kingdom......Taken from the top of the catwalk of T2..... (Photo Courtesy of The New Kentucky Kingdom) 10 Quote
LoraX Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 I hope they really open. It would be a shame to invest so much money into it and let it not take off. I actually really liked going to KK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
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