flightoffear1996 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 LOL I ment to say day. Its been a very long couple of months for me.
Jasper Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I think you could post a photo of a rock on the ground and this community would find some way to turn it into the tallest and fastest coaster in the world. I love the enthusiast communities.
The Interpreter Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Oh, Boulder Dash. http://www.rcdb.com/602.htm?p=4183
CoastersRZ Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110423/NEWS01/104240311/What-s-next-Son-Beast-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE So it looks as if Son of Beast will NOT operate again this year. We are still no closer to finding out the ultimate fate of the ride. Although, the article does give some interesting insights. Well worth a read.
KIfan73 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Wow, I kind of forget sometimes what a MASSIVE structure Son of Beast is. It really is a shame that it doesn't operate. I remember waiting in line for it in 2000 and thinking "do I really want to get on this thing?".
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 http://news.cincinna...|text|FRONTPAGE ...Well worth a read. That's for sure...Terp, still....uh.....uh.....astonished at some industry 'experts,' and very glad he was not contacted for comment for many different things this week...and this is certainly one of them!
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 It was well worth the read, but I really don't care that much about SOB.
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 If you care about Kings Island, even a little, you must care about what happens to Son of Beast. Its future is pivotal to the park's future, whether you like it...or not. Terp, bordering on saying too much (and saying far, far more than most of those 'experts' in that article!)
CoastersRZ Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 I agree. Spiegel seemed to be purely speculating on what he thinks the park should do and was trying to dance around the subject. It is a waiting game. Unfortunately, I feel the longer Son of Beast remains inoperable, the slimmer the chances are of any portion of the ride running again. I think it goes without saying that if the ride ever reopens, it will be a dramatically different ride than it was the last time it operated for the public.
KIfan73 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Its future is pivotal to the park's future, whether you like it...or not. Really? I know that any SoB solution is expensive, but pivotal to the park's future? That's a sobering thought. Didn't realize so much was riding (coasting?) on it.
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 That which is done to Son of Beast will in many ways determine much of the park's short term and even mid-term future. It truly is that paramount.
Creed Bratton Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Well worth the read! I found it interesting that Screamscape was interviewed for the story.
Jasper Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 It really does sadden me to see SOB just standing there dormant, almost creepy in some ways. I miss the old ride with the loop and I even miss the new ride with that awful new section of track. I am really looking forward to the future of Son of Beast.
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 If you care about Kings Island, even a little, you must care about what happens to Son of Beast. Its future is pivotal to the park's future, whether you like it...or not. Terp, bordering on saying too much (and saying far, far more than most of those 'experts' in that article!) Oh, I care about Kings Island A LOT, all I am saying is I am not THAT concerned to whatever happens. Some people will do anything to ride it. Just my opinion.
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 But what is done (or not done) to Son of Beast will drastically affect what happens, can happen or can't happen to the rest of the park, at least for the near term. For that reason, Son of Beast's fate should be of great interest to any KI (or amusement industry, for that matter) fan.
KIanatic1975 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Whatever happens to SOB, will affect the next season, or even a couple seasons after that.
jdawg1998 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Love how the title of the thread was changed. The thread was supposed to be about one little rumor, and it got so off topic!
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Love how the title of the thread was changed. The thread was supposed to be about one little rumor, and it got so off topic! Oh, really? You may wish to go back and read Post #1 of this very thread, which is very close to reality or completely off-base...or both.
KIanatic1975 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 I believe the title means the same thing, just it has a little more "pizazz" in it.
Flat Freak Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 I want the ride reopened badly, but I just can't imagine it ever happening, because the only people that want the ride open more than the enthusiasts are the trial lawyers. And they can cost your park significantly more than $10 million worth of demolition in defense, settlements, and increased insurance premiums. I hope I'm wrong.
Browntggrr Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 It is intresting the "experts" that were contacted were all part of enthusiast groups.
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 It is intresting the "experts" that were contacted were all part of enthusiast groups. Except it isn't the case. Dennis Speigel is president of International Theme Park Services, a consulting group. He was a ticket taker at Coney before there was a Kings Island, and was Assistant GM of Kings Island, GM of KD, VP for International Operations for Taft .... http://www.interthem...yees/dennis.htm
Browntggrr Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 ^ Thank-you for his resume. Given that information, I consider him to be even more of an enthusiast than most since he actually has an educated opinion.
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Given that he was virtually certain Diamondback was going to be a B&M Dive Coaster and given his opinions as expressed in the cited article...oh, never mind....
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 see also: http://www.abc6onyou...rside.com.shtml AP just moved this story on their world wide wires....
Elkman Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Oh well, another delay till judgment day, if that day ever comes.
The Interpreter Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 So far, there's been one judgment...and a bunch of settlements...an appeal or two...
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Are they even allowed to legally open it? I thought I heard that somewhere.
Burgtoad67 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Are they even allowed to legally open it? I thought I heard that somewhere. The ride was shut down voluntarily by the park, after being cleared by the state to run again. As stated in the article above, they cannot legally operate it this year without a permit through the city of Mason. So unless they make a quick decision to open it and obtain a permit, no SoB this year
Coaster Kid Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Are they even allowed to legally open it? I thought I heard that somewhere. I belive the state has already clerded it for reopening.
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