Emmi Loves Coasters Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm sorry I'm jumping in kind of late. I always lurk in here. Made an account and forgot I had it. I was just wondering if anyone noticed it had been taken of the list of roller coasters on the website? Also, the debate at the beginning about employees having legit info, before I got a job there way back in the day I knew a lot of what was going on in Boomerang Bay before they released a lot. Also, I think I hit the lottery on this one. I was waiting in line for Firehawk in 2007 when it broke down. I think it might of been during Fearfest, it was coldddd. There was a maintenance guy that was waiting for another guy to show up. He was standing there talking to us. And he said they were working on building this giant coaster that would be over the lake in Rivertown, and would go back into the woods by Tomb Raider. I thought "man, that sounds way too good to be true." He also told me and the group I was with that they were turning the backwards racer around, and I thought "they would never do that." I will be darned if that guy didn't know what he was talking about. It blew my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Son of Beast has been off of Kings Island's website since they changed it from the Paramount style to the Cedar Fair style... a little over a year ago already. While I agree some people know what is going on (especially people in charge of keeping the rides maintained), I think the general consensus is the guy working the Dip and Dots stand doesn't know anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Has BLSC been open for past math and science days or has it always been closed? Yes. Surprisingly, the Crypt has not been or would open later in the evenings while BLSC ran all day. Maybe they just forgot to put it on the list. I bet they're opening the Crypt for the kids who would normally be in detention all day. "Yeah, you get to go to KI with the rest of the class, but you have to ride The Crypt." That kid won't act up anymore, no one wants to be punished with that. If I were that kid, I'd go back and sit on the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmi Loves Coasters Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Son of Beast has been off of Kings Island's website since they changed it from the Paramount style to the Cedar Fair style... a little over a year ago already. While I agree some people know what is going on (especially people in charge of keeping the rides maintained), I think the general consensus is the guy working the Dip and Dots stand doesn't know anything. Haha. This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I like coasters. Don't get me wrong, but seriously 15 pages of "rumors" about one coaster is kind of ridiculous. While I believe that everyone has a right to post what they want, I can't wait for the Son of Beast rumors to no longer exist. I liked riding it pre 2006, now I wouldn't care either way if it stayed or if it left. Just wish we wouldn't constantly come up with theories/rumors/ideas about Son of Beast and let the park make the decisions and let us know when it's time to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Man just think how different the park would look with SoB gone... at that rate changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 something i have noticed over the last 2 months KI hasn't been deleting FB comments about Son of Beast. i wonder if that is a good sign or if they are sick and tired of trying to cover up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 ^ What would they be trying to cover up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 The fact that they're putting the loop back in, duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ^ What would they be trying to cover up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 they used to delete anything about SoB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Deleting (if it was actually deleted- I don't see how anyone could know it to be a fact, unless it was done themselves) does not mean anything is being covered up. The answer may be simple- why allow obvious (or vicious ) rumors to spread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ok so they what to keep it quiet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ok so they what to keep it quiet? I am not sure what you are asking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If you ran Kings Island and had the problem of SoB to deal with, wouldn't you try to avoid conversation and discussion about it? I'd guess that the fact that posts about it are no longer being deleted indicates that the emotion and focus on it is finally slowing down, so they don't have to deal with it as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 funny thing is though some of their topics really start make people think about SoB. ex. the pic with the big paw print... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Paw Print? Do you think that was a planning thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 not planning im just saying some of the topics really make people say stuff about SoB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 It also shows that the GP and enthusiasts alike are still interested in the fate of SOB. Does this mean that opening SOB would be favored over it's continued SBNO status and possible removal? I for one would like to see KI start doing something with the ride, whether it be it's removal or reopening. Right now, it appears to be neglected and forgotten, although I am sure that in not the case. I am betting that they are waiting to get through WS construction first. This is a tough one for the park and my hat is off to them for having to make such a tough decision on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Neglected? Really? The ride is closed due to safety concerns. And since that was announced, nothing else has happened, except, those who want to read into things rivaling National Enquirer. I would be more concerned if they were actually maintaining the ride, only to tear it down later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Neglected? Really? The ride is closed due to safety concerns. And since that was announced, nothing else has happened, except, those who want to read into things rivaling National Enquirer. I would be more concerned if they were actually maintaining the ride, only to tear it down later. I said it "appears" to be neglected. I am referring to those people that come to the park once or twice a year and wonder why nothing is happening with it. You and I understand why it is closed, but may not be the perception of the GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Neglected? Really? The ride is closed due to safety concerns. And since that was announced, nothing else has happened, except, those who want to read into things rivaling National Enquirer. I would be more concerned if they were actually maintaining the ride, only to tear it down later. I said it "appears" to be neglected. I am referring to those people that come to the park once or twice a year and wonder why nothing is happening with it. You and I understand why it is closed, but may not be the perception of the GP. From a GP perspective, the reaction is that it appears to be down rather than neglect. "Neglect" gives the notion that the ride is falling apart, which it clearly is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Neglect to me is Chippewa Lake. But, its hard telling what the parks going to do. So much has been told about the coaster and it's a 50/50 chance that it's true or not. Do I believe it will get the Steel Treatment, not likely. It's really hard to tell. I mean how much have they done on the coaster already. What more can they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 they used to delete anything about SoB Yes, my post about SOB from yesterday has already been deleted. So they are deleting SOB posts. I say everyone just start asking everyday. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 ^ Getting the steel treatment is an out of touch reality experiment for SoB still being dreamed upon by SoB's hardcore enthusiasts. Yes, TG is getting the "steel treatment". TG was also considered one of the best wood coasters at one time and has not had the numerous issues SoB has had (even though TG is 10 years older). TG's layout is better than SoB's. TG's roi has also exceeded SoB's by such a large number, it is hard to guess what it could be. Then the big question- will the same firm actually want to work on SoB? If the ride is still poor, or has another incident, that firm put their stamp of approval on their work and will have to answer to everyone else in their industry. For the amount of money being spent on TG steel treatment, KI is better off dismanting SoB and constructing a new coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 For the amount of money being spent on TG steel treatment, KI is better off dismanting SoB and constructing a new coaster. As much I would love to see SOB live, I have to agree with this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIanatic1975 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Then the big question- will the same firm actually want to work on SoB? If the ride is still poor, or has another incident, that firm put their stamp of approval on their work and will have to answer to everyone else in their industry. That's what I was getting at, it's not worth the money. Son of Beast has been closed so long, why would they spend millions of dollars that may not work. If anything it's the structure that would need to be fixed. But then that's more money wasted on something that isn't worth it. So it seems that the best bet is to bring it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkman Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 At least we will know something before or on April 30 on the fate of SOB. (Although it may not be much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 What are you talking about? The park opens April 30th. That doesn`t mean we will know anything about Son of Beast on or before that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 What are you talking about? The park opens April 30th. That doesn`t mean we will know anything about Son of Beast on or before that date. Well, I suspect the poster meant that that day the coaster will either run.....or, it will not. That will be pretty easy to ascertain by the end of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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