kjkjkj Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Do you guys really think they would post a picture of a service road plan on the internet? And why would they need a service road to go over the area where Trail of Terror, is, it would serve no purpose, there are already service roads right near there. And, I wouldn't say the land where it is at/ the Trail of Terror area is steep. It's relatively flat, and if they are building a rollercoaster, it can fit to the terrain, it's not like it HAS to be completely flat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Looks very staged. But would be amazing if it is indeed legit plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I don't know about you guys, but I think they might just be messing with us. The picture looks kind of staged. But man, I hope I'm wrong. - Collin i would have to agree, it could be a topography as stated above, it sure doesnt look like a ride, so throw that out, if it had anything to do with a ride then it would not be any type of design. im thinking maybe just a topography to let us know that they are atleast planning SOMETHING, not necessarily 100 percent in that spot. maybe they are just looking at options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Just because the photo was staged, as most PR photos are, doesn't make the plans any less legitimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Here's a crazy idea: maybe it's a much better go-kart track to replace the piece of crap they call "King's [sic] Island Motor Speedway" (i.e. Thunder Alley). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Just because the photo was staged, as most PR photos are, doesn't make the plans any less legitimate. They question is why would they post it, if it is indeed plans? It's obvious this is just another way for us (being the enthusiast community) to begin talking more and more about Kings Island. Thats what they want us to do anyway, and they have been trying to get people talking ever since the old teaser signs that was once the Rumor Coaster for 2009. Which is now Diamondback. Sometimes you guys gotta know what's legit, and what's obviously a publicity stunt. But if this turns out that this is indeed the "topography" survey of the land, then by golly I am wrong. But as of now, seems a bit fishy guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I wouldn`t call the go kart track at Kings Island a piece of crap. I am amazed at how there are not many go kart tracks in and around the Cincinnati area. I know there is a go kart track at Eastgate Adventures (which also has miniature golf), off of I-275 and S.R. 32 on the east side of town. And I think there is an indoor track up in Liberty Township in an old Kroger (paired with a laser tag arena). Has anyone been to the one in Liberty Township? Other than that, there isn`t much. There used to be the indoor go karts in Krazy City, but that has since closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ...But as of now, seems a bit fishy guys. Fishy? So you think it has something to do with a Shrimp Shack? Terp, who loves a good fish sandwich, especially during Lent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Which is almost upon us again. Not to mention, Daylight Savings Time will begin again in a few weeks! I really like that it is starting to stay lighter later now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 PR people need entertainment during the off season too! Does that entertainment come from over excited fan sites? Perhaps. - Collin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 PR people need entertainment during the off season too! Does that entertainment come from over excited fan sites? Perhaps. - Collin Of course, for their own entertainment, they are making misleading representations to draw people to the park and sell season passes. I'm sure the consumer fraud people at the Ohio Attorney General's Office would not be entertained by such a practice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Let's say I see this picture and call a friend of mine (also a KI fan) and tell him about it. I don't know whether it's a ride, new service road, etc. Regardless, it's something. So now me and my friend are both speculating what it could be. He talks to sombody else about it, and that person tells someone about it, and so on and so on. The park never claimed it to be anything. It could be a new roller coaster or it could be a new service road. My point is that they are more than likely checking out these boards and getting a kick out of what we're saying. And in the mean time, getting some free advertisment via word of mouth. It's a little off season fun, that's all. - Collin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Let's say I see this picture and call a friend of mine (also a KI fan) and tell him about it. I don't know whether it's a ride, new service road, etc. Regardless, it's something. So now me and my friend are both speculating what it could be. He talks to sombody else about it, and that person tells someone about it, and so on and so on. The park never claimed it to be anything. It could be a new roller coaster or it could be a new service road. My point is that they are more than likely checking out these boards and getting a kick out of what we're saying. And in the mean time, getting some free advertisment via word of mouth. It's a little off season fun, that's all. - Collin I see what you are saying, but if CF represents that they are planning something for that area, knowing that there are no such plans and people spend money on CF's products in reliance on those representations.... Let's just say, the law forbids that. If they present truthful tidbits of information and find that people "connect the dots" in a funny way, that is different..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Looks like I'll be taking lots of trips on Blue Racer this upcoming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Of course, for their own entertainment, they are making misleading representations to draw people to the park and sell season passes. I'm sure the consumer fraud people at the Ohio Attorney General's Office would not be entertained by such a practice..... What are you even talking about? How is posting a picture on your Facebook page be fraud? Look at this as a publicity stunt or an advertisement if you will. Now, if they did go out and say "Buy a season pass to see the next photo!" or if they came out and announced a new ride, and then said they were kidding. But considering this action as fraud is completely irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Of course, for their own entertainment, they are making misleading representations to draw people to the park and sell season passes. I'm sure the consumer fraud people at the Ohio Attorney General's Office would not be entertained by such a practice..... What are you even talking about? How is posting a picture on your Facebook page be fraud? Look at this as a publicity stunt or an advertisement if you will. Now, if they did go out and say "Buy a season pass to see the next photo!" or if they came out and announced a new ride, and then said they were kidding. But considering this action as fraud is completely irrelevant. Please re-read this thread. I did not say there was fraud, in fact I said quite the opposite. Someone else suggested that the park was misleading people with it's FB postings, which would violate the law. I disagreed with them and pointed out that the park would not do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 That post was not intended for you BavarianBeatle. But for the very person you replied to as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Keep in mind, even though they might be planning no one says that have to go any further than planning. They might decide that is not the correct area for the proposed "Planning Project." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So do you all think they used the blue highlighter to map out the 10K course and used the yellow highlighter to map out the 5K course or vice-versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 So do you all think they used the blue highlighter to map out the 10K course and used the yellow highlighter to map out the 5K course or vice-versa? Using The Racer as scale (along with Google Earth), it would be possible to prove/disprove this... I just don't have the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Assuming, of course, that the planners can actually plot out an accurate course, of course, of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 That post was not intended for you BavarianBeatle. But for the very person you replied to as well. Oh. I don't know if this was intended for me, but If I really upset someone I am sorry. I didn't mean to get everyone all worked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds440 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Long time lurker, first time poster. I have completed a Photoshop image overlaying the line drawing over a Google Maps image. I think it might be useful for some of the more knowledgeable KIC members. However, I don't know how to upload the image. Anyone brave enough to supply me an email? Or...? It may not be definitive or precise, but I think the image may be helpful for discussion purposes. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Long time lurker, first time poster. I have completed a Photoshop image overlaying the line drawing over a Google Maps image. I think it might be useful for some of the more knowledgeable KIC members. However, I don't know how to upload the image. Anyone brave enough to supply me an email? Or...? It may not be definitive or precise, but I think the image may be helpful for discussion purposes. Thanks. This post here has an overlap, but in order to upload, and easy way to upload an image is to head to www.imageshack.us, and upload the image there. They'll give you a link that you can post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds440 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Let's see if this works... This is my version of how I see the layout - based on using The Racer's turnaround as the scale. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hmmm. That certainly puts a twist on things. I wonder what is up,. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It does seem to just fit in there nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I will keep throwing ideas out there until we figure it out if ever. How about a Zip Line area with the area available to use is within those defined red lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I was reading over a report on Cheetah Hunt, the track on this coaster look like they could support the angles seen on our KI Planning sheet. Not sure but the s bends and so forth could represent quick turns and angles. The crazy straights could be elevation or even speed additions like the forced system on FOF. ???? Not sure but might be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppetfan1999 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I will keep throwing ideas out there until we figure it out if ever. How about a Zip Line area with the area available to use is within those defined red lines. Or those red lines being the ziplines themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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