bkroz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 So you people think the media may be wrong and this isn't a dinosaur walk through? No. For the most part, it would appear that this community expects that it will be a dinosaur walk through. What we are questioning is if the media has verified it with the park, or if their "reference" is a fan site not unlike this one. Most of us are in agreement about what this is. Granted, we don't know the scale - we don't know how many figures, or how much area is being added to the park, or if it might also involve landscaping and water features, or what company is behind it, or if it will overtake Action Theater (though many here have speculated on the answer to those). And in fact, the only thing that the media has reported is exactly what we've speculated on here... Searching "Kings Island New 2011 dinosaurs" on Google would likely bring you to this very thread. If a reporter misinterpreted our general community consensus for an official announcement, it's easy to see how that would be published very matter-of-fact-ly. So the question here is: do these newspapers know because it truly was made official by a park representative? or are they simply reiterating what we have said and misconstruing it as fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL332 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Sigh... I believe Media if they have a reputable source, none of the articles do, these non cited articles can be posted by almost anyone, there about as accurate as reading Wikipedia. If Don made a statement on the what the new attraction is he wouldn't just walk out and say "its a dinosaur walk-through" and walk away. When the announcement is made tomorrow details will be given if its a walk-thorough they will say who build the Dinosaurs, how long the trail is how many different types of dinosaurs they will be in the exhibit how many scenes bla bla bla bla... and this will all be posted in detail on Kings Islands web sight and facebook till than we wont know for sure... Period. Edit- goodyellowkorn182 Thank you! you got your post out before I did. Edited March 17, 2011 by KevinL332 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 So you people think the media may be wrong and this isn't a dinosaur walk through? No. For the most part, it would appear that this community expects that it will be a dinosaur walk through. What we are questioning is if the media has verified it with the park, or if their "reference" is a fan site not unlike this one. Most of us are in agreement about what this is. Granted, we don't know the scale - we don't know how many figures, or how much area is being added to the park, or if it might also involve landscaping and water features, or what company is behind it, or if it will overtake Action Theater (though many here have speculated on the answer to those). And in fact, the only thing that the media has reported is exactly what we've speculated on here... Searching "Kings Island New 2011 dinosaurs" on Google would likely bring you to this very thread. If a reporter misinterpreted our general community consensus for an official announcement, it's easy to see how that would be published very matter-of-fact-ly. So the question here is: do these newspapers know because it truly was made official by a park representative? or are they simply reiterating what we have said and misconstruing it as fact? Well, then I guess we will know for sure tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This post will probably be disregarded by all the members who are still determined that the new addition is anything but a walking path, but... The Dinosaurs Unearthed company featured an exhibit at Calgary Zoo in Canada some time ago. Here's a picture of part of its set-up, found on flickr: And, here's a picture (courtesy Kings Island) of our own t-rex recently being set-up: Anybody denying that they are identical (perhaps not the exact same figures, but definitely the same design) is only fooling themselves. And, from the flickr comments on the first picture... This guy was animatronic... The Calgary Zoo also has some permanent models, made of fiberglass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_kapp_shack Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This post will probably be disregarded by all the members who are still determined that the new addition is anything but a walking path, but... The Dinosaurs Unearthed company featured an exhibit at Calgary Zoo in Canada some time ago. Here's a picture of part of its set-up, found on flickr: And, here's a picture (courtesy Kings Island) of our own t-rex recently being set-up: Anybody denying that they are identical (perhaps not the exact same figures, but definitely the same design) is only fooling themselves. And, from the flickr comments on the first picture... This guy was animatronic... The Calgary Zoo also has some permanent models, made of fiberglass What....you expect people to believe that it may be a dino walkthrough of some sort just becuase the two pictures are almost exactly identical? What on earth on you thinking? Great post Ty!!!! Granted there is no concrete evidence that this is going to be a walkthrough/dino exhibit however it is very hard to support anything else at this point. Guess we just have to go into patience mode and see what the park has to say come tomorrow around 2:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL332 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 This post will probably be disregarded by all the members who are still determined that the new addition is anything but a walking path, but... The Dinosaurs Unearthed company featured an exhibit at Calgary Zoo in Canada some time ago. Here's a picture of part of its set-up, found on flickr: And, here's a picture (courtesy Kings Island) of our own t-rex recently being set-up: Anybody denying that they are identical (perhaps not the exact same figures, but definitely the same design) is only fooling themselves. And, from the flickr comments on the first picture... This guy was animatronic... The Calgary Zoo also has some permanent models, made of fiberglass I've seen a lot of pictures like this and fully agree. one difference I see is that the skin Calgary photo is obviously a softer skin (Look at where the ropes cross the chest) that would be used for a traveling exhibit. Seeing none of that in the Kings Island photo and looking at where leg meets the body I would say this it a harder skin, Fiberglass or other, so that seems suggest that this will be permanent as i figured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Not sure if this exact article has been published yet. Yes, I've been reading this whole topic, but it is hard to keep straight which articles I found where. (If that made any sense at all) WCPO featuring KIC's own Stalkerchick http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/new-kings-island-exhibit-to-feature-dinosaur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) This post will probably be disregarded by all the members who are still determined that the new addition is anything but a walking path, but... The Dinosaurs Unearthed company featured an exhibit at Calgary Zoo in Canada some time ago. [...] Anybody denying that they are identical (perhaps not the exact same figures, but definitely the same design) is only fooling themselves. DUDE. They ARE exactly the same. Well, that pretty much puts the last nail in the coffin on what this could possibly be and who is designing said attraction. EDIT: We may have to wait until after Opening Day to go through it though: Helbig said the new attraction will open in the Spring. It may not be open when the park opens for the season April 30th. Now I'm mad. I wanted to check it out Opening Day. I hate waiting. Edited March 18, 2011 by RingMaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I just wondering if they will be announcing something else along with the dinosaur walkthrough, like a new movie for the action theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 DUDE. They ARE exactly the same. Well, that pretty much puts the last nail in the coffin on what this could possibly be and who is designing said attraction. C'mon Ty, you photoshopped it.... we know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 C'mon Ty, you photoshopped it.... we know.... I'm sorry, I just had to do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidd23 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Maybe its something else. I think its possible that it could be record breaking eurofighter or something designed by Maure Sohne company. Just dino Themed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Like ty said. maybe its something else. I think its possible that it could be record breaking eurofighter or something designed by Maure Sohne company. When did Ty say THAT? Terp, whose head hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I've seen a lot of pictures like this and fully agree. one difference I see is that the skin Calgary photo is obviously a softer skin (Look at where the ropes cross the chest) that would be used for a traveling exhibit. Seeing none of that in the Kings Island photo and looking at where leg meets the body I would say this it a harder skin, Fiberglass or other, so that seems suggest that this will be permanent as i figured. i think you need to take a second look at the two pictures, the mount by the tail seems in the same position, with the "skin" reacting the same way in both photos, but the mount on the upper torso is in two different spots in the two pictures. the underarm mount (not at ki picture) is holding the weight in a more awkward position than the Kings Island mount, causing the "skin" to buckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Like ty said. maybe its something else. I think its possible that it could be record breaking eurofighter or something designed by Maure Sohne company. When did Ty say THAT? Terp, whose head hurts Sarcasm is an art form that takes years to master. Coasterkid still has a little ways to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidd23 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 thanks ringmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Editing a post to make it say something entirely different after it has been replied to is a bit...shady. Terp, just trying to help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidd23 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 thanks havent been on the fourms in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 thanks havent been on the fourms in a while Yeah. Absence creates ethicalness. That makes sense.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 the video order was changed on the website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkidd23 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I didnt see any new uploads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 The videos were ordered 1-3-2 from left to right on the teaser page. They're now ordered 1-2-3. Why anybody thinks that's a clue is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I saw it today. I think they added some landscaping around the dinosaur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 ^^Oh...my....gosh....it is a clue! THE NEW RIDE IS GOING TO BE CALLED 1-2-3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 ^^Oh...my....gosh....it is a clue! THE NEW RIDE IS GOING TO BE CALLED 1-2-3! Or figuring out what all the dinosaur stuff is about is as easy as: 1....2...3 But I do agree with this: I just wondering if they will be announcing something else along with the dinosaur walkthrough, like a new movie for the action theater. WS verticle construction is supposed to start tomorrow. Announcing the probable dino walk through with big cranes moving the new 2011 ride in the background creates good video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 might be how much they will charge for it! i think that is how many dinosouars will be their or that is how big one of them is/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Alright then, it was sarcasm...unless you're being sarcastic as well, Son of Beast214! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 kind of i was talking about the 1-3-2 i bet they have a dino that size 132ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 i bet they have a dino that size 132ft What's the wager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of beast214 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 $132 i say this because KI is outrageous prices! you know WS gos vertical tomorrow! MIGHT ALSO be a SOB announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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