thekidd33 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 ^I agree with GYK as far as the price of relocating Inverti-Face-Go-Off. I would think it would have to be more then a million. I'm sure the transportation costs alone are insane. With what has been announced so far this year it does seem like there may be room for one more 'big' project in the budget somewhere. (Not $28 million big, but perhaps $8-$12 million big.) Though I kept thinking that last year too and turned out to be wrong. Even though I haven't been to Boomerang Bay in more than a decade I would be happy with an addition over there. It seems to be a decent draw and if it shortens the lines for the dry park a tad thats fine by me. As for the rest of the chain, I would bet we will see a WindSeeker at KD either this year or next as well as the dinos. I know WoF was also rumored at one point to be on the candidate list for a WindSeeker. VF reportedly had a record level of season passes sold this year and they haven't had a significant thrill ride added in a few years so maybe they are due. I would think CGA and MA would get smaller additions as seems to have become the norm (I would kill for a Drop Tower/space shot of some type at MA - it would fit perfectly and give them a good thrilling flat ride). Knotts also seems like it may be due for another big addition. Guess we will find out soon! P.S. I'm on my work computer and for some reason the little red spell check line isn't showing up so if I missed a few spelling errors I'm sorry.
PREMiERdrum Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 Still doesn't sound like transporting a coaster could come in under a million... If it did, we could switch our entire fleet with Wonderland's and give people some new experiences for a cool $30 million! EDIT: Or was that relocation-cost figure part of the promotion machine and not a real fact? Either way, a million sounds very cheap. Kinzel, at one point (shortly after Carolina Cobra and Dominator were evicted from Aurora), said that it costs them "about $0.50 on the dollar" to relocate a ride, versus buying new. A former Paramount Park exec said that relocating a ride costs "nearly as much" as buying new. The big difference I see here is the distance and transport costs: The Geauga coasters moved a relatively short distance (ME/CC moved a longer ways, but is a much smaller, and thus easier to transport, ride), while Paramount's experience saw them move the complex Stealth flying dutchman literally from coast-to-coast. While CGA's Invertigo is making a long trip, it's compact size and short layout should ease on transportation costs a bit.
flightoffear1996 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I believe Invertigo was around 11 million back in the day. If I had to take it guess it would probably take about 5-6 million to move.
PREMiERdrum Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 I believe Invertigo was around 11 million back in the day. If I had to take it guess it would probably take about 5-6 million to move. The old man Kinzel's guestimates might not be too far off.
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Yeah, I had no idea about the moving costs. Dorney is probably getting 5-10 million then. California is a long way from Pennsylvania.
RingMaster Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 From what I recall, Kings Island received $11 million in capital expenditures, $7 of which went toward Firehawk.
WWC2003Amy Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 i just thought of this what is the possibility they have been building a coaster right under our noses??? I remember a while back hearing about them clearing land to expand the Dinosaur Park. what if that is a lie and not a lie at the same time what if they are building a dino themed rollercoaster??? 1
flightoffear1996 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 If you dont get your hopes up you won't be disapointed when they do annouce something.
google13 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 has anyone seen or heard if they even made it offical that they are having a august announcement because its nearing the end of august and nothing i have heard of it yet. i would see more of around the end of Halloween Haunt.
kingsrattler Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Well they have announced the date 2012 Season passes go on sale, and on Twitter have announced in a scrambled format the names of the new mazes, so you can't say they haven't announced anything this month.
Beastie1980 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 This is from their Facebook page so maybe this was their announcement: It has been confirmed that the shaking felt in Southern Ohio on Tuesday was not related to the earthquake. It was the Ruyang Yellow River dinosaur being unearthed in Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island. This dinosaur is the world's largest animatronic dinosaur, measuring an incredible 72 feet long, 12 feet wide and more than 40 feet high! And there's only one place to see it. Dinosaurs Alive! at Kings Island Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5.
Avatar Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 I was able to talk with a Kings Island representative tonight and I asked when can the members expect to hear about the rumored August announcement for whats new for 2012. The response was; "Kings Island still has things to announce for this year to be excited about". I would not put any stock into the WLWT rumored announcement it seems they were told that those announcements are done typically in the Fall and they said August. It seems Kings Island officials are very excited about something for this year still so stay tuned!!!!! My post #301 of this thread is the last official word we have heard of this issue from the park. As said then do not anticipate a August announcement as factual because of something WLWT reported.
The Interpreter Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Relocating coasters, moving costs, etc.: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-recycled-roller-coasters-20110825,0,6500834.story
PREMiERdrum Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Relocating coasters, moving costs, etc.: http://www.latimes.c...0,6500834.story It certainly is odd seeing the quiet hamlet of Zanesville, OH mentioned in the LA Times.
The Interpreter Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 And the nearly obligatory reference/quote to/from Dennis Speigel.
rip-phantomtheater Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 When did they make the 2011 announcement? I'm guessing that they (I think a coaster is going in) will start clearing land secertly and prepare for the coaster, like they did for DB...my guess, dont get hopes up until much much later...
Beast1979 Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 It was pretty obvious a large addition, likely a coaster, was going into Kings Island well before August. If a coaster was going into KI next year, we would probably have seen evidence by now.
rip-phantomtheater Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Look at the pattern, 2005, BLSC 2007, FH 2009, DB 2012...??????? 2010, took 2 years to build DB
Cpt Crunch Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 rip-phantomtheater, and all other people that do the same, just because there is a pattern you find does not mean we will get a new ride. Kings Island never said "a new coaster will come out every two years!". They build whenever they think it's time to.
Jdwebber Posted August 26, 2011 Posted August 26, 2011 Some coasters, like X-coaster and Euro Coasters could prolly be built in just a few months, but a big coaster I dunno. I wouldnt mind an X or Euro Coaster! Who knows what they will do, but the suspense is what makes it fun!
jlopez Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 I want some more rides for the kids and an update to boomerang bay
BrokenMind Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 I do believe it is possible that KI will get nothing new for 2012, despite the 40th anniversary. SoB will still be SBNO, and the only things that do involve the anniversary will be shows and ceremonies. Perhaps some park improvements would be in the works. Why do I believe this? Look at Cedar Point. In 2 years, they get the same stuff KI got in one year. And they have removed more rides/attractions (Demon Drop, Chaos, Paddlewheel Excursions) than they have added (WindSeeker, Dinosaurs Alive) as of now and next year. This doesn't include the Soak City area. I haven't been there since 2007 (when Maverick opened), and I have no plans to go next year. Don't get your hopes up for Kings Island. All they might do is change the name of Boomerang Bay to Soak City. You may be better off going to Canada.
Jdwebber Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 ;( Demon Drop, how I loved thee, now you are far far away from me. I miss your scary odd sounds, but you were always fun.
BavarianBeatle Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 They said that there would be an announcement about KI's 40th anniversary in August. Then, In August, they announced that Season Passes for that season would go on sale on Labor Day weekend. No one can say that they lied. .
jlopez Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 They need to build another campground. I use to camp there every year growing up as a kid. I was so sad to see it go.
DaveWorldEmperor Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 I'm almost positive that we'll get something next year, that doesn't mean its a roller coaster or even a new ride, maybe they will redo an area, or put in a museum for the parks history (we have gone a long ways in just 40 years), or maybe we'll get a giant present that has a happy birthday sign inside, but Kings Island needs something to keep people going even if its something cheap that will only last a few years, it will draw people to the park.
Sergeant Pepper Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 Has anyone else seen Kings Islands new Facebook picture? For those of you that have not it says "New 2012! ??? -Kings Island- Keep Your Eyes on This Page to find out first!" Edit: They've also put the link on their website.
Beast1979 Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150414238998368&set=a.497536523367.307245.155893938367&type=1 Leave it to Kings Island to drop one, vague hint with no set time for any further developments.
The Interpreter Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 ...and it IS still August. An announcement about an upcoming announcement is still an announcement. Even if only a tv station and not the park said there would be an August announcement, there was.
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