The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Sure Drop Tower will be painted some day. In fact, it already has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'd like to see Action Zone go to a jungle/safari-type theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsIsland vs. Cedarpoint Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsIsland vs. Cedarpoint Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 KIfan73 They already had that do u want them to make a comeback theme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I think it's called nostalgia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Right! Flight deck is not noticeable at all. And same with The Beast!! That watertower is pointless . I've always wonderd why for Kings Island thrill rates Drop Tower is 4-5... Why not 5!! The Beast is perfectly fine where he sits right now. And so is Top Deck. The coaster is what it is because of where it sits. There is really no possible way of making it more "noticeable" anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When? When? Sorry for the double post, but in 1999.. Or actually, more like 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 If you mean painting, indeed. But it's been done again since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When it comes to mega coasters, my prediction is this: If Kings Island was to get a new giga mega coaster in 2013, then my prediction is in 2015 or 2016, a new thread will be when are we going to get a new mega giga coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 ...because Cedar Fair is known for being in the movie business? The theme only serves to remind parkgoers of paramount thrills and the magic of the movies. Never know Well i have heard many numerous speculations on 2013, like BB returning (one can hope ) or SOB reopening. My speculations are that yes something infact will occur this 2013 season to AZ, and for the watertower idea, i like it due to the fact that since the Action Zone is supposed to be like a film action set, it makes me feel like i am on a set for an action scene. Hopefully they will keep the theme of the area. They don't do any stunts there like they use too. And yeah.. 2013 is the year that Kings Island and Cedar Point bring us amazing thrills they are buying 2 roller coasters from B&M and I've got a feeling that Kings Island is going to have a record breaking coaster for the park bigger then Diamondback You sound like the little kid that i used to be saying that dinosaurs will be a ride at Kings Island oh wait that came true . A little lesson i learned when i was speculating about a 2012 thing, expect the unexpected, and you never know what they will do with their pieces of steal. Just my 2 cents ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 http://www.thrillnet...c-mountain.html Cedar Fair I guarantee Got 2 Giga coasters. So if I say that a friend said that Cedar Fair bought 2 gigas, that means it's guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Remember, the new sheriff is focusing on families, not as much on the thrill seekers and enthusiasts. It does not take a psychic or even the ever so intuitive Terpy to interpret what that means. I would not expect another major steel going in soon, although I would possibly see a mid size family coaster in the next few years. As far as AZ goes, I think they have gotten a good start on the revamp of that area with what has been mentioned above. There is only so much money to repar/fix/replace areas of the park. SOB aside, at this point they have Invertigo and FD taken care of already. With that already done maybe we will see a nice repaint and light package added to DT, possibly pavers, and maybe rest rooms and shops painted. Just those items would spruce that area up. Look at what that did for CM and Rivertown the last few years. The water tower does not do anything for me and could be removed. A mini stage in that area instead would be nice for an evening show/DJ/karaoke. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP fan Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well... it will probally be a ride because that seems to be the pattern in the last decade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 The last decade isn't a very relevant reference point. New owner, new management, new philosophy, new economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 This is not a rumor, nor do I have "sources". This is just something I could see happening, and would love to happen. B&M giga coaster. The station and plaza behind Delirium where King Cobra's footings still stand. The lift hill soaring above Adventure Express with the drop in the grassy area near Racer's station and Flight of Fear. The layout would be similar to Leviathon, but mirrored and with it's own Kings Island twists! Like I said; this is just me dreaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Yes. Or no. No such thing as "turn." I'm not trying to sound rude (unlike The Interpreter), just saying, but I think he means that it's "their turn", as in, it's the Action Zone's turn to get a makeover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 And there is no such thing as a turn. It's a business, not Roller Coaster Tycoon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I wish it was like Roller Coaster Tycoon, and I wish KI was in Sandbox mode! xP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 ^ If we are talking RCT3 Sandbox mode...Kings Island would be...FREE. Food? FREE. Drinks? FREE. Parking? FREE. Only problem is that that would draw in MASSIVE crowds. So we must lengthen all the coaster's trains...Diamondback's 9-car train becomes 12 cars per train, and now it runs 4 trains! Beast now has 10-car, 6 seater trains! And we build new rides, too- pretty much everything in the catalog! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Nothing can possibly go wrong! (McSalsa shows up at Kings Island for Opening Day 2012) Oh Boy! Kings Island! (Walks in) Huh...wait...a...sec...ond...why...is...every...thing...lagg...ing...oh...crud... (This was a joke post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Fast Lane available...in limited numbers, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^ Even the fast laners would have to deal with the RCT3 lag. Which would enrage them... ...I...paid...$50...for...this...fast...lane...ticket...and...it...is...still...freakin'...lagging... (Park management notices the lag) Helbig: Uh-Oh! Better lower the graphics settings to "High Performance"! Me: Hey, the lag went away...but why does everything look 2D and all cruddy? And why can't I see WindSeeker until I am 10 feet away from it? (Another joke- poking fun at the lag in RCT3 that occurs when you build tons and tons of rides and are forced, even on good PCs, to resort to low settings- although on my sister's modern pc I can get decent performance with a KI-sized park running at about 20 fps with everything open and people- but the settings are still only only on "800x600 performance" with the draw distance turned up so I can "see" the rides and stuff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 It's even worse when it's night time and all the lights come on...O lawd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 It's even worse when it's night time and all the lights come on...O lawd! Oh good, I'm not the only one that has that problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^^ It sure is...I should note, in that KI-sized park I was able to run at 20fps...that was DAYTIME mode. My sister's computer, which was bought NEW last year, has a multi-core CPU, 4GB Ram, and a 1024MB built-in (laptop) Video Card...and this is the best I can run RCT3. I have always wondered though- how would RCT3 run on a modern monster gaming PC? (You know, the ones with DUAL graphics cards, 7-core CPUs, 16+GB Ram, cost over $3000, etc etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Right! Flight deck is not noticeable at all. And same with The Beast!! I think this is funny because The Beast always has an hour long line when ever I go, while Flight Deck is less than 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'd like to see Action Zone go to a jungle/safari-type theme. Or an Australian Outback themed area/waterpark called Boomerang Bay, or switch SC and BB around so that KI has 2 waterparks & 1 theme park for one price thats very pricey and upcharges on drinks and food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 really a coaster for 2013, that would be great, but I think knotts and the point will get the coasters, my guess, Hopeful for KI a refurbished SOB and Action Zone rehab for 2013, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 for 2013, I'll side with a decision to finally for that pile of wood. I honestly don't think that CF (even under Kinzel) had/has any intentions of reopening it (think about it- if you're KI's insurance company would you allow them to reopen a coaster with a law suit history?, it's a business not a charity). I think it's there until a larger "master plan" for the area can be developed/put in place. As for the thrill-seekers aspirations for a giga-hyper-mega and/or record-breaking coaster- the 1990's called, they want their dream(s) back. I'm going with IndyGuy on this one. new chief is building on families and less on the average thrill seeker. I'd look for a family-oriented dark ride of some sort to debut in the former Tomb Raider building for 2013 and perhaps a Action Zone (and former SOB site) overhaul in the 2014 range. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlfox_21 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 This is just the simple rambling of a fan. A fan who likes to see great things happen at great places. Despite a relative fanbase, yes, I would remove the S.O.B. In it's place I would take advantage of the wooden area, and maybe start a new theme. Something similar to Rivertown, but not really at the same time. I would put up a massive new concept, something much like Adventure Mountain at Dollywood ( only bigger ) with the trees in the background to make it blend in splendidly. I would put up a new log flume ride to also fare well with the trees. Maybe I would even add a pond, where children could fish. ( That's different! ) In addition to all of this, I would add a zip line, and plant some new trees. ( Save the Trees ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 ^ There is already a log flume in AZ, would you want two or remove Amazon Falls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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