Big Sexy Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 How is the maintenance dept at KI? What if Cedar Fair settled with Intamin over the downtime of TTD and got a discount on a new rocket coaster. Without a discount a 475' rocket would be around 30 million. With a discount and technical support maybe 25 million would be all that is needed to set a height record.
The Interpreter Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I thought you were allegedly in the know and completely assured it was a B&M giga. What happened to change that? 13
RollerNut Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Cedar Fair never brought another rocket coaster after Dragster.... They brought Maverick (megalite), I305 and shoot the chutes. All of which have had modifications made to some part of them. I am in the B&M Inverted camp! 2
Jayblazer Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Oh Terp you didn't hear? Intamin track was spotted on a truck today traveling south on 71.. 2
darkmarkman Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 How is the maintenance dept at KI? What if Cedar Fair settled with Intamin over the downtime of TTD and got a discount on a new rocket coaster. Without a discount a 475' rocket would be around 30 million. With a discount and technical support maybe 25 million would be all that is needed to set a height record. For arguments sake, let's say that you are right. I would hope that there would be more to it than either TTD or Kingda Ka. It would need to have an actual layout after the tower. But I highly doubt we will get a rocket coaster that tall.
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I-71 goes all the way to Louisville and it also connects with I-75, which goes all the way south down to Florida. Kings Island is but one exit on the long trip south. 3
CoasterRob Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 How could you see Intamin track on the freeway when Intamin track comes in Shipping containers???
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 To the average fan, a section of track is a track and no way to tell who manufactured it.
Monroe Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 CoasterRob you are the second one that has tried to spoil my entertainment, would you just join me for some popcorn (its jalapeno flavored today) and read on. (Dang people trying to spoil all my fun). 7
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I-71 goes all the way to Louisville and it also connects with I-75, which goes all the way south down to Florida. Kings Island is but one exit on the long trip south. It could be just coastin it's way down to Florida.
CoasterRob Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Sorry not trying to spoil anyones fun I did in fact believe all Intamin track came in shipping containers until I just saw a pic of I305 track on the back of a flat bed 1
Diamondbill Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I-71 goes all the way to Louisville and it also connects with I-75, which goes all the way south down to Florida. Kings Island is but one exit on the long trip south. It also meets with I64 and goes to St Louis and beyond.
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Sorry not trying to spoil anyones fun I did in fact believe all Intamin track came in shipping containers until I just saw a pic of I305 track on the back of a flat bed It is a K'Nex on steroids! Uhh where does this piece go? 3
Monroe Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Sorry not trying to spoil anyones fun I did in fact believe all Intamin track came in shipping containers until I just saw a pic of I305 track on the back of a flat bed For the most part it does, i305 was a rair instance, I am not certain why they used a different carrier. This picture could just be showing them moving track from staging to instal. By the way I still have popcorn left. 2
SonofBaconator Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 By the way I still have popcorn left. I'll stick to my ChiliCheese Fries....
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Or a trailer tower... Is it time to move back in? Things may have gotten a bit out of control with the trailer tower... I want in. 1
gingerkid Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Announcement Dates: Firehawk Feb. 5th 2007 Diamondback Aug 7th WindSeeker Aug 25th SoakCity Sep 2nd 2011 Like someone else said...looks like we won't know for a while. This will be a fun summer watching this page! 1
Maverick00 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Hey guys! My first post here, but have been reading these posts basically from day 1 of this thread and have actually learned a lot. Through reading this thread i have noticed one option that has almost been completely ignored. What if there was a coaster being relocated between Cedar Fair or outside of cf parks. Do we know of any rumors of a removal of any coasters? I am only saying this b/c we really don't know what company or type of coaster we are getting for sure yet. Welcome to KIC! That is always a possibility but I have a few comments. Cedar Fair doesn't usually relocate roller coasters. If they do, they are usually smaller and happen at one of the non top 4 parks in the chain. This coaster will be one of the signature rides of the park so it will be unique for Kings Island and not be a roller coaster that people know well. 3
Big Sexy Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 I am still pretty confident in my source of the b&m giga. But after seeing the intamin track I am hopeful. If you compare the footprint of the construction site to the footprint of Diamondback there is more room than you think for a giga. A out and back with a twister layout after the mid course brake and a double helix finale.
fanofFirehawk Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 When, and if the tracks and supports begin to arrive where would the be stored, for constuction?
DBInternational Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Something tells me that you guys are gonna be kinda P.O.'d if this thing turns out not to be a roller coaster. Not sure why i think that but maybe its the fact that the debate in this topic hasn't been about whether or not it will be one since about page 1. 3
BeastForever Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 ^It better be a coaster or I truly will be PO'd!! 2
gingerkid Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Something tells me that you guys are gonna be kinda P.O.'d if this thing turns out not to be a roller coaster. Not sure why i think that but maybe its the fact that the debate in this topic hasn't been about whether or not it will be one since about page 1. So true! Haha, but definitely in the next few weeks we will surely know. We won't know what kind, but if this persistent construction with these footers continue, will be the determining factor if its a coaster or something else.
Big Sexy Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Track will go up sooner than later if its a bigger coaster and its out away from everything.
TheCrypt Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 But there has been no development away from the midways.
KIFan1 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 KI may get a wing coaster but other rumors are that a Itamin coaster may go in where the Son of Beast used to be.
disco2000 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Didnt Mr. O say they didn't plan for any more winged? One could argue if they signed a multi-winged-ride contract for 2013, 2014, and 2016 that it isn't "planning" at that point? Whatever is going in now is under construction, not planning. I am sure he chose his wording wisely to give the appearance of one thing, but is vague enough that upon further reflection in the future, you realize what he said. I do not recall Terpy commenting about O's statement, which should speak volumes...
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