Jr for Birdy Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Part of what I heard from someone in the know, who may or may not be on this site, is that Son of Beast was tore down, due to complaints about noise from Great Wolf Lodge and the area it covered is going to be turned into an all new campground. Good man, he's just having fun with the newbies!
DarkSideOfTheMoon Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I do not understand why Kings Island has, if they build according to what we see, built the entrance to this new attraction where they have because it totally blocks off any new path for a new expansion. They I realized that the old road, where the cobra footers are, could become a new pathway for the new expansion KI could create. Take a look, the path would follow the old SOB path, possiblity's for new food locations, restrooms, new rides a glore. Anyway, total BS right now but it is a thought of mine. Remove Sling Shot and create a beautiful scenery. Get that hunk of thin metal out of there. So ya this is all very exciting to me and probably others as well. We are getting something that will make Kings Island noticed again!!
Hank Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Part of what I heard from someone in the know, who may or may not be on this site, is that Son of Beast was tore down, due to complaints about noise from Great Wolf Lodge and the area it covered is going to be turned into an all new campground. SOB was torn down due to complaints and lawsuits due to injuries caused by the very rough ride and not by the Great Wolf Lodge complaining about it being too loud. You must remember Son of Beast was built before the GWL was constructed and they knew about it. It is like someone moving near a very busy interstate highway and then complaining about the loud noise from the heavy traffic. That type of a "rumor" is something even the Dippin Dot guy would not spread. and here I thought that maybe the new ride was going to go through GWL as part of some kind of arrangement between KI & GWL, which would promote staying at the resort while offering special discount/package deals for both places. (just me, having fun with everybody) 4
The Interpreter Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Sigh. Son of Beast was shut down because the General Manager was not happy with the ride experience. It was removed after a thorough analysis of all available alternatives. The park would have done the right thing even had no lawsuits been filed as a result of the ride. The lawsuits did not cause the closure and removal. The incidents certainly contributed. Profits, safety, guest comfort. Parks put safety first. Guest comfort contributes to profit. Parks know that. Make guests comfortable and you can charge more. See, for example, Fast Lane. 12
dr_humor Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Even in death, SOB has the power to convert each and every thread into one about itself. Narcisistic SOB. 18
KIFan1 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I'm hoping for a wing coaster like Gatekeeper, a Skyrush type coaster, Top Thrill Dragster/Millenium Force crossover, or a possible Iron Rattler/ Outlaw Run type of coaster. 1
Jayblazer Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Well I went for about an hour today but the park was full I never rode anything. I did try and get some better pics of the construction but there's not really much going on. It was really nice though to just walk around the park and shop and take in the sites and smells. This was my 6th time there this year and my first time "stopping to smell the roses". 12
Zayzayd13 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I visited the park today for the first time this season. Got to see the construction site and I must say that this coaster looks like the station may very well be near the walkway going to T.A. There were also more footer markers with flags on them near slingshot and in more of the old thunder alley attraction. The 3 rows of footers looked almost complete (there still looked like a row or so left to be done). Ore clues and teasers may come by mid summer.
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Well I went for about an hour today but the park was full I never rode anything. I did try and get some better pics of the construction but there's not really much going on. It was really nice though to just walk around the park and shop and take in the sites and smells. This was my 6th time there this year and my first time "stopping to smell the roses". This is probably my favorite picture of Racer. 6
Diamondback96 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 I'm getting a banner ad on another site for KI. It has what looks like Leviathan's trains on it. B&M Giga confirmed. 6
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Because Cedar Fair never puts coasters from another park in its advertising.... 17
Jayblazer Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 I'm getting a banner ad on another site for KI. It has what looks like Leviathan's trains on it. B&M Giga confirmed. Lazy graphic designers confirmed..lol 10
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 False advertisment confirmed. If I hadn't been to Ki for a few years, and I saw one of those ads, I would be like "Dang, KI has got a new inverted roller coaster, I'm going to go there and ride it!"
Diamondback96 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Because Cedar Fair never puts coasters from another park in its advertising.... I'm guessing it's a diversion. Clearly not a case of the graphic designers not caring. 4
shark6495 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 False advertisment confirmed. If I hadn't been to Ki for a few years, and I saw one of those ads, I would be like "Dang, KI has got a new inverted roller coaster, I'm going to go there and ride it!" Well I would think that most of the park going public couldnt tell an inverted BM track from arrow track... 5
gingerkid Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Hey, I'm new to this, I want to share my idea! How do you post a picture from paint?
RingMaster Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 False advertisment confirmed. If I hadn't been to Ki for a few years, and I saw one of those ads, I would be like "Dang, KI has got a new inverted roller coaster, I'm going to go there and ride it!" I still remember way back when they advertised the first Nickelodeon expansion (Nick Central) and to promote Runaway Reptar they showed footage of Invertigo, making everyone think Reptar had a loop in it. Anyway, more marketing for the 'Point confirmed. The most recent "Thrills Connect" ads predominately feature all Cedar Point attractions and maybe a sliver of Diamondback footage. I wonder if Six Flags suffers the same identity crisis when making ads for their parks; say, mostly using Magic Mountain attractions and maybe a sliver of an exclusive attraction. 5
Jayblazer Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Hey, I'm new to this, I want to share my idea! How do you post a picture from paint? Use photobucket.. 1
jdawg1998 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Hey, I'm new to this, I want to share my idea! How do you post a picture from paint? Upload it to Photobucket, Flickr, or any other photo site. Copy the image URL and paste it here. 1
gingerkid Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Please note, the idea of queue's behind Delirium were NOT my idea, and also the idea of loops are on a wish list items, no construction shows any probability of loops (yet) 3
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 How tall do you think the ride will be gk? 1
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 That actually looks awesome and probable. The only thing you forgot was the transfer track where they house the trains which would probably go where you have one of the queues. Welcome to KIC! 5
XjoshhyX Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 I'm getting a banner ad on another site for KI. It has what looks like Leviathan's trains on it. B&M Giga confirmed. Gotta love CF not putting enough into marketing to make the ads park specific, other than the name of the park.
gingerkid Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 DontWantToWait, I think, and hope (basing off a four year gap of no coaster) that this coaster will either be big, special, or break a record. Hopefully not just another up and down coaser. 11
Creed Bratton Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Sigh. Son of Beast was shut down because the General Manager was not happy with the ride experience. It was removed after a thorough analysis of all available alternatives. The park would have done the right thing even had no lawsuits been filed as a result of the ride. The lawsuits did not cause the closure and removal. The incidents certainly contributed. Profits, safety, guest comfort. Parks put safety first. Guest comfort contributes to profit. Parks know that. Make guests comfortable and you can charge more. See, for example, Fast Lane. Sigh. A diversion of sorts?!? ;-) 3
Jayblazer Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Opening day. Last weekend 5/3 5/12 Just board so I thought I would post some comparison shots for examining.. I am going up later just to get some tickets for some friends and I will try and get a better shot representing this week.. Edit with image from today 5
BB1 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Opening day. Last weekend 5/3 5/10 Just board so I thought I would post some comparison shots for examining.. I am going up later just to get some tickets for some friends and I will try and get a better shot representing this week.. You are a board? BB1 who didn't know boards posted on KIC! 8
TheBEASTunchained Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 What I'm wondering about this construction is why the trees between the Thunder Alley space and SOB space haven't been cleared?.... ....Although when building The Beast, it was instructed to leave as many trees as possible, so maybe there is a reason for it?...
shark6495 Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 different owners, could be a different type of ride or area or maybe they just cleared the area to make money off of the lumber business... 1
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