Ride On_17 Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Too bad that same commercial was shown and modified for Cedar Point's HalloWeeekends... But it would have been cool if that was the 1st hint.
The Interpreter Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Side by side, two across seating. A Vekoma SLC? 1
Tr0y Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 The B&M plant in batavia is currently making track i drove past it the other day and i saw the track being assembled threw the garage door that was open.... I have a picture of it but I can't figure out how to post it from my ipad... I might drive by again today for a better picture.
UnrealNightmare Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 There should be a Photobucket app for your iPad.
funpark Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 I think one thing that made some think that It might be a giga is the fact that the park started so early on this project. I know I have no idea what this new ride is going to be. I wonder though,if this is just a regular size coaster why would they have started so soon? Raptors first footers were not poured until October. Gatekeepers first footers were not poured until October as well. Unless they are going for a record for height and length on an invert . I don't know myself. Just questioning everything. 2
YoungStud Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 for testing. B&M has never done a 4d so they want longer than a month for testing. 1
YoungStud Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 They are hiring at clermont steel. http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHQ39T65FJ06492YDDV&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=QAMGD 1
dwitb Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Wouldn't it be awesome if this was the first clue to the new ride... It's a B&M invert, there's new Halloween attractions.....it all sort of ties together I know, I know, dumb, right? No, I wouldn't call it dumb. Actually, the first time I ever saw that commercial I wondered why they were showing a full-circuit invert when KI doesn't have one. Yet. Exactly my point. This could be the ultimate discovery...just sayin (kidding).
Tr0y Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 <a href="http://s362.photobucket.com/user/x241/media/image.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo63/x241/image.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo image.j You might not be able to see it that well because my iPhone had difficulty adjusting to brightness.
dwitb Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 The B&M plant in batavia is currently making track i drove past it the other day and i saw the track being assembled threw the garage door that was open.... I have a picture of it but I can't figure out how to post it from my ipad... I might drive by again today for a better picture. Where in Batavia is B&M?
dwitb Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 2565 Old State Route 32, Batavia I drive right by it on my way to KI and didn't know.
jcgoble3 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 From the KIC Facebook page (link): Caption: "Lots of activity." 1
Dom497 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Once b&m hit 300', they won't have an issue building another. That excuse is lame that they did wonderland a favor. B&m did not want 25million to walk out the door. It was time anyway. 12 years after going over 200'. Actually, it was a "favor". Had Wonderland been built 2 miles farther away from Cedar Point, Wonderland would have been able to get a B&M Invert and not have to settle with the SLC. The roller coaster was in its early planning stages when Walter called up the former GM saying that he wouldn't be able to built the park an invert. Being a Wonderland fan (its my home park), do you know how fustrating it is not to have have what could have been a great invert all because of a 2 mile difference!?!? 2
The Interpreter Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Had Wonderland been built two miles further away, the Cedar Point agreement would have covered two more miles. Give Dick Kinzel some credit. 12
chickenbowl Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Once b&m hit 300', they won't have an issue building another. That excuse is lame that they did wonderland a favor. B&m did not want 25million to walk out the door. It was time anyway. 12 years after going over 200'. Actually, it was a "favor". Had Wonderland been built 2 miles farther away from Cedar Point, Wonderland would have been able to get a B&M Invert and not have to settle with the SLC. The roller coaster was in its early planning stages when Walter called up the former GM saying that he wouldn't be able to built the park an invert. Being a Wonderland fan (its my home park), do you know how fustrating it is not to have have what could have been a great invert all because of a 2 mile difference!?!? Despite it being a favor or not, I seriously doubt that they wouldn't build another Giga anyway.
Dom497 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 B&M has been working on a 4D design for some time now. How do you know B&M is designing a 4D coaster again? 1
silver2005 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Given how Kings Island just tore down 2 prototype rides and have had trouble with them in the past, I'm leaning towards the park not getting one, even if it comes from B&M (referring to the 4D). 2
BeastForever Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Too many people on this board are biased in opinion when you talk about the age-old B&M vs Intamin debate. Intaminallday, judging by your username, I can tell you're thinking about what you want, not what the park needs. The park does need an invert, in my eyes at least. We need a good, solid inverting coaster with a great capacity, and an invert is one of the best ways to go. You talk about the designs being "outdated" and "gimmicky," but you fail to explain why every model continues to draw huge crowds. Why does Raptor have one of the longest lines throughout the day at Cedar Point? Because it's overrated. 5
kirbias1 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Steel station supports spotted at B&M plant, and they are blue. 2
Dom497 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 ^I don't believe it (and I don't think any one else will) until I see pictures. 5
kirbias1 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I have the pics and the supports are on a flat truck bed. 1
Jayblazer Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Here are his pics he ask me to post them for him http://i.imgur.com/PwOAKPO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Iy4AUGN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/V03fhkO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KG71qEQ.jpg 12
Dom497 Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 ^Click the grey boxs and save the picture...you can see them then.
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