Kat Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 ^ I believe the gate and posts have been there for awhile but they are not easily noticed all the time.
Gplez90 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Also looks like some sort of walkway behind the fencing between Slingshot and Banshee. Maybe part of the reason Don stated that Banshee will offer plenty of photo opportunities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
mikejenkins1 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 yeah, there appears to be a walkway there. Maybe for traffic flow and Kodak Moments as well. 1
jcgoble3 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 ^ I'm guessing that that is more likely a private road for maintenance vehicles that is or will be connected to the road that runs under Adventure Express's queue and exit. 3
MantisMan Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 ^^ I agree there appears to be some type of concrete slab in that area but I doubt it's a walkway since they just erected a fence between the ice cream shop and the previously built fence around the drop before the lift hill loop.
thedevariouseffect Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 My guess is a Maint Access road for the ride. They already put concrete near the "roads" they already have to reinforce the hill, this is probably all related to it. 1
KIBOB Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 It may just be some weird lighting illusions, but check out The Bat cam. It looks like part of the rails are missing/damaged.
KIBOB Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I apologize, I just realized the rail replacement was being discussed a few pages back. There have been a lot of posts over the past few days. 4
kirbias1 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 My gut feeling is that circle is where the lockers will be located. if you look closely, they have poured a little square of concrete on the right side of the clothing and souvenir store. That is my guess as to where the lockers will be. 4
silver2005 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 ^That hardly looks like enough room for lockers to accommodate a full Banshee queue.
Gplez90 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I don't think they need much room for lockers. They usually come on a first come first serve basis. Also, remember that there will be many passenger who will not need to place their things in lockers, or just don't wanna pay for them. It crazy to see where people leave their stuff when they get denied entry to the line because they have a bag and they don't wanna pay for a locker. Some of them just don't care that their bag is laying out in the open and others get too excited about the ride to realize that the place they hid their bag in is not discreet at all even though they thought it was (i.e. hiding a bag behind one of Gatekeeper's wings in the entry plaza). 6
MantisMan Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 There are multiple locker locations throughout the park. Not everybody uses the same one. 3
coasterfanatic83 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Everybody riding Banshee and carrying loose articles will need a locker. I'm not going to pull numbers out of nowhere, but my guess is that will be a lot of people. The lockers over by Firehawk sometimes aren't enough to accommodate people for just that ride, which is in an isolated area that sees very little traffic flow. The amount of people trying to ride Banshee vs. the amount of people trying to ride Firehawk likely won't be a very close ratio, and Action Zone will likely be very densely crowded area. I will be willing to bet that the run out of lockers near Banshee on multiple occasions throughout the season. 3
calakapepe Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 All I know is that my days of having a bag will need to cease. Wallet, keys, and phone, if I'm meeting up with people, will be all I'll need to bring with me. An umbrella will need to be replaced with a poncho. My camera fits in my pocket, and is water proof if I plan on taking photographs. 5
LoraX Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 If you wear glasses, will they hold glasses for you while you ride? I know about the bands you can buy or contacts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Have you ever considered wearing a fanny pack to hold your loose items in? 5
Gplez90 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 LoraX, they usually tell you to either stuff them down you shirt or partially put them in your pocket. If they have small loose article bins like Gatekeeper, you can put them there. 3
WailsLikeABanshee Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 As far as glasses go, I got lucky. I only need them for reading. Sent from my VS840 4G using Tapatalk 1
LoraX Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks. I was presuming that was the case. I think the cargo pants will work for glasses and phone. I really do not like fanny packs. We are really working on condensing things. I will have to hold her glasses for my daughter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Kat Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I have to wear sunglasses religiously because I have sensitive eyes, but I have a pair with a sunglasses strap though I need to find them again. I think they are in the van. If not I will have to buy another strap. 2
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 I only need glasses when I drive at night. So my glasses will stay in my car. Wallet, key (I'm only taking my car key and that will be tied to my ankle), and cell phone. 2
Gplez90 Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 What a spectacle......... This webcam can be found by visiting Kings Island's Website. EDIT: More lights have been installed around the ride! 9
GODZILLA2877 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 My gut feeling is that circle is where the lockers will be located. if you look closely, they have poured a little square of concrete on the right side of the clothing and souvenir store. That is my guess as to where the lockers will be. I wish they didn't cut down all the trees that were over by Banshee and Xtreme Skyflyer. 6
sheikra_rocks Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 If you wear glasses, will they hold glasses for you while you ride? I know about the bands you can buy or contacts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Buy the strap. Probably much safer for the glasses being strapped to your head than getting knocked around in your pocket, or getting knock to the ground by a careless person. I know I paid too much for my glasses just to break them or loose them at a park. 12
TheBEASTunchained Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Just enough daylight to be able to see the new lights installed around the Banshee station / plaza area...... (Image captured from Kings Island's Banshee Construction Cam) It also looks as if something was installed / planted in the ground between Slingshot and Banshee......Trees? 12
Gplez90 Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 I think we determined that they were small evergreens. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
upstop Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 There is a cement truck at the base of the first dive loop and fence is being installed. Wonder what else is going on there?
UnrealNightmare Posted March 27, 2014 Posted March 27, 2014 Maybe that new concrete is a new smoking area. Which would be a big improvement for a lot of you since it's not on the main path. I know it's most likely not but it was a good idea in my head.
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