calakapepe Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 So, for anyone that was worried about the roar this ride would have, are you satisfied?Ever since I heard it in person I've thought the roar of the ride sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I love it. I wish you could hear it outside the park but when Invertigo is running you really can't. The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kat, Cami and I want to see a pic of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Kat, http://i.imgur.com/t6HDWDo.gif... minus the a-hole thing. Thanks for all the media, we do appreciate it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Lol yeah I realized that after I shot the video haha. I don't like it either Steve one moment I will take a selfie The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I get the tombstone... but what is the mysterious, toaster-looking object before the "pretzel-like" element? Altered (cropped and arrow superimposed for discussion) Screen capture from youtube.com/watch?v=yOTgWr0J1Bw Original provider as credited: Kings Island YouTube uploader: Theme Park Review 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 My face looks sunburned. Probably is. The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesharrison Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I get the tombstone... but what is the mysterious, toaster-looking object before the "pretzel-like" element? Altered (cropped and arrow superimposed for discussion) Screen capture from Original provider as credited: Kings Island YouTube uploader: Theme Park Review It's a scissor lift. For what, I'm not sure. I think it might be under the trim brake? So maybe for adjustments before it opens to the public. Other than that, I'm not sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 There she is!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I get the tombstone... but what is the mysterious, toaster-looking object before the "pretzel-like" element? Altered (cropped and arrow superimposed for discussion) Screen capture from youtube.com/watch?v=yOTgWr0J1Bw Original provider as credited: Kings Island YouTube uploader: Theme Park Review Was wondering about that myself. It looks like it is built into the ground in the POV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoe124 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I agree with milesharrison. I think it's a scissors lift. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Existential Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 So you think that area is specifically to brace the lift eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hmm...never seen anything with outriggers that form an "X" before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks, milesharrison. I thought maybe some kind of night-theming instrument, but your explanation makes a lot of sense. (I mean, I've heard of reaching for a brass ring on Carousel, but catching a free bagel on an inverted B&M would be quite a novelty! ) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesharrison Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I do find it interesting it's on a concrete pad though...which typically means there's a reason they spent the money to put concrete there, rather than a temporary scissor lift. So who knows. (you can just call me Miles btw ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm looking forward to see that whole section of the park. I always hated that movie theme- it stank of elitist posing, like the film business saying, "Let's let the little people see the myth of our greatness." Movies are about us, we're not about the movies. Movies are stories about people like us. I'm so glad that Action Zone is gone, and especially glad that such top work has been put in it's place. I'm pretty amazed of all that themeing being built in such a short time. I had pnuemonia literally all this crappy long winter, I can't wait to hop on a coaster and get some adrenelin going. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 So, for anyone that was worried about the roar this ride would have, are you satisfied? Ever since I heard it in person I've thought the roar of the ride sounds great! You might not hear the roar, but you'll hear the Banshee scream across the park. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I'm looking forward to see that whole section of the park. I always hated that movie theme- it stank of elitist posing, like the film business saying, "Let's let the little people see the myth of our greatness." I always thought TV shows/Movies shot on soundstages/back lots looked fake and cheesy, and the backlot concept looked way out-of-place in Kings Island (very, very especially the freight-stack, LA Freeway design of BLSC, which I thought was like Action Zone creeping into the rest of the park. Ugh!). Kudos to Greg 'n Co.! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 This was such an amazing day. I so underestimated Banshee. It's a fantastic ride. Theming is awesome. I have heard there is more theming to see tonight that was not shown today. Can't wait for tonight! I rode Banshee 6 times, Delirium twice, The Bat once and Xtreme Skyflier once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Nap time see y'all tonight those who will be there. If not see you tomorrow. The Earth is the proper name of a planet, and thus should always be capitalized. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookeGMP Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 The chicken fingers are Cane's knock offs. Even down to the sauce. No complaints though. Very tasty. The Banshee twist is fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Gemini XL-200 and I both took 7 trips on Banshee and six on The Bat. Okay. After fully collecting my thoughts, here's my review on Banshee. This is a slam dunk for Kings Island. The ride is amazing on its own, but it brings theming to the max. The gravestones, lighting package, fog, station and ride sign are all perfect. One thing that's special to me about the theming is the Son of Beast tribute and eternal flame at the start of the queue. I found it to be funny and also fitting, that Kings Island honors such a controversial ride that they told us nothing about for three years. It's like Banshee is here to remember the ride but bring an even better thrill factor to the park. Bravo, Kings Island. Banshee will be screaming its way into the hearts of millions for years to come. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 This was such an amazing day. I so underestimated Banshee. It's a fantastic ride. Theming is awesome. I have heard there is more theming to see tonight that was not shown today. Can't wait for tonight! I rode Banshee 6 times, Delirium twice, The Bat once and Xtreme Skyflier once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I thought only The Bat, and Banshee were supposed to be open? The more the merrier though! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Wow. I LOVE how the station looks at night. Thanks everyone for the pictures! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Did anyone on KIC record the speech Greg Scheid gave or know somewhere I can find it on YouTube or elsewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 After reading reviews and looking at footage, I'm going to have to be honest- the only thing getting my butt in a Banshee seat is knowing that the maintenance crew pores over every ride every morning. When I'm plumetting down any first hill on a coater at KI, that's what I'm thinking. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Here is a video I took for Media Day! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Did anyone on KIC record the speech Greg Scheid gave or know somewhere I can find it on YouTube or elsewhere? There were a bunch of people taping it. I have the first 30 seconds before my battery ran out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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