Banshee Construction Progress

[Guest KingsIslandPR]

So it has been very quiet on the Banshee construction for a while.

Figure that they have off till end of year? Seems odd but possible.

It's far from quiet around the Banshee construction site. Not all the work being done is visible from the webcam.

[thedevariouseffect]

Can we have a closer or high def/zoomed in webcam then

Puhlleeeeze

Holidays are soon

[Captain Nemo]

I am happy with what we have, no additional cams are necessary.

[thedevariouseffect]

I would like HD for some good wallpaper shots, but that's just preference

But you wouldn't like a closeup to see all the work? Blasphemy

[Guest KingsIslandPR]

One of the best ways to access up close looks at the construction is through our Instagram page.

[Shaggy]

Happy Holidays Don!

I am curious. Does KI still shut down for a holiday break Christmas - New Years? If so, will construction also halt?

(I apologize if this has been covered previously.)

[thedevariouseffect]

Nooo don't do that to me

I have yet to create an instagram don't budge me

[malem]

^ You don't need an Instagram account to view images shared via that service. The only problem is that images are stored in low resolution.

If you want to see the images in a clean gallery, rather than the annoying Instagram interface, try a third party viewer such as http://findgram.com .

[thedevariouseffect]

I just...keep away from all the social media stuff I feel old

I like just one stop shops and not this and that. for everything. I mean I'm a facebook & youtube thats it. I never got on the facebook, myspace, youtube, linkedin, ect. ect. ect.

Short, simple, sweet

[Guest KingsIslandPR]

Happy Holidays Don!

I am curious. Does KI still shut down for a holiday break Christmas - New Years? If so, will construction also halt?

(I apologize if this has been covered previously.)

Happy Holidays to you, too!

The construction will not come to a halt for a holiday break for Chistmas to New Years.

[MantisMan]

I just...keep away from all the social media stuff

I mean I'm a facebook & youtube thats it.

I never got on the facebook........

Wut??

So confusing.

My head hurts.

[thedevariouseffect]

Meant to be part of like, hey I'm on EVERYTHING (read the rest of the list)

Just FB & Youtube, that's it

[Tr0y]

Banshee track progress has been at a standstill for the past week, delayed probably for thanksgiving. The Bat is starting to show its orange at the beginning of the lift hill, its faint if you look at the webcam..

[Guest KingsIslandPR]

Banshee track progress has been at a standstill for the past week, delayed probably for thanksgiving. The Bat is starting to show its orange at the beginning of the lift hill, its faint if you look at the webcam..

There have not been any delays. The construction crews spent last week moving supports and pieces of track into the next area where track will be installed.

[SOBwasaSOB]

I know it has been said before but we all really appreciate you taking the time to update a few enthusiasts Don! It shows that you enjoy your job. I think we sure ask a lot of him, and he delivers. On more on topic note will they start electric work while construction is still going on or is that the last step? I had to edit this before I posted so my question did not get Terped ,,, i know someone knows. : )

[SOBwasaSOB]

Sorry double posted on my new phone.

[Outdoor Man]

Don, I have a few curious questions- and maybe this has been asked before, so my apologies if it has been. This is in regards to the former Son of Beast roller coaster; remember him?

1) when was the last time a person rode the coaster? did anyone physically ride it after the last time it was publicly shut down for ride "experience" purposes?

2) when was the last time a coaster train ran the course?

3) when was the decision made to demolish? My guess is late '10.

Just happened to wonder the above. My guess is that the timeline for a coaster from initial concept to first ride is in the 30-36 month range.

[Fire-Beast-OF FEAR]

I stopped by passenger pickup to check out Banshee but I found something else. There appears to be major work being done to the from gate plaza and fixing the handicapped and employee lot.

[kicsehlhorst]

Banshee has come a long way! A baby is born right before our eyes!

[Executioner822]

well since we're asking questions, how tall is the 2nd through 6th inversions?

[Diamondback FOF]

^^^From what I can tell, it appears they're putting that black "paint" stuff (re-sealing?) part of lot, possibly to make it look prettier since there will likely be an increase in attendance

[calakapepe]

The employee parking area also got repaved, if that matters to anyone here. IIRC (95% sure it was repaved when I last went to the park)

[Fire-Beast-OF FEAR]

This is a bad picture but what you don't see is the employee entrance and security post 3 was completely removed. We all know how bad the main lot is but for those who work at the park we defiantly know how bad the employee lot is and how outdated much of the offices are in the associate area. I'm glad the park is investing into its workers from all levels along with the guests.

[Gplez90]

Back on the subject of Banshee, I'm not sure if these numbers are correct (excluding the 126ft Dive Loop which was posted on KI's Facebook) but it appears as if these are the heights of what I'm guessing to be the lift hill loop (110ft) and either the batwing or the drop from the zero-g roll (139ft). The article also says that 6/7 inversions will be over 100ft tall which seems very reasonable. Check it out!

[fanofFirehawk]

Banshee has come a long way! A baby is born right before our eyes!

Gross!

Emoticons count as words right?

[Executioner822]

Back on the subject of Banshee, I'm not sure if these numbers are correct (excluding the 126ft Dive Loop which was posted on KI's Facebook) but it appears as if these are the heights of what I'm guessing to be the lift hill loop (110ft) and either the batwing or the drop from the zero-g roll (139ft). The article also says that 6/7 inversions will be over 100ft tall which seems very reasonable. Check it out!

well then thank you for that. and i agree that the 139ft will be the second dive loop because it looks huge in the animation vids.

[XGatorHead 8904]

Banshee has come a long way! A baby is born right before our eyes!

Gross!

Emoticons count as words right?

Well, they do say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so sure, why not?

[ohiocolts]

Why did he hack me again?!?!

[KI FANATIC 37]

Don, I have a few curious questions- and maybe this has been asked before, so my apologies if it has been. This is in regards to the former Son of Beast roller coaster; remember him?

1) when was the last time a person rode the coaster? did anyone physically ride it after the last time it was publicly shut down for ride "experience" purposes?

2) when was the last time a coaster train ran the course?

3) when was the decision made to demolish? My guess is late '10.

Just happened to wonder the above. My guess is that the timeline for a coaster from initial concept to first ride is in the 30-36 month range.

I'm not Don but I believe I know the answer to #1. I believe that Don previously said that park executives were the last people to ride the ride, but I may be wrong.

[jcgoble3]

Don, I have a few curious questions- and maybe this has been asked before, so my apologies if it has been. This is in regards to the former Son of Beast roller coaster; remember him?

1) when was the last time a person rode the coaster? did anyone physically ride it after the last time it was publicly shut down for ride "experience" purposes?

2) when was the last time a coaster train ran the course?

3) when was the decision made to demolish? My guess is late '10.

Just happened to wonder the above. My guess is that the timeline for a coaster from initial concept to first ride is in the 30-36 month range.

I'm not Don but I believe I know the answer to #1. I believe that Don previously said that park executives were the last people to ride the ride, but I may be wrong.

I remember him saying that also.