Gemini XL-200 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I've been there once, and that was over two years ago. And yes I know, that white "paint" is everywhere on Raptor. It amazed me how much there was when I was there. Gemini XL-200, thankful that no Sea Gulls will be adding any white "paint" on Banshee. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sea gulls may not add white paint but pigeons and other birds can. Colonel who saw a flock of sea gulls in Richmond, Ky a couple of weeks ago. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Testing will probably be hindered yet again today by windy conditions. However, i am really eager to see what the finished station looks like! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 At this point I'd almost rather not see the station or anything else. Im happy to keep that a surprise for when I go the first time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 ^Thats what i mean. Its going to be incredible to see the finished product in person. I feel like theres still a lot about this ride that the park is not telling us and i like it! We will be in for a good, excuse me, GREAT treat in 4 weeks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamesAndRides Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yeah, I dont think there will be testing as it is raining and really windy in Montgomery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sea gulls may not add white paint but pigeons and other birds can. Colonel who saw a flock of sea gulls in Richmond, Ky a couple of weeks ago. If I saw A Flock of Seagulls, I would run so far away... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millslite Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sea gulls may not add white paint but pigeons and other birds can. Colonel who saw a flock of sea gulls in Richmond, Ky a couple of weeks ago. If I saw A Flock of Seagulls, I would run so far away... And I bet you couldn't get away. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Out test driving a car in Mason so I had to drive by Kings Island. Banshee is gorgeous and The Bat looked amazing as well. Didn't get a pic of The Bat, as that is not as easily obtained while driving lol Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini XL-200 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 There's some things I want to say about sucking up to the park like some members are...I am not sucking up to the park. I actually understand why the rule is in place and agree with it. Seriously, is it really THAT big of a deal to be required to press the shift key an extra time or copy and past the link to the source of a photo or video? It amazes me how people have a problem with simple things like that. They just spent 25 million plus more money on a huge new coaster plus other changes like The Bat, and some people can't follow a simple request from the park without complaining about it. Would you rather have the freedom of not capitalizing Trademarks, or Banshee? Not capitalizing Trademarks or Media Day? Seriously...Absolutely none of that is what I was referring to... Then what were you referring to? Gemini XL-200, hoping I didn't misunderstand your original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Gemini XL-200, hoping I didn't misunderstand your original post. Going from third person to first person in one sentence now eh? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini XL-200 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Gemini XL-200, hoping I didn't misunderstand your original post. Going from third person to first person in one sentence now eh? Haha my bad. Edited that in quickly because I didn't want the "Then what were you referring to?" to sound rude or like I was mad. I'm actually just curious as to what he was actually referring to. And if an apology on my part is needed, I will extend one. There's no one on here that I dislike, and I'd like to keep it that way. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'm just poking fun, I don't care what gets posted lol, besides what seems like what happened was just a misunderstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini XL-200 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Haha you're fine!^ I know you were just poking fun. Believe it or not, I thought your response was funny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 'It's everything an inverted coaster should be, and more,' Cedar Fair's C.O.O. Richard Zimmerman after a ride on Banshee. via KI's Twitter: www.twitter.com/KingsIslandPR I guess a ride doesn't have to complete all test cycles before having a human rider? Or did they already complete all test runs for one of the trains...? *hears a "Yes" echo off in the distance* Edit: see also: https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/statuses/446323903548239873 for a picture posted by Greg Scheid 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Greg Scheid tweeted a photo as well: Speechless! pic.twitter.com/L8MDiyhWsf from: https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/statuses/446323903548239873 I hope it's OK to post this picture. With everything that's been going on lately, I don't even know what's allowed and what isn't anymore :\ 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wearing dress slacks and nice shoes to ride a new ride.. Staying classy 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millslite Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I volunteer to occupy that empty seat. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Maybe they're going old school. http://www.shorpy.com/node/16477 By the ways, Shorpy has some great high quality, high res scans of old photos. A search of "Amusement" brings a lot of Luna Park & Coney Island. http://www.shorpy.com/search/node/amusement 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Who is the man in the middle in that picture? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I am jealous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myklhicks Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Well, we now know one train is gray. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveinphoenix Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Will there be some sort of themed front cover for the top of the train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Look how happy Greg Scheid is. I could only imagine the experience of riding that machine for the first time after all the days, months and years of preparations. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 The wheel covers look demonic. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I would give just about anything to be there right now instead of at work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Will there be some sort of themed front cover for the top of the train? Does not looks like it has a zero car, so I would say no, but who knows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I am so jealous right now! I so want to be their! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I believe the man on the right is Richard Zimmerman the COO of Cedar Fair. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I hope their will be wheel covers on the rest of the train. They look so good on the first two cars. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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