Diamondbacker Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Is it crazy to think that they just wanted to get rid of the under queue and be done with it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 3
Bennett Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 I will be sure to get in one last ride on FD on Sunday. I have a feeling that it may be my last one...at least in the current incarnation. 4
fanofFirehawk Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 I don't know why would start so earlier either if this is just a simple touch up. I'm betting that the offseason, when we can't see them, is when they'll kick into high gear and get stuff going. As a famous PR once said: "Guests will just have to come back in april". 4
stashua123 Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Looking forward to the changes next season. 2
myklhicks Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Ran into Greg today and opened a voice memo and asked him: "any comment on Flight Deck?" he answered "No." and a few seconds after said "Not yet." 12
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Is it crazy to think that they just wanted to get rid of the under queue and be done with it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free A little. Why spend money on removing the queue for no reason other than to get rid of it? What profit could that bring the park?
Burgtoad67 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Rode it Friday night, twice in a row. Seeing all that had been undone gave me a bad sinking feeling about it for next year. I'm probably worked up over nothing, but the rush of nostalgia from memories of the ride as a kid every time I go back there finally hit me. I guess I'd gotten complacent with it always being there, and once that complacency was interrupted (not saying its going anywhere, just a what if situation), it made me appreciate the ride so much more. I feel like any ride you think could even have a chance of going byebye quickly and quietly you should try and enjoy. You can never know which ride will be your last. TG still packs a punch (especially below 40) 5
Kat Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I noticed tonight that all the platforms and theming are gone. I really am wondering if FD is being re-themed. I would love to see that. It desperately needs a paint job and some kind of makeover! A suspended flying coaster named The Bat seems pretty cool and I think it would fit in well with Banshee 2
Diamondback FOF Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Sooo what are the chances FD will be removed this offseason...?
Jasper Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Seeing that blueprint and the queue'ing reminds me more of a Raptor queue setup than anything with the line being inside the actual ride structure. It does my heart well though to see KI using a lot of queue lines, ala Cedar Point, maybe now there will not be lines spilling into the midway.
ChainDog Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Sooo what are the chances FD will be removed this offseason...?No chance. That ride has a lot of life left. It just needs an update... Which is what we're going to getSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 3
TheCrypt Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 How can you say that with so much certainty?
ChainDog Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 How can you say that with so much certainty?I don't know for sure, obviously. But if you think about it, there would be no reason to remove FD right now. We won't be getting a new coaster after Banshee for a few years so there's no reason to make more room. I'm not saying I know what's happening- just making logical assumptions. FD is a great ride still!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 2
ThatGuy11 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I think Flight Deck is a cool ride. I just want it to get a cooler name and a new paint job. 1
Oldschool75 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I'm sure there has to be some sort of permit to make structural changes to a ride? a hint? 1
JTW Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 A while back I believe Don said to be on the lookout for a winter event for KIC. My guess is a Banshee construction tour and possibly the first look at Flight Deck renovations. I doubt you'll hear or see anything until then unless the park purposely releases photos. 5
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 In the interview with don someone on kic had(if someone can quote with the link please) he said that no rides would be removed with Banshee coming 6
The Interpreter Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 It can reliably be reported that during today's GOCC tour of Banshee Mr. Helbig stated that no existing coasters would be removed in the forseeable future, but that 20 years from now some existing coasters probably won't be existing at the park. Separately, it can also reliably be reported that riders are queued patiently awaiting their last rides on Flight Deck....this season. Terp, who does not carry phones or stuff in parks 9
upstop Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Heck...no one knows what tomorrow will bring...enjoy it now while you can....oops....too late...seasons over... See you next year Kings Island!...Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise. edit: BTW....there is a lot of space under Flight Deck...enough for a very large new queue line...That would free up some real estate for possible new additions to that sleepy little hallow...Just sayin... Also, did anyone else notice that the Timberwolf stage lights were on last night (10/26)...kind of looked like sumtin was going on there too. 5
Diamondbacker Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Now we'll have something to do this offseason! Thanks, Kings Island. 3
benred23 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 For what it's worth, which I know talking to ride ops is usually just a reliable as the Dippin Dots guy, the ride op at Flight Deck today said te ride will be updated in the offseason. Mostly because the ridership will be higher because of Banshee. Here's some last day 2013 pics of the ride, hopefully last known as, Flight Deck.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free 11
upstop Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Most likely to be heard next year in the (?) Zone....."Oh wow...the line for Banshee is how many hours long? Good grief!!! Oh well let's ride Flight Deck, it always has a short line." 10
BB1 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Hey, I wouldn't trust too many ride ops, I was told to have a great day at Cedar Point.... If they do remodel it, it better be better than Flight Deck, because I love that theme.
myklhicks Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I say that they'll announce the retheming of Action Zone Jan 25th or 26th. I heard a rumor today of Drop Tower being Demon Drop and Invertigo being Screamin' Demon. I like the idea. Because it's like a throwback part of the park and halloweenish. 3
elyk Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Id like to see just a retheme of the Banshee/Flight Deck area. Rename Flight Deck to The Bat and add scenery. Then for 2015 add flat rides. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free
Diamondbacker Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Maybe a full-time haunt in Wolf Pack or Club Blood? Or some kind of Halloween show in Timberwolf? Also, what will Congo Falls be named? 2
upstop Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 For Congo Falls...hmmm lets see....enclose the ride and queue...make the queue more of an interactive attraction before the ride itself. Perhaps a medieval torture chamber. The boat could drop through darkness to a pit below with animation from the splashdown to the station. It could be called....heck..Idk...maybe "The Darkness" 4
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