The Bat flies again at Kings Island

[fanofFirehawk]

I hope KI renames the store Possesions (as DP did with an existing store near VooDoo in 2008).

Couldn't you have just typed out Dorney Park?

Or even Dorney that is only 4 more characters, and you probably had to hit shift or CAPS lock twice so only like two more characters. It doesn't take that long. I literally sat there for like 30 seconds thinking what could DP be, and finally settled on Dorney.

[KHFan29]

They started to work on the new paint.

https://twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/398570502437867520

[Spectrum91]

I believe the gift shop for Banshee is actually the first floor of the station and would thus not show in the station renderings.

Typically the space underneath a station is used for a PLC room, storage, mechanical shenanigans, etc. I'd be surprised to see a merchandise location underneath Banshee's station.

[TheCrypt]

I believe Robbie (CoastersRZ) confirmed the space under the station would be a gift shop. He works for the firm that designed the station, so I would consider him to be a reliable source.

[jcgoble3]

Also, IIRC Gatekeeper has part of its gift shop under the station. Don't quote me on that, though, as I could be wrong.

[Executioner822]

yeah DP means so many things to a dirty minded fellow like myself... ha ha.

[The Interpreter]

Disneyland Park?

Old Terpy, who knows when to resort to such adventure.

[TombRaiderFTW]

I can't tell if it's glare off the track, white primer, or orange paint, but the bit of Bat that can be seen just above Banshee's loop in the webcam looks different from how it appeared yesterday. I'd take a screenshot, except I can't right now.

[ChainDog]

I think it's a glare

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[TombRaiderFTW]

I think you're right. It must have been the color balance of the camera at the time.

[LoraX]

It looks like CJ and the other one are playing London Bridges or something.

[jcgoble3]

There is no "other one". There's Clifford and Clifford Junior. CJ is bent over trying to pick up a penny that someone glued to the ground.

[LoraX]

it almost looked like one was behind the bushes. CJ needs to get a move on then.

[Kat]

I thought there were three yesterday as well lol

[calakapepe]

I hate acronyms sometimes..

Anyways, I wonder how long it'll take to paint the whole ride.

[LoraX]

I thought there were three yesterday as well lol

We have them multiplying like crazy lol. He needs to get a move on then since apparently we expect him to do the work of two.

[thedevariouseffect]

The three cranes--I nominate names

Clifford (obviously)

CJ (Cliff Jr as established)

Bane is the third...why..just because

First thing that popped in my mind

Or Jenkins...

Take your pick

[ChainDog]

Jenkins

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[homestar92]

Jenkins

I don't want to be a burden...

Or perhaps more apropos for a suspended coaster:

"I told you no good would come from city folks and their flyin' machines!"

[LoraX]

I like Bane, but I like Batman.

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[ChainDog]

That's what I was thinking homestar

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[beastfan11]

The crane should be named John Stamos.

[BB1]

There is no "other one". There's Clifford and Clifford Junior. CJ is bent over trying to pick up a penny that someone glued to the ground.

You're thinking of somewhere else, possibly he is mistaking the sewer hole lid for a penny?

BB1, looking for the asian in the trees and paranormal creatures on the internet.

[AintNutinElse2Do]

While I doubt there will be new trains. How would you all feel if it was Vekomas Dragonfly concept trains?

[ChainDog]

It would sure be different and I'd love to give those a try! But I highly doubt we'll see those

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[Tr0y]

While I doubt there will be new trains. How would you all feel if it was Vekomas Dragonfly concept trains?

i would feel very uncomfortable in those seats, forceful turns and bicycle seats, no thank you... I think the bats current trains are fine. The only thing i would like to see make a return is The Bat-like themed trains.

[AintNutinElse2Do]

^Seems more like motorcycle seats to me. Fast hills and curves are quite fun on those.

[purdude86]

Those look like they could be a lot of fun. Never ridden ones like that so not sure how the comfort level would be but The Bat isn't the longest ride either. Once you get to the top of the lift it doesnt' take too long to run the course.

[NoChickens]

I bet it would feel very long in those seats.

[silver2005]

If I'm seeing those Vekoma concept cars right, guests are kneeling in them. I wouldn't ride any coaster where you have to kneel down. Adding those to suspended coasters, especially the more forceful ones like Flight Deck and Ninja, would make chiropractors jump for joy with the added business.