homestar92 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 On 1/11/2014 at 12:02 AM, Joshua said: Lovin' the new paint job. Can't wait to see wait to see what they do with the station, as well, even if it is ends up being just a subtle change. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the end result. If I recall correctly, Don has said that the station won't be changing drastically, but I don't remember where this was mentioned. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yup see: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/28681-interview-with-don-2014-improvements-and-additions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 ^^^Because as we all know bats live on aircraft carriers.^^^ Anyway, I hope they add sound effects and or themeing to the line as you walk back towards the station. Maybe some bat sounds coming from the trees. But lets be honest... they wont. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Bat screeches and Banshee wails will get annoying if you stand in line a long time especially after the newness wears off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 That's why I think at the top of the lift the Banshee scream works. Riders get it, that won't get old being in the ride I would bet. Bat sounds...I don't know, the paint and name enough sold me. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I think the point of the Banshee where it picks up max speed would be a cool place to do it. Other than that no thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The only thing I have with max speed is you're going to not even be there a second. By the time you hear it you're passed it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Less time for it to be annoying then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I don't think you'll hear it that often on the ground. Think of beast lift hill or Adventure Express. Both are pretty loud but honestly in queue or station do you ever really hear it? It would only be an on ride think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 The Beast's lift hill music is very loud if you are on the ground near the lift hill...The station and queue are far enough away that you don't hear it there. I would assume the situation would be the same for AE's sound effects. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yes the speakers are on the ground and you are near the lift hill. Its going to be different for a lift hill 167 feet straight up even directly under it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Yes a sound effect at the top of the lift would not be bad. Something like Holiday World does with Legend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I am still one of the people that doesn't like the change of the name, but I have to say that the ride is looking good with its new facelift so far. I would like to see modification to the cars, or even themed Bat Shaped cars to go along with it. Maybe bring back some theming underneath the loading station, kind of a cave feel. It might change my thoughts on the switch to The Bat. But in my heart it will always be Top Gun haha. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I like the name change. I have a tendency to call rides by old names though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Do you call Beastie Scooby Doo? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVOTWhQYUe4 I am The Bat. This is will be said by me any time I ride 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I don't struggle with calling that one Beastie nearly as much since I was maybe 10 when that change occurred and my trips to KI were just one to two times a year at that time. I have called it Scooby Doo on more than one occasion though. Seriously, is it called Woodstock Express now? We rarely go to that area now. I probably cannot tell you most of the current ride names in that section. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Woodstock Express it is. It's a fairly odd coaster. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 And while it may be a fairly odd coaster now, there was a time when it was a Fairly Odd Coaster. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 And I still call it Fairly Odd Coaster. You're not alone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 On 1/18/2014 at 1:10 PM, The Interpreter said: Woodstock Express it is. It's a fairly odd coaster. And that's one instance where Terpy won't be capitalizing a trademarked name. Context. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel old calling things by the old names. Hey, where's the flying black thingy at the kid's area?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastForever Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 ^Am I the only one that kind of cheered but also had an empty feeling at the same time when Son of Beast was so crudely imploded in that teaser video? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I did too, but I felt if was a new era and time to move on even though I did like Son of Beast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 On 1/19/2014 at 7:54 PM, BeastForever said: ^Am I the only one that kind of cheered but also had an empty feeling at the same time when Son of Beast was imploded in that teaser video? I cheered for the fact that I was sick of staring at it with the knowledge that I would never ride it again, but I was sad to see it go for the sake of how much I loved it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WailsLikeABanshee Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I was like "OHMYGOD. SHE WAILED AT HIS DEATH!" But then I was like "Oh wait. That means he's dead. This sucks. *cries* " Sent from my VS840 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "Making progress on painting The Bat" Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoF96" Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Also posted in NL2 thread. A NL2 rendering of The Bat! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikkinixx99 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I really wish the supports were going to be jet black!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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