The Interpreter Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 On 4/7/2014 at 4:40 PM, mikejenkins1 said: Wonder if there is any chance they would ever fully enclose the helix as shown in original drawings. EVER? Ever is a very long time. Even the they could change several times during ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastien6221 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B16Qg-wyJfQ The Beast 1979 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 My father who past away 7 years ago this year, this was his ride. He didn't care to wait 2 hours to ride he loved to ride The Beast and enjoyed it every time, and with my kids grown old enough now to ride, it would have been a sight seeing 3 generations riding The Beast. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 An article about The Beast and its 35th birthday was published today by the Herald Dispatch of WV. The article can be found below: Kings Island's wooden coaster, The Beast turns 35 this season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "Kings Island's Jeff Gramke was interviewed today for a Beast 35th anniversary story." Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Looks like a self interview 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I was going to say it looks like a stand up piece versus an interview... Is he hosting a small video about it? Makes more sense that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Does anyone know if Carl Eicherman(sorry about the spelling) is around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 On 4/10/2014 at 2:37 AM, jdf21972 said: Does anyone know if Carl Eicherman(sorry about the spelling) is around? I wanted to know the exact same thing, as I hadn't heard anything from or about him recently so I decided to ask Don back in November and this is what he had to say...... On 11/3/2013 at 3:35 PM, KingsIslandPR said: Carl is retired and living near Maysville, Ky. With the 2014 season marking the 35th anniversary of The Beast, he'll be heard from again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I suspect a gentleman will probably be at Media Day.... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 On 4/10/2014 at 1:27 AM, shark6495 said: I was going to say it looks like a stand up piece versus an interview... Is he hosting a small video about it? Makes more sense that way. Probably deals with FUN TV that we've heard of on here... Or is it KI TV since the website says so? Perhaps there'll be some behind the scenes footage seen soon. I'd bet there may be cameras, no dip, specifically for KI TV at media day for Banshee... Not that you'd know the difference between what camera is for what.. EDIT: oh look! \/\/\/\/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 On 4/9/2014 at 11:09 PM, thedevariouseffect said: Looks like a self interview Interview with a show that airs nationally. The reporter for the feature was off to the right side of the camera asking questions. Our Town Magazine just did a great feature on The Beast's 35th anniversary. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Will there most likely be more Beast Tour dates happening this year due to it's anniversary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I figured that, or he had an earpiece, there was a winkie afterwards haha, you should know me enough by now Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (Now that I am in the right topic....) The Beast was "unchained" on this date in 1979. ......and on another note........ Adventure Express opened on this date in 1991. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 @KingsIslandPR on Twitter: "The light at the end of the tunnel." Photo : Don Helbig / Kings Island via Twitter 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 The brand new 35th anniversary POV of The Beast. Video : Don Helbig / Kings Island 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 This Beast will be celebrating his 35th Birthday on Sunday May 18th all is welcomed to tag along with me, I'm planning on starting off my day on The Beast. Just message me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Wow the first lift hill is really fast now. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuska11 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 On 4/20/2014 at 2:44 PM, tuxedoman52 said: Wow the first lift hill is really fast now. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk It may be because i think they're only running two trains. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 If the block is clear the train will run full speed until it hits lift crest, which I prefer to experience, I'm not much for lollygagging on the lift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I keep on hearing that The Beast was renovated by GCI during the off-season from lots of people on facebook and other forum websites. Is this true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I thought everything was done in-house by KI? And it's not listed on GCI's website under their list of projects. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I was disapointed on the lack of 35th Anniversary merchandise. I hope they will sell some at some point. They have always had shirts, hats, shot glasses etc. But none was to be found this past weekend, I checked in all of the shops. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Yep, Anniversary thunder stolen, once again. Its a shame too, considering my Beast ride taken on Friday was without a doubt the BEST ride Ive taken on it since my first trip to KI back in 06. Seriously, its running that well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Although a 35th anniversary POV has been released by the park / Don Helbig (and posted in another topic). Theme Park Review has just released their 35th anniversary Beast POV that was recorded just days ago. Enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 The Monster of Kings Island : Story written by Christopher Bollen of the New York Times 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Any sign of 35th Anniversary Merchandise yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 On 5/5/2014 at 2:03 AM, PKIVortex said: Any sign of 35th Anniversary Merchandise yet? As of last week, there has been no signs of 35th anniversary Beast merchandise, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Bummer I hope to see some. I wanna purchase something that has The Beast 35th. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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