The Interpreter Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I'm with you about the Flying Eagles. I never got to ride it, cause I wasn't born at the time it opened and closed. But... I'm 13, is that old enough?If you are 13, you WERE alive while the Flying Eagles flew at Kings Island. 5 Quote
BB1 Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 All this age talk is making me feel old yet young. BB1, younger than is tongue, and older than his teeth. 3 Quote
upstop Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 ^^For real! I was around for the Flying Eagle's first move to KI....in fact, I predate Kings Island park itself!...When CF said they were taking the park back to it's beginnings (back in 2006...different CEO), my first thought was "Cornfields?". 6 Quote
MysticsTimber Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I like the idea of having a DJ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote
bkroz Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Is the area too small for a flat ride? Probably not. But should one go there? Ask Disneyland fans. 8 Quote
Oldschool75 Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 More than likely it is going to be a covered area for lockers. This will allow guest to put their stuff in it when they want to ride Banshee and other rides in the area. I think imaginations are going a little wild . 1 Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Is the area too small for a flat ride? Probably not. But should one go there? Ask Disneyland fans. I... kind of like their Astro Orbitor... and the crater rocks... and the color scheme of TL98... I'm so sorry. (Fun fact: It's Astro Orbiter in Florida and Astro Orbitor in California!) 4 Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Is the area too small for a flat ride? Probably not. But should one go there? Ask Disneyland fans. I... kind of like their Astro Orbitor... and the crater rocks... and the color scheme of TL98... I'm so sorry.(Fun fact: It's Astro Orbiter in Florida and Astro Orbiter in California!) o? 1 Quote
TheBeast1116 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 The Interpreter my family and I actually went to Cedar Point in 2004 it's last season at Kings Island. If we went to Kings Island in 2003 I would have been only 2 and a half anyway. Farthest back Kings Island trip I remember was back in 2009. I don't remember all the other visits. 2 Quote
SOBwasaSOB Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Don't ask don't tell. If you are underage don't be an idiot and no one will care. I believe 13 is the stated age, but either way TheBeast has never been a problem that I have seen. On topic, I see flowers and benches myself but I would also love a dj booth or live entertainment. I definitely do not see a ride going in here, and I wouldn't want one either unless it is the only place we could get Flying Eagles back (which would not make sense). Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Is the area too small for a flat ride? Probably not. But should one go there? Ask Disneyland fans. I... kind of like their Astro Orbitor... and the crater rocks... and the color scheme of TL98... I'm so sorry. (Fun fact: It's Astro Orbiter in Florida and Astro Orbiter in California!) O dear... I guess we know which way the spell check thinks it's spelled! o? Quote
BB1 Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I'm making the correct hypothesis that I think we can all agree on: Something of some importance is going in the place in question. 2 Quote
bkroz Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Is the area too small for a flat ride? Probably not. But should one go there? Ask Disneyland fans. I... kind of like their Astro Orbitor... and the crater rocks... and the color scheme of TL98... I'm so sorry.(Fun fact: It's Astro Orbiter in Florida and Astro Orbitor in California!) That makes two of us, CP. In theory, it was a really great aesthetic and a perfect complimentary opposite to Florida's silver spacesport - what an incredible dichotomy of the future, and Florida's fits perfectly in Florida, whereas California's European style was somehow perfect for California. But then, in real life, it didn't translate so nicely... And Da Vincian, Jules Verne retro-future colors placed over Buzz Lightyear and Star Tours and Finding Nemo don't seem very authentic... EDIT: The big problem most people have with Disneyland's Astro Orbitor isn't its color scheme or style, but its location in that plaza. Disneyland's paths are infamously congested anyway. Tomorrowland is bogged down by the old Peoplemover track. So to have that ride right there, and all of its included rockwork (which I also love) creates a really awful bottleneck and clogs the whole land's entry and exit. Still, their Astro Orbitor ( ) remains one of the more beautiful theme park installations I've seen. The planets themselves haven't actually revolved since the 1990s, but when they do, it's darn near hypnotic! But I digress. I can't imagine the conrete target area would be used for lockers. What an odd place to put them, right in this grand central entry plaza. 5 Quote
Creed Bratton Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Honestly, don't see anything other than a seating area, flowers and probably a few light poles. 2 Quote
bkroz Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 I think we'd be lucky for a 10 foot diameter planter with some trees that aren't dogwoods. Give that area a chance to be shaded a decade from now. 7 Quote
TheBeast1116 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 Looks like we're probably getting benches and flowers. it's what it looks like. Quote
stinky Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Couldn't it be multiple things? Stage on the side facing us, lockers on back; Used as a base for the light show projectors, so they're out of the way. I'm just glad SOMETHING is breaking up that expanse of concrete. Quote
DJSkyFoxx Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 If they wanted a DJ booth in that space, I'd be happy to oblige a position in there 2 Quote
jdawg1998 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 No, it wouldn't. It's a small space, guys! Putting an attraction there would fill up that whole area and leave little room. Remember there's also a queue! Quote
upstop Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 The queue is underneath the platform and the diameter of the arc is less than the dug out circle....seriously its a smaller ride than it looks like it is... 6 Quote
Spectrum91 Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 This would fit in the circle. [Golden Zephyr] As upstop said above, the ride is elevated off the ground and has a much smaller footprint than at first appears. The queue line is tucked beneath the ride's structure as well, which reduces it even further. But while Golden Zephyr looks nice, and the lighting package on it is whimsical at night, I personally wouldn't want one at Kings Island: the ride experience is mediocre at best. 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 This would fit in the circle. [Golden Zephyr] ...But while Golden Zephyr looks nice, and the lighting package on it is whimsical at night, I personally wouldn't want one at Kings Island: the ride experience is mediocre at best. ...which it was not on the Traver versions. Another case of bigger isn't better. 3 Quote
upstop Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Its not a "thrill seeker" ride, but families with small children would, love, love, love it! 3 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 GL's got gutted..half of the "jets" are props for things now..sad day 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Jets? Traver rocket ships are even pre-Flash Gordon. Jets? Younguns. You gotta love em. What are you, some kind of Air Force guy? 6 Quote
GamesAndRides Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Looks like we're probably getting benches and flowers. it's what it looks like. (Webcam) For the last and final time, Please DONT post the link to the webcam. No one will understand this if there looking at it at 8:00 PM. Many other members have already told you. Please upload a screenshot to Imgur etc. 5 Quote
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