Kings Island 2014 Discussion Thread

[Kat]

As LoraX and I said it would last weekend, Diamondback now has seat belts. We told ya so!

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[milesharrison]

It appears they removed the FoF video cut-in where it used to show the live feed of the usually empty queue.

[APE]

I know you guys said they are long but in that picture it does not look like it would fit around me and my ghetto booty.

[CharleyTheDinosaur]

I got in a couple of rides on Diamondback today. The ride experience isn't too different. The buckle does take up a little space though between the restraint and body. So if you're like me and were sort of in between clicks before, now it's just a little snug. They had to tell me to go down one more when I thought it was in my normal position. Definitely not the end of the world though.

[Kat]

I know you guys said they are long but in that picture it does not look like it would fit around me and my ghetto booty.

I have not been yet. I will be going tomorrow. I would think if your but can fit in the seat the seat belt will fit. I wonder if they added a seat belt to the test seat. I would guess they did.

Edit: a friend who was at the park today sent me this pic of how long the seat belts are.

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[Nick_Plummer]

[Jr for Birdy]

I noticed they added a bunch of tables between Viking Fury and the Festhaus today, not sure if they were already added but I just now noticed. I also noticed a giant picture of the Peanuts crew blocking spitting Snoopy on Race for your life Charlie Brown. I know I'm forgetting more things I noticed?

[GODZILLA2877]

Rides I rode at Kings Island on 4/25/14:

1. Banshee- 1x

2. The Beast- 1x

3. Vortex- 1x

4. Diamondback- 1x

5. Firehawk- 1x (at night)

6. Adventure Express- 1x (at night)

7. The Bat-1x (at night)

8. Delirium- 1x (at night)

[jcgoble3]

I wonder if they added a seat belt to the test seat. I would guess they did.

Surprisingly, the test seat does not have a seat belt. I specifically looked for one on it, and it was not there.

[Jr for Birdy]

If you can fit in the test seat, no need to worry about the seat belt.

[Kat]

Those who have met me know the only coasters I won't fit on are kiddy coasters lol I'm 5'3" and 115. Trying to get back down to 105.

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[purdude86]

I noticed they added a bunch of tables between Viking Fury and the Festhaus today, not sure if they were already added but I just now noticed. I also noticed a giant picture of the Peanuts crew blocking spitting Snoopy on Race for your life Charlie Brown. I know I'm forgetting more things I noticed?

If you are talking about the one fo teh group of them cheering with Snoopy jsut ont eh other side that has always been there. But speaking of that ride they really need to remove that patio table next to Snoopy. It looks so cheap and tacky and I always here people comment about how bad it looks too.

[MysticsTimber]

Anyone going to the park today? I will but I'm working from 11-9. What I was thinking about doing after my shift was over and with an hour left of operation, I might re-enter the park and take a night ride on Banshee. I've experienced Banshee 4 times already but none of them at night. That needs to change!

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[Sebastien6221]

Diamondbacks seating wasnt made for seatbelts, yet they put them on there. Wasnt that what some were saying was the reason for no more backwards Racer, that it wasnt meant to go backwards?

[The Interpreter]

Racer's trains weren't designed for seatbelts, yet they put them on there. Vortex's trains weren't designed for...and so on.

[Sebastien6221]

Not meaning to be argumentive terpy, was just wondering why exactly they changed The Racer if it wasnt really because of the manufacture.

[Kat]

Anyone at the park today? I'm here til 2 MAYBE 3 lol.

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[LoraX]

I wish I was! Hope the crowds aren't too bad today for you.

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[The Interpreter]

Not meaning to be argumentive terpy, was just wondering why exactly they changed The Racer if it wasnt really because of the manufacture.

The park says it was for "nostalgia." Don has also said that the manufacturer did not require it.

Coincidentally, that same year, several other wood coasters with PTC trains also ceased backward operation.

[Sebastien6221]

Just wish i was able to experience it before it was changed.

[LoraX]

Love phone hiccups.

[stashua123]

When you leave the park and you see a Chrysler Town and Country fly right through the tolls since no one was there Ha! Jokes on you since the gates are closed.

[The Interpreter]

Well, that's exactly what happened at KD back then. Except it was a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP. White. I miss that car.

[milesharrison]

Looks like the train is closed for some digging.. They have a back hoe on the tracks by the Crypt building right now.

[homestar92]

Speaking of test seats, I was surprised to see that Delirium's test seat got painted as well. That's a detail that I think would be VERY easy to overlook (and go unnoticed by the general public)

I can't praise Delirium's new paint enough. It makes my favorite flat ride at Kings Island as enjoyable to look at as it is to ride.

[Jr for Birdy]

If you are talking about the one fo teh group of them cheering with Snoopy jsut ont eh other side that has always been there.

My five year old just updated me that I'm getting old and forgetful.

[ki95]

Looks like the costuming for Peanuts Party changes yearly

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152104537376723&substory_index=0&id=77137151722

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[Kat]

Here is my opinion of the seat belts on Diamondback... Annoying actually. They go across your thighs and low hips more than your waist. I can't say I felt any more safe with the seat belt than without. The one thing I did love is now because of the seat belt my t bar doesn't go down an extra click so I get air time like I used to that was awesome

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[Nick_Plummer]

Looks like the costuming for Peanuts Party changes yearly

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10152104537376723&substory_index=0&id=77137151722

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My friend is playing Sally Brown this year! Guess I'll be going to Planet Snoopy for more than just getting to Diamondback.

[milesharrison]

Invertigo just broke down... Several maintenance employees working on pulling it down manually.