Pbmcd Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I went to Kings Island for the first time Monday, and had a great time! Banshee was awesome! Is it weird that the line was only about 10 minutes for a new ride? The line also moved quick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 That's why it was only 10 minutes. What is usually maybe a 30 to 45 minute wait, is a 10 to 15 minute wait on Banshee, that's the beauty of the ride! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Nope, not weird at all. It is one of my favorite things about it. About the only time I've seen the line long is when they first let the general public in, it's usually a flood straight from the ropes to Banshee. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It's not uncommon at all for the park to be crowded and Banshee to be a 10-20 minute wait. The crews do a great job getting the trains dispatched! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 At least the Banshee station is a cool place to be at, and not a heat/humidity bomb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I like the fact that loose articles are not permitted. That is the main reason it loads faster. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I love the short wait of Banshee, I'm one of those people that stream straight from the gate to her. To start a visit with that fast line and great ride is fantastic- it sets up the mood for the rest of the day. The Banshee crew are tops. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmarkman Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I went today for the first time this season and got seven rides in on Banshee. That line moves so fast! The longest wait was the first ride when we got there and it was only about 25 minutes. First ride was front row and it is AMAZING. Intense from drop to brakes and it never lets up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Banshee line stays short like people already forgot it's the new coaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 It has incredible capacity, and is doing its job, as B&M's do... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think people still like Diamondback more ( it's taller after all) and the line takes longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I just think Diamondbacks capacity is down this year. The line moves a lot slower which makes it look like more people like it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Did the Diamondback crew get lazy this year then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbill Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Inverts aren't for everybody, a lot of people seem phobic about not having anything below them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I also recall the park stating a while back that Banshee had given 500,000+ rides and was the most ridden ride in the park so far this year (which it should be as it is the big new ride). And this was like a month or so ago. So, under 30 minute waits are a sign of the ride's high capacity and not really lack of popularity... This news pleases me because if it's true, then Banshee joins the list of "Crowded Day Bail-Out" coasters along with Vortex, Bat, Adventure Express, and Racer- thus you have 5 fun, thrilling rides you can get in on a single day at Kings Island even when crowds are at their worst. Though you're still going to have to make some cuts with rides like Diamondback, Beast, Flight of Fear, Firehawk, BLSC, and Invertigo which are either low capacity or super popular or sometimes even both as they will eat 1 hour plus easy on crowded days...and FOF & Firehawk often get near or over 2+ hours... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I also recall the park stating a while back that Banshee had given 500,000+ rides According to Don today, Banshee is on pace to give its one millionth ride this week. IIRC, the millionth rider will get a prize package valued at around $1,500 to $2,000. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razmataz99 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Would the millionth rider have to be in 1-1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I'm curious as to how they know the exact number of riders Banshee has had. Is each train counted before being dispatched? Every train has at least a few seats empty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegajone Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think maybe the employee who pulses/assigns seats has has a clicker, but I haven't really paid enough attention. Otherwise, I'm not really sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 They don't, and there's no turnstile. How they judge who is the millionth rider I have no idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I am going one day this week! Hope it's me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I believe they still count empty seats with each dispatch. The non-empty seats are considered occupied. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I'm curious as to how they know the exact number of riders Banshee has had. Is each train counted before being dispatched? Every train has at least a few seats empty. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe most of the newer rides have a computer system where you hit a button for each vacant seat, and thats how they calculate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 So in reality, Banshee won't hit the 1 million riders mark, it will hit the 31,250 cycles mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Yes I'm sure it has the empty seat deal. However how accurate is that in determining. I'm sure one has forgot to press an empty seat here or there, or possibly one too many, it's a simple error. Not saying Turnstiles are any better to an extent. But how do you determine who in the line is lucky 1 million 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I mean regardless, you'll end up having to make it the Approximately 1 Millionth rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I believe the 1 millionth rider is the 1 millionth person to enter the queue that day. Other than that, technically dozens of people ride at once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I'm going tomorrow. I may have to slip Don a Franklin to allow for some leeway.... I'm just kidding of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I believe the 1 millionth rider is the 1 millionth person to enter the queue that day. Other than that, technically dozens of people ride at once. Yeah, I simply assumed that they when they get close, they will begin counting riders at the separator position at the entrance to the station. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 I think it's at the entrance but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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