dwitb Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 https://twitter.com/DonHelbig/status/628642626778992640 This tweet from Don's twitter page has me very much intriqued. 2 Quote
CoasterOhio Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Kings Island didn't own Thunder Road. Quote
BlondyRidesOn Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 My heart was racing (no pun intended) when I read that. I honestly don't want The Racer to leave. I think it's too iconic to close, and it doesn't have structural problems like Thunder Road did, at least not that we know of. It would be like losing a family member to me. 6 Quote
silver2005 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I am also hearing rumblings that two things that have been at the park since 1972 that virtually everybody has experienced will be removed to make way for something new. I find a bit intrigue in the part I italicized. Perhaps its not a ride, but some other thing like the main entrance or the fountain that'll get a makeover or something. Maybe a spruce up of the Eiffel Tower or KIMVRR? 4 Quote
rhyano Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 They took another picture of Racer on instagram.... 1 Quote
dwitb Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 "What's going?" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Cdeq Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I feel like they wont RMC The Racer plus if they would we would see RMC there. Quote
benny1388 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 They took another picture of Racer on instagram.... All things considered, they could be reading this and trolling us hard lol 11 Quote
WindingSon Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Oh jesus https://instagram.com/p/6igkolOOKX Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I do believe the focus in that photograph is intended to be the two signs that say "Remain Seated", as a "cute" way to say "Stay tuned, you will all get your information tomorrow at 2pm." 12 Quote
Bennett Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Whatever happens tomorrow has to be the answer for why The Racer has been shown no love over the past few years. Looks a shambles of it's former self. I am calling for a re-do, new paint, new lights, new track, the works. Of course, that means they will bulldoze it...lol 2 Quote
marth555 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 You guys/girls are making me worried for the future of The Racer (please have it just be reufurbs if The Racer is touched) 6 Quote
KIfan73 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Well, the "two things" could be both sides of The Racer. On a possibly related note, the "Coney Mall" sign did strangely not return this year. Could they be "going in a different direction" with Coney Mall? Hopefully this isn't the case. 7 Quote
TheBeast1116 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I hope this major announcement has nothing to do, with The Racer.Given the instagram post, and tweet had The Racer in them. Hopefully just a flat ride. Just a thought...... 2 Quote
PKIVortex Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 If Racer gets removed it will be a sad day in KI's history. Racer is still a popular ride and it has given the most rides in the parks History. Maybe they are adding something to Coney Mall? Please do not announce The Racer is being removed tomorrow. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 14 Quote
rollermama Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 My guess maybe the gate and the boo blaster building!!! Btw Cedar Point's website has the season pass info up for 2016. They are advertising an unlimited all season refill cup for next year for $22.99!!!! 6 Quote
ethancoaster Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Racer is probably safe considering its still popular, but I'd hate to see another racing woodie go down. We're still feeling the pain down south. If I had to guess, next year's addition will be one of the classic flats from Europe. 7 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 My guess maybe the gate and the boo blaster building!!! Btw Cedar Point's website has the season pass info up for 2016. They are advertising an unlimited all season refill cup for next year for $22.99!!!! Welcome to KIC. (Terp, who posted in this thread today. Sorta) 12 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Could it be possible that they're only removing one side of The Racer? Maybe to open up that area near Action Theater for future park expansion / a new themed area? Anywho. I do agree those "two things" most certainly do not have to be rides or attractions. They could be little things. Like that one water fountain on International Street that's been there since 1972... Quote
marth555 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Does the infamous terp have a second forum account? 3 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Nope. I posted when I posted. This is twice. (Don, I'm behaving. It's a grave matter.) 8 Quote
Oldschool75 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Posted August 18, 2015 Again I was just looking over this Sent from a signal coming out of the Vega system. 3 Quote
BlondyRidesOn Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I hope Don is trolling with us. The Racer still gets sizable lines every once in a while. I don't think the park would be the same without it. 10 Quote
TheBeast1116 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Maybe coaster re-work? I know what 2019 is going to be for Kings Island! 2 Quote
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 4 more days until 2016 begins ! I'm confused on how this was predicted..... 3 Quote
jdawg1998 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 I don't think it's the removal of The Racer or the addition of any new ride. If everybody has experienced it since 1972...EVERYBODY...then that must mean it's something you can't escape from experiencing. Such as the parking lot, the front gate, or the fountains. 6 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 4 more days until 2016 begins ! I'm confused on how this was predicted..... Note that he is off by one day. Also, he implied a couple of pages ago that his countdown was referring to something else. Quote
milesharrison Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Could this have anything to do with Dinosaur's Alive? Pretty sure that contract is about up and could be 'one' of the two things? Edit: nevermind. Forgot it said two attractions since 1972. 1 Quote
rollermama Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/18/1a83c126f9745ece1e87d0cee2381949.jpg[/img Maybe this has meaning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
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