Project 2017?

[Oldschool75]

So I know this was buried in another thread. I thought I would give it it's own thread (that it deserves).

Since Malem posted it originally, I just copied his original post.

 

 

 

And the teasers begin; it looks like Kings Island could be getting more than a new game. From Greg Scheid via Twitter:
 

Always good news when Rob visits with blueprints! #greatnewsforthefuture

Photo: Greg Scheid / Kings Island via Twitter: https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/status/689104785421787137

 

 

 

For those of you who don't know who Rob is, I would suggest watching the first :35 of this video. Something BIG is in the works I'm sure!

 

 

 

[marth555]

Gigacoaster sooner then I had thought

[LordSkippy]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: they're tearing out Vortex and putting in an inverted floorless standup wooden giga coaster with the world's only 90 degree overbanked airtime hill inversion.  Obviously. 

[The Interpreter]

^

Jeff Seibert, is that you?

(also needs to mention Universal and the MidWest!)

[Hoeter]

If it is Jeff Siebert, I expect a video such as this. Taken from KIC's YouTube page.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se4JwKazE8s

[PyroKinesis]

Well let's see. The park up North is adding a B&M Dive Coaster.

 

So the park down South should add... a B&M Wing Coaster.

[silver2005]

There is a lack of flat rides on the Rivertown side of the park.  A flat package with a wild mouse on top would be great for the old WWC queue area, especially being by Planet Snoopy.  

 

EDIT:  Or, if my hopes are answered, a GCI.

[malem]

My hope is that whatever is planned for that area makes good use of the woods. KI has lost a lot of its tree cover over the years.

[Shawn Meyer]

It would be cool If they used the woods and incorporated a wooden roller coaster similar to Outlaw run somewhere in the park. Maybe this time, they'll be able to create a loop like they tried to do with SOB.

[rhyano]

It would be cool If they used the woods and incorporated a wooden roller coaster similar to Outlaw run somewhere in the park. Maybe this time, they'll be able to create a loop like they tried to do with SOB.

A woodie would be awesome for Ki, I personally really want a GCI woodie

[rhyano]

*Sorry for double post, phone error

[homestar92]

Remember that time that people read too much into vague, early teasers and led themselves to believe that we were getting a record-breaking new ride, and we later ended up finding out that the teasers were for Dinosaurs Alive?

 

Pepperidge Farm remembers...

[stashua123]

I have been looking at Google Earth a lot. With moving the funnel cake building and moving the WWC entrance it opens up a pretty sizable space. a couple of flat rides and even a roller coaster could fit in their if they used the land wisely. And best of all, they could do that without tearing down the train or affecting some of the other rides. I already cannot wait to see what is in store for KI this year and next year.

[calakapepe]

Do you guys like to play fútbol?

[purdude86]

Definitely think there is more coming than just a Soccer game to Rivertown with all the work they are doing. Not sure how much of it will be major new attractions or not but think we could definitely see a big overhaul of Rivertown for the 45h Anniversary.

[calakapepe]

I hope so. But I'd expect not so much to be seen during 2016, personally.

[Logan Goddard]

Lets not forget Mr. Scheide also teased something for 2017 when they announced Tropical Plunge.  I think the quote was something like "making sure not to speak about the 2017 rii....attraction.".

KI is very good at teasing stuff without completely giving away what they are building.

 

I think it is very much so a roller coaster considering 2017 will be the 45th anniversary year. They are fixing up the toll gates just like Carowinds did, and Don was heavily involved in Fury's construction and opening week. Personally I would love to see a giga hit the park and then the next coaster, potentially a 50th anniversary, be a big woodie that brings KI back to its roots and starts us off for the next 50 years. Either way I trust KI to give us something great and thats all we can ask for.

[CoasterDirected]

I don't think we'll be getting our Giga till 2018, and I think a giga is the most likely because of how easily you can advertise them 

[Logan Goddard]

Then what do you think these blueprints are for then......maybe a triotech dark ride? They certainly wouldn't be teasing something for 2018 this early. My other big want is a multi launch whether that be an Intamin or a Mack but I think that will be saved until Vortex is removed.

[MDMC01]

Lets not forget Mr. Scheide also teased something for 2017 when they announced Tropical Plunge.  I think the quote was something like "making sure not to speak about the 2017 rii....attraction.".

KI is very good at teasing stuff without completely giving away what they are building.

 

I think it is very much so a roller coaster considering 2017 will be the 45th anniversary year. They are fixing up the toll gates just like Carowinds did, and Don was heavily involved in Fury's construction and opening week. Personally I would love to see a giga hit the park and then the next coaster, potentially a 50th anniversary, be a big woodie that brings KI back to its roots and starts us off for the next 50 years. Either way I trust KI to give us something great and thats all we can ask for.

Honestly, I don't think they'd been building a giga so close to Diamondback; but maybe I'm wrong. I'm also sort-of crushed that WWC's queue will be different but the new Tombstone entrance did pique my interest (I told myself I'd go through it next Haunt... looks like I won't have to wait as long to explore the new path!  )

[homestar92]

So, if people are expecting a major ride for the 45th anniversary, I have to ask, what did we get for the 40th?

I have no insider knowledge, just encouraging people to not get too hyped yet. Wouldn't want to build up too much anticipointment.

[Steph88]

After riding Gatekeeper and seeing how amazing it is, I would love to see KI get a wing coaster.

 

No matter what though, I hope whatever they build, they don't take out too many trees.

[rhyano]

After riding Gatekeeper and seeing how amazing it is, I would love to see KI get a wing coaster.

 

No matter what though, I hope whatever they build, they don't take out too many trees.

i personally really don't like Gatekeeper, I personally find it forceless, but if they were to go Thunderbird or X-Flight style that would be great! 

[IndyGuy4KI]

Makes you wonder if it is something smaller like a new flat, or something more complex like a new coaster!

 

Heck, it could have been the new entrance to WWC drawings?

[Hoeter]

Lets not forget Mr. Scheide also teased something for 2017 when they announced Tropical Plunge.  I think the quote was something like "making sure not to speak about the 2017 rii....attraction.".

KI is very good at teasing stuff without completely giving away what they are building.

 

I think it is very much so a roller coaster considering 2017 will be the 45th anniversary year. They are fixing up the toll gates just like Carowinds did, and Don was heavily involved in Fury's construction and opening week. Personally I would love to see a giga hit the park and then the next coaster, potentially a 50th anniversary, be a big woodie that brings KI back to its roots and starts us off for the next 50 years. Either way I trust KI to give us something great and thats all we can ask for.

 

How do we know Don was heavily involved in Fury's construction?

[Logan Goddard]

Don was tweeting pictures of Fury's entrance involvement and other parts of the construction. I'm not saying he had anything to do with Fury....but he could have been looking at it with KI in mind. Mr. Scheide was also hinting things at Coasterstock last year, Mentioned Goldstriker and Thunderbird.

 

Rob Decker in that video did say he works on the 5 year plans. Maybe we are thinking to far ahead and Rivertown gets a new flat ride. Its would be 6 years since WindSeeker.

[RollerColt]

2017... And so it begins. The speculation, the anticipation... I'm having a flashback to a certain year. 

[Nick_Plummer]

Hard to believe all that hype and excitement was just three years ago. 

[Hoeter]

It is hard to believe. What's also hard to believe is 2008...8 years ago. I came to KIC then when the speculation was underway for Diamondback.

 

Can't wait to see what speculating the future holds.

[Ride On_17]

No matter what it ends up being, it will definitely be exciting following along with the latest construction/teasers/rumors. The speculation leading up to a new addition is part of what makes it so great!