rhyano Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I agree with screamscape on one thing, a giga is on the way, at least I think, but I'm wondering if there is a way they can put a giga near the entrance without removing the entrance building, maybe widening the plaza, new season pass processing, ticket area, but remodeling the entrance, and reopening the Istreet Restaurant would be great! 2
KI Guy Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I agree about a giga likely not, and not needing to, interact with the front gate. There is a lot of stuff that's kind of in the way of it. It would be possible but would taek a lot of work and not really needed. The entrance could be spruced up but the overall design is good as is and wouldn't want it to change too much. Think something over behind Banshee would be the best spot for it. I don't like the idea of a coaster going over the front gate because to me that would cheapen the overall entrance. Kings Island was never supposed to be just an amusement park. I know that the original intentions of the park have kind of gone out the window, (Largely facilitated by changing markets and the introduction of the season pass), but I'd still like to keep the entrance area true to the original intention of the park. I'd also toss out a possible compromise in putting the interaction point in front of the gate, (in the area between the parking lot and the gate), while maintaining the beautiful look of International Street inside the park. 3
BlondyRidesOn Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Any entrance upgrade is okay in my book, just as long as the International Street buildings don't lose their European façades and the Eiffel Tower and Royal Fountain remain in place.
Creed Bratton Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I agree with screamscape on one thing, a giga is on the way, at least I think, but I'm wondering if there is a way they can put a giga near the entrance without removing the entrance building, maybe widening the plaza, new season pass processing, ticket area, but remodeling the entrance, and reopening the Istreet Restaurant would be great! Don't forget the front plaza has been updated and improved recently. Remember those beautiful metal detectors? The plaza has also been refreshed in the recent years, including the walk up to it. The entrance building needs a refresh though. It needs to not be covered in shingles and if it needs to be, they need to be updated to not look like something that belongs in the woods. There is away they could put the giga near the entrance without removing the entrance building, but it's highly unlikely that it'll happen. 2
Oldschool75 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 And now we have gold hyper/giga track at CSF. Lol 8
rhyano Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 And now we have gold hyper/giga track at CSF. Lol it's probably not going to KI, most likely another CF park or over seas
Nick_Plummer Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 B&M track spotted. Tweet by Taylor AKA CoasterStudios 10
Logan Goddard Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I doubt this is coming to us. There are so many coasters that use this track and the fact that this plant ships all around the world just makes the chances slim. 2
LordSkippy Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 I doubt this is coming to us. There are so many coasters that use this track and the fact that this plant ships all around the world just makes the chances slim. No more slim than the chances of the track going to any other given park. 9
fryoj Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too early for that track to be coming to KI. Since no site work has been done, no footers poured, etc. That means they'd be tying up the parking lot for track storage most of the summer. Not happening. But on location, I think the X Base/DA area makes more sense for a giga. You have Banshee in the front left and Diamondback front/middle right as big crowd draws. I think you want to disperse the crowds more and spread them across the park. 4
rhyano Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 A giga is not happening, I think the track is going to either Silver Dollar City (I think the colors would fit great there), Kings Dominion, or Canada's Wonderland
Creed Bratton Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 That track is more than likely heading to China. 4
Logan Goddard Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Exactly I think this is going to be the Happy Valley wing coaster. The rumor is that we are getting a giga coaster...... I personally would love to here what the theme would be. If it is considered part of X-base you have a ton of options. If it uses the old S.O.B station I think another mythology name would fit well, you could even rename Action Zone to something like Haunted Hill. 2
rhyano Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 stranger things have happened but yeah, China is the clear choice where it is going 1
marth555 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 That Screamscape rumor is nothing that people who follow the industry couldnt guess 2
rhyano Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 That Screamscape rumor is nothing that people who follow the industry couldnt guess Screamscape isn't reliable at all usually, just monitor this website for KI related news edit: Happy 500th post to me 5
Imperial79 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Rumors, rumors rumors! I would like to see a few other things first though before we get a new coaster. I would love to try out a Rotor ride like what we used to have, or a Antique Car ride make it's return. 3
KI Guy Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 If someone is bored and wants to research or just has a really good memory, could you tell us when we first saw footers for Diamondback or Banshee for comparison's sake? I would so much prefer a wooden coaster myself. Traditional wooden coaster footers are pretty distinctive so I think you may see an announcement earlier if they went that route. For instance, Son of Beast which is not the greatest example because of how atypical it was was announced in early May the season before it opened. 1
Oldschool75 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 Let's squash this now. The track is NOT for KI. You're welcome ***and before someone cries about trespassing. This was taken from a public space. 13
KI Guy Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 ^^ I'm surprised it's not destined for the world's premier destination for fun, X-Works! 7
Oldschool75 Posted April 1, 2016 Author Posted April 1, 2016 Maybe later this year?? I've noticed anything usually for a North American starts showing up late May, early June. Also depending how big the coaster is also. 2
IBEW_Sparky Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Thank you very much, Oldschool, for saving me the trip to the Batavia plant next weekend to take a similar pic for the same reason, when I come down to process my Pass. 8
jcgoble3 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 If someone is bored and wants to research or just has a really good memory, could you tell us when we first saw footers for Diamondback or Banshee for comparison's sake? I wasn't around for Diamondback, but as for Banshee, there were footings in the ground on opening day. IIRC, we knew nothing of any construction until the park opened and people saw it in person. 2
The Interpreter Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 My primary job at my job is asking questions. I am told I am good at it. My nickname as a wee child was "The Question Box." True, that. 8
CoasterOhio Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 Let me just state something with the flaw on the Giga going over the entrance line with other CF Parks, or ANY coaster going over the entrance of Kings Island. There is just too many buildings next to the entrance on either side to place anything that's a coaster there, unless they moved the entrance back, but that would be bad since international street is perfect the way it is. The only true way a Giga or any coaster could fit for the entrance is shown in red. (The dotted red part is an underground part of the ride.) 7
calakapepe Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 Although it's not feasible.. you'd be surprised what could fit in there. Probably a turn around utilizing all the green islands.. but it'd likely be ugly lol 3
The Interpreter Posted April 2, 2016 Posted April 2, 2016 See Six Flags Over Georgia, to wit: Goliath. 4
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