BeeastFarmer Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Interesting...behind the construction fence, there is a regular plume of steam or smoke. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Announcement info posted at Crypt queue: 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyMartyFly Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Interesting...behind the construction fence, there is a regular plume of steam or smoke.I see that too, maybe it is the smoke monster! HahaSent from my Trio AXS using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVLegend Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This is new.. Smoke rolling out from the legendary fence Sent from the future while riding #Splintercat2017 using Tapatalk 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 After seeing the area behind the train station from DB this morning, I'm back on team 'tiques. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 For Thrill Biscuit. Sorry they're not as cool as yours Wow! Oh my goodness, they're COOLER! Very nice! ^^Space LIMITED!?! Somebody please alert us if there are "campers" waiting at that sign... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So I took a look at the css page: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/css/screen.css I noticed that there is a "Scream" microsite. But the /images/structure/logo-main-scream.png is not active yet. Probably means nothing but could the coaster/ride be named Scream? (which is a terrible name IMO) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 After seeing the area behind the train station from DB this morning, I'm back on team 'tiques. Im intrigued, what makes you think that and so are you saying no coaster ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonODiamondback Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This is new.. Smoke rolling out from the legendary fence Sent from the future while riding #Splintercat2017 using Tapatalk Maybe they moved the smoking section to the other side of the fence Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thane Of Price Hill Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So I took a look at the css page: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/css/screen.css I noticed that there is a "Scream" microsite. But the /images/structure/logo-main-scream.png is not active yet. Probably means nothing but could the coaster/ride be named Scream? (which is a terrible name IMO) Great find, but I don't think it has anything to do with the new coaster. Those css classes have been in that file since at least last September. https://web.archive.org/web/*/https://www.visitkingsisland.com/css/screen.css 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've mentioned before that maybe it's a lack if imagination on my part but the way the path is shaping up just looks like an antique car path to me, especially when viewed from above. I ran into Don Helbig in the park, and he said a couple things I don't think he'd mind me sharing. First is that no one on KIC has got it right yet. Second is that there won't be seating in the announcement area (the stumps are for show). So, if you haven't left home yet and feel like lugging a folding chair through security you might want to pack one! I told him personally, but I also want to commend him publicly on what a fantastic job he and his team have done this season. It's less than 12 hours until the announcement, and I've been following closely all season, and I still don't have a single detail that I am certain about (even the type of ride). Don Helbig and his crew have kept the excitement and mystery going this whole time without giving anything away. It's been a fun ride and I can't wait for tonight! 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Leaving Dale, IN now en route to Kings Island. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^^So the layout was a diversion ? And it's not a RMC or a GCI or every other coaster designer thats been mentioned ? C'mon Don ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 The name Splinter Cat is growing on me especially if the first car is shaped like a cat head like Viper in China https://goo.gl/images/xISGMA Also Iron Rattler a RMC coaster is simular so both RMC or GCI could do it Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Viper's car does not look like a cat to me at all. It reminds me more of a viper.SOB ignoring the door and standing in place shamelessly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonODiamondback Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 The name Splinter Cat is growing on me especially if the first car is shaped like a cat head like Viper in China https://goo.gl/images/xISGMA Also Iron Rattler a RMC coaster is simular so both RMC or GCI could do it Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Viper's car does not look like a cat to me at all. It reminds me more of a viper.SOB ignoring the door and standing in place shamelessly. No what I was saying they could make it look like a cat head like the way they made Viper and Iron Rattler look like a snake head Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I know I was just messing with ya 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterguy21 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Well we all know how the Iron Rattler type trains work out... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JbGbat7 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This may be my first post. I have been following since Decoding DB. Maybe the smoke could be something to do with the name like Firechaser Express? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryder_s16 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I joined just to guess this: Name: Raptor (they already have the license) Designer: GCI Height: 131 feet Length: 2,800 feet Top speed: 58 mph See you all tonight! Edit: In regards to the smoke, could it possibly be coming from the raptors nose? You know, like when you get angry? A total guess. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyMartyFly Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This may be my first post. I have been following since Decoding DB. Maybe the smoke could be something to do with the name like Firechaser Express? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Welcome to KIC!!Sent from my Trio AXS using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyMartyFly Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I joined just to guess this: Name: Raptor (they already have the license) Designer: GCI Height: 131 feet Length: 2,800 feet Top speed: 58 mph See you all tonight! Welcome to KICSent from my Trio AXS using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I've mentioned before that maybe it's a lack if imagination on my part but the way the path is shaping up just looks like an antique car path to me, especially when viewed from above. I ran into Don Helbig in the park, and he said a couple things I don't think he'd mind me sharing. First is that no one on KIC has got it right yet. Second is that there won't be seating in the announcement area (the stumps are for show). So, if you haven't left home yet and feel like lugging a folding chair through security you might want to pack one! I told him personally, but I also want to commend him publicly on what a fantastic job he and his team have done this season. It's less than 12 hours until the announcement, and I've been following closely all season, and I still don't have a single detail that I am certain about (even the type of ride). Don Helbig and his crew have kept the excitement and mystery going this whole time without giving anything away. It's been a fun ride and I can't wait for tonight! There is no way mr. Helbig would say that someone on KIC guessed correctly before the announcement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WailsLikeABanshee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^I can't help but wonder if that means no one has gotten Any part of it right, or if it means that no one has gotten it completely right. Sent from my LGL33L using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIFAN35Years Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^My guess, people have gotten parts of it right, but nobody has the total package correct. Can't wait to get there and find out everything tonight! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock703 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If Don said no one has guessed correctly why would you go back to something that's already been guessed?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock703 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If Don said no one has guessed correctly why would you go back to something that's already been guessed?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Given that pretty much anything under the sun has been guessed by at least one person, I'd assume that some part of it has been guessed by someone. I'd imagine what Don meant is that nobody got it completely right. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I still think it's possible it isn't even going to be a coaster. Whatever it is, I think it will be shocking. I think it might even be the first of its kind something, but don't have a clue what that something might be! I do agree that he /may/ have meant nobody has totally nailed it while getting some elements correct, but I'm also willing to believe he meant we still haven't even gotten close. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I ran into Don Helbig in the park, and he said a couple things I don't think he'd mind me sharing. First is that no one on KIC has got it right yet. Second is that there won't be seating in the announcement area (the stumps are for show). (bolded for emphasis) Hoo boy! My curiosity is officially piqued. I was 99.999% sure it was going to be a GCI. Now, it's not going to be a GCI, RMC or Gravity Group ride. Unless they're going with someone obscure, like Vekoma, that pretty much takes out the idea of a wooden coaster. ...Or, on second thought, maybe Don's being very specific. "No one one KIC has got it right yet" could mean that no one has guessed the exact stats of the ride. Or maybe no one has guessed the correct theme. I see your game, Helbig. Very sneaky. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If your having a major anouncement tonight, why say anything to take away anticipation? That is public relations 101. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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