lumpy72 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I am a long time follower, just don't post. I have a few questions and observations. 1. Didn't GCI do the rework to Son of Beast? 2. What do you think happened to the loop? Was it scrapped or saved for later? 3. Is Gravity Group and Timberliners out of the running? 4. Name possibilities are endless with the parks owned by CF. 5. They could simply be using a current or former name of an attraction that CF has rights already. 6. Is this one ride or multiples for 2017? Can't wait to find out later today...... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If this turns out to not be a coaster... Consider me shocked. And that wouldn't be a terrible thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethancoaster Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I hope the ride is named Wendigo. Then the park would have two coasters named after X-Men characters. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glock703 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. I see your point just thought tiques would be a simple guess compared to all the others. I haven't seen the construction area so I'm just waiting for 10pm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If one simply states that it is going to be a rollercoaster ,would that be considered nailing it ? That is of course if it is one . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I checked out the area where the line will begin. No "campers", but I imagine there'll be people standing there hours early. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I think you all are over estimating the GP's interest in the announcement. I would bet that 90% of the people who are in line prior to 9:15 are from some sort of roller coaster fan site. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Ok. We'll see. I just have a feeling, that's all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth19 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 lol I don't know what was more funny reading, Banshee's decoding thread or this one I am very excited for tonight though! Got nephews who I haven't seen since February and the one was only 3 weeks old at the time, and a major thing being announced! It's a great day! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMaverick Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 It's a blitz coaster from Mack? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So, if no one on KIC has gotten it right, I wonder if I should be checking CBuzz or TPR for someone that did get it right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 As good as the antique cars were, bringing them back would not be considered a major announcement. It's a low thrill kid ride basically. There are going to be a lot of disappointed people leaving there tonight if that is the case. Also, I really doubt Don or anybody else from KI has time to read every one of the 305 pages of this thread. Not saying he didn't say that, but take it with a grain of salt. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I bet someone from KI has read every page of this particular forum and a lot of the other topics here at KIC . Think about it , its like we are a focus group that the park doesn't have to pay for Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If this turned out to be something as mundane as Antique Cars, I'd be highly, highly disappointed. I'd question whether I'd want to renew my season pass for next year.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchu Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I find it highly unlikely Mr. Helbig meant that no one has guess even the general nature of the ride correctly on in this topic. As a group, we've guessed a wooden coaster courtesy of GCI, RMC, GG, and Intamin. We've had people mention steel coasters (launch/blitz/giga) from all the major manufacturers. We've had guesses of antique cars, and a new log/flume/boat ride. I believe aquatrax or any sort of coaster/water ride combo has been mentioned. Dark rides have been pondered. More likely, Don was indicating that no one had nailed it... ie the type + manufacturer/designer + name. I think everything known to man has been talked about and guessed in this thread. Certainly we've hit on at least the type of attraction. I made my guess many pages ago. In roughly eight hours, I'll be right or wrong, but I'll be intrigued, and happy for the park, either way. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I have read every page of this thread (though sometimes glancing my way thru multiple posts debating the worthiness of one poster/idea vs another). You can bet your bottom dollar that someone involved with KI has as well. If someone is spilling the beans without the parks consent, they'll want to find out who. They would be stupid not to monitor both the thread and the forums in general. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I hope the ride is named Wendigo. Then the park would have two coasters named after X-Men characters.That would be 3 coasters named after X-Men characters: Beast, Banshee, and maybe Wendigo. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I have a feeling most of us will look like this after the announcement! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Looking at the webcam, park looks dead today. Sent from my iOS 10 device 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrooper Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 My coworker overheard me talking about the announcement. She said that she is friends with a member of KI's marketing team and that he told her what it is. She's not an enthusiast though and didn't know that I was until she heard me talking about it, so she didn't ask for specifics. She texted him, but hasn't received a response...I assume he's probably pretty busy today. So, I know what it is and the theme, but not the manufacturer or name. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxDlite Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Wow! Haven't talked ever since the start of this, but I've been following along the whole time. GCI, RMC, heck anything else and I'll still be excited for whats coming!I'm definitely going to the reveal tonight, I only live a few minutes away. I just know whatever comes tonight, I'm ready! BxDlite, just popping in 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I can not wait........I wish I could be there but I am stuck in Columbus! I'll be watching though!!!! Have so much fun all of you that can make it there!!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If this turned out to be something as mundane as Antique Cars, I'd be highly, highly disappointed. I'd question whether I'd want to renew my season pass for next year.. No way! New rides are free candy. A new ride adds to the park. Even if you don't like the ride, there even being a new ride is good, because it gives patrons more places to be instead of being in line for Your favorite rides, making you wait longer. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I have a feeling most of us will look like this after the announcement! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk And some will look like this after the announcement. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAnd some will look like this after the announcement. Sent from my LG-H631 using Tapatalk Only those expecting a (fill in the blank) coaster or (fill in the blank) ride.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 I might look like this... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 This is gonna be big......whatever it is.....BIG. Tom Hanks big! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Spoiler alert!!! But Tom Hanks ends up small in the end. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 You will be feeling small looking up at this monster** 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsIsland1972 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! Soooo, does that mean if nobody in KIC has it right, that RMC, GCI, Antique Cars, Sleepy Hollow speculation is wrong? Then what could it possibly be? A Dive Coaster? I bet you it is.......see you all tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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