Maverick44 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Man, That is a big chunk of land cleared. This thing may be bigger then we think!not all of that land is necessarily for the coater, CF has been making grand plazas for their new rides. You have to think that a lot of that land could be concrete for the plaza and the queue. They would also need land for a gift shop coming out of the exit, I imagine they'll capitalize on that as well. I suspect the entrance, exit, gift shop, etc will all be located where the old funnel cake stand was located. The park will not want the expense of another train crossing. Right, I do not expect a " grand entrance" with this coaster. Not like Gatekeeper and Valravn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I know this is not a suspended coaster, but how awesome is it when you combine wooded areas and water in coaster construction? Feel free to post more pictures with coasters and water. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Apollo's Chariot!!! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 There's a great coaster in Indiana that exits the woods to turn on the lake and back into the woods. It has very little effect on the ride though. Glad for every other portion of it though. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvertiJack Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Raven? Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Apollo's Chariot!!! That looks so awesome. Pretty highly rated coaster as well. Hope to visit Busch Gardens at some point. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 You know what sucks....well sucks for a coaster enthusiast is paying all the money to go to say Busch Gardens and they have like 4 roller coasters haha. They are great coasters and I know they are a more family oriented park. Oh well just ranting. I was going to go to Williamsburg this summer but changed my mind to go to Carowinds. Hershey Park is my 2017 park. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 You won't be dissapointed with hershey. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 You won't be dissapointed with hershey. From what I see it looks awesome!! I have been there before but I was like 8 years old haha 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonODiamondback Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I know people love The Racers. Would anyone be against an RMC conversion with those? lolAll The Racer needs is a fresh coat of paint and maybe some LED lighting going up the first hill Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm0324 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I know people love The Racers. Would anyone be against an RMC conversion with those? lolAll The Racer needs is a fresh coat of paint and maybe some LED lighting going up the first hill Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk And buzz bars. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That's an awful lot of Pyro-Guard Exterior Fire-X by Hoover Whatever that is. (The unused station seems to have found new use) 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondson Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Can we keep this thread focused on decoding Project 2017? Photos of coasters interacting with water are great to look at...I enjoy it...but perhaps better left to another thread. Same with discussion about other parks and coasters, including other KI coasters. Signed, Secondson - not trying to sound grumpy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bm0324 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Well whatever that is for won't likely be burning to a crisp. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Can we keep this thread focused on decoding Project 2017? Photos of coasters interacting with water are great to look at...I enjoy it...but perhaps better left to another thread. Same with discussion about other parks and coasters, including other KI coasters. Signed, Secondson - not trying to sound grumpy. That does apply to this thread. The water part of the ride will be probably the most scenic part and is the area of work on the blueprints. Very little going on in here right now anyway. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Sorry, gotta roll my eyes about "very little going on in here". A /lot/ has been going on and being ignored to discuss random crap instead, from my point of view. Confirmed its a retaining wall, and lumber most likely for the coaster has arrived. There's plenty going on /here/, at the park, and I'm doing my best to share it with everyone. 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 smh.......who cares what we talk about in here? We are talking about KI in general. We are talking about KI Coasters and sharing ideas and pictures. Don't come in here and suggest or tell us what we can or cannot talk about. Who are you to say so anyway.......gtho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Sorry, gotta roll my eyes about "very little going on in here". A /lot/ has been going on and being ignored to discuss random crap instead, from my point of view. Confirmed its a retaining wall, and lumber most likely for the coaster has arrived. There's plenty going on /here/, at the park, and I'm doing my best to share it with everyone. I, for one, definitely appreciate the photos and captions. You're doing a great job documenting the progress as it continues. For some folks like me who can't make it to the park as often as we'd like, your photos really put things into perspective. As for the random and basically pointless "crap" that's been being discussed rather than decoding, that quite well sums up my lack of commenting. That being said, Thanks for the photos MagLiz! Keep 'em comin! 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 We are reading your posts. The posts are not coming so quickly that nobody can keep up. IMO pictures of coasters going over water apply to this thread. I do appreciate your pictures big time. Thanks! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP Maverick Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 But Cedar Fair removed the racing coaster at my park. So I certainly wouldn't put it past them.... Cedar Fair removed the entire park from my park... But that's a story for another time... Since I missed the numbers game, here's my entry: 3250ft / 165ft Maverick44, define "popular" because Magnum, Gemini, Raptor, and Gatekeeper are huge people movers every season. Maverick and Dragster barely fit in the top 10 in ridership. And no, CF is not purchasing the lumber locally. Yes, they will be adding to the area, more than just the new ride. What else did I miss? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 We are reading your posts. The posts are not coming so quickly that nobody can keep up. IMO pictures of coasters going over water apply to this thread. I do appreciate your pictures big time. Thanks! To add to that....We have been talking about this new coaster all day. Sure at times we get a little sidetracked but who is it hurting. There really isn't a lot of information to "decode". I just don't see the need to come in here and tell us to not talk about anything else but this project. After you have not posted at all today. I am not talking about MagLiz. You have posted great pictures and keep them coming for us who can't make it to Ki that often! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonODiamondback Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That's an awful lot of Pyro-Guard Exterior Fire-X by Hoover Whatever that is. (The unused station seems to have found new use) Since most of the structure will be prefab I take it seeing how it's covered up it most likely the slats that connect the pieces together.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 But Cedar Fair removed the racing coaster at my park. So I certainly wouldn't put it past them.... Cedar Fair removed the entire park from my park... But that's a story for another time... Since I missed the numbers game, here's my entry: 3250ft / 165ft Maverick44, define "popular" because Magnum, Gemini, Raptor, and Gatekeeper are huge people movers every season. Maverick and Dragster barely fit in the top 10 in ridership. And no, CF is not purchasing the lumber locally. Yes, they will be adding to the area, more than just the new ride. What else did I miss? Are you kidding. Maverick is top 6 in ridership. Show me your facts sir. Maverick may have the longest lines of any ride at that park. First, let's look at the top 10 coasters: 1 Gatekeeper 1,898,204 2 Millennium Force 1,721,918 3 Raptor 1,414,447 4 Magnum XL-200 1,355,861 5 Gemini 1,298,304 6 Maverick 1,153,896 7 Iron Dragon 1,092,242 8 Top Thrill Dragster 1,077,885 9 Mantis 925,667 10 Wicked Twister 794,264 That is from Cedar Point itself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Longer lines do not always equate to ridership. See Firehawk. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Longer lines do not always equate to ridership. See Firehawk. See Above. Firehawk takes forever to load in and unload. So back to the topic at hand. What is that wood for.........?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Any recent pictures or sightings of clearing where the coaster would go over the water? In the middle of the pond. Everything still pointing to that layout? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Gal Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I thought it was already said there will be a top gun stall over the WWC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Id like to see the coaster drive down over the water and just past the water on the bank have a tunnel diving down more then back up into the trees! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Goddard Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 We have no way to confirm the manufacturer and if we are going solely based on the layout then it would appear to be GCI. So no it isn't confirmed to have anything yet, except trains and tracks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonODiamondback Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I haven't seen anything that confirms that. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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