SonODiamondback Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Based on some of the clues what if it's based on a man eating plant? You would need an axe for that! http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=27399 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Little Shop of Horrors The Ride !!Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdeq Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I am not for sure if this has been talked about but maybe it be themed to The Beast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 It sure has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Is the email to RSVP don.Helbig@visitkingsisland.com, or donhelbig@visitkingsisland.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Popcorn is ready Sent from the cellphone Zach Morris used in Saved By The Bell using Tapatalk 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Can you imagine how fun it would be setting up/being involved with this announcement? What a dream job! I wish I could be there, looks like they're going all out! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I think it's safe to say it's not going to be a kiddie ride. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 That is awesome!!! This is going to be a huge coaster.....by they way they are setting this all up. I can just feel it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So yeah. I guess rumors will be true. Diamondback will be shutting down early for the Gp to access the area. A way to mark this for sure is that workers doing clearing are lot allowed in certain areas while DB is operating. --- As a side note. I also heard about WWC and Train closing earlier than the parks closing day. I'm really not sure about that one. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Glad all that camo netting that had been draped throughout The Crypt's queue isn't just gathering dust! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Popcorn: Ready. Umbrella: Readiroo! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Son of Audrey II? Even weirder, for those of us who had cable in the mid 1980's, a Creepshow themed wood coaster named Jordy Verrill. Oh, Jordy Verrill, you lunkhead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 ...okay, I know I'm not the only one finding it odd that the announcement is taking place beside The Crypt and not the former entrance to WWC. Of course they'll use the giant 90 foot wall of steel behind them as a projector screen (maybe even using a 3D projector as seen on Lumenocity), but both Banshee and Diamondback's stages were almost right on top of what would eventually become the entrance plaza and queue area. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Maybe they will use that building for something with this new coaster............ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 KI had this site picked out due to area of the park since it can hold the most people, near the actual project. The construction site area would have been small and needed a larger venue. I would have preferred Timberwolf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So yeah. I guess rumors will be true. Diamondback will be shutting down early for the Gp to access the area. A way to mark this for sure is that workers doing clearing are lot allowed in certain areas while DB is operating. --- As a side note. I also heard about WWC and Train closing earlier than the parks closing day. I'm really not sure about that one. Let's hope the train re-route does not eliminate the stop at Soak City - but if it is, we can expect Soak City to be separate admission... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCoaster25 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So Don just tweeted this. I typed in SplinterCat in Google and the same picture came up. Very interesting... https://twitter.com/DonHelbig/status/758374564107849730 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Don just posted this on his Twitter account 6 minutes ago. Edit: JCoaster25 posted same time. https://mobile.twitter.com/DonHelbig/status/758374564107849730 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Is the email to RSVP don.Helbig@visitkingsisland.com, or donhelbig@visitkingsisland.com? I believe that was only for press. The general public is welcome to just show up and watch. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVLegend Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So Splintercat it is. I believe someone said that pretty early on. So just for a good read guys check this out http://www.splintercat.org/SplintercatMainFolder/Splintercat/StoryOfTheSplintercat.html As woodsmen know, the splintercat is a nocturnal feline animal of great ferocity. It flies through the air with terrific speed and when it hits a large tree, it knocks the branches off, withers the trunk and leaves it standing like a silvery ghost. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Is the email to RSVP don.Helbig@visitkingsisland.com, or donhelbig@visitkingsisland.com? Unless you are media, RSVP'ing is unnecessary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Props to whoever said Splintercat first back in June! 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy11 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 What I'm about to say might be somewhat of an unpopular opinion, but I honestly do not like the name "SplinterCat". I can't give an exact reason, but the name just feels cheesy and unpolished. I also don't know how the park could tie in a theme with the name. With that being said, I'm sure whatever Kings Island is building for 2017 will be a fantastic attraction, regardless of what it is called. I'm just glad that the announcement isn't so late in the season this time... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So, Yo Adrian, the Blue Engine is Key, Roll Out the Barrel, you'll need this ax, Bears on Beds on a football field, and they'll definitely come, all points to "Splintercat." Wow. Who knew? 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVLegend Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So, Yo Adrian, the Blue Engine is Key, Roll Out the Barrel, you'll need this ax, Bears on Beds on a football field, and they'll definitely come, all points to "Splintercat." Wow. Who knew? I know right. Could still be good clues though. The barrels could indicate barrel rolls. I don't know but can't wait to find out! ^^^^ to the guy who doesn't like the name did you read about the splintercat yet? Sent from the future while riding #KIProject2017 using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterguy21 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Imagine if it was a wood coaster with a drop element inside the crypt building. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I agree, I don't care for the name a bit, just feels cheesy. At the end of the day, all that I'll really care about is the ride experience, the name will grow on me no matter what it is. Also note, while this may well be the name, I'm not going to put it past Don to put this out there to throw us off. Obviously he reads this board, occasionally posts, so he's well aware that Splintercat has been speculated here. It was roughly this time (in relation to the announcment) when pictures of a winged coaster called The Bat popped up on a KI website that "accidentally" was leaked. If there was a Splintercat trade mark, then I'd feel confident, for now I'm not so sure. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 So Splintercat it is. I believe someone said that pretty early on. So just for a good read guys check this out http://www.splintercat.org/SplintercatMainFolder/Splintercat/StoryOfTheSplintercat.html As woodsmen know, the splintercat is a nocturnal feline animal of great ferocity. It flies through the air with terrific speed and when it hits a large tree, it knocks the branches off, withers the trunk and leaves it standing like a silvery ghost. OR he could be playin with ya. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVLegend Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ok so Ive done some more reading on Splintercats. After reading from a couple different pages the really emphasize the Splintercats speed. Maybe a woodcoaster speed record? The splintercat is a nocturnal feline animal of great ferocity. It charges with terrific speed and when it hits a large tree, it knocks the branches off, withers the trunk and leaves it standing like a silvery ghost. These dead snags can be seen in many parts of the Pacific Northwest. The splinter cat performs this feat that it is named after to expose sap and honey from beehives to eat. However, advised to never approach a splintercat the act of breaking open trees with its head leaves it with a constant headache, which causes it always to be in a foul mood. Accordingly, one is advised to never approach a splintercat. Found that at http://ficspecies.wikia.com/wiki/Splintercat There are a couple different concepts for what splintercats look like as well. Im glad Don picked the one he did. There are some weak ones out there. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. No Chickens Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I'm so freaking excited, I can't hardly stand it! :-D 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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