kissfan4 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 even if it is in great shape, it is how much $$$ it takes to keep it that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Glad to hear it's running smoother this year. The last three years, every time I rode it I had to purchase Tylenol from one of the shops. Instant headache. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The problem with the giga (Coney Mall) over there, its suppose to be a classic area, and a giga would effect The Beast night ride experience 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I work in Merchandising at the park and one of the guests told me that the park should consider removing Vortex because of its rough and jerky ride experience. Though it's nice to know it is noticeably better. Edit- Made it to not sound too specific as to where I work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Still one of my favorites! I dont find to be any more of a rough experience as Maverick at Cedar Point 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethancoaster Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I honestly don't think this will be a giga, only because it's really close to Diamondback. If it were replacing Dinosaurs Alive or if it was around the X Base area, then it has a greater likelihood of being one. Ay yai yai People are entitled to their opinion. Why even have a discussion forum if we all agree...not much to discuss. Why have a discussion forum if ideas aren't allowed to be criticized? Fanfiction.net is that-a-way. ---> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I personally love Vortex no matter how rough it is. It still is fun and enjoyable to me. And this year it is a lot smoother. Coney Mall wouldn't be nearly the same with it gone. At least that end. I don't see us seeing any rides leaving us any time soon unless they become too unsafe or manage to become broken and just to expensive to repair them. There is a ton of space at KI and plenty of room for expansion without the removal of different rides. . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The problem with the giga (Coney Mall) over there, its suppose to be a classic area [...] The people of Fort Kinzel AFB disagree with that statement. Also, the people who are now 11 years into filming the action-packed finale of the upcoming blockbuster film The Southwestern Ohio Job. EDIT: I am told the title of the movie has since been changed to Cincinnati Kids 2: Electric Boogaloo. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Deck'd Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I honestly don't think this will be a giga, only because it's really close to Diamondback. If it were replacing Dinosaurs Alive or if it was around the X Base area, then it has a greater likelihood of being one.Ay yai yai People are entitled to their opinion. Why even have a discussion forum if we all agree...not much to discuss.Why have a discussion forum if ideas aren't allowed to be criticized? Fanfiction.net is that-a-way. ---> I wouldn't necessarily consider "ay yai yai" a well-crafted criticism to the original comment. It's over now...moving on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterChick126 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Still one of my favorites! I dont find to be any more of a rough experience as Maverick at Cedar Point When was the last time you rode Maverick? I consider it one of the smoothest and Vortex the roughest. Only ridden Mav with new restraints 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterChick126 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Still one of my favorites! I dont find to be any more of a rough experience as Maverick at Cedar PointWhen was the last time you rode Maverick? I consider it one of the smoothest and Vortex the roughest. Only ridden Mav with new restraintsedit: sorry for the double post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Maverick beat me up last summer. Last time I rode Vortex (which was admittedly a few years ago) it was fine. I guess everyone's experience can be different! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Vortex last year was absolute hell on my brain. Felt like Jello afterward - and I'm completely okay with The Racer and The Beast. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambler89 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I've got it! We're getting a giga, a dive, a launch, a woodie, a flume, three flats, and a dark ride! 2017 is going to be epic! 2018 will see the addition of the Rivertown Lodge Hotel and Resort. Meanwhile, back in reality... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSaturdayNite Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 New mystery project = time for me to come back to KIC! For now put me on Team Something! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Vortex last year was absolute hell on my brain. Felt like Jello afterward - and I'm completely okay with The Racer and The Beast. Vortex is the only coaster I've encountered so far that absolutely has to be ridden in a certain seat. Are some better in certain seats? Sure. Despite what Terp will tell you, Maverick is still Maverick even when not in the front. Voyage is a great ride (again, sorry Terp!) in any seat. But Vortex, well, Vortex demands 5-1. It is just a completely different ride there as opposed to any other row. Carry on... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that? Just a guess, but possibly maintenance performed a repair today and they decided to run a block check? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Each of my 3 rides so far this season on Vortex has been in 7-1. Much more intense back there and the first drop is amazing. Still catches me by surprise every time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Ok, talking about Vortex: I rode it on season pass preview night. I think I was in 5-1. If I understand it correctly, 5-1 is the 5th section of the train, front "tub" in the section? If so, it was a great ride. I don't have to worry about head banging, but the only part that was rough for me was the transition right before the MCBR. (side note, thanks for teaching me coaster jargon, if I am still incorrect about my seating terminology, please correct me). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBackGirl Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 How about it being the longest Log Flume in the world with two drops? If its not a coaster or anything else. The Columbus Zoo has a log flume with 2 drops, the theming is nonexistent, but it is still a very fun ride none the less. I might be partial to it though since I am a rides team lead there. lol 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Vortex last year was absolute hell on my brain. Felt like Jello afterward - and I'm completely okay with The Racer and The Beast. Vortex is the only coaster I've encountered so far that absolutely has to be ridden in a certain seat. Are some better in certain seats? Sure. Despite what Terp will tell you, Maverick is still Maverick even when not in the front. Voyage is a great ride (again, sorry Terp!) in any seat. But Vortex, well, Vortex demands 5-1. It is just a completely different ride there as opposed to any other row. Carry on... Vortex absolutely does NOT require that one ride in 5-1 for an enjoyable ride. It is my absolute favorite roller coaster, and I almost never ride in car 5. I find cars 4 through 7 to be absolutely fine. 1 through 3 are a bit crazy, but I'd take Vortex in any seat vs Racer or Beast in a wheel seat. - homestar92, loyal member of the church of 7-1. Side note, of the coasters that I've ridden this year, I found X-Flight at SFGAm to be running the roughest right now. I usually have spectacularly smooth rides on that coaster, so I assume that maybe it's just a bad wheel or something, but I was there last weekend and it rattled my brains to the point that I had to sit down and get something to drink... Which NEVER happens with me... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm a 7-1 Vortex rider, have been for many many years. I don't find anything rough about it. Actually rode in 6-1 once last weekend and the ride experience felt the same. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWC2003Amy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that? My guess is that the ride isn't running because that's how we would store them at close (that was 2003). One on the lift and one in the station 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTR Guy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that? This is the standard parking position for The Bat. One train on the lift hill, and the other in the station chained down. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuska11 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that? This is the standard parking position for The Bat. One train on the lift hill, and the other in the station chained down. Ive always wondered why the would park one train on the lift when the rides not running. Why is that when they have a final break run? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWC2003Amy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Off topic but, has anyone noticed on the webcam, that one of The Bat train's is sitting midway on the lift hill. Any reason behind that?This is the standard parking position for The Bat. One train on the lift hill, and the other in the station chained down. Ive always wondered why the would park one train on the lift when the rides not running. Why is that when they have a final break run? Easier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTR Guy Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 ^ Its something unique with the way the brakes work on Arrow Coasters, the trains have to be chained down at the end of the night or they will roll forward. Just easier to park one on the lift hill. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Also, on Bat in particular, the train would be free to swing if it were parked in the brake run, but this is not the case in the station or lift hill. That may also be a factor. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I am going to take a bunch of pictures tomorrow! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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