flightoffear1996 Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Not that I think the park would let it get in the way but they would need to move the firework launching pad. 2
MDMC01 Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 I like the layout, but no more Bored to Death? Well, I suppose that could be moved... Also, the layout is very long. EDIT: What did you use to make the coaster layout? 1
SonofBaconator Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 33 minutes ago, MDMC01 said: I like the layout, but no more Bored to Death? Well, I suppose that could be moved... Also, the layout is very long. EDIT: What did you use to make the coaster layout? Pixlr, Snipping tool, Powerpoint, Microsoft Paint, and a picture of Fury 325 3
Rivertown Rider Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 I liked the layouts but I must have missed the bathrooms for X-base. 6 1
Sythe Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 It would be so much easier to just take out Firehawk and put the station there.Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk 2
silver2005 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 Uh...that layout is a mirrored Fury 325.... It wouldn't work anyway to build that far in that direction because the hill drops off towards the Little Miami River a lot by the point it got out that far. If you're going to put up possible layouts, remember that along KI's eastern and southern edges, its on top of a very big hill. 4
kirbias1 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, silver2005 said: Uh...that layout is a mirrored Fury 325.... It wouldn't work anyway to build that far in that direction because the hill drops off towards the Little Miami River a lot by the point it got out that far. If you're going to put up possible layouts, remember that along KI's western and southern edges, its on top of a very big hill. Uuuuh.....Ever heard of Six Flags Magic Mountain? 2
silver2005 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 ^The hill surrounding KI is much, much steeper and taller with extremely dense woods. Also, KI can't build within a certain distance of the Little Miami River. 2
kirbias1 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, silver2005 said: ^The hill surrounding KI is much, much steeper and taller with extremely dense woods. Also, KI can't build within a certain distance of the Little Miami River. Kings Island's elevation change drops from 747 to 683 (64') if you start at DA entrance and stop at the access road just behind the farthest point of DA, which is about where a giga could change direction to head over towards Firehawk. Magic Mountain's elevation change from the top of the hill near Superman drops about 1182 to 1080 (102') if you go down towards Twisted Colossus. SFMM's hill has about 5 or 6 coasters on it. My point is, with the right design, engineering and technology make just about anything doable. 1
silver2005 Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 It will also drive the costs way up to build the supports to build tall elements needed for a giga on that type of terrain and clear that all. It'd be more practical and cheaper to build behind Banshee for a giga. If it was another type of coaster like a Maverick type ride or a custom RMC, sure, but this thread is about a potential giga. 1
DiamondBanshee Posted October 31, 2017 Posted October 31, 2017 ^Yes it could drive up the cost but working with terrain could also make it cheaper. If it used the terrain it can drop much lower than it rises making it cost less. In addition if it rises with the hills that’ll cut cost even more! Lightning Rod does this to perfection. Plus, we haven’t seen a terrain giga yet. If one were to be built, Kings Island would be one of the most likely places for it because it has some terrain! If done right, in my opinion, a terrain giga could potentially be one of he best coasters in the world! Not to mention it would look incredible, only being able to see the peaks of an absolutely massive roller coaster!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3
SonofBaconator Posted November 1, 2017 Author Posted November 1, 2017 @silver2005 That picture of Fury was the only decent design I could find that I would work with. It wasn't intended to go that close to the river, but I couldn't tweak an existing picture. If I had more talent, I'd have it go through the field. 3
kirbias1 Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Anyone notice the backhoe behind Banshee? Normal or discussion worthy? 1
JubJester Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 11 minutes ago, kirbias1 said: Anyone notice the backhoe behind Banshee? Normal or discussion worthy? Saw that moving like a week ago. Looked to be moving dirt. 1
kirbias1 Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, JubJester said: Saw that moving like a week ago. Looked to be moving dirt. Yeah, I know they have been moving dirt or something for awhile back there. It seems more activity has occurred of late, though. 2
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 That dirt pile has been there for years. Not discussion worthy. That is the go to location to get and add dirt for projects in the park. If not we would have had a coaster there years ago. 2
Oldschool75 Posted December 7, 2017 Posted December 7, 2017 Yeah, I know they have been moving dirt or something for awhile back there. It seems more activity has occurred of late, though. I heard they may be burying some fossils. 5 1 1 1
jcgoble3 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Spotted on the Mystic Timbers webcam just now (hat tip to Koaster Kids who posted about it on Facebook): Note that the spot that says "GIGA" is currently off-limits to the public. So who put it there and what does it mean? 4
rhyano Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Some park employee, doubt it's a teaser for anything. 3
IndyGuy4KI Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 It means a park employee on their last day wanted to see who would notice it and post on social media and KIC. Mission accomplished. 3 2
Firehawk007 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 I mean, today was the last day of operation, and it wasn’t there until now. Maybe it’s a preview to some teasers we may see next year? Cp had an rmc sign in the middle of mean streak the year before it closed.... 4
Xdog42 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 It took me like 10 mins to find the "GIGA" lol, so I just circled it so it would be easier to see. 2
Creed Bratton Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Just something an associate did before the public got there...not everything seen is a clue for the next thing coming to the park. 4
Hmrapp Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 A new spark of hope just ignited into my little KI fanboy heart. I know it’s nothing grand or confirmed, yet, it’s the icing on the cake of such a fantastic and memorable year at Kings Island. The future is bright for us Kings Island enthusiasts. 3
Xdog42 Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 I really am trying to convince myself this is nothing and a joke. But still, whenever I see things like this I start speculating like crazy, The thought of us getting a Giga in the next 2 years is VERY exciting. 1
LoadAndGo Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 I don't understand why everyone thinks we are getting a Giga in the next few years? It took five years to get Banshee after Diamondback. It took three years to get Mystic after Banshee. Why would Cedar Fair drop $30 million on a giga two or three years after dropping like $12-$15 million on Mystic? KI doesn't need a giga anyway. There are far more pressing issues that need addressed prior to adding the next coaster. For all that Cedar Fair has done for the park, the park's charm and the overall guest experience have greatly suffered. There are honestly parts of the park that are embarrassingly neglected. Roller coasters do not define a park. 8
beastfan11 Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 5 hours ago, LoadAndGo said: I don't understand why everyone thinks we are getting a Giga in the next few years? It took five years to get Banshee after Diamondback. It took three years to get Mystic after Banshee. Why would Cedar Fair drop $30 million on a giga two or three years after dropping like $12-$15 million on Mystic? KI doesn't need a giga anyway. There are far more pressing issues that need addressed prior to adding the next coaster. For all that Cedar Fair has done for the park, the park's charm and the overall guest experience have greatly suffered. There are honestly parts of the park that are embarrassingly neglected. Roller coasters do not define a park. Finally, someone who gets it. Thank you. Agree 100%. 4
shark6495 Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 I don't understand why everyone thinks we are getting a Giga in the next few years? It took five years to get Banshee after Diamondback. It took three years to get Mystic after Banshee. Why would Cedar Fair drop $30 million on a giga two or three years after dropping like $12-$15 million on Mystic? KI doesn't need a giga anyway. There are far more pressing issues that need addressed prior to adding the next coaster. For all that Cedar Fair has done for the park, the park's charm and the overall guest experience have greatly suffered. There are honestly parts of the park that are embarrassingly neglected. Roller coasters do not define a park. I do not disagree with your sentiment but do not allow past decisions to try and prognosticate the current. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4
BeeastFarmer Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 6 hours ago, LoadAndGo said: I don't understand why everyone thinks we are getting a Giga in the next few years? It took five years to get Banshee after Diamondback. It took three years to get Mystic after Banshee. Why would Cedar Fair drop $30 million on a giga two or three years after dropping like $12-$15 million on Mystic? KI doesn't need a giga anyway. There are far more pressing issues that need addressed prior to adding the next coaster. For all that Cedar Fair has done for the park, the park's charm and the overall guest experience have greatly suffered. There are honestly parts of the park that are embarrassingly neglected. Roller coasters do not define a park. I look forward to a giga, if we get one. I will say that I am very encouraged by the 2017 season and how it changed KI. Instrumental music on I-Street again that is supposed to be back. Fantastic theming surrounding Mystic Timbers. Winterfest totally brought back the magic I remember from my childhood. I think great days are ahead, giga or not. 6
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