Gannersdaddy Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Its sad that any ride goes. We still laugh about our first ride on it and the picture we got. While not our favorite, it was not our least favorite either. One of the things we always found funny was the reaction of first time riders. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I heard the news on Twitter and I'm actually more sad than I thought I'd be. Though it's harmful to my lungs, I'll probably take one last (or a few last) flight(s). RIP to a very cool coaster that, like Millennium Force, Wicked Twister, The Legend and Lightning Racer, stood for a time where coaster designers pushed the limits on what was possible and dared to dream big. F indeed. EDIT: Personally, the best case scenario for me is if it got moved to Dorney, as that's where Superman (Possessed) is. It'll be like a mini Geagua Lake as they already have a floorless and a similar front entrance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifetimecoaster Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said: Are there any clues in this hashtag? #RestInPiecesKI It is plural. I feel like it's a hint, but at the same time, none of the hashtags aligned with anything that actually happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, lifetimecoaster said: I feel like it's a hint, but at the same time, none of the hashtags aligned with anything that actually happened. Well.... it is big and it will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, lifetimecoaster said: No official word, however speculation says it's been sold to Kentucky Kingdom. The process of removal will probably be telling as to what happens from here. Unlikely we would have to wait that long, since KK has been been teasing the new attraction, I am expecting another video tomorrow with more details. The timing for a ride called Kentucky Flyer is suspicious but in the past Ed Hart has publicly stated that he dislikes coasters with a lot of downtime and maintenance issues. Which Firehawk clearly has both problems. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 They said it’s lived it’s service life. Now it’s being sent to Rumpke Park for eternity. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire24 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Sad to see it go, but I understand this will be addition by subtraction. Hopefully this will lead to bigger and better ride experiences. I can still remember going to Kings Island in early 2007 for a middle school concert band competition. I was standing in The Racer que and saw Firehawk in the distance. I remember thinking “That is going to be such a cool ride!”. For my first ride I remember standing in the que for what seemed like ages (probably due to new ride long line and the capacity issues), but when I finally got to ride I was ecstatic! I loved the unique experience it gave. Getting laid down in the station, laying on my back on the lift hill not being able to see anything, and the feeling like you were flying all contributed to that experience. I hope I am able to get some more rides on Firehawk in the coming weeks, especially on the final day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 minute ago, gforce1994 said: They said it’s lived it’s service life. Now it’s being sent to Rumpke Park for eternity. Likely recycled. The fact that they used the “end of service life” phraseology, it is very unlikely that Firehawk will end up anywhere except the scrap yard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Share you feelings on our twitter poll! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatekeepersOnlyFan Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Now if only they can get rid of that dreaded Nighthawk down in the south... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, lifetimecoaster said: I feel like it's a hint, but at the same time, none of the hashtags aligned with anything that actually happened. Yeah I am not sure either. I do find it interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Someone on Reddit looked this video up, and I agree that given that Firehawk is about to leave KI, it makes sense to share it. Here is how X-Flight was introduced way back in 2001. BUT BEWARE: LOTS AND LOTS OF 90'S/EARLY 2000'S CHEESINESS! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, gforce1994 said: They said it’s lived it’s service life. Now it’s being sent to Rumpke Park for eternity. I doubt it is going to Rumpke unless they put in a winning bid for salvage rights to the metal. The park will likely salvage what it can as spare parts for it's sister park and sell off the salvage rights instead of a paid disposal in a landfill.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, stashua123 said: Bye bye birdie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, lifetimecoaster said: No official word, however speculation says it's been sold to Kentucky Kingdom. The process of removal will probably be telling as to what happens from here. That would be a terrible move on their part. 1) This ride already existed for over a decade at a geographic competitor. 2) The ride is maintenance nightmare that can't move guests through. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Please, do not send that junk to Kentucky Kingdom. Conversely... Kentucky Kingdom, please do not take this junk. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gordon Bombay said: That would be a terrible move on their part. 1) This ride already existed for over a decade at a geographic competitor. 2) The ride is maintenance nightmare that can't move guests through. Very true, but at the same time its still a new coaster for a park. The ride can still run, it just doesn't run per KI and Cedar Fair standards like other coasters in the chain. I know Ed Hart is against non reliable coasters but if they get the ride cheap, why not go for it? Moving on with the subject of removal, I wouldn't be suprised if Cedar Fair begins purging Vekomas from all their other parks since there's very few of them left in the chain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsinghoff Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I spent too much time being uncomfortable while trying to ride the Firehawk... I personally won't lose any sleep over it leaving... can't wait to see a giga announcement next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I kinda figured that Firehawk was the one who was going to bite the dust, I’m glad that it wasn’t Vortex, because Firehawk is just one of those coasters I can go to the park without riding. Now it makes me think now with the announcement of Firehawk leaving, makes me wonder if everyone is going to race to ride it before it’s gone, I might ride it one last time but it doesn’t really matter to me. Hopefully the removal of Firehawk will lead to a bigger and better future attraction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Its Firehawk. I road it once as X-flight once as Firehawk I had no desire to ride it again 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Will miss it. But whew, happy it wasnt Vortex! Or, really any of the other Arrows. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Arrow said: Will miss it. But whew, happy it wasnt Vortex! Or, really any of the other Arrows. Me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxxForce Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 This is the first roller coaster that I lived to see get closed for demolition and will remember! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Always sad to see any coaster go. I'm sure there are those who love it, and for them, I feel bad. I'll leave it at that. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Its Firehawk. I road it once as X-flight once as Firehawk I had no desire to ride it again You’re about 2 hours and 23 minutes late on that. It was announced around 10am this morning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 35 minutes ago, NoChickens said: Always sad to see any coaster go. I'm sure there are those who love it, and for them, I feel bad. I'll leave it at that. Very true, it might be your most hated ride every, but there is someone else out there that it is their favorite. Sad to see a coaster go no matter what. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 I wonder if this is the reason they brought us behind-the-scenes during Coasterstock. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Includes a link to KIC: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/farewell-Firehawk-kings-island-announces-roller-coaster-will-come-down 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Just got a mesage from @DonHelbig! Quote The park will have a blog meetup before the ride closes, and that space will be limited so once it has been published on the blog it will reach capacity quickly. Make sure you pay attention to the KIBlog! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifetimecoaster Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 23 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said: Includes a link to KIC: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/farewell-Firehawk-kings-island-announces-roller-coaster-will-come-down Dang y'all, we're the "coaster community"!! I somehow feel like I'm in a special club. A secret society as it were. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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