silver2005 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 ^We may even see things this season. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Anybody think they'll reuse the station for the proposed 2020 giga? I know wrong thread, but that would be interesting to reuse the old Firehawk station. They already have the concrete set-up the way they like it for entrance and exit and they could keep the old photo booth that has been sitting vacant for two-three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Probably not. Most B&M hypers and gigas have pretty high stations. Might make a good queue house though. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxxForce Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Does anyone know what time the KIBlog meetup will happen on October 28? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Which one is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I believe @MaxxForce is asking about the Firehawk Final ride Blog Meetup event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 ^ I haven’t even heard of this. Where are the details for this event? I don’t see them in any of the blog posts...? Would love to attend, though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 We will let you know when the KI Blog posts about a meet up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 9 hours ago, TheBEASTunchained said: ^ I haven’t even heard of this. Where are the details for this event? I don’t see them in any of the blog posts...? Would love to attend, though! I posted this several pages back. Be watching the blog really close! On 9/27/2018 at 1:22 PM, IndyGuy4KI said: Just got a message from @DonHelbig! 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 ^ Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_BEASTmaster Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Well, some people still think Some part of Firehawk is going Kentucky Kingdom. I tried to explain to him that it’s not going to KK. From the Park’s Instagram (I’m yostbill on there):Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I saw on facebook that there is a rumor of Firehawk possibly going back North again, but to Dorney Park. Wouldn't that be something? I think the general public would even figure it out if they did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Firehawk is going to end up as material for another coaster. Its not worth re-locating for any park, even within the chain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 17 hours ago, THE_BEASTmaster said: Well, some people still think Some part of Firehawk is going Kentucky Kingdom. I tried to explain to him that it’s not going to KK. From the Park’s Instagram (I’m yostbill on there): Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Maybe they intend to buy a car that uses the recycled track in its construction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I think the removal of Firehawk defines the bar for Cedar Fair's expectations for their major money making parks like Kings Island. Just makes you wonder about other parks that have low quality rides. Think about Canada's Wonderland and the coasters they have; Flight Deck and Timewarp seem like likely candidates for removal or relocation since they don't fit the mold for Cedar Fair standards. @MisterSG1, might be able to elaborate better on this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 I don't think it had anything to do with quality. I think it had everything to do with operating costs, which is what the CEO said they'd be looking at when determining how to cut costs after the rough spring they had financially. Unless Flight Deck or Time Warp is pounding its way through umpteen wheels each season because of roughness, I wouldn't look for either to go anywhere. See also: HUSS Top Spins, all but one of which have disappeared from the Cedar Fair chain in the last handful of summers. I'm interested in seeing what happens to the other rides in the chain that would appear to have expensive upkeep costs, like Volcano at Kings Dominion, Sledgehammer at Wonderland, Xcelerator at Knott's, and so on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 If they do wind up scrapping it, do you think they will savor some parts and end up selling them as souvenirs? I know some parks do this, and it would be cool to get my hands on a wheel or something. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRickster Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 5 hours ago, Arrow said: If they do wind up scrapping it, do you think they will savor some parts and end up selling them as souvenirs? I know some parks do this, and it would be cool to get my hands on a wheel or something. I would take something, but I doubt they will. It's not anywhere near the level of SoB leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterSG1 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I'm no expert at what goes on at Wonderland behind the scenes, but in all of Wonderland's history, they have only dismantled one roller coaster so far. Flight Deck of course is not nearly as popular as it used to be. I mean within the Paramount era, arguably Top Gun was the star attraction of Canada's Wonderland right until Cedar Fair took over. I have a personal bias against Time Warp and personally would like to see it go, but I don't see it leaving anytime soon. I could be wrong, but I think out of newer rides, say from Paramount ownership onwards, only really Sledgehammer has long maintenance. Even so, it doesn't seem to have as many problems as a ride like WindSeeker does.....I even saw WindSeeker malfunction last Saturday. For the most part, Wonderland has made uncanny designs to fit more recent roller coasters in, sure the Skyrider was removed in 2014, but I wondered before, how such rides like Behemoth or Leviathan were possible to build without compromising rides. I'm sure Wonderland doesn't want to remove any more roller coasters unless they REALLY have to. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannersdaddy Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 7 hours ago, Arrow said: If they do wind up scrapping it, do you think they will savor some parts and end up selling them as souvenirs? I know some parks do this, and it would be cool to get my hands on a wheel or something. Maybe make some recliners out of it? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honorarius Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I'm hoping some sort of piece will be available for souvenirs as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 Don't forget to be watching the KIBlog closely for details about a behind the scenes tour of Firehawk. To be fair for the limited spots available for the tour, we will not be posting the link on here for the sign up. This is your only reminder! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 We definitely will @IndyGuy4KI! Thanks for the reminder! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Has anyone received an email confirmation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 @King Ding Dong Not yet, and the blog hasn't been updated yet either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 20 hours ago, King Ding Dong said: Has anyone received an email confirmation? That usually comes a few days before the event. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubVLegend Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Ok so I got to Kings Island last weekend to get my rides with Firehawk before it’s demise. Man what a great coaster... especially when you just let your body go limp and float through the whole thing. Was definitely in my top 5 at the park so I really hope they do something great with the land. It saddened me to see they didn’t get the On Ride photo set up for its last runs in the park though.... would have been nice to had one last one(not to mention a good profit for them) Anyway i was glad to get in quite a few day and night rides in before it was gone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Just got my email from Don! Who else will be attending the #KIBlogMeetup? #RIPFirehawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Got mine as well. Will need to check with the rest of the family to see if they got theirs, if so I hope to be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyomalley Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I got mine as well. Silly question though, I registered both my wife and I using the same email address and obviously the emails weren't personalized so does that mean we're both in? Suppose I could email Don and ask, but I'd rather not bother him if someone else has the answer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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