collin.klopfstein Posted September 29, 2019 Posted September 29, 2019 1 hour ago, MaestroJr said: People who go to opening day and wait in that line have my respect. I’m going to opening day for Orion and we are going to get there very, very early 7
KI FANATIC 37 Posted September 29, 2019 Posted September 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: I’m going to opening day for Orion and we are going to get there very, very early I got there very early for Banshee too. Its so odd it didn't help at all. I still waited 4 hours. I didn't get in line for DB until about 130 on its opening day. I think I only waited about two hours. The line only went to where Planet Snoops started (at that time it was still Nick themed). 2
jensenracing77 Posted September 29, 2019 Posted September 29, 2019 7 hours ago, thatguyfromohio said: They sit flush. There is caps inside anyways to hold in sand Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This picture don't show them capped off. I would assume they are cut very perfectly flush with the outside brace so that they don't have a gap. If so, I almost wonder if they leave a slight overhang, maybe .010, to get a solid crush together? I know nothing, I am just thinking out loud. Just hard to imagine they butt together but I am sure you are right 1
MaestroJr Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, collin.klopfstein said: I’m going to opening day for Orion and we are going to get there very, very early Good idea
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Be prepared because there will probably be a mad dash back to Orion just like there was for Steel Vengeance. Likely even on pass preview as well! I hope they handle the crowd well. In the Coaster Studios vlog for Copperhead Strike's pass preview, the security team did very well with crowd control! 4
kissfan4 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 7:27 PM, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Clifford usually looks like this. The crane parked at KI doesn't currently have that on it. Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/J9N4MW8NMfVrR7ABA The crane in that is in the parking lot, that will be used for coaster assembly, will be so large it is a job in of itself to assemble it. It will take them a few days, if not a week to assemble the crane, and get it ready to lift track. 2
kissfan4 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Looks like they are dumping gravel for the crane pad! 3
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 That's a lot of gravel being put down. Anyone else notice the tree that is in front of the transfer table/station is starting to turn red at the top over the last couple of days? When fall does finally come, the forest back there is going to look amazing (assuming the drought doesn't completely kill the fall foliage this year.) Just something you notice when you stare at a cam for hours each day.. 6
kissfan4 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 21 minutes ago, LovinMeSomeBanshee said: That's a lot of gravel being put down. Anyone else notice the tree that is in front of the transfer table/station is starting to turn red at the top over the last couple of days? When fall does finally come, the forest back there is going to look amazing (assuming the drought doesn't completely kill the fall foliage this year.) Just something you notice when you stare at a cam for hours each day.. Unfortunately i dont think there will be much color this year. It has been too hot, and dry. 3 3
calakapepe Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 20 hours ago, KIghostguy said: To make them identical to the C.H.A.O.S. building. Notice the gray bottom third of the middle building. I like how they are going for thematic consistency for the area, even backstage. Yes, I think you're right! They will be in full view from the ride, and will be more noticed with people filming the ride from the tower etc. It'll help go along with the theme of it being a military base sort of area. Rather than just two buildings lol 4
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 I might just be seeing things, but it looks like they are getting something out of the back of a semi truck. 3
Maverick44 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I might just be seeing things, but it looks like they are getting something out of the back of a semi truck. They did but I can't tell what it is. It went to the sheds. Might not be coaster related. 2
Sixflags82 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Maybe the storage area will be moved to the building that we saw being built at the begining of the season and the buildings they are painting will be part of area 72 2
flightoffear1996 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 I wonder if they are going to move the 10:00pm fireworks? 1
Maverick44 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: I wonder if they are going to move the 10:00pm fireworks? Not sure about move but Orion will close I am sure if they leave it where it is. 4
JonahWilliamson Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Anyone gonna be at at Kings Island on Friday? Thinking about coming down from New York for Vortex goodbyes lol 5
flightoffear1996 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: Not sure about move but Orion will close I am sure if they leave it where it is. Seems silly to close the star attraction for some fireworks. Hopefully they move the launch pad or maybe just to a light show on IE street. 3
Maverick44 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 just got a full view of a wasp's butt on the cam lol @flightoffear1996 I agree. I would assume they would but you know what happens when you assume. 4
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 I don't think they will get rid of the nightly fireworks. They've been doing fireworks for like ever! I could see them closing Orion down due to fireworks kinda like The Beast. 2
Maverick44 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I don't think they will get rid of the nightly fireworks. They've been doing fireworks for like ever! I could see them closing Orion down due to fireworks kinda like The Beast. They won't get rid of them. I think the question is do they keep the same location or move it. If it stay the same its almost certain they close Orion.
thatguyfromohio Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 The main reason The Beast is closed during fireworks is because it’s a wood structureSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Here is a picture of one of the cranes used for Leviathan. Source: https://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48745&start=1260 7
Benjamin22 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Here is a picture of one of the cranes used for Leviathan. Source: https://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48745&start=1260 Giga lifts look so nice.... Can’t wait to see it. 7
Maverick44 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said: The main reason The Beast is closed during fireworks is because it’s a wood structure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Could be 1 reason. Another would be if a firework happened to tip and shoot off sideways towards The Beast and a train to be back in the long straight away and it hit someone. Not good. We had that happen where I grew up. Firework shot off sideways and hot a wooden playset at the park and sent wooden spears flying and hit a man right through his heart and he died. So yeah there is this reason as well. 3 3
flightoffear1996 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: just got a full view of a wasp's butt on the cam lol Saw lots of wasp at the park yesterday. Specially bad on The Beast. 4
DeviousMrMatt Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 I wish that they would rotate the camera a little more to the right. It looks like a lot of activity maybe going on over there. You can just get a glimpse of it now for what is in view 2
silver2005 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 Good news- I think I now see restrooms in X-Base. Bad news- They're only temporary and not available for use by guests. 1 5
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 1 minute ago, silver2005 said: Good news- I think I now see restrooms in X-Base. Bad news- They're only temporary and not available for use by guests. "Storm Area 72's restrooms. They can't stop all of us!" 1 2
thatguyfromohio Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 They are leveling gravel down, possibly for a crane to sit flush on, so they can get started for the drop and work their way up both sides Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Sixflags82 said: Maybe the storage area will be moved to the building that we saw being built at the begining of the season and the buildings they are painting will be part of area 72 tbh I think that would be a cool idea. Move storage to the back and turn those buildings into some Area 72 activity buildings. 1
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