JubJester Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Kings Island posted a clip of the topping of Orion on their YouTube: 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 14 minutes ago, TombraiderTy said: Unless things have changed, that's not how crews work... I'm sure some of Firehawk's old associates went to KMAA, but others were probably dispersed through-out the park. I imagine Orion will have some of Vortex's, but it's not a simple "move crew from one ride to another". 1 minute ago, SnakePlissken said: Employees will request to work on Orion for the year just like they do with Steel Vengeance due to it being the newest best biggest thing in the park. Simply moving the entire Vortex team over wouldn't be fair. I see what you are both saying. I was just merely thinking about the crews and stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodistict Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, JubJester said: Kings Island posted a clip of the topping of Orion on their YouTube: I'm not mad at Kings Island anymore. Glad they gave us this video. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Some shots while going by the park today! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 My question is... Do you pronounce it: "Ohhhhhrian" or Oarriiiion? LOL - I'm hearing it two different ways! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 My niece's name is Ryann.........So i told her when we go to KI i'll ask her. " Oh Ryann do you want to ride Ohriiiion" haha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguyfromohio Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 My question is... Do you pronounce it: "Ohhhhhrian" or Oarriiiion? LOL - I'm hearing it two different ways! Oh oh oh Riley’sSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said: Oh oh oh Riley’s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Napa know how? haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguyfromohio Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Napa know how? haha Get in the zone. Autozone.You can do it, we can help. That’s the power of the Home DepotSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Construction crews hoisted into place Lift Element #11, a 25,100-pound piece of Orion track, completing the lift hill and highest point of the new coaster. The massive, 300 ft. drop coaster is on schedule and set to debut in Spring 2020, and will be the tallest and fastest coaster at Kings Island, and one of only 7 giga coasters on the planet, a group of coasters that have a height or drop of 300 – 399 feet. Additional Information: · Total Weight of the Lift Hill and First Drop: 1,166,000 pounds · Total Length of the Lift Hill and First Drop: 792 feetOrion’s steel track was fabricated at Clermont Steel Fabricators, located in Batavia, Ohio. · The steel plate used to fabricate Orion track was sourced from NuCor, located in Hertford County, NC 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said: Get in the zone. Autozone. You can do it, we can help. That’s the power of the Home Depot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance - Geico 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 WLWT quick article, including the footage above: https://www.wlwt.com/article/construction-crews-top-off-kings-islands-first-giga-coaster-orion/29716201 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodistict Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Now that we have hit a major milestone in Orion's construction, maybe @JonahWilliamson could use his photoshop magic to fill out the progress? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 39 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said: Oh oh oh Riley’s Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Auto parts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, gforce1994 said: Auto parts? That's right! Maybe they now make coaster parts. For your everyday backyard coaster. lol j/k 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Blog: Orion topped off https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2019/november/kings-island-tops-off-new-orion-roller-coaster Historic!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahWilliamson Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 24 minutes ago, Kodistict said: Now that we have hit a major milestone in Orion's construction, maybe @JonahWilliamson could use his photoshop magic to fill out the progress? I wish I knew what the hell you were talking about 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonahWilliamson Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 59 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said: Construction crews hoisted into place Lift Element #11, a 25,100-pound piece of Orion track, completing the lift hill and highest point of the new coaster. The massive, 300 ft. drop coaster is on schedule and set to debut in Spring 2020, and will be the tallest and fastest coaster at Kings Island, and one of only 7 giga coasters on the planet, a group of coasters that have a height or drop of 300 – 399 feet. Additional Information: · Total Weight of the Lift Hill and First Drop: 1,166,000 pounds · Total Length of the Lift Hill and First Drop: 792 feetOrion’s steel track was fabricated at Clermont Steel Fabricators, located in Batavia, Ohio. · The steel plate used to fabricate Orion track was sourced from NuCor, located in Hertford County, NC Who filmed this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodistict Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Just now, JonahWilliamson said: Who filmed this? Kings Island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said: I wish I knew what the hell you were talking about Haha... you clearly know exactly what he’s talking about! Thanks for keeping us updated! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Shaggy said: My question is... Do you pronounce it: "Ohhhhhrian" or Oarriiiion? LOL - I'm hearing it two different ways! It’s “Oh-ryan.” Nobody ever had any trouble pronouncing the constellation, but for some reason now no one can pronounce the coaster name! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LintemuthStudios Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Anyone riding in the back row going over that drop: YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH! A couple of questions though. Now that they're done with the drop, will the turnaround go up next? I know the wave turn comes first in the layout, but the turnaround is taller. And are they going to move the webcam so that we can watch the rest of the layout go up? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, LintemuthStudios said: Anyone riding in the back row going over that drop: YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH! A couple of questions though. Now that they're done with the drop, will the turnaround go up next? I know the wave turn comes first in the layout, but the turnaround is taller. And are they going to move the webcam so that we can watch the rest of the layout go up? The webcam has to work first lol 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Driver8rws Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, LintemuthStudios said: Anyone riding in the back row going over that drop: YOU HAVE CHOSEN DEATH! A couple of questions though. Now that they're done with the drop, will the turnaround go up next? I know the wave turn comes first in the layout, but the turnaround is taller. And are they going to move the webcam so that we can watch the rest of the layout go up? Uhhhhh.... WHAT webcam??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Haha the track looks thicker than Diamondback even though it's waay further away than it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcolglazier Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, beastmaster said: Great pic! Clearly Diamondback is taller...lol...just kidding. Unless it's an optical illusion this gives a great look at how much steeper the drop for Orion is though. Straight to the back-row for me, thanks! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gplez90 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 34 minutes ago, calakapepe said: Haha the track looks thicker than Diamondback even though it's waay further away than it B&M giga coasters have a much thicker spine on the lift hill and the first half of the drop. That’s how they are able to use a minimal amount of supports on the lift. Kinda like how Intimidator 305 had a double spine on its lift and drop, and it’s only being sported by two large support structures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I really like the support style MF has. It just make the ride look bigger. Orian will be the better coaster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presto123 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Even without record setting stats, this ride could end up rivaling all the gigas out there. That hill looks insane. Thanks for everybody that posted pics and vids. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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