IceePirate Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 3 hours ago, FUN&ONLY! said: https://mobile.twitter.com/KingsIslandPR/status/1271797517009784833 This is cool! I like how they are making Area 72 its own area of the park to distinguish it from Coney Mall. Now Area 72 has a restaurant, games, and two rollercoasters (one of them being the largest ride in the park). I wonder if this game is before you go under Racer or after you go under Racer if it is located near the Area 72 entrance. I also wonder if Orion will have its own merchandise stand like Mystic Timbers has outside the exit. Also, I can’t say the park isn’t providing any updates or teasers anymore. They are doing a great job! They have been sharing new angles of Orion and in the past few days, they shared two updates for the 2020 season that nobody knew (this new game and the new Dodgem sign). While these are small updates, they go a long way, and I can’t wait to see what else is new for 2020. Oh yeah, there was already a water game before The Racer entrance, they're just adding new prizes to it. Also, visited the park today. Didn't go inside, but got a good look at Orion. It really does look a lot bigger in person, even from the parking lot. 2
THE_BEASTmaster Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 I'm thankful that the FOF trains now aren't what they used to be. I heard it used to have hard over the shoulder restraints. I think those would've hurt on those transitions. It did and here’s a photo of the restraints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
PKIDelirium Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 And that's from before they added the "ear pads" sort of like those on Invertigo. I recall they used to keep Advil packets like what First Aid gives you at the photo booth at the exit. 2
hotrodyoda Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 So, how high is that kid sitting on the right side of the train? 3
silver2005 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Those pads made them the most claustrophobic restraints ever. 2
collin.klopfstein Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Not really Orion related but, I’m honored 8
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 20 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: Not really Orion related but, I’m honored Don Helbig follows me on Instagram. He likes my posts every once in a while. It's an honor lol. 3
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 **DOUBLE POST** The Orion banners are up! https://www.facebook.com/rollercoasterexpedition/photos/pcb.3369691116395445/3369689883062235/?type=3&theater 5 1
standbyme Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 10 hours ago, collin.klopfstein said: Not really Orion related but, I’m honored Maybe Don’s a Godfather kind of a guy...keep your enemies closer. 6
collin.klopfstein Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: **DOUBLE POST** The Orion banners are up! https://www.facebook.com/rollercoasterexpedition/photos/pcb.3369691116395445/3369689883062235/?type=3&theater They look pretty cool! 3
King Ding Dong Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 54 minutes ago, standbyme said: Maybe Don’s a Godfather kind of a guy...keep your enemies closer. If that is the case he needs to have a mob nickname. How about Donnie “Ice”? 1 2
MrSourNinja Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Not going to lie, I am so happy they went with a space theme for our giga. Allows for really cool themeing a graphic opportunities! 6
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, MrSourNinja said: Not going to lie, I am so happy they went with a space theme for our giga. Allows for really cool themeing a graphic opportunities! I agree, so much they can do with that. 5
IceePirate Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 I do kind of wish they went with a bright orange track color with either blue or green supports. Not sure which one would look better though, I guess I just like orange track lol 1
SonofBaconator Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, IceePirate said: I do kind of wish they went with a bright orange track color with either blue or green supports. Not sure which one would look better though, I guess I just like orange track lol Member @DustinTheNow did a couple different color options before Orion was officially announced. Here's what it would look like orange 7
IceePirate Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: Member @DustinTheNow did a couple different color options before Orion was officially announced. Here's what it would look like orange Yeah, ok, that looks super nice. Love the color 2
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 The orange is cool, but I think our blue looks really sharp. 6
collin.klopfstein Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Anybody know where the camera will be ? Bottoms of the first drop? Coming out of the head chopper under the first drop? 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Just got an email from Don with details about the event on July 1st! Anyone who is participating, check your email! 5
KIguy2004 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 48 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Just got an email from Don with details about the event on July 1st! Anyone who is participating, check your email! I am participating, but I didn't get the email
KI FANATIC 37 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 4 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: The orange is cool, but I think our blue looks really sharp. I like the blue a lot too. I would have loved black supports, but I think the silver will age much better.
dbackdreams Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, KI FANATIC 37 said: I like the blue a lot too. I would have loved black supports, but I think the silver will age much better. Blue is kewl my man. I like UK to. I hape I am not to scred to ride Oroin!
SonofBaconator Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, KI FANATIC 37 said: I like the blue a lot too. I would have loved black supports, but I think the silver will age much better. Originally I wanted white track with blue supports because you don't really see white track on a lot of steel coasters but I'm happy with the color we got Also on a slightly unrelated note, I was a little suprised Orion wasn't given an underbelly paint scheme like what you see above. Fury and Valravn have different colored underbellies and I think they're a super unique way to incorporate a 3rd color. 2
FoF96" Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 ^that looks a lot like Vortex with white added lol 1
Marc3E Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 ^that looks a lot like Vortex with white added lol R.I.P. 1
Diamondback2112 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 15 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Just got an email from Don with details about the event on July 1st! Anyone who is participating, check your email! Is the email regarding the first riders auction or media day or both?
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Diamondback2112 said: Is the email regarding the first riders auction or media day or both? Just the first rider auction. I was told a week ago that they plan to reach out to those who registered for media day with details on that.
MrPKI Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 As someone who registered for media day, I look forward to helping the park hype Orion. That is assuming enthusiast participation in media day is still desired by the park and can be accomplished under the current conditions. Changes to the format must be necessary not only in order to social distance among the media, but to ensure the desired message is being conveyed. Kings Island somehow has to strike a balance between "we have an amazing new addition that we want you to come ride", and "queuing for our amazing new addition won't look like a SRO concert". The park may still be determining how to best approach this. Hoping to hear a date soon so that I can ensure my schedule is open! 1
Gplez90 Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Kings Island has just shared this to their social media pages. The area looks awesome! 5 2
FUN&ONLY! Posted June 15, 2020 Posted June 15, 2020 Just now, Gplez90 said: Kings Island has just shared this to their social media pages. The area looks awesome! You can really see that blue LED light strip too! 3
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