Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Here's a pic from Kings Island's Facebook: Link: https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland/photos/a.226729858367/10159796582783368/?type=3 7
PatchesC Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Here's a pic from Kings Island's Facebook: Link: https://www.facebook.com/visitkingsisland/photos/a.226729858367/10159796582783368/?type=3 Interesting they aren't skipping rows in the pic, can we hold out hope that the seating arrangement means all rows may be open but not sitting next to strangers? 2
ROBBE1 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 I went to Busch Gardens about 2 weeks ago down in Tampa. The way they were operating the coasters was every other row, and only 'your' party could be seated next to one another. Montu, which seats about the same number of people as Orion (32), typically only had 7 to 14 people on each train. It was painfully slow. A ride which normally had a wait time of 15-20 minutes was an hour and a half. It was not a good experience, however, they were still trying to work the kinks out i bet since it was only the second day they had been open since the closing. We only rode 5 rides in 8 hours. Just be prepared that limited capacity into the park, will not mean faster wait times for rides. We experienced that firsthand. Also, wearing a mask was not as bad as I expected. I recommend one of the surgical paper type masks as they are easier to breath with, and very comfortable. Just be prepared to ask your friends, 'what did you say?', since sometimes its harder to hear what your friends say. :-) If you guys have any other questions on what it was like in a park with the Corona restrictions, feel free to ask! I'll be at KI on Friday to finally ride this thing! 2
collin.klopfstein Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, PatchesC said: Has anyone gotten a First Riders email? Was there one supposed to be sent out today? And also I’m so excited to be on the first train! Two more days! 2
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 I know a follow up was supposed to come today. I haven't gotten it yet. 2
PatchesC Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I know a follow up was supposed to come today. I haven't gotten it yet. Yeah, I've just had issues with things going to spam or junk folder even after I redesignate them as not, so makes me nervous lol
Fishely Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Another picture, they’re not skipping rows? Maybe if no one is sitting in the seat directly in front they don’t have to. 4
thatguyfromohio Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Another picture, they’re not skipping rows? Maybe if no one is sitting in the seat directly in front they don’t have to. My only question... why are their hands not upSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Shaggy Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 14 minutes ago, thatguyfromohio said: My only question... why are their hands not up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Because CF legal doesn't allow it on park promo photos. 1
SonofBaconator Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shaggy said: Because CF legal doesn't allow it on park promo photos.
Diamondback2112 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Kodistict said: Yeah, I haven't gotten it yet. It will probably be out later today. I highlighted that part in the email telling what info would be in it I am just curious... Does anyone on here know exactly why the Media Day event for Orion was cancelled? If first riders event is not until 5 pm that leaves plenty of time for a Media Day event.
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 24 minutes ago, Fishely said: Another picture, they’re not skipping rows? Maybe if no one is sitting in the seat directly in front they don’t have to. Nobody's in row 6 though. Probably because that was reserved for Taylor Bybee lol #Seetdowninrow6
FoolCrzy Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 I think they may be doing staggered seating similar to Diamondback...
chibul Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Staggered seating would allow for more riders, right?
FUN&ONLY! Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCJdb1hGnl/?hl=en Here are some cool pictures (SPOILERS) of Orion from the Eiffel Tower! 3
SnakePlissken Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, FUN&ONLY! said: https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en Here are some cool pictures (SPOILERS) of Orion from the Eiffel Tower! That link does not show any pictures and second any one of us could have done that late last year so it wouldn't really be spoilers. 2
FUN&ONLY! Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, SnakePlissken said: That link does not show any pictures and second any one of us could have done that late last year so it wouldn't really be spoilers. Ohio Valley Coasters was at the park today! This link should work! https://www.instagram.com/p/CCCJdb1hGnl/?hl=en 1
collin.klopfstein Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Double post: also I just thought of something, maybe to recognize the top fundraisers for the first riders event, they get a piece of Vortex. Just a thought 3
Benjamin22 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: :,( I hope they take out the footers sooner rather then later..... that area is already a major eyesore. 2
FUN&ONLY! Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Benjamin22 said: I hope they take out the footers sooner rather then later..... that area is already a major eyesore. I agree. Vortex’s old plot of land looks like it was trashed with the footers, piles of trees, and broken track. I guess this shows the park is in no rush to replace it which makes sense. 1
LuckyluvsKI Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 16 minutes ago, FUN&ONLY! said: I agree. Vortex’s old plot of land looks like it was trashed with the footers, piles of trees, and broken track. I guess this shows the park is in no rush to replace it which makes sense. It's possible due to the pandemic only a certain amount of people could be inside the park the last few months. Which means they obviously focused on Orion and the crew needed for its construction etc than the clean up crews. Had there been no virus it probably wouldn't have been left in this state for long. But that's just my benefit of the doubt thinking 3
Kodistict Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 28 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: Double post: also I just thought of something, maybe to recognize the top fundraisers for the first riders event, they get a piece of Vortex. Just a thought By "recognize" I think Don meant recognizing the top fundraisers in the park so they would know who to put on the first train. But hey, a piece of Vortex would fit perfectly with my Vortex paint chips. 2
dbackdreams Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Nobody's in row 6 though. Probably because that was reserved for Taylor Bybee lol #Seetdowni My dude taylr is like my favorite celebrity in the world he knows everyt thing about rollers casters!!!!
Kodistict Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 1 minute ago, collin.klopfstein said: I don’t like this... It looks so strange with nothing there 1
Benjamin22 Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 They might as well take down The Beast so we don’t have to see that empty plot of land at eye level. 2
PatchesC Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: I don’t like this... Okay that looks really weird, almost like a forgotten graveyard.... 2
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