IndyGuy4KI Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 In the spring of 2020 Kings Island fans from around the world will have the opportunity to ride biggest roller coaster in Kings Island history, Orion. After Millennium Force was introduced at Cedar Point in 2000, Kings Island enthusiasts have wanted a roller coaster just as big and tall at their park. Ever since, KICentral.com members have been discussing and dreaming about what a Giga (300ft) coaster at Kings Island would look like, making it one of the most talked about subjects on the forums. The wait for a Giga coaster will be over next spring. Brad Perdue, media director of KICentral states: "KICentral is very excited to see Orion added to the coaster lineup at Kings Island. We feel this will be a great new thrill ride for the park and will help draw in thrill seekers for years to come." Stay tuned here at KICentral to keep up to date with construction updates and discussions as we anticipate opening day of the 2020 season. Orion will plunge riders down an exhilarating 300-foot drop before sending them on a high-speed journey over seven more hills at speeds of up to 91 mph. Racing along 5,321 feet of track, it will be Kings Island’s tallest, fastest and longest steel coaster. “Orion reflects Kings Island’s commitment to providing top notch thrills and value to our guests,” said Mike Koontz, Kings Island’s vice president and general manager. “Beginning today, coaster enthusiasts from around the world are adding Orion to their list of must-ride coasters in 2020.” Orion’s Backstory Themed to the park’s new Area 72, the ride features the latest prototype vehicle developed by the Project X initiative. Scientists are in a race against time to develop technology capable of weaving transport vehicles through a coming meteor storm and traveling to a new planet within the Orion constellation. For the program to be successful, it needs volunteers to help with testing. Stats Ride Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard Coaster Type: Steel Classification: Giga Lift/Launch System: Chain lift hill Duration: 3 minutes Trains: 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are seated 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train Capacity: 1,650 riders per hour Minimum Height Requirement: 54 inches Ride Opening: Spring 2020 300-foot first drop seven more hills 5,321 feet of track speeds up to 91 mph KICentral Orion Rides Page: https://kicentral.com/rides/orion/ KICentral Orion Construction Updates thread: https://kicentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/34946-project-x-construction-updates/ 16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 So does anyone know where the area 72 bathrooms will be lol 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I wonder if they will change the FoF theming to something more human friendly? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflake Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Mystic1017 said: So does anyone know where the area 72 bathrooms will be lol Hopefully it'll be under the inversion! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwb.32 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, fyrfyter said: I wonder if they will change the FoF theming to something more human friendly? i feel like possibly no? I mean its already flight themed, sure, extraterrestrial flight, but i mean, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Orion looks wonderful. There are more air time hills than Fury but not as many lateral elements. It is much shorter and compact than Fury. The length is closer to Leviathan. I will be there to ride this first day if possible. Thank you, Kings Island for making this happen. I was waiting for this since Canada's Wonderland got Leviathan in 2012. Unfortunately, we no longer live in Cincinnati area..... 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Cannot wait to ride this thing! It looked great! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 https://www.visitkingsisland.com/explore/orion 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOBwasaSOB Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I really wish I could get excited about this. 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 This looks so amazing! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notatroll!!! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Not gonna lie I'm a little disappointed...I know I know blueprints were already out yada yada yada but I just dont see why not go for a world record not just a park record. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rustbucket said: Orion looks wonderful. There are more air time hills than Fury but not as many lateral elements. It is much shorter and compact than Fury. The length is closer to Leviathan. I will be there to ride this first day if possible. Thank you, Kings Island for making this happen. I was waiting for this since Canada's Wonderland got Leviathan in 2012. Unfortunately, we no longer live in Cincinnati area..... I will be for sure even though I live in Indianapolis i managed to be one of the first 200 public riders on Steel Vengeance so I will make this one happen too lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Not gonna lie I'm a little disappointed...I know I know blueprints were already out yada yada yada but I just dont see why not go for a world record not just a park record. I think we call this trolling... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 You guys really killed it calling this one. Kudos to all involved 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notatroll!!! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, fyrfyter said: I think we call this trolling... Lolol obviously I'm not a troll...hence the name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcovelli Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I have a feeling they're saving the world record for next time.. with a different company.. for a different type of coaster. I hope anyway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 But Area 72 Bathrooms???? Lol 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcovelli Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 So, when are we getting the next speculation thread??????????????? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notatroll!!! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, jcovelli said: I have a feeling they're saving the world record for next time.. with a different company.. for a different type of coaster. I hope anyway. Still gonna be a great coaster and addition to the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 I just added the POV in the first post. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic1017 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The decoding of this project was amazing though. Almost everything was exact except for the name lol. I wonder what they are gonna do with the Polaris name? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Not gonna lie I'm a little disappointed...I know I know blueprints were already out yada yada yada but I just dont see why not go for a world record not just a park record. Seriously? Maybe be happy the park is installing this. Geez. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 But, why is blue Racer going backwards in the picture? LOL 7 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, sixohdieselrage said: But, why is blue racer going backwards in the picture? LOL Maybe a potential teaser? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refrigerator Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, sixohdieselrage said: But, why is blue racer going backwards in the picture? LOL Oh yes! Love that if it happens. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Average announcement video TBH. Can't wait to ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, jcovelli said: So, when are we getting the next speculation thread??????????????? Aren't most of the threads on here about speculation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decyferite Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, sixohdieselrage said: But, why is blue Racer going backwards in the picture? LOL Also, why is Red on the left? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Thanks for posting the link, @FUN&ONLY!! I saw all the videos on the site, and while it could be a bit longer, oh my gosh does it look amazing! That turnaround looks like a non-inverted dive loop and that first hill after the drop takes you sideways! That’s like a Steel Vengeance move! I think Orion is going to be a big hit and I like the theme/backstory as well. I wonder if any of this will be incorporated into Chaos? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just curious, why does the ride stat on KI website say "Length of First Drop: 447 feet"? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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