Orion Coming to Kings Island in 2020

[lifetimecoaster]

Hey!! I recognize that stretch of interstate well. I've driven through there a lot of times this year!! 

From the other direction though. 

[collin.klopfstein]

2 minutes ago, lifetimecoaster said:

Hey!! I recognize that stretch of interstate well. I've driven through there a lot of times this year!! 

It’s through Milford and that’s how I get to Kings Island from Batavia also!

[lifetimecoaster]

Just now, collin.klopfstein said:

It’s through Milford and that’s how I get to Kings Island from Batavia also!

Yeah I edited that post, because I come through from the other side. I'm coming out of Indianapolis. 

[Imperial79]

Here's a video from WCPO talking about Kings Island's new Orion Giga coaster.   Looks like KI beat Mystic Timbers announcement of people there,  they say 2,000 people was there!  Awesome! 

 

[txdrummer]

2 hours ago, Maverick44 said:

I wonder why they are taking 1 piece at a time? Maybe the drop is alone due to the spine being huge?

DOT limits the combined weight of truck, trailer, and load to 80000 lbs.

[King Ding Dong]

20 hours ago, FreedomPenguin said:

But I really hope these same policies dont come to our giga. Just stick the phone in back pocket, sit on it. its not going anywhere. Not sure why people cant grasp that concept. 

Actually phones falling out of back pockets was a big problem last year on Twisted Timbers at KD and helped lead to all the different restrictions.  

I don’t know why CP didn’t just provide free lockers for SV and keep the no phones policy or something else that doesn’t slow things down.  Hopefully they will revisit the procedures in the off season.  

[FreedomPenguin]

57 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said:

Actually phones falling out of back pockets was a big problem last year on Twisted Timbers at KD and helped lead to all the different restrictions.  

I don’t know why CP didn’t just provide free lockers for SV and keep the no phones policy or something else that doesn’t slow things down.  Hopefully they will revisit the procedures in the off season.  

 

 

Last year i was waiting in line, and saw an iPhone X fall and smash ground right in front of me, I was in the middle tunnel area waiting.

 

was like 3 feet away behind the fence.  I believe it. But it’s to blame people not securing their phones in pockets better or trying to hold onto it just like people wearing glasses onto rides and complaining after when they fell off

[collin.klopfstein]

Sorry for the bad picture it’s pouring down rain but we got a whole lot of transfer/ station metal I think?

[Hueney020]

12 hours ago, King Ding Dong said:

Actually phones falling out of back pockets was a big problem last year on Twisted Timbers at KD and helped lead to all the different restrictions.  

I don’t know why CP didn’t just provide free lockers for SV and keep the no phones policy or something else that doesn’t slow things down.  Hopefully they will revisit the procedures in the off season.  

I don’t understand this because I was at CP in late June and another time in early July. The max time I waited for SteVe was 50 seconds per train. I don’t feel like that is terrible. The ride ops would basically ask you if you put items in the bag or not and then checked the restraints. 

[homestar92]

16 hours ago, King Ding Dong said:

I don’t know why CP didn’t just provide free lockers for SV and keep the no phones policy or something else that doesn’t slow things down.  Hopefully they will revisit the procedures in the off season.  

They don't provide free lockers because then they can't charge you for lockers.

I firmly believe that the no-phones policy is designed with safety in mind. I also firmly believe that Cedar Fair realizes there is money to be made off of that policy and considers it a nice bonus, and until they provide free lockers for rides without bins, I won't be convinced otherwise.

[SonofBaconator]

Do you think there's going to be sand in this coaster or not?

[Kingshaven]

16 minutes ago, homestar92 said:

They don't provide free lockers because then they can't charge you for lockers.

I firmly believe that the no-phones policy is designed with safety in mind. I also firmly believe that Cedar Fair realizes there is money to be made off of that policy and considers it a nice bonus, and until they provide free lockers for rides without bins, I won't be convinced otherwise.

Universal Florida provides free lockers for certain rides

[JonahWilliamson]

33 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said:

Do you think there's going to be sand in this coaster or not?

With no major walk ways next to the drop I doubt it. Or at least i hope not. Let Orion ROAR.

So does anyone think we will just be looking at the footers again this weekend or does anyone think we will see something up ie. station metal or maybe a support. not likely but Maybe a piece of station track? 

[BeeastFarmer]

I hope Orion has the sound of Fury 325.  

[Mystic1017]

I hope they have the weber group do the theming for this coaster because then we could expect something close to the theming of copperhead strike

[homestar92]

1 hour ago, Kingshaven said:

Universal Florida provides free lockers for certain rides

Some would argue that's not a great comparison since that's a much larger and higher budget park, however, Holiday World and Kennywood also provide free lockers on the rides where you would need them, so we know that parks larger than KI and CP have done it and we also know that smaller parks have done it. I really wish they would provide free lockers because I think it would reduce the number of people trying to sneak phones onto the ride without being properly secured. Sure, you can just not bring your phone, but let's be realistic: 99.9% of the people in the park over the age of 13 have a phone with them. 

[disco2000]

2 hours ago, SonofBaconator said:

Do you think there's going to be sand in this coaster or not?

 

Given it will be closer and taller than Diamondback to all the homes being built to the north, I would be surprised if sand is not added...

[flightoffear1996]

The park provides free lockers the price on something else goes up or we lose expansion dollars. You don’t have to bring a ton of stuff into the park. When Im not on call for work the only thing I bring in is my Apple Watch. 

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

I always bring my phone, wallet, and chapstick. I always where cargo shorts with zipper or button pockets so I can secure my stuff in them safely. 

[collin.klopfstein]

Track update!!! We got normal track for like al the elements and stuff ! There are 2 pieces of track on the trailer

[Kodistict]

2 hours ago, JonahWilliamson said:

With no major walk ways next to the drop I doubt it. Or at least i hope not. Let Orion ROAR.

So does anyone think we will just be looking at the footers again this weekend or does anyone think we will see something up ie. station metal or maybe a support. not likely but Maybe a piece of station track? 

Anything could happen in a week, but i'm guessing there will be a couple more pieces of track, and maybe some supports.

 

Edit: Thanks for the update Collin!  Now i'm guessing we will have a decent amount of new track.

[JubJester]

Drove by the other say since I was over there and saw a police officer sitting in the parking lot for the office building. I think they're trying to track down @collin.klopfstein.

(In reality, he was looking for speeders.)

[collin.klopfstein]

Just now, JubJester said:

Drove by the other say since I was over there and saw a police officer sitting in the parking lot for the office building. I think they're trying to track down @collin.klopfstein.

(In reality, he was looking for speeders.)

You seriously scared me for a second

[Kodistict]

I will try to get down to Kings Island tomorrow to see if there is any more track, and a construction update.

[sixohdieselrage]

To add to @collin.klopfstein's picture...

[FUN&ONLY!]

I found this on Instagram! This would look amazing as a new front entrance to go along with Orion. I am not sure where this is from though...

[calakapepe]

9 flags, time for fun!

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

8 hours ago, calakapepe said:

9 flags, time for fun!

Cedar Fair changes their name to 9 Flags LOLLLLLLLL

[King Ding Dong]

31 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Cedar Fair changes their name to 9 Flags LOLLLLLLLL

Breaking traditional industry norms and coming from opposite strategic positions the two entities appear to be aligning themselves for a merger.  Analysts are uncertain about the fruits this endeavor will bear, but are universally intrigued by the likely mutual benefits to the bottom line.  

[IndyGuy4KI]

This is the thread to talk and discuss Orion.  We want to keep the construction thread separate from the general discussion of Orion, so please post construction-related posts in that thread. Please stay on topic. If we need to move a post to another thread please report it and we will move it.

Thanks!