b.k35 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 32 minutes ago, tuxedoman52 said: I definitely knew about TT. Yes, Drachen Fire was rough but it didn't seem to have those traditional Arrow transitions. Plus they tried 3 new elements (firsts for Arrow) with a wraparound corkscrew, cobra roll, and cutback. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk It's because when Drachen Fire was built, it was the 'partner' for Kumba (how both Busch Gardens have matches for each coaster). When Kumba was built, B&M didn't have enough time/resources to build 2 roller coasters for them. So, Busch Gardens Willamsburg hired Arrow and Arrow tried to make Drachen Fire more B&M like. I got this information from 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedoman52 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Yep, I am familiar with the situation. I just wonder if that's about the time they started using CAD.Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiridesmaint Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 hours ago, tuxedoman52 said: Yep, I am familiar with the situation. I just wonder if that's about the time they started using CAD. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Tennessee tornado was the first Arrow coaster designed by computer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Second loop is now gone via Weatherbug cam. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin.klopfstein Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Wow they took down the second loop pretty quick. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 6 minutes ago, collin.klopfstein said: Could you get a screen shot of the weatherbug, I’m trying too look and it just shows up as a black screen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I wonder if the will demo the lift hill or the part near Rivertown first...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Just now, Klabergian Empire said: I wonder if the will demo the lift hill or the part near Rivertown first...? I will guess the portion neat Rivertown so they can pull the hill down away from Beast. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I feel like the portion near Rivertown would be the hardest part to remove due to the trees (Which hopefully will be saved) and how close it is to some of those buildings, because of that I think they'll take it down last. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodyoda Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The remaining loop just fell in the last 15min according to the Weatherbug Cam. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 minute ago, hotrodyoda said: The remaining loop just fell in the last 15min according to the Weatherbug Cam. Late to the party bruh scroll up! haha j/k 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodyoda Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Well, hot dog. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Kirby18 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 At this point. I reckon the curve will be pulled down first in sections. Then they’ll prepare the lift hill for the final part of demolition. From there I think they’ll either take that down in sections (like GASM at SFGAd). Or, they’ll pull a Son of Beast and rip it down whole. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DejaVu2001 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Although it is very difficult to see through the trees, the weatherbug camera seems to indicate the block brake was taken down between 10:15 and 10:30 today 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin.klopfstein Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, DejaVu2001 said: Although it is very difficult to see through the trees, the weatherbug camera seems to indicate the block brake was taken down between 10:15 and 10:30 today Is that this part of the ride?: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just now, collin.klopfstein said: Is that this part of the ride?: (trying to not do a one word answer) Yes. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DejaVu2001 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Just to clarify, no part of the block brake or curve leading into it is currently visible on the webcam. The block brake itself was visible right at the tree line just to the right of the Eiffel Tower. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 What’s missing? **Photo taken from Kings Island Drive. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said: What’s missing? the vertical loops and the batwing and the corckscrews? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaestroJr Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Wish we could see a photo from the ground standing next to it I love those photos when a ride is being torn down but some of it is still standing. Vortex looks way different with no loops. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 One day soon Vortex will be nothing but a memory. Soon a new ride shall be erected in its place and Vortex will mostly be forgotten. Kind of like King Cobra. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, flightoffear1996 said: One day soon Vortex will be nothing but a memory. Soon a new ride shall be erected in its place and Vortex will mostly be forgotten. Kind of like King Cobra. I don’t Vortex will become mostly forgotten, in my mind and the minds of others Vortex was just as much of a classic as The Beast & Racer. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Benjamin22 said: I don’t Vortex will become mostly forgotten, in my mind and the minds of others Vortex was just as much of a classic as The Beast & Racer. I’d almost argue KC was just as classic as the others. But besides an small, older kinda cult of us it’s pretty forgotten 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 From the Weatherbug webcam, it looks like they brought down the lower part of the lift hill. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collin.klopfstein Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Lower part of lift is gone 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdd127 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 The half painted Vortex pictures are pretty cool to look at. It looks so weird like that. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I pulled the King Cobra posts into its own thread here: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ_Kirby18 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 So essentially, this is what’s left of Vortex right now. (Not my photo) I just covered the parts already demolished. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheelover Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I was unable to take pictures as I was driving, but I can confirm the above picture is correct as 2 hours ago. It really snowed in the KI area. Expect The Vortex to be demolished by Tuesday. 19 minutes ago, TJ_Kirby18 said: So essentially, this is what’s left of Vortex right now. (Not my photo) I just covered the parts already demolished. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I know it's probably impossible but I have an old John Deer engine in the garage and I would love to turn one of the old cars into a go-kart for my son. I have had dreams about it since I learned of the removal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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