Hueney020 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said: On the other hand, I will own the role of the enthusiast who is excited to have Orion join our line-up. Kings Island has not disappointed me with their improvement decisions, even if I don't partake in them (waterpark and Planet Snoopy). I truly think the best is yet to come, based on what I have seen from 2017 on. I second this. I think the Giga looks fantastic and is going to be a great ride. That turnaround looks crazy, the second hill looks crazy, the 85° drop will feel amazing. I think it is far from a lackluster out and back layout. Yeah sure it is short but I doubt that is going to matter. I think it will make you wanting more and get you to ride over and over again. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 10 hours ago, super7 said: the abrupt brake run in the sky. You get the same press as Fury, for half the cost and half the coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I definitely am not complaining about this. In fact, I get pretty upset when people complain about Orion just because of how there are parks out there who would die for something like this. Not everything has to smash records. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hueney020 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I definitely am not complaining about this. In fact, I get pretty upset when people complain about Orion just because of how there are parks out there who would die for something like this. Not everything has to smash records. I know you do. Unfortunately it will never stop but not all coasters have to be big like fury either. This coaster can pack a punch and have grey out moments with the current layout. We have already noticed that the transitions on the coaster are different than the video rendering so it will be interesting how intense the ride will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 @Hawaiian Coasters 325 I completely agree. I also think that people should be thankful for what we have instad of what we don't. So what if we don't have the worlds (INSERT RECORD)? Look at what we already have!!! We have Racers, The Beast, Diamondback, Banshee, Mystic Timbers, and Orion. Kings Island has an incredible line up of not just roller coasters, but other rides as well. Again, we should be happy for what we already have. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 If anyone has been back by the first or second drop, the track literally lays down on the ground. I think it’s a cool effect. Honestly, without feeling the effects yet of course, I’d almost rather have a 300’ drop to an elevation of 0 rather than a height of 300’ and a drop down to 14’. I think it’s going to be really cool! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said: If anyone has been back by the first or second drop, the track literally lays down on the ground. I think it’s a cool effect. Honestly, without feeling the effects yet of course, I’d almost rather have a 300’ drop to an elevation of 0 rather than a height of 300’ and a drop down to 14’. I think it’s going to be really cool! Agreed. Running that close to the ground has a bit of a kick to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I also cannot wait for night rides on this thing! I really enjoy riding Millennium Force at night! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Gordon Bombay said: You get the same press as Fury, for half the cost and half the coaster. I just got done watching a POV of Fury 325 and let me tell you the 2nd half of the ride seemed very very slow. While it could be different in person (I won't ride it until this upcoming season) Im for one glad Orion won't have that issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 And the best part is No Mayflies! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakePlissken Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said: And the best part is No Mayflies! You mean you don't love riding Rougarou front row after the sun goes down in May or June? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 52 minutes ago, Gordon Bombay said: Agreed. Running that close to the ground has a bit of a kick to it. I think the turns are called the wings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 41 minutes ago, SnakePlissken said: You mean you don't love riding Rougarou front row after the sun goes down in May or June? Yeah, my son and I rode Dragster front seat at about 8pm at the end of last May.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishely Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, flightoffear1996 said: I just got done watching a POV of Fury 325 and let me tell you the 2nd half of the ride seemed very very slow. While it could be different in person (I won't ride it until this upcoming season) Im for one glad Orion won't have that issue. I’ve ridden Fury this spring and everything after the dive into the tunnel feels very bland. Everything else before that is absolutely perfect though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakePlissken Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Fishely said: I’ve ridden Fury this spring and everything after the dive into the tunnel feels very bland. Everything else before that is absolutely perfect though. That really depends on your row. In the middle Fury is a very meh ride. Front and back and I agree it's a top 5 coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Imagine Fury without the final helix. How much length do you lose? How much would that improve/ ruin, the coaster? I feel like we could have easily could have added some length to the end but it might have compromised the pacing of the ride. I've heard from riders on Fury that the helix is kind of pointless aside from the near-miss element with one of the supports. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, SonofBaconator said: Imagine Fury without the final helix. How much length do you lose? How much would that improve/ ruin, the coaster? I feel like we could have easily could have added some length to the end but it might have compromised the pacing of the ride. I've heard from riders on Fury that the helix is kind of pointless aside from the near-miss element with one of the supports. The helix is just for length, I really feel like it messes up the pacing of the ride, and while Fury would've been shorter, I think it would've been a much more superior ride without it. I actually enjoyed Copperhead Strike far more than Fury this past year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 @DustinTheNow might be able to show what Fury would be like without the helix. I'd imagine it would take away a couple 100 feet and make it closer to 5,000ft vs 6,000ft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterWorks9 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 12/28/2019 at 12:57 PM, SnakePlissken said: My moneys on a 2021 Soak City addition. Probably a rename to something with Harbor or Shore in the name. The park could get rid of the 2nd wave pool and add a water coaster. Boo Blasters needs a retheme bad too. I would LOVE a water coaster. The water coaster inside Great Wolf Lodge is very fun and that's where I spend my time when my family goes It would be a HUGE hit in Soak City with older kids and their parents and its a more thrilling ride that Soak City is lacking imo. And the few thrill rides we do have in Soak City always have HUGGEE waits. Just my two cents but I am all for it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I would love to see an eatery similar to Hugo's at Cedar Point. The Italian food option (other than just pizza) adds some nice variety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legofan237 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 hour ago, CoasterWorks9 said: I would LOVE a water coaster. The water coaster inside Great Wolf Lodge is very fun and that's where I spend my time when my family goes It would be a HUGE hit in Soak City with older kids and their parents and its a more thrilling ride that Soak City is lacking imo. And the few thrill rides we do have in Soak City always have HUGGEE waits. Just my two cents but I am all for it! I could see a Soak City expansion next year. It was a couple years since the last expansion which I believe was in 2016. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakePlissken Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, chad_1138 said: I would love to see an eatery similar to Hugo's at Cedar Point. The Italian food option (other than just pizza) adds some nice variety. I went to Hugo's twice and it was terrible. That was back in early June. Has it changed? Backbeat was always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 hours ago, SnakePlissken said: I went to Hugo's twice and it was terrible. That was back in early June. Has it changed? Backbeat was always good. We went in late May and early July. We enjoyed it. It was much better in July. Not as long of lines of people waiting on food to be cooked. We really enjoyed the stromboli. One other small thing we really enjoyed at CP was the option on the dining plan of having a cup of fruit instead of fries all the time. And, yes, Backbeat is amazing all the time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Fair Fanboy Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Cedar Point's calendar have's been revealed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltny Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said: Cedar Point's calendar have's been revealed. Same with Dorney and Carowinds if the posts from some pages are accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I just looked on Carowinds website and I didn't see anything about the 2020 calendar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 KI ususally releases theirs at the end of January. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakePlissken Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 the KI calendar was released about the same time as Coasterstock tickets last year so glue those fingers to your keyboard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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calakapepe Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/3/2020 at 11:36 PM, super7 said: Then having it at Kings Island is bad marketing on their part. I would never go to LaRosa’s restaurant based on how bad the pizza is at Kings Island it could be a general Kings Island problem is over all the food there is Really low-quality This is the reason I didn't try real larosa's for a VERY long time. Once I went to a proper restaurant, I really enjoyed it. Idk why they allow their name to be tarnished at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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