3dgyrat Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I don't have a specific source for this, it's entirely speculation. But I looked at the live video footage today and noticed quite a bit of trees cut from around Orion and it looks like theres a road that ventures off to a building or something behind Orion. I couldn't tell for sure what it was but I saw several cars leaving Area 72 so it makes me curious. Do you think there is going to be something added to Area 72 in the near future? Not saying this year, but maybe in the next couple years a flat ride is added? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 You must be thinking of the storage building behind Orion. That was built right before Orion was built. I remember when it was being built and people on here thought it was to relocate the current maintineance buildings back there to allow for more space for what became Orion. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dgyrat Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 oh is that what it is? I had no idea lol. i just didnt recognize so many trees being cut around the area but it also couldve just been to make it easier to find the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 That building is on part of the boneyard land that used to house the King Cobra track and was also the previous fireworks launch site. There is still a lot of stuff stored outside there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 There does appear to be more trees removed behind Orion almost directly behind the road behind Orion's transfer track. Here is a screenshot from April of 2023 compared to now. April 2023 Earlier today. I do wonder if long range they may move some of the storage things behind and around Timberwolf to this area. It is not a ton of clearing but it is something to keep an eye on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Am I the only one that doesn't see where any trees have been removed? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 1 minute ago, Orion-XL200 said: Am I the only one that doesn't see where any trees have been removed? I agree. Time of year makes a difference. In April some grass and foliage is starting to re-emerge and change color, etc. compared to early February. That growth and color differences make a difference in what one sees. Dormant grass can give a more bare appearance and I think that is what is being seen here. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 5 minutes ago, disco2000 said: I agree. Time of year makes a difference. In April some grass and foliage is starting to re-emerge and change color, etc. compared to early February. That growth and color differences make a difference in what one sees. Dormant grass can give a more bare appearance and I think that is what is being seen here. That's what I was thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 After looking again, I agree that it is probably just the foliage this time of year that led to it being a different color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Honestly I would like to see more rides or attractions added in Area 72, maybe a spinning spaceship ride or a couple space theme flat rides. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I swear if I had a dollar for everytime someone says land clearing or earth movement at KI this time of year I would be rich lol. Same with how the beginning of every single season when the leftover dirt is dumped in the area behind Banshee and social media and forums start posting pics of the area saying "land clearing behind Banshee." Whenever I work the platform or elevator of the tower around that time, I tend to get asked by guests all the time "what are they building back there" lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dgyrat Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 On 2/4/2024 at 5:08 PM, kingsislandfan1972 said: Honestly I would like to see more rides or attractions added in Area 72, maybe a spinning spaceship ride or a couple space theme flat rides. I agree. would love to see an expansion on area 72. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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