kingsislandfan1972 Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 I was very surprised to hear that The Racer will be open for WinterFest this year as well as Mystic Timbers and Flight of Fear. My question is what rides would you like to see open during WinterFest in the future; honestly I would love it if somehow WindSeeker or The Beast would be open during WinterFest, but what do all of you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 A model train walkthrough display in the former Club Blood building would be cool. (Doesn't even need to take up the entire building) Edit* - This isn't a ride but still lol 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjniehaus Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 Adventure Express and Backlot would be the only other coasters because they are more family type attractions. In terms of flats, Viking Fury would be fun and I would also like to see the Monster open but that might not be possible considering how many parts there are to take apart and put together during the off season for that ride. Something in Action Zone would be a welcome addition to the ride lineup but all of those rides would be so COLD!!! That's the only other concern is that some rides are just too cold in the winter to interest the average guest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 At least one of the B&Ms should really be open. I'd even be willing to settle for Orion, can't imagine it wouldn't make it through the layout when it hits the brakes at highway speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPlague Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 I know its operating temps have been discussed but Adventure Express would be fun for Winterfest. They could have some fun with the theming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor.B03 Posted Monday at 05:04 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:04 PM I would like to see Banshee, I would just recommend that they close row 1 so it doesn't freeze those sitting in that row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticTimberwolf Posted Monday at 06:53 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:53 PM Typically steel coasters cannot run in temperatures below 41°F unless fully enclosed. These are usually set by the manufacturer, meaning if the park decides to run it anyway and something happens, they have no legal recourse against the manufacturer. The reason Wooden coasters can operate in freezing temperatures because wood is more flexible than steel. Steel coasters are a lot more sensitive to thermal contraction, which misaligns the rails and makes the track more brittle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted Tuesday at 03:12 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:12 PM Delirium being open during Winterfest would be awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:00 PM I think that The Beast should run during Winterfest, but I can see why they wouldn't run it. The Beast is older and might get worn down faster if it runs in the winter. This would also allow for some more amazing night rides on the legendary Beast!!! If they opened a few other rides, it would definitely bring a lot more people to KI during Winterfest because there are more rides open. They should do what Carowinds does with their rides. Kudos to KI for allowing more rides to be open, though! Out of personal bias, I would love for Diamondback to be open, but realistically, The Beast would be great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:37 AM 1 hour ago, Diamondback_Is_King said: I think that The Beast should run during Winterfest, but I can see why they wouldn't run it. The Beast is older and might get worn down faster if it runs in the winter. This would also allow for some more amazing night rides on the legendary Beast!!! If they opened a few other rides, it would definitely bring a lot more people to KI during Winterfest because there are more rides open. They should do what Carowinds does with their rides. Kudos to KI for allowing more rides to be open, though! Out of personal bias, I would love for Diamondback to be open, but realistically, The Beast would be great! Welcome to KIC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 15 hours ago, Diamondback_Is_King said: I think that The Beast should run during Winterfest, but I can see why they wouldn't run it. The Beast is older and might get worn down faster if it runs in the winter. This would also allow for some more amazing night rides on the legendary Beast!!! If they opened a few other rides, it would definitely bring a lot more people to KI during Winterfest because there are more rides open. They should do what Carowinds does with their rides. Kudos to KI for allowing more rides to be open, though! Out of personal bias, I would love for Diamondback to be open, but realistically, The Beast would be great! I will say walking The Beast every morning would probably not be very fun especially when it gets snowy and below freezing. I feel like that would be a nightmare for the maintenance people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago 17 minutes ago, SmartCat7162 said: I will say walking The Beast every morning would probably not be very fun especially when it gets snowy and below freezing. I feel like that would be a nightmare for the maintenance people. Oh yeah, that would be no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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