Monster appears to be retired ?

[johnjniehaus]

Looking at the webcam now, the arms are indeed all on and they are now putting the smaller spokes on the ends of each arm (the smaller pieces that hold the pods) I can't make out of there are any pods on the pad yet. Curious if they are repainting the CP ones and that's what they hold up has been? 

[disco2000]

And the fence is gone.

[johnjniehaus]

Is it just me or did they also removed the left set of ques?

[johnjniehaus]

They are putting the tubs on right now 

[mikejenkins1]

yes appears most of the tubs are on.   If open, this weekend I would expect long lines there as well......

[johnjniehaus]

2 minutes ago, mikejenkins1 said:

yes appears most of the tubs are on.   If open, this weekend I would expect long lines there as well......

Does monster ever have a short line? Even with one que full you have to wait like 30 minutes for it haha

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

If the line is short they intentionally only load one or 2 arms just to balance it. 

[johnjniehaus]

1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

If the line is short they intentionally only load one or 2 arms just to balance it. 

I know I'm just joking around about the fact that if the line isn't long you still end up waiting a bit for it because of the loading procedure. I think I've seen loading of 2, 3, 4, and 6 arms in the past depending on crowd levels at the park

[TheCrypt]

I don't know about you guys, but I feel like I've literally been waiting to ride it for more than a year. It's been crazy.

[OwenFromTheRacer]

Monster is cycling

[johnjniehaus]

Saw monster cycling today on webcam. If anyone thinks of it can you get some pictures of how it's looking? Did they fix all the lights and are all the ques still the same? 

[IndyGuy4KI]

27 minutes ago, johnjniehaus said:

Saw monster cycling today on webcam. If anyone thinks of it can you get some pictures of how it's looking? Did they fix all the lights and are all the ques still the same? 

It's looking good. It is not certified yet though. It might be later today. 

[johnjniehaus]

Looks like it's shined up a bit. Maybe fresh paint? Did they take the tube lightbulbs off the arms entirely? The round bulbs under the arms also look slightly different to me

[DeltaFlyer]

Some of the pods appear to have a more matte finish than others. I’m wondering if those are from the CP ride. 

[johnjniehaus]

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1bg2JaSt9C/

 

Appears to me that the ride is running a little faster than it did in 2024 when they noticably slowed it down to try and keep it going through the end of the season. 

Also, are my eyes deceiving me or are the new lights under the arms red? Also looks like they removed the green tube lights from the arms?

[IndyGuy4KI]

Yes, red lights on the arms and then under the seats the traditional green and yellow lights. It is very bright. 

[Swiftdrawer]

1 hour ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

Yes, red lights on the arms and then under the seats the traditional green and yellow lights. It is very bright. 

Glad I got to see it for myself today! Looks fantastic and they had people in all arms not long before closing!

[johnjniehaus]

While I wish they had restored the tube lightbulbs on the arms, I will say the red is kinda cool. Dorney Parks monster had red lights at night back before it was removed 

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

4 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

Yes, red lights on the arms and then under the seats the traditional green and yellow lights. It is very bright. 

Those colors look awesome! Now all we need is for the yellow tubes to return to the rotor at the top (please please please please please Kings Island just do it!!!!!)

[BlondyRidesOn]

4 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

Yes, red lights on the arms and then under the seats the traditional green and yellow lights. It is very bright. 

The yellow and green bulbs below the seats were transferred over from the Scrambler after it's refurbishment in 2016. The current lights look new and appear to be LEDs.