flightoffear1996 Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 In the Cincinnati Enquie there was a article explaing everything what was going to happen this year and The Beast is gonna have sound effects. What kinds of sound effects do you think it will have and is this PKI's march annoucument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Click here to read the article. It talks about how PKI will be more Hollywood-oriented and how The Beast will get sound effects for it's 25th. Nothing that we couldn't have derived other than that, but this probably either is, or is greatly associated with the March Announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk141 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 "There's also talk of a Hollywood-themed sign to replace the one that was blown down in a storm, as well as plans for sound effects and a video presentation. "We're giving it a Hollywood makeover," Siebert said" could this mean we may get our color LCD screen after all? ooooohh.... this article has me dooling! Cant wait for this season.... though i still dont even have my pass due to lack of funds! DOH'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I wonder why they want to add sound effects to The Beast. It has been one of the best coasters for 25 years now, IMO if it ain't broke don't fix it. Another question is: where are these sounds going to be at? In line, going up either lift hill, thru the tunnels? From my understanding the name "Beast" came from the KI execs taking some of the first rides and having the thought "it sounds like a Beast thru the tunnels". The ride goes thru the woods, and part of the fun (especially at night) is all you can hear is the coaster on the tracks, and the million crickets in the area. It is obvious that PKI is going with a heavy movie theme, but I hope that rides like The Beast will not be affected too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 The Beast used to have a speaker at the top that rpared as you went over the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRickster Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I agree 100% with brown on this one. I think its a very controversialy decision. But we will see what's in store for 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_Waring Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Adding sounds to The Beast is probably one of the lamest ideas I've ever heard. As if anybody will be able to hear the sounds over the screaming! I thought they named it The Beast because it feels as if you're being terrorized in the woods by a beast when you ride it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Great coaster! Don't need no stinkin sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySteve Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 It did get the name from a beast chasing you idea. When The Beast first opened, the only tunnel it had was the first one. The second two didn't become enclosed until a few years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share Posted March 13, 2004 How is that possible if the other one is underground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetarson Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 They might of enclosed it later. they probably poured the concret walls and all that to enclose it and just put dirt over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtySteve Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 The first tunnel, at the bottom of the first lift hill, has always been there. The other two, after the second lift hill weren't always fully enclosed. They didn't become actual tunnels until later. The underground tunnel is the first one, after the drop hill...so you see...it is entirely possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Actually, tunnel #2 as it exists today is comprised of two original tunnels. The beginning and ending of tunnel #2 are in fact underground tunnels, and hence the reason the sides and top are made out of concrete. In the first season, the two tunnels were not connected, that occured in 1980 when they conneected the two underground portions with a wood tunnel. Also, originally, the double helix had a roof on it, but was not enclosed on the sides like a real tunnel. That too occured in The Beast`s second season in 1980. Additionally, for The Beast`s 20th anniversary in 1999, they had a speaker at the top of lift number one that continually played a growling noise to sound like a monster/beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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