SFGAmWorld.com
Untitled Document
Park Information
Latest News
Great America
Roller Coasters
Rides
Hurricane Harbor
Water Slides
Water Attractions
Advertisement

Diamond Back at Kings Island's first test run.

Talk about anything that has to do with the amusement park industry here.
Postby Chitown on February 28th, 2009, 10:20 pm
WOW!!! Must,,,,,get,,,,,to,,,,,Kings Island ,,,,,this,,,,,year!!!!!!! SWEEET!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTSGzLwCEh8
I finally retired the Sarah Palin signature because she is now 100% irrelevant.
Chitown

User avatar
 
Posts: 2563
Joined: December 31st, 2002, 12:27 am
Location: Gotham City

Postby Jackluver18 on February 28th, 2009, 11:08 pm
That looks awesome, too bad I can't ever go to any other parks because of money and travel issues
SF trips 09 = 15
SF trips 10= 11
SF trips 11 =7
Jackluver18

User avatar
 
Posts: 2776
Joined: October 16th, 2005, 12:54 am
Location: Moved from X-Flight's station to Bull.

Postby onyxhotel08 on February 28th, 2009, 11:28 pm
Testing so soon...aren't we going to see our babies testing in the coming weeks? Opening day is about a month away... :shock: :!:
13 Years with SFGAm World!
onyxhotel08

User avatar
 
Posts: 2836
Joined: March 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm

Postby rct2wizard360 on March 1st, 2009, 12:46 am
looks like it runs pretty well over those hills
I just really wanted to see the water splash
rct2wizard360

User avatar
 
Posts: 2996
Joined: December 4th, 2003, 11:23 pm
Location: Mason, Ohio

Postby onyxhotel08 on March 1st, 2009, 1:18 am
They don't have the water in there yet the station is probably not 100% done yet either. They open like 2 weeks after us. Really early testing being done.
13 Years with SFGAm World!
onyxhotel08

User avatar
 
Posts: 2836
Joined: March 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm

Postby Chitown on March 1st, 2009, 4:14 am
rct2wizard360 wrote:looks like it runs pretty well over those hills
I just really wanted to see the water splash


Do you really think they were going to do the water effect when it's late February? If you want to see the same water results, just search on Youtube for Sheikra or Griffon.
I finally retired the Sarah Palin signature because she is now 100% irrelevant.
Chitown

User avatar
 
Posts: 2563
Joined: December 31st, 2002, 12:27 am
Location: Gotham City

Postby monsterfan99 on March 1st, 2009, 8:42 am
I can not wait for this ride to open. Wonder how the lines will be during Ride Warriors weekend?
monsterfan99

User avatar
 
Posts: 1693
Joined: September 23rd, 2008, 4:48 pm
Location: Orlando, FL

Postby DejaVu2001 on March 1st, 2009, 9:21 am
^ Hopefully not bad as I will also be there that weekend. Though being a B&M with 3 trains, I'm not too worried. Bull with both queue houses full only takes an 60-75 minutes with a good crew.
DejaVu2001

 
Posts: 2171
Images: 42
Joined: December 22nd, 2006, 12:43 am

Postby Director_Guy on March 1st, 2009, 3:03 pm
Chitown wrote:
rct2wizard360 wrote:looks like it runs pretty well over those hills
I just really wanted to see the water splash


Do you really think they were going to do the water effect when it's late February? If you want to see the same water results, just search on Youtube for Sheikra or Griffon.


I think he was just expressing his interest in wanting to see the splash, not saying that it was a possibility.


This ride looks awesome. I think it's about time I take a trip to King's Island. Might as well make a Cedar Point King's Island trip out of it. Should be fun.
Every jumbled pile of person has a thinking part that wonders what the part that isn't thinking, isn't thinking of.
Director_Guy

User avatar
 
Posts: 1694
Joined: October 4th, 2004, 8:51 am
Location: Sherman Oaks, California

Postby Cryptkeeper on March 1st, 2009, 3:15 pm
I was just at the park about a week ago and saw it in person. It really stands out when you first approach the park. It looks as awesome up close as it does in the video, IMHO.

And how about that...a big coaster testing in February, many months before the ride opens. Whether you love B&M's or not, you've got to give it to them for having their product ready to go on time (even if it has some bugs), unlike many other coaster manufacturers.

I can't wait to ride this. It sure looks sweet. :)
Cryptkeeper
Latest Intamin Victim
Latest Intamin Victim

User avatar
 
Posts: 290
Joined: December 17th, 2005, 2:15 am

Postby zjohn1988 on March 1st, 2009, 6:16 pm
Those camelback hills look aaaaamazzzing! Should have some great air time!
http://themeparkcritic.com/scripts/profile/ViewProfile.asp?ViewID=2909
A furious storm once roared `cross the sea, catching ships in its path, helpless to flee. Instead of a certain and watery doom, the winds swept them here to Typhoon Lagoon!

*****Are you ready to Rockit?!*****
zjohn1988

User avatar
 
Posts: 2076
Joined: June 8th, 2003, 10:56 am
Location: 595 N. Stage Lane LBV FL

Postby demonbulleagle on March 1st, 2009, 7:54 pm
That hill before the MCBR looks like it should pull some e nice Gs! I might be able to get out there this summer!

And does anybody know why the supports for the lift are a different color?
"The rides are GREAT, The shows are GREAT, the fun is GREAT. At Marriott"s GREAT AMERICA!"
demonbulleagle

User avatar
 
Posts: 601
Joined: October 13th, 2007, 9:46 pm
Location: Demon Seat 1A

Postby CoasterDude12-2 on March 1st, 2009, 10:55 pm
Man, those V trains give me Deja Vu. It looks like I'm going to have to go to King's Island this summer.
CoasterDude12-2

User avatar
 
Posts: 3027
Images: 10
Joined: November 28th, 2004, 7:02 pm
Location: Chicago

Postby rct2wizard360 on March 2nd, 2009, 12:25 am
Haha chill guysss.

Of course they arent gonna do it now, I just wanna see how its gonna work with a longer train.
rct2wizard360

User avatar
 
Posts: 2996
Joined: December 4th, 2003, 11:23 pm
Location: Mason, Ohio

Postby Chitown on March 2nd, 2009, 6:14 pm
Length of the train won't matter.

If it's set up like the Dive Machines, you will have 2 steel scoops attached to the rear of the train which will shoot the water up.
I finally retired the Sarah Palin signature because she is now 100% irrelevant.
Chitown

User avatar
 
Posts: 2563
Joined: December 31st, 2002, 12:27 am
Location: Gotham City

Postby onyxhotel08 on March 2nd, 2009, 7:34 pm
Anybody know how much Diamondback sent the Kings Island people back? Or should I say Cedar fair?
13 Years with SFGAm World!
onyxhotel08

User avatar
 
Posts: 2836
Joined: March 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm

Postby Goku1910 on March 2nd, 2009, 8:48 pm
O-M-G!

MUST GO!
"I've been told that some part of every wish will be heard but lately I lost sight of the truth in those words."
Goku1910

User avatar
 
Posts: 2723
Joined: March 5th, 2008, 3:13 pm

Postby FParker185 on March 2nd, 2009, 9:02 pm
I believe it was in the 20 mil range
Favorite Wood Coasters: The Voyage, Ravine Flyer II, Thunderhead, Balder
Favorite Steel: Voltron Nevera, Steel Vengeance, Expedition GeForce, Olympia Looping
Parks visited: 232, Coasters Ridden: Steel: 894, Wood: 179, Total: 1073
FParker185

User avatar
 
Posts: 4508
Joined: February 5th, 2004, 12:04 am
Location: Joliet, IL

Postby onyxhotel08 on March 2nd, 2009, 9:14 pm
Who can answer this: What was the most expensive attraction every built by the park? Not on yearly maintenance but original cost and installation...Yes, I want to know from the experts on here
13 Years with SFGAm World!
onyxhotel08

User avatar
 
Posts: 2836
Joined: March 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm

Postby bigb7965 on March 2nd, 2009, 9:31 pm
^ its probably something built by Disney or Universal

my guess would be Expedition Everest
"Prepare for launch. Goodbye"

My Coaster Counter
bigb7965

User avatar
 
Posts: 589
Joined: January 5th, 2008, 8:48 pm
Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Postby monsterfan99 on March 2nd, 2009, 9:48 pm
^^Expedition Everest topped 100 million and was said to be Disney's most expensive. I would find it hard to be that number.
monsterfan99

User avatar
 
Posts: 1693
Joined: September 23rd, 2008, 4:48 pm
Location: Orlando, FL

Postby onyxhotel08 on March 2nd, 2009, 10:39 pm
Now what about SFGAm?
13 Years with SFGAm World!
onyxhotel08

User avatar
 
Posts: 2836
Joined: March 6th, 2008, 2:59 pm

Postby bigb7965 on March 2nd, 2009, 11:36 pm
^ probably Bull (the most logical)
"Prepare for launch. Goodbye"

My Coaster Counter
bigb7965

User avatar
 
Posts: 589
Joined: January 5th, 2008, 8:48 pm
Location: Bolingbrook, IL

Postby FParker185 on March 2nd, 2009, 11:58 pm
R&D, construction and everything totaled up to 200 million bucks for Spiderman at IOA. Pretty sure it came in as one of the most expensive rides ever built.
Favorite Wood Coasters: The Voyage, Ravine Flyer II, Thunderhead, Balder
Favorite Steel: Voltron Nevera, Steel Vengeance, Expedition GeForce, Olympia Looping
Parks visited: 232, Coasters Ridden: Steel: 894, Wood: 179, Total: 1073
FParker185

User avatar
 
Posts: 4508
Joined: February 5th, 2004, 12:04 am
Location: Joliet, IL

Postby cowboy1192 on March 5th, 2009, 4:57 pm
Holy Jesus Juice am I pumped that I live in the midwest.
Dallas Cowboys 5x Super Bowl Winners
cowboy1192

User avatar
 
Posts: 378
Joined: June 5th, 2007, 9:11 am
Location: warsaw

Next

Return to General Coaster Talk

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests

Privacy Policy About Us Copyright Disclaimer E-Mail SFGAmWorld
COPYRIGHT - SFGAmWorld.com
All content and images on this site are Copyright 2001 - SFGAmWorld.com and may not be used without permission.
This is NOT the official site of Six Flags Great America, SFGAmWorld.com is not affilated or endorsed by Six Flags Great America.
SFGAmWorld.com does not make any guarantee on the accuracy of the information on this website and cannot be held responsible by the use of this information.
SIX FLAGS and all related indicia are trademarks of Six Flags Theme Parks Inc. ®, TM and © . The official Six Flags site can be found at SixFlags.com
BATMAN, SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of © DC Comics.
LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.©
The Wiggles Pty Ltd. SCOOBY-DOO and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Hanna-Barbera.

cron