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What Will REPLACE Vortex at Kings Island?
Vortex was a classic Arrow looper that closed at Kings Island in 2019. Here, I highlight what Kings Island will factor when deciding what to replace it with and make 5 predictions on what type of coaster it could be. I didn't highlight this in the video but I predict Vortex's replacement to come in 2025. Let me know in the comments what you would like to see at Kings Island in this plot of land!
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Backlot and FoF were built when Paramount owned KI, it still stands that Cedar Fair has never built a premier at any of their parks under their ownership. As with any prediction video, I could be way off here, but it’s fun to speculate nonetheless. For example, if KI only prioritizes a reliable crowd pleaser, then we very well could see a B&M dive here after all. As for when, I would be surprised to see this replacement come before 2025.
@ellexking9136
Жыл бұрын
Oh, I understand where you're coming from, and it's always fun to speculate what may be up the sleeves of what Amusement Parks are adding to entertain their guests. But when Kings Island removed Vortex, they didn't have anything planned for what will take it's place. Frankly I wish Vortex was still there. I never skipped it. Even marathoned several times when the lines were short.🎢💞💞💞
@joshgutierrez7380
Жыл бұрын
Maybe, but you obviously forgot about them being there lol
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
@@joshgutierrez7380 I have gone to kings island my whole life, trust me I didn’t forget.
@joshgutierrez7380
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV if kings island hated premier they would’ve removed the rides and replaced them with something else. Therefore them putting in a premier coaster may still be unlikely, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. They don’t have a bad relationship with premier, they just haven’t really explored the idea
@Jgame95
Жыл бұрын
My heart took a dive when you said that! Those things are so slow and boring! Nothing but positive g's with the classic B&M angled seat and tight restraints to feel every bump.
Hopefully something worth this being removed
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I know, I personally loved this ride. I hope it is replaced with something huge!
@tractorgt
Жыл бұрын
Yea this one was kinda badass and the 90's 2000's gen messed it up being spoiled on rides that I find tame these days.... Seriously... Let's get more of the ripping "The Voyage" and coasters that beat my butt up for fun!!!! 👍👍
@ianschulze1461
Жыл бұрын
I loved it, but honestly the last time I was able to ride it, it was rough. Such a beautiful and photogenic coaster though.
I have to agree with your top pick. I think a Mack model of any sort would be a great fit for the area left by Vortex, considering it’s a slightly larger plot than the plot for Copperhead Strike. I don’t really think KI will go for any crazy records to be honest, but it’s always possible. I just hope they replace it with something good.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I don’t think they’ll go for big records. Maybe something gimmicky like tallest spinning coaster but still, it’s a stretch.
i would like vekoma to come in and remake it with their new computer-generated arrow track they used on one of their SLC's. it would be abslolutley insane and really keep its spirit there. because it was so iconic for the park and for many people.
@Thestuffnope
Жыл бұрын
I like this. Vortex was my first real roller coaster i rode, so it was depressing for me to learn that it was retiring. A coaster paying tribute to its predecessor would be nice.
Rode it in 87 first day! 👍 Bought a shirt... long gone. My son and I rode it in 2019 last day.. morning ... Amazing still! Miss this thing! It was a good smooth ride.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I miss it too, I had a strategy to ride it without headbanging so I could marathon this while others could not. Loved never having to wait for it the last few years it was in operation.
I know you don't think it will be an RMC but man that would be amazing if it was! They need one!
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That is what I am really hoping for!
Mach rides are amazing, in 2018 the ICON opened here at Blackpool pleasure beach (I was able to ride on it before the public due to having family working there) and it was absolutely amazing. It’s been their most successful new ride so far. They even recently added a spinner to the rear car! It’s also the first double launch coaster in the U.K.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome! I’ve never had the chance to ride a Mack yet but am excited to in the future. I hope parks start building more Mack thrill coasters over here in North America like you guys have in Europe!
Parks love B&M because of near zero down time. Their reliability is incredibly good. I don’t disagree with you on what you think might replace it BUT I’m never surprised to see B&M rides fill a theme parks with B&M reputation. I use to work at six flags in NJ and they have at least 5. The oldest one built in the 90 still runs today.
Son of Beast may not be replacing Vortex as the 4th new coaster since it’s demise in 2012. However, there might be a chance for a revival as the FIFTH COASTER INSTALLMENT in the park after The Bat’s retirement. #5 coaster. NUMBER 5. OUTPOST 5. The tallest, fastest, and longest hybrid ever built. Smashing Iron Gwazi’s record
@X2tream_Arrow
Жыл бұрын
They have enough land behind banshee where the bat wouldn’t have to be removed
@ceaserri
Жыл бұрын
The name son of beast brings shame
@matthewbotts9424
Жыл бұрын
But potentially speaking, from the one half from whence son of beast was vs vortex formerly occupied; since we currently have the longest wooden coaster, the United Kingdom presently has the most inversions BUT, kings island has all the real estate from 2 plots of land, also having the coaster interact with a quarter of the park as well son of beast plot as the well. Idk what they’re doing, but the suggestive plot(s) of land to interact with the park as a whole as well as a record breaking as well would honestly be an awesome coaster as well as kings island be the best coaster park (cedar point caliber park w/o the 17 coasters) but making a significant difference between all of the world over with a realistic vortex replacement.
@muffinknight8101
Жыл бұрын
@@ceaserri they could call It daddy beast the father of the og beast
I would be cool to have it be themed as SOB reborn since itd be right next to the original. But honestly I most would like to see something with a proper 90° or beyond vertical drop (somehow CP had FIVE at one point) but KI still hasnt gotten one lol I'd love a more intense coaster. Orion got closer with how intense Orion handles 2 of its 3 airtime hills (not the drop).. it felt like an intensity level that has been missing at the park. Idk what will replace it.. but its gonna be weird once something finally does.. I don't expect it to fit right in visually
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I imagine a Son of beast reborn would be perfect reusing the old Son of beast station and the scary/ominous theming would fit perfectly with banshee and the bat back there.
You know what’s going to replace Vortex? The world’s biggest bathroom.
@toby7291
Жыл бұрын
Drones for the fireworks show replaced Vortex 😂
I see a B&M wing or dive coming I know that’s not popular but both are GP magnets and have outrageous capacity which is a big deal for KI
I saw son of beast in the thumbnail, and my mind immediately thought ‘haha, grandson of beast’
Something else to consider is the likelihood of California's Great America closing in the next few years, and just as they did with Geauga Lake, Cedar Fair is going to probably relocate many of its existing rides. There is not much in CGA's ride lineup that would be a perfect fit, but KI does currently lack an old B&M stand-up-turned-floorless
@TheRealPSKilla502
Жыл бұрын
I don’t see them relocating any of CGA’s coasters to KI. Anything that doesn’t get demolished will most likely go to the smaller parks to help fill out their lineups.
I’ve not yet rode a Mack extreme spinner. With that said, I hate spinning! So I don’t know how well I’d stomach one. They don’t seem to spin a whole lot so might not be so bad. Now that’s out of the way, I think it would be a good fit to the park. Definitely would be a crowd favorite I’m sure. Even if I just rode it once cuz I don’t wanna hurl lol! Also, KI is my home park. So having a ground up RMC son of beast would be awesome! I’ve been on this train for a minute. I like the ghost theme idea, however I was thinking more zombie like myself. Even possibly Tying it in with the area 72 theme. Some kind of “Hybrid” project gone wrong ! Would be awesome!
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. They have plenty of land back by Area 72 for it. I could also see it reusing the old son of beast station and fit in the terrain between bat and banshee, then retheme the action zone to something more ominous since Banshee, Bat and Son of Beast would all fit that theming.
@thecoasterdad9808
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV definitely could play up a haunted grave and the beast that lurks in the shadows !
Funny when you were mentioning Cedar Fair and B&M Flyers, the example you used was a flying coaster (Tatsu) at Cedar Fair’s biggest rival… Six Flags (Magic Mountain). Lol
I agree about the RMC. Even though it isnt fully a woodie, there are just too many in the park. As it being my local home park, I honestly see the new gen vekoma, but i see it mostly being a gerstlauer. I think itll be crazy.
i know a lot of people at KI when i was there last REALY wanted a B&M floorless. i dont know why but thats just what i heard alot of
To be fair a roots-up RMC themed to the rebirth of Son of Beast could be interesting
@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517
Жыл бұрын
It would be badass. They need something to rival steel vengeance or iron gwazi. Son of beast was groundbreaking, they should go for something unique and intense. Give the enthusiasts something to really talk about. Maybe wishful thinking though
I'm thinking it could be the Midwest's first RMC Single Rail, especially with all them inversions. I could also see the Mack Spinner too.
"It makes no sense to build two spinning coasters in the same park" Tell that to Waldameer that has two right next to each other. I still think the best option is a Gerstlauer Infinity with the inversion record. As weird as it is to say, Kings Island doesn't really need a capacity machine like their sister park up north does, since Diamondback and Orion especially chew through crowds like no other. Plus with a custom layout from Gerstlauer they could even add in a launch or two, it's possible with the model (TMNT has one).
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I think that would be a great option. You're absolutely right and I've been saying the same thing. KI doesn't need a capacity machine because so many of their other coasters already are and keep crowds down, unlike Cedar Point.
Name of the coaster by RMC? The Son of Beast Returns!. Use the old logo for son of beast, but modify it so that Returns looks like it is slash marks from a claw swipe. That would be cool!
KI is my home park and I agree with the Mack Xtreme Spinner as being the best choice for a Vortex replacement - but I’m going to be honest, I think it’s more likely we see an Action Zone revamp before a Vortex replacement. It’s the dinkiest part of the park by far and it’s rides are the ones with the most downtime and need of replacement (sans Banshee). It would also line up with the recent CF trend of revamping parks’ areas (Jungle @ KD, Aeronautica Landing @ Carowinds, Boardwalk @ CP). I’m imagining Invertigo, Congo Falls, and/or Drop Zone being replaced by a midsized Gerstlauer plus new flats, (S&S Screamin Swing?) possibly an RMC 208 ReTrak experiment on Adventure Express, and an updated pavilion and expansion towards The Bat which can utilize more of the empty space in the park between The Bat, Banshee, AE, and FOF.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I actually completely agree with most of what you said and you have great ideas! I was planning on making a video on this topic in the future. Action Zone as a whole definitely needs a revamp/retheme and I would not be surprised if this was done over the next few years.
@ajmentel2453
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV Personally I've love to see a retheme towards a year-round spooky/Halloween themed area. KI Haunt is one of the best Halloween attractions in the country, and both Banshee and the Bat are already kinda spooky themed. The whole idea of Action Zone is just so emblematic of Paramount's ownership and it's kinda weird to me it hasn't already been rethemed.
Hate to say it, but they HAVE built a few premier rides coasters, such as Flight of Fear, both at KI and KD, as well as the Backlot Stunt coaster at both parks as well!
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That's true that both of those are premiers. However they were built at KI and KD when Paramount was the owner, not Cedar Fair. It still stands that Cedar Fair has never built a premier at any of the parks under their ownership.
I know you said you doubted they'd use rmc but a raptor or t-rex could work well. If they made it interact with the terrain that could be great.
I was thinking they may look into something like bringing back king cobra with a revamped stand up coaster here. It would add the needed variety in coaster type as most of the rides they have are inverted or regular carts
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
True, would be an interesting addition. A lot will depend on if B&M found a way to make stand ups more comfortable.
@thebigeasy6271
Жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking. That or a 4th dimension coaster like X2.
They need something like iron gwazi or steel vengeance. If they had one more really fantastic ride it would be a hell of a park
RMC could definitely use Son of Beasts layout and give it some more inversions and crazy outer banked turns and maybe even do a loop. RMC Son of beast with a barrel roll drop and inversions and outer banks on the helixes and a loop… shew
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
If they did ground up son of beast, I feel like a vertical loop would be a must! It would be awesome!
What I had heard from a semi-reliable source (friends over-heard a conversation between maintenance and my area supervisor) is new attraction for 2024, not a coaster, but something, and probably not a new coaster until '26 or '27. As much as we want RMC Son of Beast, as well as many others, I don't think they'll do a Son of Beast layout if we get a RMC. Most of corporate funds have gone into Cedar Point and Carowinds which is part of why Kings Island didn't make any announcement for 2023. Also, you're right, if they wanted to break the height record, we wouldn't have gotten the B&M hyper coaster originally destined for CGA, turned terrain giga that we know as Orion. Why they even hyped it that up so much, I don't know, D-back is so much better.
@timjouwstra
Жыл бұрын
I admit I didn't watch the whole video before posting that. Also, they will NOT touch The Beast, nothing will ever interact with it, they will want to preserve that sacred plot of land, keeping the experience the same.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking along similar lines. I bet it'll be after 2025. If what you overheard was true, a new flat ride might get put in where slingshot used to be, or they may finally repurpose the old crypt building.
I didn’t read all the comments but the backlot stunt coaster was a premiere ride
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
It is, but it was built when Paramount owned the park. Cedar Fair has never built a Premier at any of their parks under their ownership.
I hope its a Gerstlauer Infinity with a record breaking number of inversions and the same color scheme as Vortex. Essentially a modern day version of it. I'm VERY lucky I own a piece of Vortex's track rail!!! RIP old Vortex. 1987-2019
Never built a premier, but have them at their parks from the paramount days.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Yep, and the fact that they already have 2 makes it even less likely they get another one.
I agree totally on your number 1 pick ! One thing though about Vortex plot of land.....it's seems I remember when "The original Bat" was there they had a problem with it SINKING down on that soft land ? Maybe that's why nothing has been built there since Vortex ?
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, if that's true it would be more expensive to build there as the footers would have to be deeper.
@mysticbeast4024
Жыл бұрын
The land where vortex was, never was sinking. That was just a rumor that was never true
This was my first like intense roller coaster I got on as a child just tall enough. RIP
Hey great video. Need to disagree on your statement that Kings Island has never had a gimmick coaster before. Pretty much most of King Island’s coaster history is made up of gimmicks, it's just that most of the gimmicks have gone on to become rollercoaster staples. Screamin Demon - First Arrow Shuttle Loop The Bat - Prototype Arrow Suspended Coaster King Cobra - First purpose built Stand Up Coaster Flight of Fear - Prototype LIM launch Coaster Scooby’s Ghoster Coaster - First suspended coaster designed for children Son of Beast - Prototype Hyper-Wooden coaster with a loop Flying Ace Area Chase - First Suspended Family Coaster Even the non gimmick coasters have incorporated some gimmick features, like turning a train backwards on Racer and Diamondback being the first Hypercoaster with a water Splashdown. Now I can agree that currently the park does not have a modern day gimmick but alot of standard theme park and roller coaster elements were pioneered at Kings Island. Still a great video!
They could remake Son of Beast with a super cool layout making it like the original
@angelogarofalo4138
Жыл бұрын
RMC SON OF BEAST
@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517
Жыл бұрын
I’m agreeing heavily with that one. Make it something special
I like the top pick. If I was to have my way King's Island would build a new generation Vekoma Flier in memory of FireHawk, but I wouldn't want it to be in this spot. This may be a little ambitious but with how great F.L.Y. looks I think it would be awesome if King's Island would finally go full send into an awesome themed area for the second of it's kind model. Like I said probably won't happen but a guy can dream!
Cedar fair may have never built a premier ride at any of their parks but it doesn’t mean they don’t own a few
I know it won't happen, but if I could have my wish, I'd want the first Axis coaster there. It's so dang photogenic in that plot. Paint it up in Vortex colors, put a fly-by right where the batwing used to be along the path.
This was my favorite coaster before the diamond back was built, still my number 2
I would like to see a Mack Hyper here because it’s different but something from Vekoma would be nice as well
I know it probably won’t happen but I would die for a intamin blitz at kings island as it’s my home park
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Something like Velocicoaster or Pantheon would be incredible here!
@FIgItz_Zan
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV yeah but I feel anything new I’ll be exited for! Unless it spins as I get sick so fast so I honestly wouldn’t want that it sucks that I get sick like that as I’m trying to be an enthusiast
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
@@FIgItz_Zan At least most spinning ccoasters are clones currently. So once you've ridden one, you know how most of them are. Mack extreme spinners are the exception.
Dude... I SO wish Kings Island would build a B&M flyer... But a Mach extreme spinner would be sweet too
The plot of land i think could suit a B&M or Vekoma flying coaster. Something elegant in that area of land. maybe a HUGE Vekoma flyer?
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Could be a sleeper pick! A huge vekoma flyer (possibly launched) would be a great addition.
imo a hyper space warp or a launched space warp by vekoma would be perfect, but i dont think it will happen... yet
Let's hope for either a mack spinner or RMC single rail; either with multiple launches.
RMC recently confirmed that an RMC Giga is coming, personally I think Kings Island is gonna get the RMC Giga
12:20 when Dick Kinzel was still in charge, it was because he hated the emergency evacuation procedure.
I would love to get a Mack Spinning Coaster as I don't when/if I would make it to Branson. I also could see an RMC raptor (possibly tallest or most inversions) as Vortex was pretty compact and it would be something similar.
I personally think that you are underrated
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a lot of exciting videos in the works and they'll only improve from here.
I ran into an former employee from Kings Island this last Saturday waiting in line. He stated the reason the Vortex was removed was because it was sinking and it would have taken 3 million dollars to stabilize the area so instead they decided to just remove the ride. In his opinion he doubts anything will ever be placed in that area again.
I don't see any super extreme ride like a Mack Spinner because that would be another Intimidator 305 scenario where it is too intense for most people. Kings Island is very much a park designed for the general public. I think the most intense ride they would put in is an Intamin Blitz. If they end up going with a B&M, I think it would be a Wing coaster because Gatekeeper is older than Valravn and looks better than a Dive coaster. I feel like tallest Wing coaster would be a good record for Kings Island to have.
They need another full circuit coaster with inversions. For such a big park to be reduced to only having 1 is ridiculous.
Great channel! You actually give realistic predictions based off of common sense. Love your predictions.
A dive Coaster would fit well. But how about an RMC Raptor Coaster? Tight and compact - Cheaper. Would look very neat in that space too. Good video, thank you!
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
It's definitely possible (although I would be disappointed with a dive) . Personally, I think a raptor would fit better near the front of the park when Invertigo inevitably gets removed in the future.
an x2 style coaster, very unique
Record breaker B&M Flyer over the ravine
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That would be really awesome! Probably the only B&M I would be truly excited about being added here.
I would like to see SOB RMC that interacts with The Beast in some fashion.
I'd honestly say either a new age vekoma or mack multi launch is most realistic. Although my dream would be a ground up RMC. Something like Zadra or Iron gwazi style. It would complete the park and bring tons of new people in.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Agreed, I think an RMC is expecting a lot, but one can dream! It would be fantastic for the park.
@TJ85234
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV yes sir, we can dream though. It seems like kings island gets a CP coaster 20 years later. Magnum xl- 1989 Diamondback- 2009 Millennium force 2000 Orion- 2020 I don't see cedar fair putting a good rmc at kings island for a while unfortunately. It's like one of the only big parks without one... unless they get a trex...
Maybe a B&M wing coaster
Man that fist scene with the train rolling up to the hill brings back so many memories. I loved Vortex, one of the most fun coasters ever.
@Frankenberry
Жыл бұрын
It was definitely great for the time it opened. I remember the first time seeing it, when it was brand new.. It was a beautiful coaster. Whatever goes there, needs to have that park centerpiece feel too it. I really hope its an Axis.
With the success of Velocicoaster and Intamin showing it can be more reliable, I think CF could give them another shot and put a Blitz style coaster here. Might be too expensive though. A Velocicoaster-like blitz I think could be different enough from Maverick and give KI that "elite" coaster it needs.
You also said you don’t think they would or should get a wing coaster but then suggested they should when you were talking about what they were missing in the lineup lol
can you do a video on what will replace Go-Karts, Tidal Wave & Moon Cars at Six Flags St. Louis?
Copperhead Strikes launch is the weakest launch I’ve ever been on and the spinning did absolutely nothing for me. I hope they don’t go with that. I personally hope for the Vekoma ride. Or here’s an interesting take. How about a merge of Verbolten and Impulse by Zierer. Have the station be behind Larosa’s and then do a right turn into a vertical lift. Followed by about 5-6 inversions then a small launch to do some airtime hills and turns wrapping its way to the back side of the old Tombraider building. Once inside we get the drop track sequence then launched out of the old entrance tunnel to that ride into a overbanked turn under DB’s turn around then leading back into the vortex plot and do a couple more inversions before hitting the brake run. And have it be very in vein of Maverick.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
A vekoma would definitely be a great addition. With all of that and similar to Maverick, it could easily be a top 10 coaster! I doubt they would do it, but great ideas man!
Having ridden both A Ride to Happiness and Time Traveler, with KI being my home park, I hope you are right and they build a similar style coaster. Happiness is a top 5 coaster and would be a huge attraction for KI. A Vekoma flyer like FLY would be my 2nd pick as these are the two best coasters in Europe.
Agree on all fronts. How about an rmc single rail like Jersey devil?
This might sound crazy but I think it’ll be a Vekoma like Hyperion except bigger and better because with the power of hindsight if you look at cedar point first they got wild mouse then they had the same company help with ttd now I’m thinking kings island is doing that with vekoma
Mack Spinner or S&S Axis is what I want at KI (my home park). Wouldnt mind a R&C single rail either
A spinning coaster would be amazing, like the ride to happiness. Or maybe another indoor coaster, that would be cool
Love to see RMC do a classic arrow loop in a new RMC
🎢I would like to see a Mack Rides roller coaster too! I’d be happy if we got something similar to Cooperhead Strike at Carowinds! Spinning or not spinning. Theirs also been speculation also that RMC might begin experimenting with their T-Red model. That would be pretty awesome to have too!👍
Ki actually has a ton of wooded space back beyond vortex. I hope they go big and go back as they did with beast
I still have my fingers crossed for a Looping Hyper GTX to replace Vortex, with “Vortex, A New Generation” aka VANG 🤞🤞
backlot stunt coaster and outer limits are BOTH Premier rides
@TJ85234
Жыл бұрын
They were built under paramount, not CF
RMC something like Zadra
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
That would be incredible
Hopefully a spinner or RMC. I always thought a RMC raptor model would be great and cheap to replace in-vertigo one day but I always hear the same thing. KI is too big of a park for a raptor but I think the number of riders would have to be close if not better than what in-vertigo does anyway. Yes or no?
I believe “back lot stunt coaster” at KI and KD are Made by Premier Rides. But you are correct because the parks were owned by Paramount when those were built😁
Outward banked rose bowl!!!
backlot stunt coaster is built by premier rides in the same park🙂
@SayHiToTheNewGalaxyNote
Жыл бұрын
and flight of fear 😭😭
Heavily rooting for number 5 to happen
Well cedar fair opened banshee at kings island which is similar to raptor... So why wouldn't they open a similar coaster?
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Banshee broke the record for longest and most inversions on an Inverted coaster, it was 20 years after Raptor at Cedar Point was built and had an very different layout. Dive coasters layouts are all extremely similar and Valravn isn’t that old. I think they’d want to build something more marketable and different from their sister park especially for recent additions. It’s possible they put a generic dive coaster in this spot and market it with extensive theming but my gut tells me that just ain’t it.
@BrandonBrady97484
Жыл бұрын
@@coasterEV fair enough
I think a Mack ride like Copperhead Strike would be my first choice. I would love a clone of Maverick, but I know that is not going to happen. A ground up RMC would be nice in another area of the park as well.
Ride to happiness model would be freakin awesome
We actually need something good since they pretty much dropped the ball with Orion
I miss Vortex, it was my favorite coaster
That was my favorite coaster
You approached this pretty well but it seems like the 40% for an extreme spinner seems like mostly wishful thinking. A lot of us have been wanting to see an extreme spinner put in that plot ever since Vortex was removed. It just compliments the lineup so well and you could even work in the Vortex name and lore into it but I don't think CF or the park officials think the way we do. With that said, the recent commencement filing by KI really makes it seem like the next ride might be...another B&M. Obviously that document shows multiple coaster manufacturers (probably for maintenance and retracking, etc) but many have noted that some of the contractors on there are identical to the ones who involved with Orion. Certainly not 100% and we don't know where such a ride is going but I wouldn't put it past CF to install another B&M. And what CP has probably doesn't figure in as much as we think. Those dive machines are crowd pleasers, as much as I don't want to see one.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Fair points. They may solely look at what has the best return on investment, reliable and what is the biggest crowd pleaser. If that's the case we may end up with...a B&M dive.
The Votex plot of land is the best spot and most scenic part of the park.. Vortex is a former mult-record holder therefore it has BIG shoes to fill.. A run-of-the-mill coaster simply won't cut it.. Cedar fair is going to have to open up the walet and build a one of a kind exclusive or Cincinnatians are going to revolt ! !
Would KI want to try to do Son of Beast again? Given that the first iteration of SoB was such a failure?
It SHOULD be an RMC ground up. It WILL be a B&M dive or wing. Because it’s cedar fair. A Mack launch or extreme spinner would be great. But it’s gonna be a B&M. I know it. You know it. We all know it.
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
Haha, I really hope not. Time will tell.
Was thinking something like copperhead strike... maybe bring back the king cobra name
Intamin blitz like maverick, but I understand intamin and cedar fair aren’t the best of partners right now.
As much I would like to See a dive coaster in this plot that'll beat Yukon at CW, I don't want another B&M right now as mostly they've had nothing but B&M type coasters added I would like to see an RMC or a newer Gen Vecoma to tribute to vortex like you explained on this 🔥🔥🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@Frankenberry
Жыл бұрын
I honestly don't see them doing that anyway, with Valravyn being like 3 hours away.
I would hope no 4D Free Spin
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
The only place I could see a 4D freespin fit is where Invertigo currently stands, though it would still be a huge dissappointment.
Something like Time Traveler? The is such a great ride , so different, but good
The Beast would look so weird as an RMC
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
You're right, all the more reason that it won't happen.
Please do Carowinds next since they removed Rip Roorin Rapids
You forgot the new most popular brand of coasters- surf coaster!! 😅
I don’t know if CF will let KI have a true elite coaster
@coasterEV
Жыл бұрын
It seems like they tried with Orion, but it ended up a bit of a disappointment.