Kings Island: General Discussion

[Martin]

Looks great that, lot of time for coasters like this, pure airtime machine sticking close to the terrain, boss.

 

[Ted]

I really like the look of this. It's nice to see some attempt of theming from Cedar Fair, and with theme, it reminds me of The Beast, so can we call "The other Son of Beast"?

I love the layout. The out and back element of it all looks really neat. Should be another great addition to King's Island already impressive coaster lineup.

 

[CGM]

I really like the look of this. It's nice to see some attempt of theming from Cedar Fair, and with theme, it reminds me of The Beast, so can we call "The other Son of Beast"?
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Stepchild of Beast perhaps?

It's refreshing to see something a bit different from GCI. They were beginning to look a bit outmoded when compared to RMC.

 

[owentaylor121]

Stepchild of Beast perhaps?

It's refreshing to see something a bit different from GCI. They were beginning to look a bit outmoded when compared to RMC.

How is this something abit different? It's basically a clone of Prowler what opened over 8 years ago... There's nothing wrong with Prowler at all, but this ride is just standard for GCI.

 

[shawnoc]

Let's see if they can beat dark forests attempt at vines taking over.

This looks like a good mid range ride for Kings Island, lots of air time hopefully.

 

[Rob]

Mystic Timbers is coming along nicely:

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Still no clearer as to what is in the shed though!

 

[shawnoc]

Some kind of show I reckon, or some kind of trick track element. I don't think it will be a drop though. The level between the track entering the shed and the station seem to close to make any effect.
A possible tilt track could possibly work.

 

[Rob]

Here's a look from the official construction blog at how Mystic Timbers is coming along:

 

[DiogoJ42]

The first drop reminds me of Troy. This is a good thing.

 

[Rob]

A couple of great aerial photos of Mystic Timbers:

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Looking very good indeed. No signs of what is in the shed, although the turn into the station does look suspiciously tight for a wooden coaster!?

 

[Rob]

Mystic Timbers has completed its first test run:



Lovely for the first run, some nice speed into the hill. Hopefully it won't be long until we get a POV and then find out what on earth is in that damn shed!

 

[Brad97]

A POV has been released by the park, it looks fantastic with loads of airtime and excellent pacing.



Unfortunately no sign of what's in the shed, the video ends before anything can be seen.

 

[MakoMania]

Looks like an awesome ride! I do really like the look of some of GCI's coasters!

 

[Blizzard]

Now THATS a good Wooden coaster! And thats not including what may or may not be in a shed...

 

[ThemeParkCrafter]

What's in the shed....

Spoiler: ...

Enter into a themed area which theatrical lighting. Music plays. 2 video screens, 1 in front 1 on the side. 3D video plays on both. Different videos contain either vampire bats or the evil tree.

 

[CSLKenny]

You can't really see the shed features that well as it is a rider cam but you get a fair idea of what happens.

 

[AstroDan]

Sorry, but... what?

Was anybody else expecting something more than some scenery!?

 

[DiogoJ42]

Bugger me, yanks really will applaud anything, won't they?

 

[Martin]

Hahahahaha what? Is that it?

The coaster itself looks fantastic, but all that hype for the shed for pretty much nothing.

 

[DiogoJ42]

So... it's some cheap LED lights from Maplins Radio Shack along the brake run?

Wow.