Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[CoastersNSich2 + 2 = donkey!]

I would like to see how much of the general public is going to criticize how this coaster compares to other B&M hypers. Knowing how the economy is in Ohio, I doubt many in Kings Island's super region have ridden Behemoth, Nitro, Goliath, Raging Bull, or Apollo's Chariot.

While it's easy to point out how B&M is copying elements of other coasters, we're seeing the first splashdown not on a Busch Gardens dive machine. The ride also travels over the midway, with the return portion very close to the midway, hovering over the Crypt and Beast plazas - very photogenic. It uses the best of both worlds - prominently placed while tucked into the woods at the same time.

Besides, there's been a large amount of people - even those who don't consider themselves coaster freaks - who have been wanting Kings Island to build a ride like this. The combination of speed, height, airtime, length and capacity is indisputable. Also, it greatly utilizes the park's terrain, which has helped to make The Beast so great. The coaster has a bit of gimmick to it, but it won't be overly reliant upon the gimmick to make it a great ride.

Diamondback may not be the most unique hyper in the world, but it's nice for me not having to drive to Chicago, Williamsburg, Jackson NJ, or Atlanta just to ride a B&M hyper.

[KennyweirdI play Metroid every day!]

While I must agree with Scaparri, B&M isn't building many of those cutting edge, awesome coasters they were building a few years ago, I also agree with yankees15 in that, quite frankly, B&M hasn't been asked to do anything cutting edge by their customers for quite some time. I think right now parks are content with building what's tried and proven and are not really into building anything too groundbreaking, like they were a few years ago.

As far as Diamondback goes, I think, as unoriginal as it may be, it will be a great ride and may persuade me to visit KI next year.

[dragonskeepA donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

Diamondback looks pretty cool to me, granted I haven't been on any B&M hypers. Is Intamin building any rides in the states anymore? I would think if SROS and Ge Force are constantly 1&2 why wouldn't more parks want them? Are they more expensive or less reliable? B&M is buiding a ton of rides, Getting orders for more than they can produce. I am more a fan of Intamin, but what gives?

[bgeguyIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

This is a little old, but I didn't think the GP was this bad. Watch the video. http://www.wlwt.com/entertainment/16980851/detail.html

[CoasterFanaticThe Resident Smart-Ass]

B&M makes high-profit, extremely-popular, highly-marketable, low-maintenance, high-capacity, and fun coasters.

Maybe they are doing it all wrong.

[Wes.]

For those complaining about the lack of originality, which B&M hypers were so totally original? They're all hills, turns, and helixes.
I think the layout is v. good, I really don't see why anyone is complaining.

[yankees15Jason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

While it's easy to point out how B&M is copying elements of other coasters, we're seeing the first splashdown not on a Busch Gardens dive machine. The ride also travels over the midway, with the return portion very close to the midway, hovering over the Crypt and Beast plazas - very photogenic. It uses the best of both worlds - prominently placed while tucked into the woods at the same time.

I believe Dive Coaster at chimelong paradise also has a splashdown. I am curious to see a splashdown on a hyper though. With the long trains it will look much different.

I also like how the first drop is right towards the midway. That will give great views on and off the ride.

[pgathrillerScharwzkopf Shuttle Loop Fanatic]

Diamondback loos kick A$$. Some people just complain too much . Be happy, the economy sucks and a park is building a 22 million dollar coaster which you won't see as frequently.

Seriously guys come on

[ginzoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I really don't see why anyone is complaining.

1 degree steeper!

[dragsterfan420I know more about donkeys than women!]

For those complaining about the lack of originality, which B&M hypers were so totally original? They're all hills, turns, and helixes.
I think the layout is v. good, I really don't see why anyone is complaining.

Ditto. Hyper's can't really get that "unique." B&M loopers, floorless, inverted, twisters, are much more capable of being unique because they can do more. Everyone stop sayin' this "sucks" 'cause you just don't know yet. I highly doubt any B&M hyper would "suck". This coaster is just about amile long, flies through the woods, has a water splash, and has a pretty great layout. Just stop judging from the animated videos. THose are know to look slow. Plus they don't account for the wait of the average passenger.