Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 23, 2017 6:22pm
I actually did not get to ride it. Been to Kings Island twice and it was down both times. It was actually the one coaster I was thinking I might place it above Raptor, if I ever get to ride it.Commander of Awesome;1854664 wrote:Have you ever rode The Beast? Trying to decide if you're ignorant of how great the beast is, or just have horrible horrible coaster taste.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 23, 2017 6:33pm
The Beast is awesome. The last minute of the ride is fucking wild.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
May 23, 2017 6:53pm
This is the first I've heard of it but now I want to ride it. Everyone I knew at UK from southern Ohio always said Kings Island didn't have good roller coasters.SportsAndLady;1854671 wrote:The Beast is awesome. The last minute of the ride is fucking wild.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 23, 2017 6:58pm
GOONx19;1854680 wrote:This is the first I've heard of it but now I want to ride it. Everyone I knew at UK from southern Ohio always said Kings Island didn't have good roller coasters.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
May 23, 2017 7:05pm
Don't shoot the messenger.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
May 23, 2017 7:11pm
Well I just looked up the top roller coaster parks and KI is #3, so I suppose my friends were all dumb.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 23, 2017 7:16pm
I legitimately thought riding the beast was a requirement to claiming your status as an Ohioan. The fact goon never heard of it almost made me have a heart attack.
Apple
Posts: 2,620
May 23, 2017 7:19pm
you did mention UK, so...GOONx19;1854685 wrote:Well I just looked up the top roller coaster parks and KI is #3, so I suppose my friends were all dumb.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 23, 2017 7:23pm
Kentucky, I would assume.Apple;1854694 wrote:you did mention UK, so...
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
May 23, 2017 7:27pm
Ouch, geography burn. Good one.Apple;1854694 wrote:you did mention UK, so...
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 23, 2017 7:31pm
Most people from NEO don't go to cincy on "vacation", so I don't see a problem with not riding it. Not hearing of it may be much. I'm pretty sure there was an R.L. Stine book about it which is the only reason I'd heard of it until I went to KI. Haven't been back since I was like 10, so can't compare it to the Raptor, but Cedar Point is a no brainer compared to KI so I can see why most people wouldn't get to ride it.
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Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 23, 2017 8:30pm
I love a good coaster, but no way am I heading to Kings Island over CP just for Beast. I went twice because I had off days at work covering Toledo teams in Cincinnati. But outside of Beast, nothing would compare. So, it makes sense if you're not from Cindy area you wouldn't ever even go to KI.like_that;1854692 wrote:I legitimately thought riding the beast was a requirement to claiming your status as an Ohioan. The fact goon never heard of it almost made me have a heart attack.
Fab4Runner
Posts: 6,196
May 23, 2017 8:49pm
I don't think I've been to KI since the mid-90s. I think I've ridden it, but I'm honestly not 100% sure, lol.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 23, 2017 9:38pm
KI is a good park. Not the best, but 6-7 awesome rides.
I've gotta get to cedar point. Never been smh.
I've gotta get to cedar point. Never been smh.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
May 23, 2017 9:41pm
AbsurdSportsAndLady;1854771 wrote:
I've gotta get to cedar point. Never been smh.
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Sonofanump
May 23, 2017 9:51pm
Banshee is a newer, smoother, higher, faster verision of Raptor.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
May 23, 2017 11:03pm
This is sacreligiousSportsAndLady;1854771 wrote:KI is a good park. Not the best, but 6-7 awesome rides.
I've gotta get to cedar point. Never been smh.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
May 23, 2017 11:49pm
Me either. Definitely one place I want to go before I get too old to enjoy roller coasters, lol.SportsAndLady;1854771 wrote:KI is a good park. Not the best, but 6-7 awesome rides.
I've gotta get to cedar point. Never been smh.
And yeah, The Beast is an awesome roller coaster, especially at night.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
May 24, 2017 12:56am
Hotel BReakers and BReakers Express were both updated within the last two years. Recommend full day on rides and spend the half day in the water park. But fast lane plus passes to ensure you get on everything you want to in case of long lines.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
May 24, 2017 8:52am
The Beast is a classic and great. I think the Diamonback is the best coaster KI has.
arnie palmer
Posts: 198
May 24, 2017 8:52am
If you are ever in Charlotte you need to visit Carowinds. It was bought by Cedar Point a few years back. I have riden and love all the roller coasters at Cedar Point and King's Island. Carowinds has a new coaster called Fury 325 and it is the best ride I have ever been on. They also just upgraded their water park section and it will be better than Cedar Point's now as well.
Dr Winston O'Boogie
Posts: 1,799
May 24, 2017 9:10am
First of all, I agree with all of the hype for the Beast. It's a very unique coaster with its layout in the woods. It's not as thrilling today perhaps as it once was, but it is still a great classic. Outside of the Beast though, Kings Island just can't compare to Cedar Point. The park has greatly improved since it's Paramount days now that Cedar Fair owns it, but it is still a far cry from Cedar Point.
The coasters at Cedar Point are where your primary attention should be during your visit. However I strongly recommend several rides on Skyhawk and Maxair. With a Fast Pass, you can usually walk right on either. They are swing rides and both are fantastic.
The coasters at Cedar Point are where your primary attention should be during your visit. However I strongly recommend several rides on Skyhawk and Maxair. With a Fast Pass, you can usually walk right on either. They are swing rides and both are fantastic.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
May 24, 2017 9:33am
CP >> KI
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
May 24, 2017 10:06am
I'm on the wrong thread. I thought this was the Cavs thread, and I read this as 'Chris Paul > Kyrie Irving.' Whoops. Carry on.wkfan;1854857 wrote:CP >> KI
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Sonofanump
May 24, 2017 10:14am
Having a 12 year old, I've ridden every coaster at both parks, being an analytical type A, I quantify a lot in life, here is IMHO of order:
1. Millennium Force (CP)
2. Valrvan (CP)
3. Banshee (KI)
4. Gatekeeper (CP)
5. Maverick (CP)
6. Diamondback (KI)
7. Mystic Timbers (KI)
8. Beast (KI)
9. Top Thrill Dragster (CP) not running way too often
10. Raptor (CP)
11. Backlot Stunt Cars (KI)
12. MagnumXL2000 (CP)
13. Wicked Twister (CP)
14. Gemini (CP)
15. Adventure Express (KI)
16. Rougarou (CP)
17. Top Gun/Bat (KI)
18. Firehawk (KI)
19. Flight of Fear (KI)
20. Iron Dragon (CP)
21. Blue Streak (CP)
22. Mine Ride (CP)
23. Racer (KI)
24. Corkscrew (CP)
25. Vortex (KI) never again
26. Invertigo (KI) never again
1. Millennium Force (CP)
2. Valrvan (CP)
3. Banshee (KI)
4. Gatekeeper (CP)
5. Maverick (CP)
6. Diamondback (KI)
7. Mystic Timbers (KI)
8. Beast (KI)
9. Top Thrill Dragster (CP) not running way too often
10. Raptor (CP)
11. Backlot Stunt Cars (KI)
12. MagnumXL2000 (CP)
13. Wicked Twister (CP)
14. Gemini (CP)
15. Adventure Express (KI)
16. Rougarou (CP)
17. Top Gun/Bat (KI)
18. Firehawk (KI)
19. Flight of Fear (KI)
20. Iron Dragon (CP)
21. Blue Streak (CP)
22. Mine Ride (CP)
23. Racer (KI)
24. Corkscrew (CP)
25. Vortex (KI) never again
26. Invertigo (KI) never again