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Nice to know your name. I kept on re-typing TRTR and saying, " Darn, I missed the semi-colon" =:^)
It is good to see people opening up their minds for this attraction. I really do think that a lot of the attraction will take place before you even reach the 'vehicle of escape' (as they put it) so there should be something for everone.
Matthew,
Nice circle! But I was sure you were going to block me with an X. =:^)
-Sean (X-bound........as soon as possible)
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I really don't know what kind of ride it is, really.
Yeah I look forward to ride the Tomb Raider: The Ride, it's just that we have never seen the exact ride before and I think it's gonna be a very exciting ride whatever it is, I think the ride will awe a lot of people out there.
Tim, you are probably right about the queue line will be as good as the ride. I read in the Cincinnati Enquirer article that the ride will have as much research as the ride and what will happen in the queue line is the excitement begins with a journey into a foreboding ancient temple. As stone give away way to others, guests will proceed through mysterious chambers, engraved with strange, runic symbols and the debris of failed expeditions, as a sense of impending doom grows.
Being in the queue line will be very interesting and also exciting.
The most interesting rumor is that... the ride may have track, but it is not a coaster.
-Derek
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The actual line will be entertaining IMO. I am sure they will be the typical back and forth zig-zags, but when you get near the ride, you will be taken in groups for the 'adventure'. The park has even commented that they may ban all food and drinks while in line to preserve it better.
Sounds like a good idea to me.
As far as more buildings being built, I am not sure. I think the smaller buildings that are there now are part of the adventure when you get split up. From the look of it on closing day, the framework, and most of the walls, were already built.
-Sean
I think Tomb Raider: The Ride will most likely be a Top Spin-esque (possibly a new twist on an existing design) themed to a "Time Storm"... if you've seen the movie, you know what I'm talking about.
Oops I thought your name is Tim, sorry. From now on I'll call ya TR: TR2002 or Nick if that's okay w/ you anwyay.
I tell ya, I am a big Kings Island fan I have been going there since I was 8 in 1988 and I wish I could have been there in 1972 that would be cool.
You guys can contiune talk about Tomb Raider or PKI if ya want we could still talk on this board till the ride opens Spring of 2002!
-Derek
The que will be outside the building to the left (opposite side from the Beast entrance.) You will exit the ride from the very rear of the show building and walk a path exiting next to the Beast's entrance.
The main entrance of TR:TR is covered by earth. In other words, you will enter "underground."
The midway in front of the attraction is also being overhauled to better fit the theming.
There will be a souvenier or TR:TR merchandise shop very close by.
The ques outside will have themeing elements to gear riders for the overall experience.
Apparently, there are different passages once inside, and moving panels and doors that close behind you.
The Tomb Raider soundtrack will be playing loudly throughout the line and attraction.
Expect lots of new foliage and landscaping just outside the ride's first building entrance.
The overall feel is supposed to be reminiscent of someone stumbling upon a cave. Hence the "underground" entrance and thick foliage.
Rumor has it that gas lines were run to the building. That could mean fire effects. Water lines were run, of course, so water effects are a given.
As Sean has said, PKI is instituting a no food or beverage in line rule this year. That is to protect the dramatic themeing elements that TR:TR will have. Once inside giudes and ride ops will be onhand to make sure no scenery or structure is being harmed by guests.
TR:TR is not the only ride in the park receiving the new "No food or beverage" line policy. Look for FOF, SOB, Phantom Theatre and others to adopt the same policy.
Shaggy
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Shaggy
A.K.A. John K.
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Life is to short to waste.......... GO TO KINGS ISLAND!!!!!
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