PKI Announces Tomb Raider: The Ride

How is it that whenever John Peck enters a thread, he completely articulates everything that I am thinking perfectly? You sir, work magic on this message board.

And Jeff, when are the pics from the announcement going to be up?

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The day that I spend more time analyzing the rides than screaming my head off like a moron is the day that I hope someone will kick my in the love sausage and tell me not to be a moron. - Jeff

I think I just found out what we have coming next year. Take the Inferno ride, change it the name Tomb Raider and that folks is what PKI is getting next year. A themed, Indoor Flat Ride. I now hope PKI will do some general enhancements besides this too. General house cleaning is what I want PKI to add for 2002.

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Top Five Ohio Coasters:
1. Son of Beast - PKI
2. Millennuim Force - CP
3. Beast - PKI
4. Mantis - CP
5. Raptor - CP

Jeff, thanks for cooling things off a little and clearing a little up about the new attraction. I know this will be a great addition and something we should be amazed with after so many years with coasters, park expansion, etc. I hope if you have time, a TR will come as well. I'm guessing you had a big day at the park and weren't just there for the announcement(and Flight of Fear ;)). I've not heard anywhere else, but did they hit at other attractions, a change of the Rivertown theme, or tunnels on SOB? Thanks again for everything and 2002 will be a great year for Ohioans and thrill ride enthusiasts alike. Perfect execution of words as well John. :)

Until Jeff can get some pics up, here's a mouth-watering pic of the massive display you'll see as soon as you enter the park: http://pki2002.com/images/tomb13.jpg *** This post was edited by Koaster King on 7/2/2001. ***

Could someone tell me where I could find pictures of the "Splashover" and a "topspin?" I think I have my lingo crooked.

And, no, it isn't a TA2K, for whoever mentioned it, although I like the idea. Jennifer Bowers said flat out it is not a coaster, nor is it anything like one.

Thanks,
Jacob
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http://www.PKIGuide.com *** This post was edited by Jacob on 7/2/2001. ***

Let the Inferno thing die... it was a decoy deliberately put out there to keep you guessing. Yet another thing that some people were so sure of.

I guess that proves the point I've been making for years. Those who know, don't tell... those who tell, don't know.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

I don't buy the Top Spin thing one bit. It's a lame rumor at best. This will be a full fledged, adventure ride within a huge building.

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There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness and death.

When do we get the pics?

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TITAN Laps: 7

I doubt it will be a indoor Flat ride, but I could be wrong. I dont see PKI spending more money than they ever have on ANYTHING to make a Indoor flat ride!! Jeff, when will pics be up?? Did you guys get to have a question/answer session with PR??

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IS THERE A BETTER PARK THAN HOLIDAY WORLD??

I THINK NOT!!!!!
-------ADAM (KY COASTER FREAK) *** This post was edited by PKI_is_the_best on 7/2/2001. ***

No one has mentioned Escape From Pompeii.
"Thrilling water ride with special effects."
This is how the map describes it.

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If you read the press release then you've heard some part of the response to every question that any member of the media asked. They're being very careful about what they say. So before you start asking for photos of what the ride looks like, and where you can get more information, you're looking at everything there is, so don't ask.

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Jeff
Webmaster/Admin - CoasterBuzz.com
"From the global village... in the age of communication!"

Just to reinforce what Jeff just said, look closely at the press release. Tim Fisher came right out and said that they're not going to release any of the surprises of the ride until opening day, more or less. Heck that could even include the ride system, although not bloody likely once components start to arrive.

To twist a common phrase in this hobby:
"It's gonna be a long summer and winter" :)

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Scott W. Short
scott@midwestcoastercentral.com
http://www.midwestcoastercentral.com

Well Jeff, after much thought on the drive home, my money is still on the Top Spin/Splash Over theory. I may very well be wrong, but all of the clues *seem to* point to this conclusion.

BTW, it was a pleasure to meet you today.

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Rich Genthner / PTC99

Splash Overs have two gondolas, they're not Top Spins.

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.:| Brandon Rodriguez |:.
http://www.coasters2k.com

mmm... they bought the decoy hook, line, and sinker.

I don't know where the hell everyone is getting the idea of a flat ride such as a Topspin, but everything clearly points to a simulator. I'm much more excited about the ride than I was when it was first announced...especially after Jeff's commentary. I always wanted to ride Spiderman to see what the big fuss was about. Hopefully, this will be better and I won't have to. :)

Some of you people need to lighten up and be open to new ideas. Just because it's not a coaster doesn't mean you have to shun the park.

I hope that there will be a lot of "dirt" on this ride in the off-season so we can get a better idea of what will be involved in it.


*** This post was edited by CPgenius on 7/3/2001. ***

Thanks BrandonR, but I was well aware of that fact. In any case, they offer nearly the same ride experience and that is why I mentioned them in the same breath.

I didn't say I was right, did I Joe? ;)

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Rich Genthner / PTC99

Ok, im agreeing with most of you that I think this will be a simulator, for the most part. Just hear me out. Kings Island already has the 7th Portal, why would they have another simulator. Unless it was a Hybrid. I am thinking that this ride is going to be a hybrid of Hypersonic XLC and Spiderman. Now, you all are thinking im crazy by now. But I found some context clues on their release on their webpage. And here they are

"Playing off scenes from the motion picture filmed in Cambodia and Iceland, the escape will include rocketing upward for a close encounter in an ice cave with menacing, razor-sharp stalactites and a face-first plunge straight down toward a pit of boiling, red-hot lava. "

and if you dont beleive me.
http://www.pki.com/corpinfo_press_tomb_raider.jsp
thats the link, last sentences in the 3rd paragraph that has white font color.
look at the context clues, playing videos from the movies, rocketing upward for a close encounter with stalactites, and a face-first plunge straight down. Now doesnt that sound like Spiderman and Hypersonic XLC? Before this press release the most popular rumor was that PKI was getting a Hypersonic XLC like coaster. Remember everyone? I think that Kings Island is just Using the Tomb Raider "inside" ride to make it "seem" like a simulator but when it really is a thrill ride.
I think Kings Island already gave off way to much information, just most of you didnt realize it.
Dont take my word for it. But thats just my 2 cents.


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Many answers to our many questions are answered. The big ones are left out though. This is from a trusted sourse who also hints and the Splash-Over being the ride portion. I think a Vekoma Mad House would be excellent too. Anyway, here it is and please read this excellent TR:

http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/forums/cgi/forum1.cgi?read=70892

King's Island has lost my respect. They have done nothing but ruin so many good things about the park that made people like me want to go there. I promised my niece I would take her there this summer, and I must hold to that promise. But that is it. Rivertown is ruined. The park is no longer going to be like it used to be for fans of open-air fun rides.

It's their 30th anniversary. They could have at least put this stupid Tomb Raider nonsense over in Action Zone where it belongs. Then they could have used the old KCKC site to at least put in another WATER ride - a nice water coaster would have been the most perfect replacement for KCKC. This Tomb Raider junk is total nonsense.

Such a waste.

Also, when it says that the ride goes "straight up" and "face first straight down" How many options are you left with? Think about it.