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@@JJJJ-he8bzshowcases that the general public does not abide by enthusiasts’ saying. And that’s Totally fine. The general public is the audience the parks have to cater too
This thing is technically taller than the top deck of the Effie Tower yet people complain about it. Growing up I’d never imagine Kings Island getting anything remotely close to that height even Dback really isn’t
The reason people complain isn't because Orion's a bad ride or something. It's inherently exciting. People complain because as another non-inverting B&M, it had to be more than what it is to fit into a park that already had Diamondback. The only improvement over Diamonback is that the first drop is taller, but it's still not tall enough to be worth building. The difference is less than 100'. Compare this to Fury 325's relationship with Thunder Striker at Carowinds. The former is over 100' taller. Of course, Orion could have made up for this by being lengthier, but it isn't . Post-drop, it's actually shorter than Diamondback. Back to the Carowinds comparison, post-drop, Fury 325 is around 15% longer than Thunder Striker. The point? Orion needed to be more to justify the money and the space.
@@michaelpryor78 So Orion isn’t that much taller than Diamondback but yet it’s drop is 85 feet taller but Fury 325s drop is only 20 feet taller than Orion’s but that’s a big difference that’s enthusiasts logic makes no sense. Orion gets so much hate for no reason it’s a joke who complains about a 300 foot 91 mile an hour coaster? That’s like complaining about a Tesla😂
@@JJJJ-he8bz Fury 325's drop is 115' taller than Thunder Striker's though, and it's also longer than that ride too. In all honesty, I don't love that ride's placement at Carowinds either, but Orion had to separate itself from Diamondback more on that level if it's going to be another B&M. The rides are too similar. I personally would've put in an Intamin like 305 instead.
@@michaelpryor78 Intimidator 305 isn’t even top 3 of rides at its on park ridership wise it literally has no line. More people want to ride Dominator than I305 it was literally a complete waste of money. Meanwhile Orion gets the longest lines at Kings Island after 4 years still
@@JJJJ-he8bz 1. If someone likes big roller coasters, it's in the top 3, and that's not really up for debate. If you like Twisted Timbers and Dominator more, that's fine, but anyone says that 305 is surpassed by Flight of Fear, Grizzly, Anaconda, Racer, or Tumbili is out to lunch. 2. 305 is in the wrong park too and would do much better at Kings Island, Cedar Point, etc. Unlike Orion though, it's not because it doesn't fit in with the other rides. It's because it doesn't fit in with the guest demographic. Kings Dominion is more of a family park, and it's not really a destination either. The issue is that the thrill seekers who'd want to ride it more frequently, including me, go to BGW instead. BGW is an objectively better park with better rides in general. Without traffic, they're less than an hour and a half away from each other. 3. I'm not saying that KI needs 305 exactly, but Orion is way too similar to Diamondback. Again, NOT A BAD RIDE. It's just a ride that could be better and is in the wrong place. If they didn't want some Intamin thing, a big B&M dive coaster would've fit in well.
as someone who's home park is cedar point, this ride knocks milly out of the park! way more intense first drop and the air time on orion is no joke on the hills!! Milly is too much of a one trick pony for me, all my opinion!!
@@Iloveralphmacchio04 the fastest two roller coasters are Road was top dragster and millennium force at Cedar point. But I’ve always wanted to go to Carowinds and ride the fury 325. My favorite place on roller coaster is definitely the front.
You can't really compare Orion to Diamondback. Orion is good for height and speed, and is a bit smoother than diamondback. Diamondback is good for airtime, and duration, and the inevitable splashdown at the end.(best part)
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Twenty times
the most underrated roller coaster ever created
I love this ride
Just rode it yesterday! Best coaster I’ve been on in a long time!!
I just rode it on May 24th! My 210th coaster. It was spectacular!!
im 15 and only have 25 coasters
210th?? Dang! I gotta catch up man, I'm only at 12!
@@JakeyfromStateFarm You'll get there at your own pace in time. It's not a race. It's a journey.
That ride was very fun
It never ceases to amaze me how many enthusiasts COMPLAIN about this ride; you’d think someone defiled the tomb of the unknown soldier lol
Yet it still has the longest lines in the park
@@JJJJ-he8bzshowcases that the general public does not abide by enthusiasts’ saying. And that’s Totally fine. The general public is the audience the parks have to cater too
Wish this was open for Winterfest.
Though certainly you'd get frostbite!
B&M gigas are great rides and maybe more will be built
This thing is technically taller than the top deck of the Effie Tower yet people complain about it. Growing up I’d never imagine Kings Island getting anything remotely close to that height even Dback really isn’t
The reason people complain isn't because Orion's a bad ride or something. It's inherently exciting. People complain because as another non-inverting B&M, it had to be more than what it is to fit into a park that already had Diamondback. The only improvement over Diamonback is that the first drop is taller, but it's still not tall enough to be worth building. The difference is less than 100'. Compare this to Fury 325's relationship with Thunder Striker at Carowinds. The former is over 100' taller. Of course, Orion could have made up for this by being lengthier, but it isn't . Post-drop, it's actually shorter than Diamondback. Back to the Carowinds comparison, post-drop, Fury 325 is around 15% longer than Thunder Striker.
The point? Orion needed to be more to justify the money and the space.
@@michaelpryor78 So Orion isn’t that much taller than Diamondback but yet it’s drop is 85 feet taller but Fury 325s drop is only 20 feet taller than Orion’s but that’s a big difference that’s enthusiasts logic makes no sense. Orion gets so much hate for no reason it’s a joke who complains about a 300 foot 91 mile an hour coaster? That’s like complaining about a Tesla😂
@@JJJJ-he8bz Fury 325's drop is 115' taller than Thunder Striker's though, and it's also longer than that ride too. In all honesty, I don't love that ride's placement at Carowinds either, but Orion had to separate itself from Diamondback more on that level if it's going to be another B&M. The rides are too similar. I personally would've put in an Intamin like 305 instead.
@@michaelpryor78 Intimidator 305 isn’t even top 3 of rides at its on park ridership wise it literally has no line. More people want to ride Dominator than I305 it was literally a complete waste of money. Meanwhile Orion gets the longest lines at Kings Island after 4 years still
@@JJJJ-he8bz
1. If someone likes big roller coasters, it's in the top 3, and that's not really up for debate. If you like Twisted Timbers and Dominator more, that's fine, but anyone says that 305 is surpassed by Flight of Fear, Grizzly, Anaconda, Racer, or Tumbili is out to lunch.
2. 305 is in the wrong park too and would do much better at Kings Island, Cedar Point, etc. Unlike Orion though, it's not because it doesn't fit in with the other rides. It's because it doesn't fit in with the guest demographic. Kings Dominion is more of a family park, and it's not really a destination either. The issue is that the thrill seekers who'd want to ride it more frequently, including me, go to BGW instead. BGW is an objectively better park with better rides in general. Without traffic, they're less than an hour and a half away from each other.
3. I'm not saying that KI needs 305 exactly, but Orion is way too similar to Diamondback. Again, NOT A BAD RIDE. It's just a ride that could be better and is in the wrong place. If they didn't want some Intamin thing, a big B&M dive coaster would've fit in well.
How did you not drop that camera
He uses sunglasses with a built in camera.
as someone who's home park is cedar point, this ride knocks milly out of the park! way more intense first drop and the air time on orion is no joke on the hills!! Milly is too much of a one trick pony for me, all my opinion!!
I love it
I haven’t written that coaster yet is it fun?
When you write them, do they write back ?🤭
@@Bnizzofashizzo what
@@jacobisworld9516 don’t worry bout’it🤭🤭🤭🤭
That's it?!? Where's the other half of this ride?!?
Ugh RIGHT?
🤭😄🤣
Exactly! Lots of wasted potential
That’s exactly what it feels like lmao, I call it “Sample sized Millennium Force”
If I go on this I’d probably lose my voice for 5 days lol 😂
You won't lose your voice. Your scream though? ehhhhh, it might need a few weeks lol.
I’ve not written that coaster yet.
Written💀
You should it's fun
@@Iloveralphmacchio04 the fastest two roller coasters are Road was top dragster and millennium force at Cedar point. But I’ve always wanted to go to Carowinds and ride the fury 325. My favorite place on roller coaster is definitely the front.
@@jacobisworld9516 ooooo
@@jacobisworld9516 my friend pushed me to do it ....I wanted to but I was regretting it but it's awesome... definitely my favorite at kings island
😊
been on multiple gigas -- OK at best and better in front than back. diamondback has more airtime. quality ride but not too remarkable.
Amen!
I'm 7 and I rod it
nice
That ride is way worse than Diamondback
Nah, smoother, faster, taller, more airtime.
You're crazy. This ride is fire
You can't really compare Orion to Diamondback.
Orion is good for height and speed, and is a bit smoother than diamondback.
Diamondback is good for airtime, and duration, and the inevitable splashdown at the end.(best part)
@@leehasselbeck453 but I’m scared for Orion this is too high and I hate that ride and my tummy makes me tickles
So much wasted potential . I still don't understand why they built this.
Can you explain what you mean? Like what’s waisted about it?
How is it wasted potential? Or are you just another person complaining because We didn't get a bigger and faster Fury? smh
Millenium is still king. I wasnt really impressed by this one. Diamondback is better.
Diamondback is better for what?
@JakeyfromStateFarm Diamondback is better than this ride. This one is very meh. It's just my opinion 🤷♀️