 At the time of closing, on September 5, 2016, the coaster had a paint scheme of purple track with yellow rails and gray supports.On August 18, 2016, the park announced Vortex would be converted to Patriot for the 2017 season, including new Bolliger & Mabillard floorless trains and a new color scheme consisting of (repainted) blue track and white supports.Although this is the first floorless coaster in the park’s 41-year history it is the second floorless conversion in the Cedar Fair chain, following Mantis turning into Rougarou at Cedar Point back in 2015.