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brent

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  1. It’s crazy to me that we used to have all that! KI sure was envisioned to be a different type of destination in its early years, wasn’t it?
  2. That was my point on a range of investment and a broader strategy than just coasters.
  3. Plus I think the strategy is becoming very different for KI with them getting winter fest and CP not. Carnivale and CP not. I feel like they are positioning KI as a more well rounded “experience” park, not just using record breakers to drive marketing. I think it’s smart, since there is a whole demographic out there (non riders) that could care less about a world record, but live the idea of taking the kids or grandkids to a great parade, or relaxing spin in the antique cars. I applaud CF for investing in KI in a very smart, and intentionally different way than CP.
  4. I’d love it, but they seem to “spread the wealth” with these types of things (like carnivale development costs split among 4parks and resources split between two parks for each “package” of components. Sounds a lot like the carnivale parade from a staffing point (performers from all other areas come together to perform parade, then go back to their shows.)
  5. I always wished the entrance to Banshee was off of the octoberfest side-not the ...whatave theme side(or at least two entrances that merged) and had the European graveyard theme. Then AA could be part of the “Bavarian mystical Forrest” area with the tunnels as caves, some other “mystical Forrest” critters and make the two play off each other as a Mystical dark woods mini land that more organically flowed out of octoberfest
  6. I think the suggestion was BEFORE the lift hill. Adding a brake run in the tunnel. I think either there or add a show scene to the bottom or top of the final lift hill (more in line with MT) seems like it would give more flexibility in timing and adding more show loop if needed. The entire run from the “false drop” all the way back to the station could be enclosed with a show scene to give them the “enhanced brake run” idea of MT. IT would be cool if the show scene was at the bottom, the train cane to a full stop, then the lift was changed to more if a high speed chain lift to “shoot” the train up and out if the “danger” in the temple. Maybe make the last hill less “WTF?”
  7. Some stuff may have to come down quick if it’s being transferred to the next park. Not sure how much is “corporate” and how much is sourced locally. A lot of the graphics said “Kings Island” and KD on them so they did do a lot localized to each park. Also wonder (and hope) a lot of the international flags are now part of the ISTREET decor package going forward.
  8. Yeah, wish it got a bit darker earlier here. So much effort and detail that didn’t really get noticed in coney. Even if it stepped off at 8:30 it would make a big difference. The lighting was very impressive in the way it actually worked with the music. I was also very impressed they synced the float track with the area PA so even when there wasn’t a float right in front of you, there wasn’t much of a drop in the music. Dollywood really needs to do that with their Christmas light parade. There are a lot of “silent” moments while you wait for units to catch up. CF really put thought into toys event (and $$$$$)
  9. Oh well. Still awesome seeing this level of theming and detail again. You and I’ve gone to the mat on my holding the park to a pretty high standard. They’ve shown with winter fest and now this that they can do it. SEE, I DO actually like the park and CAN be made happy. Heck, I don’t even have passes and paid to go last night! Are there details that I think should be addressed (like tons of burnt out lights on the buildings) sure, but overall I’m more impressed with the direction of the park than ever before. That’s why I keep “pushing”. If people say “eh, it’s good enough” then that’s where they will stop. They’ve proven they can do more. Landscaping looked better than I can remember, entertainment was solid, and the experience felt “not like KI” in a good way. Now, about those pedestals....LOL.
  10. Definitely winter fest. Would love to see that. There’s a certain energy that comes from these “moving spectacles”. I think if you had some floats it might better “explain” some of the characters-like Christmas Carol ghosts. They already have a couple if units with the trolley and the elf car. Maybe if it happened right at opening or after the tree lighting. The characters could “parade in” then escort their floats to respective areas and park there like an additional set piece for the themed area. Also surprised they didn’t tie in peanuts to carnivale. Like “explore the world with flying ace snoopy.” Maybe better that they didn’t- kept it IP free, but it seems like it would tie the whole park together thematically. Maybe a way to extend carnivale into PS next year.
  11. That’s what everyone said, but there were only two out by the bandstand. Is that typical? Great first year, hope it returns and grows like winter fest, but really? You make cannolis one at a time? When that’s the main thing people are ordering. Other than food service I think the event was great. One thing I noticed (unfortunately) we’ve gone so long without this type of entertainment all around the park that people seem conditioned to run from ride to ride. I saw too few people stopping to take in the mini shows.
  12. Seems like a lot of the footage from KD it’s darker during the parade and you really see the lights more. Anyone know what time they do their parade? Also interesting KI added the disclaimer to the website “due to inclement weather parade may be cancelled” KD doesn’t have that. Seems like KI has been cursed with a bad weather run just as this started. Going tomorrow eve. Looks to be ok (hope!)
  13. Wow. I’m so impressed with the scope of this. I’m hoping to go this week. Washout weather didn’t seem like fun this past week! Gone the last week of it so hope it’s nicer weather. I’m impressed that it’s thus big for just a three week run (though I guess BECAUSE it’s so big much longer wouldn’t be worth the cost to run it) feeling like with events like this, the focus on “non marketable” improvements like the clock (no one other than locals and nostalgia buffs would make a special trip just to see it) the details that are going into aesthetics that a corner has been turned and CF is realizing there is a whole range of customers that visit their parks and “taller, higher, faster” is important to only a segment of their customer base. The complete experience is critical to focus on and a balanced approach to capitol expenses is important.
  14. How many show stops from start in coney to end on I?
  15. Cool. I figured as much since most of the vids I’ve seen were from the rainy weekend (no costumes) or the dress rehearsal which seemed to cut off before the end.
  16. Does the KI parade have 9 floats? Anything I’ve seen matches Kings Dominion version (interesting that the German and Chinese floats are different) but KI I’ve only seen one final “Mardi Gras” float where KD has 3 (and interestingly these were some of the floats seen stored at Timberwolf a while back.) Maybe they stopped here for final “customization” before going on to KD, or there are 2 units I’ve not seen in any of the clips of the parade I’ve seen. Totally impressed by the scope and scale of this though(especially for such a short run)
  17. Those light trusses look so much better dressed with the banners. Looks like a picture I posted a while ago and got slammed for saying I was asking for Disney level theming. Great job by the park adding color and excitement to the area and downplaying the industrial look of those. Would love to see something like that stay after this event to add to the already wonderful area that international street has become.
  18. They will use the Hell out of those internally lit sign holder things won’t they??!? Haunt...Winterfest...Carnivale. They look a little like giant lit trash cans! Seriously though, it’s looking like this is going to be taking it to the next level.
  19. I love the attention to detail they are putting into adds this season. Cool to see them raising the bar.
  20. Was this building green before? Maybe when it went green, it made the Verdi of the bronze seem lighter. I think this looks awesome whatever the change was.
  21. I am SO tired of your superior attitude. I have NOT equated everything “under the sun” to pedestals. I haven’t gushed about how special pedestal were to me as a child, because they weren’t. I am a designer who sees places where I think the park could’ve taken a different approach to achieve a stronger product. I have complimented the park MANY TIMES IN PERSON AND IN EMAIL when they do a great job. So I DO provide positive feedback when it is warranted. I’m not one person complaining. I’m one of MANY voices expressing disappointment that the “final?” product isn’t as great as I had hoped. I wasn’t even going to respond to anything anymore on here, but you are an a$$. You make personal attacks when people are only expressing their opinions on a discussion forum. You are so concerned with whatever “swag” you don’t get anymore that you are taking it out on others. I have been respectful, you have not been respectful to me. I’ve done nothing to cost you your little “fan day” or whatever it is you are complaining you don’t get anymore. This sort of thing and the way you attack people is what drives them away from sites like this.
  22. So you’re saying they went to all the trouble of installing these, then had someone who really didn’t know how to fully program them, program them? Why wouldn’t you get someone who knew what they were doing pull out all the stops to really “wow” everyone for the grand debut? Of course, I’m just being overly negative I’m sure.
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