Vyle80r

I have always wanted to reverse the trains on The Beast and ride it backward. Not a permanent thing, maybe just for the Halloween Haunt or something. The Beast uses the same PTC trains as The Racer which we already know can travel in reverse. The chassis of the train is mechanically identical facing in reverse as it is facing forward. I can't think of any reasons riding in it reverse would cause any more and/or different stress on the riders physically. It would be a special and unique experience to ride that monster backwards. It'll never happen but I sure would ride it if it did.

I apologize that post was so long. I just started writing, got nostalgic, then unsuccessfully tried to tie it up at the end. If I could add one more thing not to replace Vortex but an addition to Coney Mall, add a Tilt-A-Whirl.

It would be a shame if the relationship soured between Cedar Fair and RMC. RMC has certainly done a fantastic job refitting coasters with their track system. I've only ridden Twisted Timbers, New Texas Giant, and Steel Vengeance. All three are amazing. The three rides I mentioned above utilize the I-Box track so I have no ride experience with RMC's topper track. If anybody does I'd be interested in your opinions of it. I'm left to speculate that the topper track probably feels mostly if, not exactly, like a typical wooden coaster. I was really interested in how Zadra would turn out being RMC's first coaster they designed and built from the ground up. I don't think I will ever get to visit Poland to ride it myself but the reviews I've read have been very positive. That's a big milestone for RMC. As for my thoughts on what might occupy the land in and around Vortex, I'm not sure. The area of land Vortex covers is not that large. I'd have to trust those who have posted estimates on here as to the size plus the size of the surrounding area. I know some things that I'd like to maybe see happen. My first choice would be to not expand that area at all. Simply remove Vortex and build a Gerstlauer Euro-fighter in that spot. They are always built custom per-job and that is adequate room for really fun ride like that. Second choice would be a RMC monster that would be a part of The Beast family; Sister of, Brother of, Drunk Ass Uncle of, you get the point. Normally I'd be against another Beast member but that spot almost demands it. RWC could do it right. Build it like the King's Island construction crew did. Send it out into the woods following the terrain of the land. Third choice would be to demolition that Backlot Stunt Coaster turd also. That would open a lot of area they could revamp. Then perhaps a wing coaster could be built and travel in a way that won't require any messing up the trees around The Beast. I'm still trying to to process The Vortex is done. It's been there nearly my entire King's Island attending life. I've lived around the corner in Mason since I was born. I first went there in 84. The year they built King Cobra. I was only 4 so I hung out in Hanna-Barbara riding The Beastie and the Smurf ride. The Cobra was a big deal tho. Three years later Vortex would become a very big deal. It was had multiple records and firsts. Sure, it had got a bit rickety over the last 33 years but she could have made it to 35. It is my understanding they intend The Vortex to be gone by the start of Winterfest. That's in 10 days. I do not know the current status as of this writing. The weather has turned nasty. If any of you guys or gals have updates please share.

The Beast should never stop operating (exceptions for maintenance). It should be open all year around and have it's own public access road with a parking lot and a ticket booth so people can roll in anytime and ride it. And, just for an added bonus, King's Island needs to acquire a Tilt-a-Whirl. The best flat ride of all time. They could pop that in the Coney Mall area. It's a classic.