[Gerstlauer to build one-of-a-kind, record-breaking roller coaster at Glenwood Caverns; Opens May 2022]

My vote is either Cedar Point or Icon Park. I think the bigger news is Cedar Point teasing Wicked Twisters demise. That coaster would be a great fit at WOF, MIA, or CGA. Its to good of a ride to scrap 

[Gerstlauer to build one-of-a-kind, record-breaking roller coaster at Glenwood Caverns; Opens May 2022]

I keep getting icon park vibes from this

[Merging two chains]

I think Six Flags and Cedar Fair could be interesting. I like certain things from both companies. If they combined the best aspects from both chains and spread it through the parks I think we would like that! 

[Wild Adventures to Retire Cheetah]

On 4/14/2021 at 7:49 PM, IBEW_Sparky said:

By chance, do they still have the manually operated scrambler with the rotary crank speed control, or have they replaced it with electronic controls?  I grew up in DSM, and while I didnt really appreciate the park while I was growing up.... like the second my Friends started getting licenses we rolled to WOF as opposed to going 35 minutes to Adventureland.... I went back in 2013 and really had a great time.  Unfortunately, various circumstances have prevented me from returning, I havent even ridden Monster yet :-(.  

Monster is a very solid ride. As for the scrambler I have no idea. I did not ride many classic flats there. Focused on the coaster credits, water park and unique stuff 

[Robb Alvey Retiring]

TPR is my favorite site. Loads of information on every park. I am not part of club TRP. Its vast array of forums always has up to date news on the industry.  

[Most Painful Rides by Manufacturer]

Oh I am on the Banshee train. I have ridden all 5 north American B&M coasters with vest restraints and I do not like them. X-Flight was the only one I could seem to get a little comfy on. Most want to crush and destroy you!!!!

[Your top 5 rides at KI?]

Mystic Timbers

Orion 

Diamondback 

The Bat

Invertigo 

[Discussing Land and Space in and around Vortex]

Move it to MIA

[Wild Adventures to Retire Cheetah]

Last Saturday we attended Wild Adventures for the first time. We only had about 4 hours before the storms hit. We really enjoyed this park. Lots of stuff for our 2 and 4 year old to do. Twisted Typhoon was my 150th credit! Nice mix of coasters, flats, animals and other activities. Since its on the way to Florida right off of 75 we will happily go again in the future. Since we only had 4 hours I am sure we missed alot. Seeing Cheetah SBNO killed me. Hopefully it turns into Steel Cheetah lol 

[Velocicoaster, Best in the world?]

This coaster looks soooooooo good!!!!!

[Clementon Park Bought by Indiana Beach Holdings]

Very good news. Never fun seeing little parks closed. I am really curious to see what Mr Staples does to this park. We have already seen him purchase 2 coasters for Indiana Beach 

[What was the last roller coaster that you have ridden?]

I think the last coaster I rode was Orion. luckily I am going to Wild Adventures first week of April and Beech Bend in May so I can finally start riding coasters this year!

[Six Flags over Georgia]

I am glad you had fun. That park has been near the top of my list to visit ( We usually visit 5 new parks a year). Sorry to hear you felt unsafe at times. I have heard the last year or so that security has really tightened in this park 

[Holiday World's Reaction to KK News]

6 hours ago, coaster sally said:

Why would they promote the heck out of KK when they don't wild adventures?  

If you ever drive on highway 75 to Florida they have 1000 billboards advertising the park 

[What new attraction would make the best sense for KI?]

I think either a Vekoma mad house or a flying theater good be good fits for KI

[Canada's Wonderland's Next Coaster]

Move Flight Deck to Valley Fair and give it new Vest trains. I picture Adventureland and Lost Island to really give Valleyfair trouble in the coming years. Demolish that abomination Time Warp. That would free up a nice amount of land for a good invert. 

[Coronavirus Impacting Theme Parks]

I was still able to visit 4 new parks last year and have plans to do the same this year. It seems like if states let parks open that people are still going 

[What new attraction would make the best sense for KI?]

On 2/7/2021 at 12:35 PM, WoodVengeance said:

Hangtime has 16 person trains (4 rows), but Gerstlauer can put more rows on the trains if Kings Island wanted. On Gerstlauer's website, they say they can put between 2 to 7 rows on their Infinity Coaster trains.

I believe anything more then 4 and they will not do a vertical lift

[Canada's Wonderland's Next Coaster]

If I am remembering correctly I believe this place is third in revenue behind Cedar Point and knotts 

[Cedar Point to set age limit on dorms]

I guess I dont know how to explain it to you. I am sure Cedar Point wants to make sure its workers are as comfortable as possible 

[Cedar Point to set age limit on dorms]

21 minutes ago, SnakePlissken said:

Do you speak for all 18 year old girls? Are all 45 year old males creepy? Your statement is sexist and age discrimination.

I take it you dont have kids lol

[Cedar Point to set age limit on dorms]

No 18 year female wants to live in a dorm next to a creepy 45 year old male

[Wild Adventures to Retire Cheetah]

On 2/6/2021 at 2:06 PM, SonofBaconator said:

I'm not trying to sound rude but is Wild Adventures really that popular? Is it on par with parks like Adventureland, and so on? I've only heard about this park within the year.

Take it from a guy who visited Adventureland Iowa for the first time this summer. I enjoyed my visit there more then parks like Valleyfair and holiday World. The park had a nice vibe, nice coasters, flats and a nice waterpark. 

[New B&M Models?]

I have seen companies like Chance, Intamin and Mach make hyper lite coasters. I would love to see B&M take a crack at something like Alpina Blitz. 

[How much longer for Gemini?]

Ever since I saw Alton Towers build the Smiler I have pictured Cedar Point going for the inversion record