Captain Nemo
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In an alternate reality, What would have an RMC SOB looked like?
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1 minute ago, WoodVengeance said:
Yeah, Cedar Point really needs to work on their naming conventions. They removed the one word that actually connected the ride's name to racing (Dragster).
The writers strike is affecting everyone these days
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Has an official live stream been announced. Otherwise any social media outlets going to be live streaming the event?
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Sigh, here it comes.
I'm not here to talk about Don or Chad. What I do want to discuss is the maturity of corporations on Social Media. You see, up until I would say 2016/2017 social media on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have been straight and to the point. Update Guest about X thing happening on X day. Today when you think of good online social accounts run by theme park / manufacturing accounts I think of;
https://twitter.com/HorrorNightsORL
https://twitter.com/universalorl/
https://twitter.com/RockyMtnConst/
https://twitter.com/altontowers/
These are just to name a few but many others exist. On top of just the language used I really would like everyone here to also look at the REPLYs tab. This is what IMO makes a social stand out. Uni replies to an exceptional amount of tweets both good and bad. RMC plays back and forth with its fans and other parks twitter accounts. I could go on and on. Twitter for these places actually feel like were having an active conversation and that as a guest or pass member feels... well... good! Now take a look at the online presence of not just Kings Island, but Cedar Fair in general it just seems like a one sided conversation. There isn't any reply to any mentions! Not even when Kyle at KD posted the following did Kings Island like or even respond.
Not that it is a big deal with that specific example but it shows a lack of using the "social" in social media.
Now compared to how Universal expresses concern when a tweet with a critique is sent, This is how my tweet was responded to back in 2019. And to this day am still blocked.
I don't hold a grudge, I still love this park but I wish here in a digital age there were actual communication between the parks and their guests.
Nemo out
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Kings Island???
Sorry never heard of it
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1 hour ago, FUN&ONLY! said:
From what I’ve seen, his source is correct. I cannot comment on the water rides, but The Racer did not race this past week and a quarter of Planet Snoopy closed an hour early today.
I think Cedar Fair as a whole is struggling right now. Whether it is Kings Island specifically or not is one thing, but all parks suffer a bit when the chain as a whole is struggling.
I wouldn't say they are struggling after hearing their recent quarterly.
CF is a fairly conservative company when it comes to their checkbook
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34 minutes ago, Taylor.B03 said:
The only downside to drones would be rain. If it is raining, drones are harder to operate
Thankfully rain is something you can prepare for.
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Honestly, I just wish we had more transportation rides.
Does sky lift count as a duel ride because that's what I want! There just needs to be a way for families to traverse the park quickly. The best route I feel is from Area 15 to Planet Snoopy.
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So here is a short funny Starlight story for everyone!
It was spring 2010 and my very first task of the season was to get in a boom lift and begin decorating the trees with the Christmas lights for Starlight Experience. One tree in particular in the south east corner of the tower was my tree. I wrapped that tree from trunk to branch and was so happy about it. When it came to powering up the lights my tree was substantially worse than the others. A friend there asked me what happened? I replied, "Dude I'm Jewish I've never wrapped a tree!!!"
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11 hours ago, RedSummit20 said:
So this all but confirms that Adventure Port was a last minute decision as many here speculated. Not that it takes away from the final result. Even though the area was heavily delayed, it is a very welcome addition!
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2 minutes ago, LuvingKI said:
I seriously can't see why people would like MF more then Orion? Yeah it's a little bit longer, but alot is just low to the ground with no elements. A little taller? I can't tell... And the seats and lap bar aren't in the same league as Orion
Because opinions differ. I'm in the boat that found Orion to be a one and done experience. Yeah it's fun, not gonna say it isn't. It just didn't tick the marks I expect out of a 'giga'.
Who chose that layout and why?
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19 minutes ago, Tr0y said:
I kinda wish The Beast got a theming enhancement much like The Adventure Express. Maybe add The Beast eyes in the tunnels. Add some sound effects such as adding a chain breaking noise when the train departs the station. Roaring and grunting noises throughout the ride and such, while also keeping the classic music that we have become accustomed to on the lift hills. Also if this horse hasn’t been beaten enough, BRING BACK THE WATER FEATURE!
Reference noises:
Trust me I'd love to see the return of the water feature at Beast. In fact, back in 2008 I recall The Beast crew fed a water hose up the station and had it running through most of the 4th of July weekend. They also had station music. It was a cool site to see but it didn't last long.
CF has gotten better when it comes to themeing but with dynamic theming such as water, mist, or flames until they can prove they can upkeep I'm just not so sure if this is doable. For now that is.
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Hi, Nemo here!
not exactly sure what you are asking…
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5 minutes ago, disco2000 said:
The Son of Beach
Response of the year right there
Is that a triple pun?!
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I wonder if the area is popular enough for Meow Wolf, because that's what it needs.
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1 hour ago, Gordon Bombay said:
Or Firehawk back in the day when the “Fast Lane” line became the “slightly less long wait line compared to that other long wait line.”
”Premium Experiences” certainly aren’t anything new, but what’s your bottom line worth once you start to reliably inconvenience the “regular” guest?
Bottom line, When being a regular entry guest doesn't feel like the experience was meant for you because you didn't pay for premium.
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I'm kind of getting over the nickel and dime approach for premium experiences at parks. They basically removed paid attractions and just rebranded them under the guise of paid 'premium' Experiences. It's not necessarily the new Fast Lane single us, but a combination of things I'm noticing around park chains. We all say it about Disney World, or Having your internet throttled by streaming services. I don't want a Company like CF to have that same approach. Now they dangle this 'premium' in front of guests for $10.
If you want to have fun you have to pay extra.
this opens up a much larger conversation outside the scope of the original post so I'll leave it here.
Otherwise, I'm still surprised wristbands are still a thing and hasn't been rolled out digitally to the app. Great way to increase traffic to KIs official app, more money for KI
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2 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:
How about Son of Mystic Timbers?
Italian Job: Son Tracks
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28 minutes ago, Taylor.B03 said:
That photo is from 4 years ago
I'm not talking about the photo. Some details of new experiences were said and I know many would like to see the new changes for themselves. It's not against TOS or anything but the forum does have a 'Hidden' option
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Edit: post resolved
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23 minutes ago, IBEW_Sparky said:
Am I the only one on tjhe forums who would much rather see the return of Cirque to the Theater in some form? PTE was and is a one and done for me, last year was enough.
I haven't seen it in person only clips from YouTube. Some parts were cringe but I hope that's just because shows translate differently when you're there in person rather than seeing it through the lens of a video.
I think the phantom theater idea is fantastic as a show, But it kind of missed the mark on many of the acts.
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Has it been announced if these new rides will be able to operate during Winterfest?
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6 hours ago, chad_1138 said:
I really hope OSHA doesn't see that 2nd photo. It just looks a little over 4 feet off the ground. Not a good look safety wise in front of all the guests in the park.
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2 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said:
I was told yesterday we should be pleased with the updates. Nothing will be shared by the park before it opens.
You didn't say "Confirmed"
Rides Department Budget Cuts
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Hearing the pathetic staffing issues makes me (A Nevada native) not want to visit which I think is the opposite of what Cedar Fair wants to hear.
can anyone confirm if Knotts is staffing the same way? I certainly hope not because having to deal with SFMM operations and staffing is already one park too many!