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Both sides of Racer going forward
King Maple The Tree King replied to neo8820's topic in Kings Island
I wouldn't say they all are. -King Maple, who remembers reading about Armia Krajowa. -
Fall-O-Ween at Coney Island
King Maple The Tree King replied to CoastersRZ's topic in Coney Island Central
Couldn't agree with you more on that one chef, perhaps you need get out to the Experience in Vegas for your next article! -
What are you looking forward to?
King Maple The Tree King replied to I_heart_pki's topic in KI Polls
Karen, that is something I have always looked forward to at Kings Island. For the most part I have had good experiences when visiting with a handicapped friend, whom is paralyzed from the waist down and in a wheel chair. The best experience I ever had was at The Beast around June 2005. Myself, my friend, and our daughters had climbed all the way up the exit platform of The Beast, not even to the top yet, we were already greeted by an employee and yet another employee who met us by the back gate ready to get us some seats. Generally I have continued to have great experiences with the handicapped policy at the park although Karen, I will warn you, a little birdy told me that the there may be a new policy passed down from those behind desks in Sandusky...........one that does not improve access or experience... -
Fall-O-Ween at Coney Island
King Maple The Tree King replied to CoastersRZ's topic in Coney Island Central
But Chef, wouldn't that statement be more relevant in the "Scientists try to breed whales with cows" thread? -King Maple, trying to figure out what Gene Rodenberry ever approved the freelance script for Star Trek IV. -
Fall-O-Ween at Coney Island
King Maple The Tree King replied to CoastersRZ's topic in Coney Island Central
Thanks Chef, this will come in handy if I ever attempt time travel again. -
Hell Interp, are you trying to make this into some big?
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I second that KIfan! I hadn't seen this video before and after seeing it today it really donned on me how awesome these photographs are. Seems like there has been so little news out of the park this off season.
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Went to Sea World/ Anyone been to Wild Adventures?
King Maple The Tree King replied to king_cobra_27's topic in Trip Reports
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Cedar Point obviously has a much larger work force. I believe the reason you see so much diversity there is due to the large amounts of international employees in all departments and the fact that Cedar Point offers dorms and housing for their workers. To date, Kings Island does not offer a similar housing program for employees and under Paramount there were no more International employees in the Rides department at Kings Island after 2004. This has yet to change since the Cedar Fair acquisition.
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A little different spin
King Maple The Tree King replied to The Beast Rider's topic in Coming Attractions
If they'd show it a little TLC and get ride of the trim brake on Racer, it wouldn't lack umph at all. Other than that, I agree with 2,500,000,000% No, then it would just be a maintenance nightmare and be rough as hell. The trim brake is there to prevent having to constantly give the ride TLC, same reasons they exist on Beast. -
Actually, there are times when rides are stopped on purpose and evacuated. This can be due to many reasons from an unruly guest to a mechanical problem noticed by the rides crew. The evacuations are carefully done and follow park approved procedures. Just because their is an evacuation does NOT mean there is an accident.
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Both sides of Racer going forward
King Maple The Tree King replied to neo8820's topic in Kings Island
No arguing here, those are all very valid points. I would really like to see the food department improve but when they pay minimum wage you can only expect so much The Rides department starts their workers out at minimum wage, and while there will always be a few bad apples, my experiences with that department have always been good. From when my youngest daughter worked there, to when I visit as a guest. -
I wish there would have been aerial pictures from this off season. Maybe WLWT will fly over in their "whirly bird."
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Both sides of Racer going forward
King Maple The Tree King replied to neo8820's topic in Kings Island
Which was a quote attributed to the parks media director, the one in charge of such announcements. I highly doubt that they would have made up a quote like that then stuck his name on it. -
Both sides of Racer going forward
King Maple The Tree King replied to neo8820's topic in Kings Island
Wow, just, wow. It was a representative of Kings Dominion who confirmed it, not screamscape. They quoted John Hagel, the marketing director at Kings Dominion, who said Kings Island and Carowinds rides would fall in line. Screamscape's credibility is not at question here. Take a closer look next time. -
Both sides of Racer going forward
King Maple The Tree King replied to neo8820's topic in Kings Island
Unfortunately, and in accordance with KICentral policy, this seems to be CONFIRMED: http://www.screamscape.com/html/kings_island.htm -
Build your own section of Kings Island
King Maple The Tree King replied to NatiReds084's topic in Kings Island
Wait, what? -
LeSoursville Lake
King Maple The Tree King replied to marcia's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Good luck in life. <G> -
The park did bring it back for a little while at the beginning of the 2004 season.
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Screamscape report shows 2008 park map
King Maple The Tree King replied to derek9312's topic in Rumors
Finally something to tear DonnieJB away from Lt. Dan's Bar! -
Screamscape report shows 2008 park map
King Maple The Tree King replied to derek9312's topic in Rumors
Also, according to: http://www.wlwt.com/news/15245776/detail.html Kings Island officials said that more new name changes were to come. So, Chef, even though the website doesn't say it, it could and may still be a name change in the works. -
Screamscape report shows 2008 park map
King Maple The Tree King replied to derek9312's topic in Rumors
According to: http://www.screamscape.com/html/kings_island.htm