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Spring is here: it's warm out, the birds are coming back north, and KIC user DirtySteve is dropping $400 on Reds Opening Day tickets. Most importantly, the NEW for 2007 attraction, Firehawk, is beginning to take shape! There are now over a dozen pieces of track up in their final resting place in the air waiting to be primed, painted, and enjoyed by thousands! The duel-loading station is beginning to take shape as well as the track is in place, and the roof is beginning to be created over head. Ah, but that is not all! A few days ago, Captain Nemo was able to fly his biplane over the park to get some amazing views of the park from a hawk's eye perspective. Click here to see KIC's latest Firehawk construction update! Regards, Ryan KICentral.com - The source for Kings Island!

Kings Island Announces FIVE New Shows for 2007 Ice skating, 60's review, Dora the Explorer highlight much expanded family entertainment package. Kings Island, Ohio – From incredibly cool ice skating and non-stop hot island rhythms to Dora the Explorer LIVE and twistin' the night away, Kings Island's 2007 all-new, fully expanded entertainment package has it all! Five family-friendly shows highlight the season-long program, which will have guests singing and dancing in the aisles. Dora's Sing-a-long Adventure: Dora and Boots are in search of the Big Red Chicken and need help from the young explorers in the audience. Singing and dancing is part of the fun in this highly interactive, high-spirited performance. Show opens April 21 in the Nick Theatre. Hot Island Rhythms: Summer is here to stay! Island-worthy pop songs have guests singing along, celebrating the carefree fun everyone loves about a summer vacation. Pack your bags and get ready to dance, mon. The rhythm starts April 21 on the International Street Bandstand. Endless Summer on Ice: The popular Kings Island ice show is back! Talented performers celebrate summer fun – complete with singing, popular music and dancing – all on ice. The Paramount Theatre gets frosty beginning June 9. Nicktoons Live at Five: Kids of all ages delight in getting up close and personal with their favorite Nicktoons, and there is no better way than with a high-energy meet and greet experience. The characters parade out with much fanfare to introduce a true "happy hour." Guests should prepare for many hugs and lots of smiles. The fun starts June 16 on the International Street Bandstand. Twistin' to the 60's: All hip cats are invited to a crazzzzy good time, as a full cast of talented performers belt out everyone's favorite 60's tunes. Guests should be ready to twist and shout as Kings Island celebrates summer in a peachy keen way. Opens June 23 in the International Showplace. In addition to brand-new shows, the tradition of character meet and greets and nightly fireworks continue throughout the season. Characters are located at the front gate and in Nickelodeon Universe ready to hug, dance and frolic with kids of all ages. Kings Island's innovative fireworks display lights up the night on days when the park is open until 10 p.m. or later. The all-star entertainment lineup compliments Kings Island's first flying coaster, Firehawk. Opening Memorial Day weekend, the innovative flying coaster propels willing test pilots 115 feet in the air and through five inversions at speeds of more than 50 mph – all while facing the ground, experiencing the inconceivable feeling of human flight. "This year, there is something new for everyone," said Greg Scheid, Kings Island's vice president and general manager. "The full compliment of new high-quality shows, top-notch thrills, a fantastic water park, and an award-winning kids' area, combined with very attractive ticket prices, makes 2007 a special year to visit. There is something new and unique at every turn for each and every member of the family." Kings Island opens for weekend operation Saturday, April 21. Gates open at 10 a.m. Daily operation begins Wednesday, May 23. Boomerang BayTM opens Saturday, May 26. For more information about Kings Island, guests can call the park at (800) 288-0808 or visit www.pki.com. Individual gold season passes and four-pack family passes are now on sale by calling (800) 952-PASS [7277] or online at www.pki.com. Discounted park tickets are also available when purchased in advance at Kroger, Meijer and Speedway, by calling (800) 288-0808 or online at www.pki.com.

I think this whole SOB fiasco is seens as a little embarressing to the park, so that's why it's not out there so much.

This trip may not go specifically as planned. A lot of people who were associated with the trip are stirring up much more important mixtures for you. Don't worry, we have something... we're just not ready to say yet.

The SOB area is a "no-go" area, which is why you haven't seen any photos of it on KIC yet. I'm not sure what to tell you about when you'll hear more, or what progress has been made.

Wouldn't there be signs that let guests know that the ride is being tested? Yes, but there's a word that starts with an R and ends with a D which people seems to loose the ability to do when in groups.

Nice poem! FYI - I did see someone at the drop off taking pictures yesterday...perhaps this person may have something to do with your poem? My poem would be: Not to far the Island be To the drop off I will see with camera in hand and memory pictures pictures, all for free --Mine wasn't as good Good poem, but you're dealing with KIC here... do you think we'd really bother to update with something as 'public eye-ish' as the dropoff center?

The track pieces are painted after they're up to avoid damaging the paint during construction. The ride is already broken in. In fact, even a brand new ride is pretty well broken in before anyone from the public gets to ride it. Ohio state law requires that the train be cycled hundreds of times before riders and even get on.

The newsletter will not hold back "news" from the site, but rather would supplement the information on the site. Not really breaking news, but more.. you know.. fun stuff...

The "red" coloring you're seeing is just a primer, the track will be painted the dark red color once it has been erected.

Unfortunately when dealing with a company that just spent over a billion dollars to acquire some parks, that money has to come from somewhere.

Wouldn't it be more like treating a broken arm by buying a new suit?

Dude... we're in vertical construction now. I could update once at 9am and again at noon and there would be something to see!

They're removing the loop so they can accommodate lighter trains, not necessarily with the direct intention of slowing it down. They have two completely different teams working on Firehawk and Son of Beast. Firehawk is scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend, which was strategically planned. Their goal is to have Son of Beast open as soon as possible. Take that for what it's worth. A major complaint about Son of Beast (besides the turbulant ride) was that "all it has is a bunch of helices" which, after the ride is improved should prove to be a really great experience (ie Beast's finalie). Love the idea, but I don't think we have $100 million to fund it, Mr Disney!

Maybe they've made some progress that might excite you... maybe you'll get to see that progress pretty soon... maybe you should keep checking back to KIC... I can't believe you brought the rhyming hints back. That was so 2004. Actually, I have a new one where I rap: Come bust a move Where the games are played It's chill It's fresh It's Noah's Arcade

I'm doing lights for a play on the 21st, so I'll have to cut out a little early but will be there all day on the 22nd.

Maybe they've made some progress that might excite you... maybe you'll get to see that progress pretty soon... maybe you should keep checking back to KIC... Hmmm a hint to an update. Now the question is when will the update be. Today, Tomorrow, or Sunday. LOL None of the above, but soon.

Maybe they've made some progress that might excite you... maybe you'll get to see that progress pretty soon... maybe you should keep checking back to KIC...

You make a good point... in theory. However, I'm sure somehow between point A and point B, things get screwed up, pieces don't fit the way they were intended, etc. The point is that since Firehawk has been built once already, it may help alleviate these issues.

Doesn't even necessarily have to be Middle Eastern... or even war... if it just had a good solid flight theme it'd be perfect! Personally, I'd incorperate the whole Area 51 thing.

Wow... very interesting!!

I think we're thinking on the same wavelength. Since the ride has been built, it could very well simplify the construction process.

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An effect that I really liked could be stolen from The Voyage at Holiday World. They have that dip right there in the tunnel where it's pitch black. You NEVER see it coming. It would be great to have such a thing for SOB.

You bring up a good point. When you sign up for a newsletter, you enter in an email address, so it's not necessary to change the one linked to your KIC account if you would like it going elsewhere.