[Starting to Decode 2014]

There was not any real "backlash" about the name Banshee. In fact, unless you worked at Cedar Point or read the Sandusky Register, you would have no idea it was even suggested at the time. You have to remember the context as well. In the mid-90's, our society was engulfed in "political correctness" (have we made our way out?). Cedar Point was, literally, at its peak in attendance. Maggie, Mean Streak, and finally Raptor had spiked attendance at where it pretty much stands today; the plateau.

No one wanted to do anything to screw up the trend, especially with Millennium Force already in the works. No one knew they were at peak attendance.

It was out of political correctness...fear, essentially, that Banshee was ultimately dropped. The way people talk about it today, you would think people were picketing and banging down the doors of Cedar Fair demanding a change. Not so much.

It was basically a non-story, made into a story simply because it makes for an interesting bit of trivia.

And yes, Banshee will be the name of some attraction in a Cedar Fair park next year.

Is that what Kings Island needs?

I have a question about the name mentioned, "Banshee". I don't know what the fuss is about? The name of our other beloved (my KI favorite) is The Beast. It cannot get any more demonic than that. I accidentally wore my "Beast" shirt to a church picnic, and I got harassed about it. I was not meaning any harm (it;s just a roller caster name) I actually love the name Banshee for a roller coaster.

[Starting to Decode 2014]

This is another choice for a woodie at Kings Island. I saw the video on youtube, and thought WOW!!

[Starting to Decode 2014]

I saw an interesting clip of Smiler at Alton Towers. Looks like fun.. 14 inversion,Gerstlauer coaster. I can't imagine doing 14 inversions on a coaster.

Yeah!!! My 500 post.

[Starting to Decode 2014]

I saw an interesting clip of Smiler at Alton Towers. Looks like fun.. 14 inversion,Gerstlauer coaster. I can't imagine doing 14 inversions on a coaster.

[Starting to Decode 2014]

I am not up for another megacoaster that is steel and similar in a ride experience to Diamondback. I know it would be somewhat different, but, sorry I am not that interested in building another B and M coaster higher and faster. It needs to go a different route on selecting a new attraction.

Maybe relocate Big Dipper and Raging Wolf Bobs. That would be cool.

[First Trip to KI.]

I start at the back of the park. Beast and Diamondback and work forward.

[Starting to Decode 2014]

This is the coaster I vote for: Balder

[Holiday World Crowds]

I have only been once, but it was on a Sunday (first week of June) The crowds were not too bad at all. Started with Raven, then to Legend, Voyage had no line, so we hit it twice. We rode a few small flat rides, hit the water park for a few hours, ate, the took one last spin on each coaster. I took my time to enjoy the entire park, instead of running around from ride to ride. Hit a few shops and took photos.

I really hope you enjoy your trip, if you have never been, Holiday World will exceed your expectations. Friendly and helpful staff, great food choices and at a reasonable price, plus free unlimited drinks.

[Under rated ride at Kings Island]

Past attraction: Bayern Kurve

Present ride: Log Flume or whatever it is called??

[Millie, Maverick valley at CP]

I agree with jcgoble3. How on earth does MF valley? The coaster is so fast from beginning to end, it is hard me to fathom exactly how this could happen.

If I remember correctly, (I am probably wrong) besides the lift hill, isn't the final break run the slowest of the course at 55 mph? The concept to me of MF to valley is plain crazy.

[Cool name for a coaster]

Personally love the name Screamy Meamy( Or is it Screamy Meany? ) in National Lampoon's Vacation. If you ask me that would be a perfect name for the finished project 2014. ( Of course don't expect anyone to ask me.)

The other coaster was the Whipper Snapper (I think??) I vote for that name.

[Cool name for a coaster]

I don't understand the name Mantis. The name is cool but there isn't much to the ride that relates back to an insect.

Personally, I feel Banshee would have been a much better fit.

Isn't the new coaster (cough, cough) at KI gonna be called Banshee?

[Flight Deck Possibly Broken? Your Opinion?]

Upon entering the final brake run, the coaster train does sway quite a bit. Then if you notice the entire section of track shakes (vibrates) pretty hard.

I always thought the train comes to a stop very quickly, and the train still has a bit of "energy" remaining, thus the train swaying.

[Cool name for a coaster]

I was on Roller Coaster Data Base and saw a Vekoma SLC named "Firewhip"

Seems like a pretty cool name

[Cool name for a coaster]

As my username indicates, I would love to see a wooden roller coaster named "Thunderbeast"

[Cool name for a coaster]

I really hate to say this but I think Flight Deck is the dumbest name a ride could ever possibly be given. I probably wouldn't think it was that bad if Top Gun hadn't been such a perfect name for the ride before. I would probably call it something cooler if I could like "Take-off". But even that sounds lame. If I had a choice to name it without any copyright restrictions, I'd name it Top Gun again.

How about F-14 Tomcat (Isn't that the aircraft from Top Gun?)

[Amusement Rides Hurt 4,400 Kids A Year]

I just saw this story on my local news this evening. (WSAZ Huntington, Wv) The end of the story, which focuses on amusement parks, mentions many accidents were reported on arcade and mall rides.

Is this an unfair statistic? Mentioning of arcade and mall rides (which are NOT amusement parks) and may not have as strict of ride inspections or even a ride operator.

[Early Signs of 2014 Expansion?]

The yellow and black does remind me a whole lot of Son of Beast, may he rest in piece or pieces whichever. I really hope it's a new woodie! Doesn't even have to be an RMC or a record breaking coaster at that. I just think that besides Prowler and Renegade Cedar Fair is lacking in the modern wooden coaster category. I'm tired of steel coasters! Give us a new woodie!

Yes!! New woodie. Gravity Group, (snickers) I hear makes a pretty awesome wooden coaster.

Btw, The Voyage is my new favorite wooden coaster (sorry Beast)

Unless.....Kings Island can come up with a new woodie to dethrone the "New King"

[Kings Island Dreams]

I have dreams of Kings Island with the rides not being the same as in real life. The Beast may have a different track layout ect.

I have had a dream of traveling to KI, and not arriving in time enough to ride anything. (I live three hours from the park)

[Which Coaster needs a paint job?]

I agree, please repaint The Racer to the red, white, and blue. It really needs some love.

Btw, please run one side again backwards/sdrawkcab.

[Does the threat of terrorism deter you from attending parks?]

We cannot live in fear. Going to work or attending a sporting event or an amusement park might be a target for an attack.

I work in a hospital and sometimes worry about something happening. I live in a small town, which seems pretty safe, but I am always aware of my surroundings no matter where I am.

I am not scared or fearful, but I am careful of whatever I do.

[Best themed Coaster in the park]

Flight of Fear. I just wish that the video short would be updated.

I heard a rumor several years ago, that FoF would be re-themed as a Rock-n-roller coaster type attraction. Music pumping, light show and fog machines ect.

I hope not. Just wish they would lay off the mid-course brakes just a bit.

[isnt Diamondback fun!]

I love Diamondback.

[People OUTSIDE KI Say The Darnedest Things]

I had someone tell me that The Beast was running a train backwards, I kindly told them that it was The Racer running one train backwards.

Did they mean this year...if so, recaR ehT, isn't either.

No, that was about 4-5 years ago. or (When ever they were running The Racer backwards last.)

[People OUTSIDE KI Say The Darnedest Things]

I had someone tell me that The Beast was running a train backwards, I kindly told them that it was The Racer running one train backwards.