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DJSkyFoxx

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  1. This is also an optics thing too. You have a company offer a long standing product then you throw in two new products that have by all intents and purposes been around for a season that didn't deliver and then you've got a whole new way of getting long standing benefits ( in this case if you were a Platinum pass holder) with different verbiage. It's not even that it's confusing, it just feels unstable. As someone who enjoys video games, this harkens back to a company that no longer makes consoles. They were notorious for introducing a product and abandoning it for the next generation. IE: Sega CD/32X to Saturn. Now granted that example may not be entirely fitting seeing as the ability to have an all access season pass isn't being abandoned, however it just goes back to my main point of optics. It just looks bad.
  2. Maybe I'm in the minority but I vastly prefer Sol Spin over a traditional Enterprise. I enjoy the solo style seating and the freedom it gives quite a bit. And being 12 rides in at this point it still stands as my favorite flat.
  3. I just want to say that despite yesterday being absolutely SLAMMED the park did an amazing job getting things done. Having all season FL of course helped and it was truly put to the test yesterday, Food ops were great at Brewhouse. Waited a total of about 15mins. And even waiting for drinks wasn't terrible. Even with the crowds the park had a great energy to it and I attest that to them going above and beyond for their guests from A Kid Again. Crews were super friendly and over all, it was a great time. I want to give a very big thanks to everyone. The key take-away here is, just be kind.
  4. I realize I have not been a passholder for as long as some folks (holder since 2010), but long enough to say that all this back and forth the last 1-2 years is already pretty exhausting. I don't want to participate in mental Olympics just to be a pass holder. I've been perfectly happy with my straight-forward Platinum pass for the last several years and even happier with the add -ons that have steadily become available. Now the new changes coming for next season. Wow. I really hope the language becomes less vague because the whole thing still feels like murky waters. Because like mentioned above will the renewal price be at a discount? What are the "former" regular add ons going to look like? I also got to thinking, how will early entry be treated? Will the base Gold passers be left out and only Prestige be allowed in for early entry? I have so many questions going forward. I don't want to have all these add ons and essentially feel like I paid a premium to get less at a park that isn't my home park. If I paid for all access all park add ons then it should be linear. Period.
  5. As comfortable as the newer gen B&M seats/restraints are, I often feel like their lighter weight makes them more prone to a rattle. I love Banshee. She's incredible when running smooth, but when she's having a bad day...ugh. That description @McSalsa used about the wheels feeling rectangular is too accurate. This sensation is one that I have felt on Valravn and GateKeeper too on past rides as they also have good and bad days.
  6. So was anyone else at the park Sunday night? My fiancé and I went for the last couple of hours for the night and we stayed for the fireworks. Needless to say, there was definitely a malfunction somewhere as the audio gave out, the fountains didn't dance or light up, the tower didn't light up and the lasers over the fountain didn't seem to do what they were supposed to do either. The whole experience was strange and kind of eerie. We've already seen the show and really enjoyed it, but we felt bad for anyone who was there that night and hadn't seen it before due to the show not being fully functional.
  7. I love The Bat pin. It makes me happy to see it get some merch in this iteration of it's life. I also saw they had a 30th Anniversary mug for it in the Coasters gift shop that I intend to get for the home collection.
  8. I just visited their webpage today and it's pretty amusing how they have it set up for the 2024 teaser.
  9. So having never attended Grand Carnivale and with it coming back around in a few weeks, did they offer the specialty menu items as part of the meal plan in the past? Just wondering what the likelihood of that being the case this go round would be.
  10. I realize that people hate seeing dangerous situations not being responded to in the manner in which they feel they should be. But a mass panic attack isn't going to help anyone. Getting the ride shut down was the obvious right answer, but I really hate seeing the over-blown media coverage make something of this manner out to be some lethal death trap experience. And then the general public makes up a bunch of garbage that never happened and next thing you know everyone is talking about how "somebody died". I know darn well anyone here in the enthusiast community always feels like they're correcting misinformation from those speaking about incidents that never happened while waiting in line with others
  11. Seems like its been a tough go for Cedar Fair with these high profile rides having some kind of crazy thing happening to them. It will be interesting to see what comes of the investigation with Fury if any of that info ever becomes available to the public. I'm thankful this didn't go as terribly as it could have. It feels like from the news articles that are currently available there is a lot of dismissive-ness, but I suppose that's to be expected while investigations are being conducted.
  12. A couple of Saturdays ago while waiting for the front row on Banshee, some girl in front of me did not realize that the screaming coming from the top of the lift was not a live human, but a speaker. It took her way too long to realize this. I facepalmed so hard.
  13. So what are everyone's thoughts about this weekend? There are A LOT of factors coming into play this weekend. -Holiday weekend. Granted the actual 4th falls on a Tuesday this year, many will be celebrating this weekend I'm sure -Taylor Swift concert in Cincinnati tomorrow and Saturday-I wouldn't be surprised if some of these folks make their way to the park this weekend before or after the concert -On the other end of the spectrum, the air quality could also play a role in keeping people inside this weekend and many might just skip going to the park all together
  14. If they keep the ride around for awhile longer it would be nice to see them bring back the water feature for the sign. Water effects always seem to add a little something special to attractions. Even if it's just for the sign.
  15. Something about seeing this photo of the station all lit up at night just floods my mind with so many memories. Thanks for sharing this.
  16. I also gave the enchiladas a whirl this past Saturday and they were actually quite good. The red sauce was nice and hearty with a good flavor and the chicken was seasoned just right! I'd give them a 7.5/10 I'll have to give the brewhouse special a go next time although I am quite partial to the BBLT over there
  17. I would love to see them add even a couple of non-water rides. I realize this will most likely never happen as they made their decisions, but even if they had a few pay-per attractions like say a family style go-kart track and a speed track for more serious kart racers. Maybe a sling-shot ride or sky coaster. A 3/4-D theater. Just something else to do for those that may not care to spend their day in the water. And if those kinds of attractions were added, run like a specials day for those pay per attractions in the case of "$40 ride all you want from 4-8" or a set wrist band price after hours.
  18. I would totally purchase a SoB pen or bottle opener made of the old leftover wood. I'm still incredibly proud of my piece of track that I purchased back in 2012, so having something cool made from the leftover wood I'd appreciate as a bonus piece. Also, my brain immediately went into thinking how rough that small section of leftover wooden track inside the station would feel going over it after all these years! not that it was much smoother when maintained, but still. On that note, my final ride on in I remember it being one of the best rides I had ever had on it and a week or two later he was shut down forever from the injury claims.
  19. I hope you have a great time. I haven't been to CW since 2008. I have family up there and they are passholders, so I suppose I need to make a return visit at some point myself.
  20. Went for a short visit last night to ride Sol Spin and I’ve honestly gotta say it’s my new favorite flat ride. Loved being able to stick my arms and legs out and feel like I was flying. I was able to get a late daytime ride and a night ride. They were having some technical issues with it and we weren’t sure if a second ride was going to occur, but maintenance worked diligently to get it going and we were able to secure an awesome night experience. The whole area feels awesome. The new flats are a welcome addition and the extra love given to the classic AE is wonderful. If this kind of theming is something that will come along with future installations, I think we’re all in for a treat. Cedar Fair is really stepping it up.
  21. As someone who has been an avid goer of the park the better part of 20+ years now, I have never done the water park. I have walked around in it once with a friend, but never actually rode anything. My early years of going to KI were mainly focused on the dry side and I suppose that has always been my primary focus in general. And the thing is, I actually enjoy water parks as a whole, I just usually don't do them for one reason or another ( normally I find them to be awfully crowded ). But this year I have decided to want to give it a try especially since I have all season Fast Lane I figured that would help some with the attractions that offer it. So what are everyone's favorite attractions at the water park and why? Just trying to get a feel for what to expect. Definitely going to try everything if possible, but just wanting to get a general idea. TYIA.
  22. Any updates on the status of Orion? Really hoping it'll be back up and running by Friday
  23. May have to consider this next season when renewing!
  24. I just wanted to add that I had my first Bat flight of the season yesterday and it was marvelous. Felt smooth and super speedy to me. Rode in the front car and enjoyed every second of it. Thankful we still have our little Arrow Suspended coaster and that the park takes such good care of her.
  25. After watching a few videos of this coaster, it definitely looks like a lot of fun. I still stand by my statement of it being a novelty experience but it definitely looks like a great time. I think the layout appears to be a more realistic chain of events that most riders can handle comfortably vs the longer and more intense layouts of stand-ups past. The airtime moments on this thing where folks literally come up off of their feet looks crazy fun.
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