BeeastFarmer 4318 Posted January 15 We know that 2019 will bring us the KMAA and a refreshment to this area of the Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall. We also know that Firehawk will be gone. What else do you think will change at the park this year? And just out of curiousity...can anyone here take a guess as to why they still have the WinterFest lights still on? I know they are LED, but it still costs money not to mention the hours of life taken off the bulbs. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua 2019 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, jtro223 said: Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall Have I missed something? Isn't the area still called Coney Mall? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chad_1138 700 Posted January 15 I am hoping that Coney BBQ will add corn pudding to their menu for the season. Oh, and maybe I can get to step foot into the Rivertown FreeStyle station on more than 5% of my visits. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivertown Rider 1643 Posted January 15 7 minutes ago, chad_1138 said: Oh, and maybe I can get to step foot into the Rivertown FreeStyle station on more than 5% of my visits. You just need to show up when @King Ding Dong isn't in the park. 3 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number5IsAlive 66 Posted January 15 Looking forward to seeing cranes. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txdrummer 161 Posted January 15 I would like to see a larger/smarter labor pool to hopefully improve food service throughout the park. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HandsUp 361 Posted January 15 More universal honoring of the Icee coupons 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gforce1994 1806 Posted January 15 It’s going to be interesting what they do with the lockers at FOF. They were installed for people to lock loose articles away while they rode Firehawk. With that gone, will we see them removed and a redesigned entry plaza for FOF? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winterfestguy 182 Posted January 15 Would like to see the Coney Mall sign return - when the concrete walkway was enlarged several years ago, the sign disappeared. Creative ways like at Haunt with portable concrete anchors or large flower pots could hold it 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ki95 545 Posted January 15 It’ll be interesting to see what shows & events we get this year! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 13940 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, gforce1994 said: It’s going to be interesting what they do with the lockers at FOF. They were installed for people to lock loose articles away while they rode Firehawk. With that gone, will we see them removed and a redesigned entry plaza for FOF? I bet they'll be untouched.... Something tells me they'll be needed again. 7 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fye Coasters 775 Posted January 16 I just think the main focus this year is Antique Autos then this year is like an s upgrade to iPhone, what really is happening is behind the scenes that we cant see but will be announced and or teased later this year. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4runneradam 15 Posted January 16 Facebook Post 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoolCrzy 452 Posted January 16 Wave pool on international Street! Confirmed!!! 1 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fye Coasters 775 Posted January 16 19 minutes ago, 4runneradam said: Facebook Post Im excited to see an "updated" verison of Istreet. Next they need to do that parking lot! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoan 720 Posted January 16 They said families can get closer to the pools than before, hopefully that doesn't mean taking out the trees 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoddaH1994 13940 Posted January 16 I really really hope they don’t cut down the I street trees. Other than that, SUPER exciting!! 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeastFarmer 4318 Posted January 16 14 minutes ago, Stoan said: They said families can get closer to the pools than before, hopefully that doesn't mean taking out the trees It looks like one tree near the Sweet Spot is a goner in that last photo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofBaconator 11202 Posted January 16 I wonder if we'll be seeing a return of this type of design http://www.cincinnativiews.net/kings_island.htm 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teenageninja 1578 Posted January 16 Very interesting, curious as to the benefit of this. I imagine these trees are gone unless they build seat walls or something around them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RollerColt 857 Posted January 16 @SonofBaconatorI was thinking along the same lines. I think this summer Kings Island is going to hit some feels for the older generations. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoastersRZ 5432 Posted January 16 https://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/mason/kings-island-international-street-gets-facelift-before-spring-opening Looks like the Royal Fountain will be getting new LED lights and new nozzles. Hopefully the pedestals return as well. Curious to know what the more room in front of the Eiffel Tower for celebrations means. Are they taking out the bandstand, or pulling the midway closer to the base of the tower? I too hope they do not cut down all of the trees. I also hope that the seat walls return. It is a great place to grab a quick seat. I am excited to see what the finished product looks like. Is it April yet? 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofBaconator 11202 Posted January 16 I feel like the park is going back to its 70s-80s roots with its look and charm. We've seen the return of some old attractions like The Bat, Winterfest, the Antique Cars, and now Racer and I-Street are getting some work done. I wonder if Cedar Fair and Kings Island are trying to bring back/mimic the success of the Taft Era. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 4221 Posted January 16 What I wish they would do is make it where people can go onto the fountains and play in the fountains and get wet. Kinda like what Cedar Point does with their midway fountains. That would be a nice way to cool off on hot summer days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klabergian Empire 710 Posted January 16 @SonofBaconator, Kings Island has confirmed that it is conducting a mass renovation of I.S. Here is the thread: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofBaconator 11202 Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: What I wish they would do is make it where people can go onto the fountains and play in the fountains and get wet. Kinda like what Cedar Point does with their midway fountains. That would be a nice way to cool off on hot summer days. I would keep the, "wetness" in Rivertown and Soak City but that's just my opinion. Growing up, my friends and I would ride the log flume, white water canyon, then we took the train to Soak City since we were already soaked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdf21972 2347 Posted January 16 Maybe they will install a bridge over the fountain to cross over instead of walking around the entire fountain. Great picture opportunities. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldschool75 6949 Posted January 16 I really really hope they don’t cut down the I street trees. Other than that, SUPER exciting!!I second that motion and move to close the idea of even chopping down any trees. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SonofBaconator 11202 Posted January 16 1 minute ago, Oldschool75 said: I second that motion and move to close the idea of even chopping down any trees. 1 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imperial79 2063 Posted January 16 This is great news, but I'm still kind of nervous about the tree's, and hope they're not being cut down. if they have to cut them down it sounds like more landscaping will be added then taken away. They already cut a lot of the branches off last year.. Just noticed from the 3rd picture, it looks like one of the tree's is almost ready to be taken out, in front of the Sweet Spot. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
