super7 422 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 There is Halley's Coffee Zodiac Books Tumble Bug Market Skylab Café. Then you have Monster Toys. All of the others are retired rides. I hope this is not a hint toward the future. But Monster is getting close to 50 and it is one of the few Coney heritage rides still remaining (correct?) I also noticed that some of Monster's orange lights were burnt out or replace with white lights. Are they not giving it tlc this year for a reason? If for some reason it goes they should hunt down an awesome Huss Magic to fill its place...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua 2570 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I believe the intent was just to reference the park's history. The new storefront is an extension of KMAA's theming, which includes "advertisements" for Wild Animal Habitat and Racer Radio. The latter of which, like Monster, still lives in the park. Link to post Share on other sites
WWC2003Amy 323 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I feel like they are more likely to refurbish the monster (with a new lighting package) than to remove/replace it. It may only get a partial year.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
LondonFreak 92 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 On 4/21/2019 at 7:11 AM, WWC2003Amy said: I feel like they are more likely to refurbish the monster (with a new lighting package) than to remove/replace it. It may only get a partial year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk They did that with Shake Rattle and Roll, so that sounds highly likely! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
OLFOF96 107 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Monster is such a classic at the park and I don't think we will see her go anytime soon. That being said I hope renovation is in the future of Monster. It used to have a spiral design painted on the ground and I would love to see that back! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cedar Fair Fanboy 316 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I do think we might see it Back to its original color in 50th anniversary won't you agree. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
canobie#1 140 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I would suspect a complete Coney Mall renovation next year with Racer and most likely monster to receive some big upgrades. Doubtful that the park would be removing it as it seems that's not the direction that they're going in when it comes to bringing back nostalgia. The Arcade could use a nice upgrade too, which I can also see happening next year. Link to post Share on other sites
flightoffear1996 4132 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 It would be nice if the monster could Lower all its arms at once to help with loading and unloading. Link to post Share on other sites
IndyGuy4KI 14687 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I have mixed feelings about an LED upgrade on Monster. If they can't get LED bulbs in the same shape and color like it has now, it might take away from the look of the ride. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Theoutdoorkid107 282 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 20 hours ago, Coaster Critics said: Monster is such a classic at the park and I don't think we will see her go anytime soon. That being said I hope renovation is in the future of Monster. It used to have a spiral design painted on the ground and I would love to see that back! That would be cool, I don’t think a little touch up on her would be a bad this either. But I say no to a new lighting package. I say keep it original in that sense. Link to post Share on other sites
teenageninja 1745 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: It would be nice if the monster could Lower all its arms at once to help with loading and unloading. It's part of how the ride works, though. The cars run on something like a cam. Would require additional hydraulics to raise and lower and would be a lot more expensive. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Creed Bratton 14505 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 12 hours ago, canobie#1 said: I would suspect a complete Coney Mall renovation next year Even with it being renovated in 2011? Link to post Share on other sites
Klabergian Empire 1738 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, IndyGuy4KI said: I have mixed feelings about an LED upgrade on Monster. If they can't get LED bulbs in the same shape and color like it has now, it might take away from the look of the ride. I agree with that 110% Link to post Share on other sites
JonahWilliamson 1608 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 7:57 AM, canobie#1 said: I would suspect a complete Coney Mall renovation next year with Racer and most likely monster to receive some big upgrades. Doubtful that the park would be removing it as it seems that's not the direction that they're going in when it comes to bringing back nostalgia. The Arcade could use a nice upgrade too, which I can also see happening next year. I dont think we will see a complete renovation as we just got Coney BBQ and the refurbished international street that was done last year. I think we will 100% see some TLC and "sprucing up" the area as that is the first thing all the media and everyone will see on their way back to Orion. I dont think we will see total re do, but def will get a little more love then the say Rivertown or Action Zone. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RivertownRaider 22 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 4/22/2019 at 10:39 PM, LondonFreak said: They did that with Shake Rattle and Roll, so that sounds highly likely! I hate what they did with srr & the scrambler from a photography standpoint LED lights dont give that warm motion blur glow that incandescent bulbs give off Photo: SRR 7- 23- 2013 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaFlyer 831 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, IndyGuy4KI said: I have mixed feelings about an LED upgrade on Monster. If they can't get LED bulbs in the same shape and color like it has now, it might take away from the look of the ride. I tend to agree. I really liked the look of Shake Rattle & Roll before the LED refit, even if some people thought it looked dated. Each arm being its own color was also really cool. I really dislike CP's Monster after it was redone. The LEDs and the goofy faces on each pod take away from that retro look that KI's still has. I truly hope ours does not get the same treatment. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Cedar Fair Fanboy 316 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 That peice of history is "STILL STANDING! YEA YEA YEA!" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KI Guy 1840 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, IndyGuy4KI said: I have mixed feelings about an LED upgrade on Monster. If they can't get LED bulbs in the same shape and color like it has now, it might take away from the look of the ride. I agree. l miss the neon light tubes on the center piece removed several years back. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
LondonFreak 92 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 On 9/11/2019 at 11:12 PM, KI Guy said: I agree. l miss the neon light tubes on the center piece removed several years back. Can they install incandescent bulds or neon bulbs still? I was under the impression that the LEDs and CFLs were required by law, but it is very possible that I am misunderstanding and this only applies to individual households. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
KI Guy 1840 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 2 hours ago, LondonFreak said: Can they install incandescent bulds or neon bulbs still? I was under the impression that the LEDs and CFLs were required by law, but it is very possible that I am misunderstanding and this only applies to individual households. Anyone can install whatever they want. The laws you're speaking of affect the manufacturing of incandescent light bulbs. There's a certain efficiency a bulb has to make to be sold in the US and incandescent bulbs usually fail to meet that standard. Novelty lights used for decorative purposes are exempt from the standard. They'll be incandescent amusement ride bulbs for many years to come. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
KingsMills79 300 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Two quick questions regarding the Coney Mall pic above... Where is the "actual" Monster ride in that photo? Seems to be dismantled or something as it appears only the center mechanical part is there. Also, in regard to Racer, assuming that the pic was taken in the 70's, there seems to be an already existing pathway under the drop to access the other side of Racer in the FoF area, so why did they feel the need to remove Racer's last dip? Link to post Share on other sites
KIghostguy 2928 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, KingsMills79 said: Two quick questions regarding the Coney Mall pic above... Where is the "actual" Monster ride in that photo? Seems to be dismantled or something as it appears only the center mechanical part is there. Also, in regard to Racer, assuming that the pic was taken in the 70's, there seems to be an already existing pathway under the drop to access the other side of Racer in the FoF area, so why did they feel the need to remove Racer's last dip? In regards to your first question, Monster was removed after 1980 and was shipped to Canada's Wonderland. We got a new Monster for 1982. The last dip on The Racer was removed because executives wanted to increase the height clearance on that path with it being opened up to guest foot traffic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
super7 422 Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 On 4/24/2019 at 8:19 AM, flightoffear1996 said: It would be nice if the monster could Lower all its arms at once to help with loading and unloading. A Huss Magic does that and is a superior ride with gondolas that are under the arms and 4 wide seating. The Schwarzkopf monsters also load all at once. Link to post Share on other sites
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