Couple thoughts:
- in the image above- I like the Coney throwbacks in the park- but some of this seems misplaced since "Coney Mall" is somewhere else in the park. I thought they should dismantle one of the original Coney Island entrances from the old park (not sure what they'll be used as now) and reconstruct them at KI.... and build a replica of Moonlight Gardens as an indoor eating experience with a feel like the Grand Pavilion at CP.
As for the themed area overhauls listed above... KI has too many "areas".
International Street- one of the best environment entrances, but hardly "international" anymore
Planet Snoopy- should be overhauled and incorporated into Camp Snoopy
Camp Snoopy- great start (will it be expanded?)
Action Zone- no cohesive story and has some aging rides in their last stages in prominent locations
Octoberfest- basically a German-themed hall with American-Italian as well as Chinese fast food... and a swinging ship
Adventure Port- two spanish themed rides... and arguably the best themed ride in the park Adventure Express
Coney Mall- annoying pop music with a large scar in the back coming to it's 7th season
Rivertown- Nice "rivertown'ish" feel with coasters that point in another direction
Area 72- a good start but with a lot of concrete and nowhere to expand.
Did I miss any?
I like this idea. I also think what they could do is move Shake, Rattle, and Roll to the empty grass area in between (what was) the Jukebox diner and Coney Treats then make SR&R's plot into a grand entry plaza for the Vekoma ghostrider. That way it isn't as much of a bottleneck like it was on Vortex's last day.
@Losantiville Mining Co., I like your ideas. That side of the park really needs a climate controlled building. Juke Box Diner is disgusting, so a complete replacement would be ideal.
How would you tie the "feel" of the existing Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall into this area? Would you do anything from AP to the renovation zone... cosmetic, major infrastructure, rides, etc?
I'd enjoy seeing your ideas for a master plan the includes the removal of The Junkyard Coaster, renovation of the grass area, and while you're at it, renovation of The International Showplace and dress up the area surrounding the Eifel Tower, similar to KD. ( I guess this would necessarily need to put Tower Gardens in the mix, too!)