Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 The back of Coney Mall is often considered a ghost-town by many, sporting a variety of abandoned structures and minor attractions. During the 2008 season, guests would find (left to right) a small arcade, a closed food stand, Flight Commander's former queue, Launch Pad, the closed Laser Dome, and restrooms. The area receives some attention, thanks to Action Theater and Vortex, but it has nothing else to attract its guests. Could that soon change? Flight Commander closed in 1995, but the poles from its queue have remained in place since. Up until 2008, all the poles were still present, stretching beneath the shelter. By opening day of this year, however, they were all gone. Here is a look at the queue in late 2006: And here's the same angle on April 18, 2009: Another section of the abandoned queue in 2006: And the same angle, again on April 18, 2009: Something interesting to note in the above photo is the trash can with the newer Cedar Fair stickers. There are several other trash cans in the picture, too. Cleaning up demolition debris? Possible reasons for the rails removal: -The closed food-stand next door will soon reopen and the former waiting queue will be transformed into a seating area for park guests -The removal of the rails is only the first step in fully removing the waiting line. Reasons for a full removal may be unsafe structure, room for expansion, or a new addition -They were recycled for Diamondback's queue Nearby, past the Launch Pad attraction, is a new spot of cleared land: This is where the Laser Dome formerly stood. Based off the webcam, it appears as if it was removed in the winter months of 2009 or earlier. Possible reasons for its removal: -Rid the area of an eyesore -Unsafe structure -Future expansion Flight Commander's former waiting queue and the new spot of cleared land are only seperated by Launch Pad, which is elevated on a large platform. Launch Pad is a minor upcharge attraction, often disliked by park enthuasists. Could we soon be seeing it removed too, opening up a long strip of land at the end of Coney Mall? If this is the case, we could see a new addition in 2010 or sooner. Possible new additions include: -New Haunt attraction -Restaurant (closest one is Jukebox Diner) -Gift shop (closest one is Attitudes) -Flat ride (Ferris Wheel, ect.) -Roller Coaster (El Loco, ect.) -New midway games -Start of pathway that connects to X-Base -No new addition, just some new empty space Thoughts on what may soon become of this area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bring back Zodiac!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Love to see a Gerstlauer Eurofighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'd love to see some fun flatrides such as Himalaya, Chaos, Wheel of Fortune, Teacups, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiruler102 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I think a new path to Xbase!!! if that happens that means a possible revamped area for Kings Island 40th anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Would be nice to have a Skyhawk flat ride like at CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I don't like that area of the park..its creepy. Just gonna wait and see what they do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bring back Zodiac!!! That works! Unfortunately by now, its probably a rustbucket in Maylasia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It has, indeed, been scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypkikid2005 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'm pretty sure the former Flight Commander que is used for storage in the off season for items such as trash cans etc. Hence the reason for the trash cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Well I dont see much of a roller coaster sitting in that plot of land however maybe a pathway to the otherside of The Racers is in store wiht some flats and rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 IMO, the two most likely possiblities here are a pathway to X-Base. And even more likely than that is absolutely nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padfoot714 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 What would the purpose of an x-base pathway be? It really wouldn't save guests traveling between the two areas that much time plus it would be bizarre to have such a long stretch of essentially empty path. I think a "new" flat from GL is more likely (there are still some left aren't there?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgshredder33 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I would like to see a return of flight commander, I never got to ride it. It looks thrilling. If anyone rode it how was it, and why did they tear it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 considering that we got new coasters in 05, 07, and now 09, i doubt we will see a new coaster in the next 5 years, if anything i would love a brand new thrill ride, never made anywhere before, or if they could bring back the skyride,that would be awesome. I love skyrides!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 It was lot more boring than it looked. And after the death, it never really had much ridership.... http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...ight++Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 considering that we got new coasters in 05, 07, and now 09, i doubt we will see a new coaster in the next 5 years, if anything i would love a brand new thrill ride, never made anywhere before, or if they could bring back the skyride,that would be awesome. I love skyrides!!! I believe we'll get at least one new, if not more, coasters by 2014. Kings Island added coasters every year between 1991 and 1993, and again between 1998 and 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Much depends on the economy and the owner's financial situation at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Very doubtful that a Haunt location would be in that spot considering Urgent Scare is right next door (Action Theater), and we've all seen what happens when multiple houses are within the same area.*cough*X-Base Alley*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The point of a new path to X-Base is for the expansion of X-Base. At the moment, Firehawk has caused a dead end, but a slight altering of the pathway would fix this problem and add more space for the park to build on. I also agree that the Island most likely will not receive much of an addition coaster-wise until atleast 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFreak Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Edit: Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I wanted the Americana Ferris wheel to go in that location, so another one could fit there just as easily. That's my hope for that area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 considering that we got new coasters in 05, 07, and now 09, i doubt we will see a new coaster in the next 5 years, if anything i would love a brand new thrill ride, never made anywhere before, or if they could bring back the skyride,that would be awesome. I love skyrides!!! Five years is a REALLY long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I wanted the Americana Ferris wheel to go in that location, so another one could fit there just as easily. That's my hope for that area! Same here, that location was perfect for it. Perhaps we'll see a new Ferris Wheel placed there instead, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I wanted the Americana Ferris wheel to go in that location, so another one could fit there just as easily. That's my hope for that area! Same here, that location was perfect for it. Perhaps we'll see a new Ferris Wheel placed there instead, however. We can dream, anyway. And as far as I know there is no trim on the coaster of imagination! Flyer, who finally got to make that statement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fear the Four Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Nearby, past the Launch Pad attraction, is a new spot of cleared land: If you look on google maps where this laser tag tent was...it looks like it could be a path that goes back behind The Racer and that could open a new section of the park because there is just a empty spot ride right behind The Racer covered with trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Up until 2008, all the rails were still present... My apologies, the rails were not present, only the poles that supported them: Picture taken August 21, 2006. And once again, here's the current queue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 okay, where exactly is the old flight commander que at? everytime i look for it, i never see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Right beside the Euro Bungee thingy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TombraiderTy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Inside Coney Mall, look for the large yellow Launch Pad attraction. It is directly to the right of it, between Launch Pad and a closed food stand. You can easily view if from the pathway in front of this restaurant, which is open to the public. You can see the entrance to the queue to the right of the baseball pitch game, which is also between Launch Pad and the food stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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