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Son of Beast's history, visualized.

If the walk back to Flight Deck is too long for you to ride the ride, you should probably reevaluate your health lol. Jesus people, it isn't like it's 5 miles. I personally don't mind the walk back there at all. It's shady, gives a nice view of the ride, and secluded from the rest of the park.

So it doesn't have use for a queue that long...what do you propose? Pick up the station and move it closer? I'll tell you the use....it get's people walking. I've seen numerous people walk back there just for the "hike," seems like a use to me. The people who ride Flight Deck, they use the queue that is that long....seems like a use for me. To say there isn't any use is crazy. It's taking up space to be better used for park expansion....says you...What does the park say? You bring up some good points chugh43, I think they're going to remove White Water Canyon because that queue line never is full and it could be used for park expansion.

Photo #37 - Halley's Comet Sign (back) - Originally from Coney Island Shooting Star.

There has been a couple books on SoB in wide arranging genres:

I thought there already was a book about Son of Beast...

...and to enrich the profits of book publishers, editors, authors and book stores, said the somewhat cynical but in this case accurate Terp.

^But if a resource book contains an error, even if it's fixed in future editions, then a whole bunch of books will always contain that error. Unlike 1984, you can't replace all previously printed versions with the new, correct information. A website would prove more accessible, more convenient, could contain more information and more media (videos and sound clips, for example), and could cover more subjects in more detail. Like instead of just Son of Beast, you could have a whole website about Kings Island. You could have subsections for Thrill Rides, Family Rides, maybe even Planet Snoopy. You could even have a Timeline, page for Events, and much, much more. And it can all be easily, frequently updated.

I've known some park owners who dropped angry guests into the lake. Count your blessings. I didn't say it was a real park.

You fanboys complain about the supposed long walk to Flightdeck yet you walk around a big ass amusement park all day?

I wonder if anyone has thought of putting together a complete history book of Son of Beast? It would include only facts so that, when a reference was needed, the book would be able to provide accurate answers. As time goes by, lots of things will be forgotten, lots of things will be blown out of proportion, and lots of things will simply be made-up about this one-of-a-kind coaster, so why not get it in print and get it right while all the data is still fresh and attainable? The book wouldn't have to be very large, but could include a lot of pictures - from initial drawings to finished product to the end of it's existence. Of course, some of the information might be difficult to obtain (info on cost figures, litigation figures, etc.) but as much as could be gotten should be in there. Even pictures of the pieces of track, wood, and nuts/bolts that were purchased after the ride's demolition should be included to make the book complete. Also, documentation of the accidents/injuries would prevent future stories of "all the deaths" that happened while the ride was operating. I know that a larger book of the entire park could, and should, be created (thinking of The Bat and all the "deaths" it caused) so that all questioning could be put to rest - BUT.....I think this ride in particular needs its own book. It could be the first in a series? What do you all think?

Dept 47, you my friend have never been in a class with a medical book that is more than 1 year old. I was in a communication/nuerological disorders class. In the middle of the class the prof stated, 'Dont read chapter 8, all of that info is now not correct." It happens, books are updated yearly to reflect the newest greatest research and info.

Physical exertion has nothing to do with it. It's the lack of anything to keep us occupied on the way back that is the problem. Keep you occupied? It's a que(sp?) line for a ride. It's sole purpose is to line people up to ride the ride and it does just that. What more do you want? It would "do just that" if the line of people waiting to ride was actually still long enough to fill most of the queue. As it is, I would not be surprised if the long walk to get back there turns people off from the idea of riding it. It's also wasted space, particularly now that SOB is out of the way. Except when there is a line for the ride it does what it's supposed to; queue people up. Still not sure what point you're trying to make. Wasted space? Huh? SOB was never "in the way" seeing how it was built after Flightdeck.

Photo #36 - International Street Fountains - Postcard

What he said. Literally.

Wow... three errors in that ride name in the article. It's Kenton's Cove (not County) Keelboat (one word) Canal (with a C not a K).

http://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams I spy with my eye a helicopter and storage containers at the bottom right of the webcam. I'm going to take a wild guess here and say KI hasn't moved BLSC.

^Your mom did not end up going?

Thank you. That does sound about right, Even if the open park days were sketchy.

Kings Island was quite the magical place to a small child in the 70s.....

So it doesn't have use for a queue that long...what do you propose? Pick up the station and move it closer? I'll tell you the use....it get's people walking. I've seen numerous people walk back there just for the "hike," seems like a use to me. The people who ride Flight Deck, they use the queue that is that long....seems like a use for me. To say there isn't any use is crazy. It's taking up space to be better used for park expansion....says you...What does the park say?

I like Flight Deck's queue line, and that it sits back from the other rides. Not every ride has to have a queue made up of big ugly concrete pads with a bunch of turnstiles. And the line is hardly in the way of any future park expansion.

Technically, there is a point, but I don't cedar need to bring it up. Me, catching the next flight out of this joint.

^ Seems like a bit much for just not being able to do Action Theater.

You unfortunately do not see elaborate light up signs like that anymore. In fact, at one point in time, the signs for just about every ride in Coney Mall (Racer, Monster, Scrambler, Dodgems, Vortex all used to have lights around their entrance signs. Excellent picture, Paul. I have not seen that one before!

I think it is obvious it has to do with Flying Eagles. Or the old fashioned cars. Ok, I don't know.

He liked the nightlife, he loved to boogie. (SCTV reference.)

Luckily, the monorail, subs, and train station are all sequestered in the same corner of Tomorrowland, which could theoretically remain open (so long as a complete renovation didn't close and tear-out the subs, as is rumored from time-to-time). Construction wall pathways are no stranger to Disneyland Resort guests, but my sincere hope would be that during a multi-month remodel of the whole land, Space Mountain and Star Tours might get some "plussing" that would require at least some closure. Couldn't hurt. Sorry we've hijacked the thread everyone.

I doubt that Interpreter meant to give the impression that a multi-million dollar roller coaster was being needlessly picked up piece-by-piece and re-assembled somewhere else in the park for the sake of thematic integrity that a vast minority of park visitors notice or care about. But maybe he did. Who can ever say?

interesting idea, but can't imagine you'd get much support from KI both in information and in the willingness to sell the book w/n the park. W/o support on both of those fronts, its going to be hard to make money. Son of Beast is essentially a failed coaster. Some loved it, some hated it, but which ever side outweighs the other, it was modified quickly into its lifecycle, and eventually shut down, then demolished not much longer. 20 years down the line, as certain parties w/n the park/chain and its management change, you might be able to get more help, I'd imagine a book on The Bat would be of interest and get less resistance from the park. Enough interest to make money, I don't know. At any rate, a book on the history of Kings Island would likely be a popular sellar, and something you'd like get more help from on PR. I'd be surprised if they didn't allow you to include pieces on SOB, The Bat and any other shut down ride as they're part of the park's history.

Thank you for summing up where we are going wrong with society today and our dependence to keep our minds occupied other than imagination. People now "need" something to occupy their time for a whole 2 minutes instead of actually using real words to converse with another person. Even if you are alone, strike up a conversation with another person in line. I have met some fantasic people waiting in line for a ride.

excuse me for bringing in logic here for just a moment. If the queue line is in the way, then the queue line could be shortened, not a big deal. The queue line is what 5 feet wide? Seperated by a grassy median? If the park wanted to expand that way, dont think the queue line would be in the way.... plus a non filled queue line is not a good reason to destroy an entire ride....

Really? Alot of likes on that one? Maybe I dont like this forum? Thats not good! Like when told "Go jump in the lake!" But full service!

If you think it's a "waste" to walk to Flight Deck, then don't walk to Flight Deck. Simple, no?

Comprende? yo no lo comprendo

Which begs the question of whether she went every 10 days or every 10 operating days...

Search is your friend... http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26944-new-paramount-parks/?hl=paramount

déjà vu.

I wish the fountain lights still lit up like that.

Wasn't the condition assessed earlier? The only B&M item at Kentucky Kingdom in 2015 will be the footings remaining from when SF took Chang away. You'll be lucky if the park is even open by 2014 and even luckier if it's still operating just as a water park in 2015. So is Cincinnati! Is there a point to the crime and Heroin statements? First off, Cincinnati probably has a higher crime rate just based on population alone - especially taking into account the metro area. At the same time, Cincinnati doesn't seem to be having the same heroin issue that Louisville's media outlets continually report on in that fine city. And before you took a slight at the Queen City, there was a point to DieselTech's "crime and heroin" statements. Whether or not Cincinnati has a crime issue is irrelevant. Kings Island isn't in Cincinnati, it's about 20 miles north of the downtown core in an affluent suburb where the lawns are manicured, the sprawl and neighboring attractions are plentiful. Kentucky Kingdom is in downtown Louisville and perception is key. Personally, I love visiting Louisville just as much as I do visiting downtown Cincinnati. However, the area surrounding Kentucky Kingdom isn't known for the friendly neighbors. I remember picking my friend up who's repair business was within view of the Twisted Twins: "Hey Greg, ready for lunch?" - "Yeah, but first get your car off the street and park in our garage." Not to mention, Kentucky Kingdom wasn't really well known for its classy guests throughout the day and at the wrestling shows. Which begs another question as to why other parks would want midget wrestling?

I wish that full POV would be released. I'd love to see it start to end. It has to exist somewhere! (Or at least used to).

Okay. An old thread. Well worth reading. From post one. Especially NOW. Hmmm. Must choose words (and paths) carefully. An interesting....diversion. Even some....cross threading. For every post like this, there is a reason. A lot can be learned from careful reading of this old thread, and not just by coaster and park fans. Especially now. Two paths lie ahead. Only one will be chosen. And that will make all the difference for years ahead. Which way? One way chosen. One not. A diversion. Yes, a diversion. And how. Well underway. A work...in progress. The best in fun, now playing....out, over time.

Weekend Beast Bonus Photos*** - Beast Lake One of my favorite photos^

Photo #25 - The Bat

Flight Deck isn't being removed. The ride celebrates its 20th annivesary season in 2013.

As long as VIACOM doesn't get anywhere near this project, I can see this working out well.

I went to KI 11 times this year. Kind of crazy since we live about 2 hours away. But it was a great year. I bought a PP for next year so I hope to make the CP/Carowinds/Kings Dominion trip!

Yes I noticed that too. Kind of makes me think he is a snob but I guess he does deserve some crecdit if he did all that work to get in the park. Nice job PKI but i was hoping for something like a hyper but I don't see it happening anytime soon.