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It would definitely need a more decorative building but I would put something over Cargo Loco before Monster. I do think the park needs more sheltered/indoor rides

It's a little hard to see anything from the webcams, but the fence is still up and it looks like the central rotor is the only part back on the pad. I did just notice that the path between Coney Bar-B-Que and the Scrambler does line up nicely with the Monster. There is, of course, the planter separating that path from the ride, but it's nice to notice something like this in a park I already know so well!

Sorry, but just no. That looks ugly imo.

As opposed to making SC a separate admission, I feel like it might make more sense to just increase the prices of season passes. Which, unpopular opinion, I wouldn’t be opposed too if it meant improved experiences.

There is a custom soundtrack in the bowl, they just need OBA or way better speakers throughout the entire run to hear it better. Its actually a specific track that starts at launch and runs all the way to the final station.

Well it’s AI, I’m sure there would be more decorative options- like how the Grand Carousel has that large exterior.

If the company does it right, I think they could pair raising season pass prices with a rebrand away from the Six Flags name. That would at least give them a visible excuse as to why they're doing it as a "new company". It will be interesting to see how soon any immediate changes come to Kings Island from having the new CEO and Chairman.

Any updates on monster recently?

There was probably some truth to that during the "make it all new and DAZZLING" Paramount days when the goal was to actively get rid of the past so the park seemed hip and new (like removing Antiques and Flying Eagles to put a new ride in that spot that arguably wouldve been way better in a different part of the park) but with the new focus on being a well-rounded, family-friendly, multi-generational park, I think the train would be safe as just a round trip ride.

@malem is working on it. We are now sure why the server keeps doing this.

I hope that doesn’t spell doom for the train if that happens- I always argued the waterpark saved the railroad from potential removal as it became a transport ride.

It could quite easily be reconfigured with the train station and path to have it wrap around to the front gate area, or have separate check in station for those with existing tickets to scan before entering the water park. Simplest solution would be to just eliminate the water park stop for the train and walking path all together and have all admissions off the parking lot entry. Maybe add some set pieces to hide the walking path (now only for employee use) a bit and add landscaping to disguise the station area, but keep it funtional in case ever needed again. I could see having it be included for GOLD passes but being a separate gate charge for day tickets and maybe an add-on for SILVER SUMMER passes. I think its time to do that honestly.

To an extent, yes, I don't know if difficult is the word because innovative stuff is readily available -- the parks are just so risk averse. It may not be as cost effective on paper in the short term to risk an innovative attraction. The big parks could buy S&S Axis coasters, RMC T-Rexes, or Mack Xtreme Spinners, they just don't. Instead they put in the reliable but fairly vanilla B&Ms. The result is that people are pleased but not wowed. "Pleased but not wowed" seems to be the industry trend of the last 15 years or so. By playing it safe the parks actually run the the risk of becoming stale. Innovation was always required in the past rather than optional.