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Not quite, but then again—no one was trying to steal a first ride or challenge the “integrity” of a first rider auction. My point is this: I understand ACE’s disappointment with the current situation, but you can’t rewrite history as some like to do. This type of park/enthusiast balance isn’t new. Especially at KI.

New episode of “Behind The Curtain has been dropped. And on Opening Day. Go Reds. Nice interview with Rick Bastrup. Can’t wait to see more.

When it comes to relationships with groups like American Coaster Enthusiasts, they don’t see the picture at all. You can’t build long-term value while treating the very community and people who helped build your legacy like disposable assets.

Lol, ok Don. 🙄

Shout out to @ZosoBeast - former KIC contributor and staff member who got treated “like a disposable asset.” See you at KIC day this year, @teenageninja? Or do those not happen anymore…

Remember when you wouldn't let Bill come to Diamondback media day?

I have tried a few times to have a KIC event at the park. When the price comes back, I just couldn't justify charging KIC members the amount it would take just to break even for the event. Plus, getting the minimum people to pay for the event I did not think was achievable with the cost. That was just just for 1 ride with ERT and 1 meal for the day and no guarantee the guest speak would be there. It's just not practical any more. I understand ACEs frustration.

Sometimes you have to have a loss leader. But then again, Six Flags is happy, evidently, with KI's numbers. It's weighted heavily towards pass holders, so they don't have to worry too much about making big and bold, just keep the pass holders happy. They'll continue this way until pass sales fall significantly. So in the eyes of KI leadership and or Six Flags leadership, there is no need to Kings Con. ACE was very transparent with their words, at least ACE leadership in that region seems to be not pleased.

I thought for sure they were filling the Royal Fountain yesterday, but it was hard to be sure, today the reflection of the Eiffel Tower is in the fountain, another sign that Passholder Preview Day & Opening Day is getting closer! 🙂 Edit, it may not be the towers reflection, just its shadow, it's hard to tell. I have screenshots of around this time, and the shadow/reflection isn't in the fountain.

Now if that don't beat all knowing you can tell when a bush has been obsconded!

I'd think so too. Still plenty of time to get things done. Absolutely. I imagine the lights will be updated to help signify it's return. I'm happy to see the flat rides get some TLC. I'm not personally able to ride most of them (got vertigo from labyrinthitis years ago, now I get super dizzy on anything that spins) but my wife and kids absolutely love spinning rides. You can bet they'll be on monster a some point this season!

Right, but they need to keep the name to build a following. Switching it up every two years won't gather the following. Who knows if KI changed the food offerings since they didn't have tasting cards lol. Or maybe that is why they didn't so the food could stay the same...

Are we allowed to know that reason? I assume it has something to do with either Great Wolf Lodge or Cedar Fair's handling of hotels, but I'm genuinely interested either way.

Might finally be getting that Little Bill’s Giggle Coaster RMC reboot we’ve been wishing for.