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With as loud as that roar seemed to be from the video, I have to wonder if you will be able to hear the ride from inside The Crypt. You may in fact be able to hear it inside The Crypt. Especially since the audio that they were playing last year was barely audible at times.

If its like Behemoth, you`ll be able to hear the anti roll backs from the train. At the Showplace, I`d be more worried about noise from the brakes and people on the train interfering with the sound. But with as loud as they typically play the sound there, I doubt even those noises will be much of an issue.

And as was said a few posts above yours Hank, the mid course brakes were slowing the train down slightly as it passed through. I believe that there might even be a set of magnetic trims up there to slow it down some, which (like on The Beast) cannot be turned off or adjusted.

Well, I doubt that they do break tests. Rather they will likely do block brake tests, once they have successfully tested the first train enough. Right now it is allabout the number of cycles the train completes.

Well, I suppose you need to make a return visit to Coney then! The Rock O Plane is a ride that cannot be missed!

What? No love for Coney Island and the Pepsi Python on that map?

Well, I`m not sure when the last new restroom was added. I know that they have remodeled and upgraded several restrooms over the years.

Actually, you need look no further than 2004 when a restroom was added for the Boomerang Bay renovation.

Well, I have been to a fair amount of parks. I`d have to say I`d like to get to any of the following parks: Dorney Park, Knoebel`s, Kennywood, Six Flags Great Adventure or Six Flags Over Georgia.

Very fine pictures Ronny! Glad you got to witness DBack in operation. I was not present, but instead was having fun today at DAAP being the music/video guy at the annual sophomore bridge break. The hilarity that ensued from the thesis year skits and videos had the entire 300 seat lecture hall laughing like hyenas .

And for those curious about Cincinnati`s old railroads, streetcars and interurbans, you might want to visit this site: http://homepage.mac.com/jjakucyk/Transit1/#map. You`d be surprised how prevalent street cars and railroads were in Cincinnati in the first half of the 20th century.

I believe that rides are in addition to the cost of festival admission. Assuming they are open that weekend. But historically, the rides have opened that weekend.

Actually no. It has been ABOUT every ten years. Original Enchanted Voyage opened in 1972. Smurf`s Ehcanted Voyage opened in 1984. Phantom Theater opened in 1992. Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle opened in 2003.

And, typically the Saturday and Sunday of the Appalachian Festival is the first weekend that Coney`s classic rides are open for the season.

This is not new news. It has been announced for several months now. The flower show needed more room, and from what I understand, the Symmes Township park is offering a better financial package for the flower show as well. Coney is actually in a way glad to not have the flower show back as it gives them more time to get ready for the kick off of the 2009 season. Instead of having to be ready my mid-April, they have until May 8th with the 40th annual Appalachian festival.

Actually, Vortex, Beast, Adventure Express, and Backlot Stunt Coaster will run three trains under most circumstances. On extremely dead days, The Beast may run two trains as opposed to three, and sometimes Adventure Express`s third train is not on the tracks in pre and post season. But for the most part, KI will run all the trains that are possible unless there is something mechanically wrong with a train.

A wonderful article. Nice to see that Kings Island has now raised over $30,000 for A Kid Again so far. There is still a long time left on the auction.

I`ve worked with Ipe wood before. Talk about a dense and heavy wood! I was surprised at how heavy it was when I worked with it. I actually believe that it sinks in water!

Yep. I actually saw that commercial the other week on 19. It talks about not "getting thrown for a loop" with the weather forecast.

I wonder if they looked to the Ohio Department of Agriculture`s Rides Safety Division when they were developing their inspection program. A little known fact to most people, but all rides in the state of Ohio have a bronze plaque that must be posted in an area visible to the public. This plaque, about two inches tall by three inches wide is like the rides license plate. Every year, after a ride passes its initial inspection in the spring, it gets a new colored sticker with the year on it. You can see an example of this below the information sign in this image. The ride pictures is Pipeline Plunge at Coney. The sticker on the plaque was from the 2007 season, as the state had yet to inspect the ride for the 2008 season as that picture was taken in March of 2008.

Yep. Spring Dot is an official park sponsor. I also believe that they handle printing for the park as well, such as the park map like Cory noted. They have been a long time corporate sponsor/partner of Kings Island, dating back to at least 1999 when they were known as Sidney Printing Works.

Um, how about no. Round Up just received a paint job a couple of years ago, and River Runner is essentially only a two year old ride. It operated briefly at Wild West World in 2007, before moving to Coney in 2008. The Scream Machine debuted in 2005, and was bought from the manufacturer, so don`t look for that ride to go anywhere soon. And why do you think a new coaster is possible in 2012? You clearly have no idea what has gone in at Coney over even the last five years!

I hate when people are inattentive when they are driving because they are too busy carrying on a conversation on their cell phone. When going to Kings Island last year, I actually saw someone brushing their teeth and using their knees to control the steering wheel! And this was on 71! Talk about dangerous!

From Labor Day through the beginning of May, Riverdowns is the only venue that is open to the public. Coney Island and Riverbend Music Center are seasonal, with most of their business occurring from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Although, the season is typically stretched about a month in either direction. All three venues help to create a "destination" for tourists in the Cincinnati area. One very interesting thing to note that with the exception of Lebo`s Bar and AJ`s Roadhouse there are no fast food establishments located near Coney. One has to head north to find more restaurants. Included in the restaurants located to the north of Coney and Riverdowns is a Skyline Chili on Beechmont Avenue just east of Salem. This Skyline often stays open to 1am and sometimes even 3am in the summer to capture traffic from Riverdowns. This Skyline is also the oldest operating Skyline in its original location, and opened in 1967 I believe (there is a sign on the door proclaiming the exact year they opened, but I`m not positive if the 1967 year is correct).

That is because in 2008, the portion of the covered arbor was removed. That path way was originally severed with the 1998 renovation of Hanna Barbera Land, if my memory serves me correct. They added some more 'back of house' area to the food stand there, cutting off the path. I agree, it would be nice to have that walkway back, as it can be a pain when those food stands have long lines! But I don`t foresee that path coming back anytime soon as it is now used for tables for said restaurants.