Bansheelover

Going vertical!

After looking over a few topics the original poster started, they are not what we would consider the poster child for good health. Eating BK, and smoking areas. I for one would not dine at Burger King in the park or outside the park. I could not imagine eating a whopper with cheese and onion rings then riding the Banshee. I would only be good for a ride on the bathroom stall after suffering from nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, and diarrhea!

Yes, they have a full time staff that works in HR and the offices.

I have been to Haunt twice so far. Last Saturday after the rains we went, and went through Slaughterhouse and Madam Fatale's. Both were fun, but limited scare actors due to the weather. We arrived around 10:30pm. Rode Orion, Diamondback, and Banshee twice. I went last night and did Pumpkin , Hooked, Cornered and Alien Abyss. All were fantastic, and had major upgrades from the previous years. Good amount of scare actors, and the kids had a blast. The fog was amazing, and had to the atmosphere of the evening. We will see what Sunday night brings when we go back.

In t minus 16 hrs and 20 minutes Six Flags and Cedar Fair merge. Tomorrow morning I am venturing to Six Flags Cedar Point to ride Batman (formerly known as Raptor) , Joker (formerly known as GateKeeper), and Dr Doom's Free Fall (formerly known as Valravn.) The midway we so gracefully loved will be decked out in DC characters and rethemed to Gotham City. On Tuesday when I return to Kings Island I will find that Action Zone has completely be rethemed the Banshee is now known as Batman, Invertigo is Superman, and The Bat is the Joker. All the retheming of Planet Snoopy is adorned by Bugs Bunny and company. I am very excited.

Yay! A dueling watercoaster that probably will only have one side operating on any given day, with 5 tubes. Although it will be a fun experience, the not operating all the attractions in the waterpark at full capacity is what gets me.

If Paramount still owned Kings Island you would see more themed rides like Backlot Stunt Coaster. There would be no Orion, Diamondback, or Banshee. The park would look and feel cheap like it did in the late 90s. More of Kings Island's history would be gone, and I doubt they would keep The Beast and Racer up to beings some of the best coasters in world.

Saw this coming from a mile away. The DOJ will do everything they can to prevent this merger from happening. With how many parks, and the amount of the country that will be under this umbrella I can see them saying it is a monopoly. Have heard rumors on X that a lot shareholders on both sides are not happy with the merger. Time as always will tell.

Self explanatory. What is something other parks do that Kings Island doesn’t but you think should? Free Sunscreen: Holiday world is included in your higher ticket price. Hand mounted cameras: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, no need. Already have an official POV, and someone will drop their camera. Better App: Universal Studios and Disney, Yes need a major upgrade. Free Lockers: Universal Studios yes, if your ride requires me to secure all loose articles an area to place my belongings that are needed in the park should be provided.

I had heard a rumor (twitter maybe) that is why Worlds of Fun got the Zinger, and might be getting some more improvements before Kansas City hosts the World Cup for multiple weeks in 2026.

Well after many years of pushing back, and cancelling a trip to Michigan our family finally made it. We left the great state of Ohio for Michigan to swim, explore the lakes, and ride a few coasters. We stayed in Holland since MA was not our main objective and the hours at the park made it be an easy few hours. We arrived at Michigan's Adventure at 0955. The parking lot attendant did not allow us to enter the parking lot until 10am. We then walked to the entrance where they were not prepared to scan guests in until 1005. A little odd, but whatever. Rides We rode all the roller coasters, and enjoyed them for what they were. Shivering Timbers and Thunderhawk are the best ones there. We also rode the ferris wheel which they encouraged us to take pictures and videos. Food was absolute terrible ate the pizza place and wildcat grill. Atmosphere was pleasant, and the people were nice. Overall it was fun beautiful park, we could just tell it did not get much attention from Cedar Fair. It was well kept, but did not have the sense of urgency that KI or CP have to get things done. The guests were happy with what they had, and no one was wondering what the next big thing was going to be. Being a coaster rider, I would not want it to be my home park. It ranks dead last in the 6 Cedar Fair parks I have visited.

Yes

I upgraded yesterday. I am still on the payment plan for my original gold passes. So I waited in line, got to the teller, and said, "Hey yo." She said yes sir. I said I would like to upgrade my pass to platinum. She scanned my phone, I paid $197, and now am a platinum pass holder going to Cedar Point this upcoming Wednesday. Was not asked about a payment plan, nor did I mention it. Cedar Fair just wants your money. If you don't pay you, you don't go.

Psycho Mouse being relocated or sold isn't out of the realm of possibilities because S&S makes parts for Arrow Coasters. https://www.s-s.com/ride-services-and-parts/arrow-rides#:~:text=S%26S continues to support and,Need Help%3F

I think in 2024 you will see the beginning of the dismantling of California's Great America with Pyscho Mouse being sent to Kings Island. Then in 2026 or 2027 a massive multi launch looper from Zamperla or Intamin.