Bansheelover

1. Banshee 2. Diamondback 3. Mystic Timbers 4. Firehawk 5. Beast 6. Vortex 7. Bat 8. Flight of Fear 9. Backlot 10. Racer

Oh, the memories of the fallen son. I was just a young lad of 19 when the Son was announced. With great anticipation my friends and I waited for the summer of 2000 to ride the Son of Beast. We figured we would pay homage to the father, and ride it first. After a magnificent ride on The Beast we turned our attention to the Son of Beast. We walked to the massive structure very excited about experiencing the much hyped ride. We waited for an hour or so to ride the Son. Once we entered the turnstiles butterflies, and intimidation entered my system. Never had I rode a ride so big and assuming intense. The train exited the station heading towards the most massive lift hill I had ever seen. What seemed like an eternity we reached the top. Next was the most breath taking drop I had ever experienced, we roared about the first drop towards the massive helixes. I remember thinking wow this is intense, but something is wrong, why do I feel like a pair of shoes in a dryer? As we approached the loop the ride appeared to get smoother. We entered the loop which was cool because we had been told it was the only looping wooden coaster in the world. After the ride, I remember we all complained about how rough it felt, but we liked the speed. I rode it 5-6 more times before it was closed, but it never entered my must rides. I only rode it if the line was really short, or a friend had not rode it yet. All in all I'm glad I experienced, glad it's gone, and glad the Banshee replaced it.

It has been two days since the big announcement. I was hoping for a bigger plan being announced that included into the 2020 season. After thinking about it I am very pleased with the direction that has been chosen. At first I was disappointed for selfish reasons, but when I informed my children they were very excited. Just a few weeks ago we were at Cedar Point for the first time, and they drove the antique cars there, three times. I never thought they would enjoy them because they are such coaster fans. Now looking at it through their eyes, and the park needing a reason to get people excited for upcoming seasons I cannot wait until I am driven around the course by my children. Good move Kings Island to please the families, and people who do not or cannot enjoy the wilder rides. I think it will bring a lot of life back to a section of the park that needs it.

The Banshee is my overall favorite. Although I was totally blown away by Maverick what an amazing ride.

I saw somewhere on these wonderful forums posters saying they do not ride this ride, or ride rides from this company. A perfect day for me at Kings Island is opportunity to ride all the roller coasters. Starting with Invertigo and ending on Diamondback. So for those who do not ride certain ones, or certain ones from a manufacture do you re-ride the same ones? Or what do you do?

We renewed our gold passes this year, but keep thinking about platinum passes. Does anyone know if I can upgrade mid season? The kids who answer the phone act like they do not know what I am talking about, or I have to buy a all new passes.

1. Kings Island 2. Americana 3. Universal Studios Florida 4. Universal Studios Island of Adventues 5. Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending opening day. I took my daughters and a few of their friends. After riding the Delirium, Banshee, Bat, Drop Tower, Ivertigo all twice, they then focused on The Racer. To me this is a ride I will ride once, but do not have to ride due to the roughness. Yesterday the ride was fantastic! Kings Island had made the decision to only have the red side opened, and this made each train full. A full train made it such an enjoyable ride we rode it three times before moving on. I also noticed they had replaced some of the wood. I am glad that they spent some time repairing this original ride. My thought is although we love to "race" on The Racer would it be a better ride experience to use only one side on slower days? I know they have done both. Last year my daughters were the only one on the blue train, and I the only one on the red train.

My kids already have informed me of our ride lineup opening day. 1. Mystic Timbers 2. Racer 3. Adventure Express 4. Backlot Stunt Coaster 5. Vortex 6. Beast 7. The Bat They're not tall enough for the others yet.