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I believe I saw that the clearing at Carowinds is for a storage area similar to what Fury sits on.

Also the fact they're also saying 2029 is there's likely a lot of unknowns about permitting and the timeline of dismantling the ride and shipping it to its new home. In fact didn't ArieForce originally get delayed a year bc of permitting issues down there? However, I feel if it ends up at KI or Carowinds they shouldn't have much in terms of problems of permitting. I also think since they said they plan to announce the new home later this year that we'll start seeing parts showing up at its new home later this year and they may want to announce it before it becomes obvious. May want to keep our eyes out and look for survey markings/land prep later this fall to see if we find any potential clues.

I think it goes into Area 72 behind Orion using the leftover Firehawk and Dinos area and goes towards the storage area towards the river if it comes to KI. The new Six Flags is big into making their new major rides fit a themed area. AF1 would fit the theme of Area 72 perfectly. That's part of why I think KI and Carowinds are the front runners right now for this.

I've been saying everywhere basically that those who are "expecting" Tuesday's announcement to be ArieForce One or a major capital program announcement are setting themselves up for disappointment. We seriously need to keep our mind open here and not immediately jump to conclusions. This is kinda turning into the antique car announcement 2.0 where so many people were expecting it to be a reborn of Son of Beast bc of "teasers" up at Cedar Point which weren't teasers and everyone complained that the park "overhyped" it or "trolled" us when really the enthusiasts overhyped it for themselves.

Would probably be more like my pic below: Key: Yellow = restroom light blue = restaurant (big restaurant more like the size of Coney BBQ or Brewhouse) brown = exit gift shop Basically in my concept, the station is flip flopped from how it was at Atlanta. The exit is on the load side and the load side in on the exit side. Also in ETR's video, the rumors he's hearing is Six Flags may be eyeing a 3rd train and doing an unload station like Wildcat's Revenge. Sadly, this may mean the finale may be altered. Remember, take everything with grain of salt as he may be wrong or plans could change. I feel they would do everything at once. If they were to make a new area out behind Banshee they would want an anchor to get people back there.

I was actually just thinking about this. I feel like if they did the 2nd one, they would make it another Bat or WWC and just build a long pathway out to it. Like what they probably would do is demolish the SOB station and have the path start where SOB's old queue is currently and have it wrap under Banshee's turn there where part of the service road goes and then have it wrap up the hill into a new plaza. Think what Holiday World did with Thunderbird. If the park did that I would hope they would add a restroom and a restaurant/drink stand out there and maybe relocate/add a used flat ride or 2 there, but knowing how the park can't keep things open or fully stocked, I don't think would do this or do it properly.

I watched the video and he put 2 different potential locations. One in Area 72 replacing some of the maintineance buildings and the parade float tent which I don't see happening for obvious reasons. The other is back behind Banshee and he mentioned he heard a pre merger rumor of the park potentially expanding the park's footprint to connect A72 and Action Zone which I don't see happening as KI can't even staff the park consistently as is. What makes you think they'd be able to staff a major expansion like that?

There's also a rumor that Enchanted Parks was outbid for it, but again take with huge grain of salt.

I believe it stays in the US, but I would be completely shocked if KI gets it. However, I have heard rumors that Six Flags bought it, but there are rumors of every park chain so take with grain of salt

The whole marketing department is a mess right now! Check out @DonHelbig latest facebook post about it.

on the buildings/in the ground along the fountain maybe....

I think this would look much better than the trusses with the banners trying to cover them

If X2 goes, I fear that plot will sit empty for awhile like Vortex. They're building a thrill glider for next year.

Yeah I think it's time for the park to pull the plug and build something else there. Even if they get the green light to open it, I feel like the ride has too bad of a reputation now. Remember with Son of Beast, the park got the green light to reopen it, but Greg Scheid said no way after test riding it and the park didn't want anymore bad press from the ride.

Meanwhile markers have been popping up with column and station labels at Canada's Wonderland in recent days where Time Warp was. Unless that project was already planned pre merger, but again I feel like 2028 capex planning timeframe would be far enough removed from the merger.

I appreciate Brandon's passion, but I take anything he says with a grain of salt. I don't think this means KI or CP will be neglected one bit. They're still 2 of the top performers in the chain and plus there will still be an office in Sandusky. Now Carowinds on the other hand, I think is in KD territory post 305 as Copperhead didn't move the needle the way Fury and Intimidator (Thunder Striker) did. They have to have a good season next year with Rip Roarin Falls or they risk falling into the WOF/Dorney/Valleyfair territory in this new chain.

At this point I'd be happy if some billionaire who likes theme parks comes and buys the 4 former Paramount Parks and starts another KECO. Maybe us fans should start a petition and campaign for it

I love the concept, but that would definitely cost at least 100 million dollars to bring to life. Maybe if Kings Island was bought by Universal, Disney, or Herschend then this could happen lol.

Decided to have some fun with AI and modernize Timberwolf into a more modern venue while keeping the rustic lodge feel to the venue. Safe to say I like the way these turn out. Sadly I don't think the park or corporate would it would be worth the investment. Also please excuse the kiddy ride in Drop Tower's spot in the 3rd one. I liked the way the venue concept turned out, but I didn't want to potentially ruin it by trying to get rid of the kiddy ride and putting Drop Tower back there.

More like "Would his bosses permit him on Tower Topics?" The answer is probably no lol

I said major "thrill" ride. Or what coaster enthusiasts call a major thrill ride. Nightflight Expedition is a family attraction. A very expensive one that is. And Silver Dollar City is adding a mine train next year (a family coaster).

But Herschend hasn't invested in major thrill rides lately. To the enthusiasts who are begging for Herschend to buy KI bc Six Flags/CF hasn't built a major thrill coaster at KI since 2020 need to realize Herschend wouldn't be that much better when it comes to appealing to the major thrillseeking enthusiasts.

I told him I wanted a multi launch and he agreed. Doesn't mean that's what will happen though.

I just had a little chat with park president Tony Carovillano. It was a very nice chat. He told me a Vortex replacement is a priority to him and that they're working on it, but cautioned that money is tight and that he hopes they can get the money soon. He also mentioned the drone show can be moved to develop the site. Also discussed a few other things with him and based on my conversations with him he really cares about the park and I actively saw him picking up trash when walking.

I turned 6 years old in Summer 2008. That Summer we got new neighbors across the street that had 2 kids around the same age as my sister and I and I remember taking the oldest who was a couple years older than me to KI for the first time. I actually have an album from then on my computer somewhere I may upload them once I get off work later. Those neighbors lived in that house for a few summers before moving away in June 2011, but I will always cherish the memories I made with them at KI and other places.