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honestly feel like KI still is in need of another major coaster. but ill be greatly pleased if we get a new Phantom Theater in that building, honestly seems like the chain as a whole is starting to take more risks again and being willing to try outlandish ideas, like TT2 (I know but barring it gets back operating its gonna be insanely successful obv) and then canada's wonderland tearing open the mountain. I think something entirely new going in the building, including even maybe an expansion of the building even is more possible than it has ever been

thanks for pointing out one of my biggest gripes with that recounting for the loop removal, sure PR side it probably did make more sense to just say the trains couldn't complete the loop, but lets all be honest, the new trains restraints were definitely not rated for that kind of use, nor would it be likely gerstlauer would approve of such use, even if they had been able to complete the original ride course with the loop.

Well, RMC is back at it again lol:

ghost trains are an INCREDIBLY common occurrence, typically maintenance is supposed to catch that when transferring trains on, and before handing off the ride to the operators, but its not unheard of for it to happen, let alone be passed to the operators in this state. to learn more about this in depth, see this reference, its a bit long winded, but explains exactly how you can both, accidentally add a ghost train, as well as accidentally erase an active train running in operation from the block system:

welp, i hate to have this perspective, but, i wouldn't be surprised with guests backtracking post incident, even after not electing to be seen, I.E. SOB Blood vessel bursting incident. Per Ohio state law an accident is defined as: "Accident" means an occurrence during the operation of an amusement ride that results in death or injury requiring immediate hospital admission. Had one of the guests involved elected for immediate attention the following should have happened immediately: (K) Procedures required in the event of an accident. (1) The owner of an amusement ride or device shall maintain records of all accidents and serious injuries and make reports of all accidents occurring on a ride or device as follows: (a) In the case of an accident as defined in section 993.01 of the Revised Code, the owner shall immediately notify the department by telephone or in person and subsequently file a written report with the department within twenty-four hours of the accident. (b) Accidents will be reported on forms provided by the department or similar forms. (2) After an accident that occurs as a result of the action of the ride or device involved, it shall be taken out of operation and the department immediately notified. Until the department gives the owner permission, the ride or device shall remain out of operation and undisturbed, unless an accident scene has to be altered because it is necessary to administer medical assistance to a patron, free of any changes from the condition of the ride or device at the time of the accident. If the accident occurs during department working hours, the owner shall notify the department by telephone. If the accident occurs during department nonworking hours, the owner will notify the department on a toll-free telephone number provided by the department which features an automatic answering service or device. The owner shall not disturb the scene of the accident until after either reinspection or approval of the department. However, the amusement ride or device owner may take witness information, including addresses, telephone numbers and statements. Personally, i don't believe the park to be in the business of breaking state law, so id say its safe to assume the guests reporting of any potential injuries, took place post incident, likely the next day after the incident.

well to be 100% fair, the worst that'll happen now that its 1 train ops, is overshoot the station and latch up on the lift, cant run in to another train again, if there's no other train on the track

hahaha, genuinely killer reply, thanks for the laugh

Time for the second rise of Don

better than plastering vinyl advertisements on rides trains lol

Same can be said about your claim... It's almost like speculation is at least 90% of what we do here lol

I gotta ask what the diet Coke bit is about lmao, im so lost

entirely valid, it does get tiresome, at least for myself, ive never put too much weight into any of the potential revivals, even when the silly rumors started around top gun being rethemed to "The (og) Bat" ive been more interested in simply documenting the goings on that relate theme/lore wise to SOB, more so IF something happened, the community would have a good basis of documentation, and thought threads to run with, because im passionate about the history and future for the storyline that went along with it. bottom line is SOB (the ride itself) SUCKED, even without the loop, that thing beat the hell out of you, even as a young kid riding it being just barely tall enough, i got tossed and was definitely sore the next day I've been at this for a hot minute, even before i found this place, and the wonderful community that exists here, so while id love to see it happen, in some form, even if its just utilizing the killer marketing and theming strategy, truthfully id just like to see the park add something cool and major that isn't another B&M, or another more traditional wooden coaster, (yes i would consider MT a more traditional wooden coaster)

On the other hand of the coin, I personally could honestly give a hoot about a vekoma madhouse, or the crypt building being used. We're all entitled to enjoy the themes, lore, history, and excitement of speculation about what we each personally enjoy. There's a whole thread for TRTR/The Crypt speculation if that's what you desire to speculate about, in fact, that's the thread that inspired my post here, but you see I brought that speculation here and made my post in this thread, because it keeps it sperated into a thread, where if you desire to see such topics, you'll know what you're clicking into. Absolutely no need to come over here and bash a separate thread of speculation from what you desire to see happen. Secondhand, these comments do not contribute to the intent and purpose of this thread, and are nothing more than clutter now. Ya know for some of us, Son of Beast holds a special part in hearts. I personally grew up intimidated by that monstrous structure, always hearing stories of what awaited behind that giant lift structure. It was like myth to me then. By the time I was finally tall enough to ride it, the loop had been removed, and it was on its way out, unintentionally, my first and only ride on Son of Beast, was on its unexpected final day of operations. So yeah, it's got a special place with me, and if love to see something happen with what was, and in my opinion still would be a killer marketing strategy.

just wanna toss the thought out there, this came to mind following some speculation about The Crypt/TRTR. So ive tossed the thought out there that 2023 was not intended to be AP (which was known to be a last minute capital investment) and may have originally been planned for a major capital expenditure (new roller-coaster?) but with top thrill 2 those plans may have been shelved until 2025 (originally?) my original thought ive shared here prior, is that this was a tide over investment, as a filler to the major capital being pushed? now with the last minute additions of sirens curse at CP being announced along with the noticeable effort put into converting wolf pack into a lantern point, which im gonna add, is oddly far off the path from the other activation points (and the now removed sticky note on the prop stating "remnants of the unloved son", was this maybe not the original intention for these props? the additional thought ive had flowing from all this, is it possible that KI planned on a major addition for 2025, which was pushed again following sirens curse going to CP? additionally, as a response to the multiple delays of major capital, and the park sort of already being down a major attraction with Vortex's sudden, unplanned departure, will KI follow suit now and see two back to back years of major investment? perhaps something with the former SOB station, as well as something else with the crypt building? better yet, RMC has been busy with fire in the hole, maybe these props were turned into a redirect, and well be getting a major indoor attraction from RMC in the former crypt building? ( lore wise: maybe the son has awoken from an eternal rest, revisited its former stomping grounds during this haunt, fought and narrowly escaped the Banshee this time, and will soon find a new home right next to its father in the former crypt building?

current word from the creators who had sources disclose this to them 2 months ago (at least) is the Mack Spinner Tower Concept shown in KI's survey, is headed their way, and is being plus'ed, to instead be a 400 foot tall tower Edit: source: honestly wouldn't be a bad move in my opinion, would make Cedar Fair the only chain to have both the worlds tallest (for now lol, then North America's tallest) and worlds tallest spinning rollercoasters plus then one of the other huge parks in the chain gets a new statement piece that doesn't cramp TT2's style