Benjamin22
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14 minutes ago, Joshua said:
I don't remember those years very well, was it the overall atmosphere of the park (cleanliness, maintenance, etc.) that was bad or attendance/profit?
I think some people don’t like that era due to all the classic rides there were removed. I’m also a bit curious as to why that era gets such a bad name.
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If you go to 3:20 you’re able to get a decent ish view of the landing pad area.
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Keep in mind Orion’s break run is partially as long as it is due to the fact there’s no MCBR while Diamondback does have an MCBR.
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1 minute ago, super7 said:
Planting trees all over the park is the biggest improvement they could make. Very little shade around the park anymore.
Trees really do go a long way in improving park atmosphere
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1 minute ago, CoastersRZ said:
A couple of follow up questions. When did Dave Focke leave Kings Island? Did he retire? Also, what is Anthony Esparza doing now?
I believe Anthony is working for Carnival cruises as a creative director.
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Could you see the midcourse break run?
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^ Be aware it just says concept. He didn’t confirm one was coming to Kings Island
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In years pasts you have needed to be apart of a coaster club, it’ll most likely be the same this year.
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I’d rather have a custom designed ride for Kings Island rather then another cloned addition.
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Given the general direction Cedar Fair has been going I don’t really find this surprising. In the past few years we’ve seen Carowinds, Canada’s Wonderland & now Kings Island get newly themed areas. I’d assume this area could go in the area Vortex, Fury & Hurler are maybe?
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I think I can still see both of the loops in that photograph.
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Didn't know they welded, I assumed most parks would try to avoid welding parts of their coaster.
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$20,000! I wonder what the record for the most money raised for a first rider auction is.
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^Interesting how Shake, Rattle & Roll colors hasn’t been changed to red on that map.
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6 minutes ago, King Ding Dong said:
If the search function here worked better (or I was better at using it), you would be proven wrong. The mantra on this board for at least the past several years has been a 5 year process from decision to build a coaster and opening of finished product. Never saw any evidence to support that claim but I have seen many on here berated in the past to dare think otherwise.
That’s what I always thought the 5 year plan meant. I just don’t see how’d you spend 5 years designing a regional park coaster. If I recall a wing coaster for GateKeeper was decided upon at IAAPA 2011 which was just 2 years prior to its opening.
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I don’t think anyone’s ever said it takes 5 years to actually design a coaster, I think the five year process is just a general idea of what they’d like to do during those five years and I assume it frequently changes for the years further down the road.
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4 minutes ago, CorkscrewMcPuke said:
I mean, we kinda know how the story ends at this point. That being said, I do wonder what they're going to do to make that land aesthetically pleasing if anything.
I’d venture to say they will do nothing. I hope I’m wrong but the park doesn’t seem to plant that many trees. All I’m hoping for is the trees near Vortex don’t get removed.
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A little disappointed they turned off the camera. For such a beloved coaster it would have been nice to see its deconstruction.
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1 minute ago, HandsUp said:
I really don't care if I'm on the first train. My question is: If I raise $150 do I get 3 hrs of rides?
Yes you get to ride for 3 hours.
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If you donate $150 you get to attend the event, the top 32 will be able to get on the first train, those 32 seats are what’s being auctioned off.
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Confirms O’Rourke is doing the demo.
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Maybe they’re going to use those for parts or hopefully maybe that’s what they’ll auction off? ^ Yes that was the bottom of the track
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Just now, KI FANATIC 37 said:
Do you have to buy a park ticket as well? Or does your $150 donation permit you into the park?
It permits you into the park (as the park isn’t even technically open besides media day)
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Cedar Fair Purchases Paramount Parks!
in Kings Island Central Newsroom
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I know a lot of the rides in Oktoberfest were removed during his time.