FUN&ONLY!

I really appreciate all the updates @gforce1994 has shared with us regarding the markers, and I hope he continues sharing them. These markers have created an interesting topic of discussion that SHOULD make for some fun conversations. However, some users are so dead set on their respective opinions that they are tuning out other opinions and just proclaiming that they are right (I will admit, I have been an offender to some extent). This discussion should be fun, and it can be. Right now there are a bunch of markers at the park, and they could literally mean anything. Everyone has their own opinions as to what these markers might mean, and it is fun to hear everyone’s thoughts. I suggest that EVERYONE respect each other’s opinions and actually read them with an open mind. Maybe reconsider your own thoughts and share some more insight as to why you think the way you do. Right now none of us know for sure what is going on with these construction markers, so let’s try to have a good discussion and listen to each others’ thoughts and ideas.

One thing that confuses me is that if this is for an Action Zone expansion, why are we seeing markers by Soak City‘S entrance? I believe that there is a chance that a rollercoaster will pass over the entrance, but I know it won’t go all the way over to Soak City’s entrance.

I would like to see a Racer repaint, new area entry signs like @BeeastFarmer said, enhanced landscaping, a 50th anniversary parade like Cedar Point, and if we are getting a new ride, I would love to see Phantom Theater return! I know some of this is a stretch, but I really want Kings Island’s 50th anniversary to be just like 2019 with tons of nostalgia brought back!

I believe you and @gforce1994. I don’t see why anyone would be lying over markers, so I have no reason to doubt anyone’s claims. I am excited though as it seems like there are a lot of markers stretching from Son of Beast’s area to the south of The Bat towards Invertigo. This could literally mean anything, but I feel like it is probably more than just utility work with how many markers we have seen.

I can’t see the picture. Edit: I know not all of you trust Coaster Nation, but here is a decent picture of the lights from their Facebook page. It is weird how these lights are on right now. Are they usually on during Halloween Haunt when Wolf Pack is open? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3558474277520781&id=206282526073323&ref=page_internal&__tn__=*s*s-R

We planted a few pine trees in our backyard like 15 years ago. When we planted them, the pine trees were like 4 feet tall. Nowadays, the pine trees are like 30 feet tall.

Were they near The Bat’s station or maybe near Son of Beast’s station?

Where would you say the markers were in relation to anything in the park?

With this picture, I definitely agree it does look impossible to see new markers from The Bat. I don’t doubt that @gforce1994 did see new markers though, but I don’t think they could be near Marker 4 and still be visible from The Bat.

Wow! That is a LOT of markers.

Cedar Point does not need to be getting rid of family coasters though. If they replace their family coasters with thrill coasters, they will alienate a lot of their park guests.

Rougarou could very well be moved to another Cedar Fair park like Valleyfair or Michigan’s Adventure, and it would be a great addition to either of those parks.

Are there any more near Son of Beast’s station? How many of these new markers would you say there were? Also, are these markers the stake-type?

Can you describe the general area of the markers and the colors of them?

Pine trees get MASSIVE in a short amount of time. In like ten years, those trees could easily be over 15 feet tall and fairly wide, blocking mostly all views from The Beast’s station which I like. I think they will keep these trees even after they replace Vortex.

Do you have pictures?

I am not trying to harass anyone. I am just trying to point out that it is not fair to compare Kings Island and Indiana Beach’s fall operating schedules because one is actually taking proper COVID-19 safety precautions while the other one is doing practically nothing at all. The argument was directed towards Indiana Beach and not you.

So trying to act safely and responsibly is “living in fear?” There is no excuse for Indiana Beach’s incompetence in its COVID-19 response. They really don’t show their appreciation to their loyal fans by doing nothing to protect them.

Indiana Beach on the other hand is staying open till 11pm and hiring scare actors. Guess where I'm going in October... Enjoy Indiana Beach’s COVID-19 precautions! Oh wait... there are none... We are lucky Kings Island is even staying open in the fall. Obviously, the park cut back hours to stay profitable with limited attendance.

It looks like Intimidator at Carowinds is receiving a complete repaint this offseason. If Intimidator is now getting repainted, I think Diamondback is well overdue for a repaint as I have always thought that its paint job was in much worse shape than Intimidator. Also, Diamondback is one year older than Intimidator. I really hope a Diamondback repaint is in the works. http://www.screamscape.com/html/carowinds.htm

This Coaster Nation article contains a map of most of the markers I believe. https://coasternation.com/new-markers-appear-at-kings-island/

I agree with you. There were MANY other places to put that tent.

I bet they supplied the Grand Carnivale storage tent!

I do think they will replace Vortex with a coaster because there are already plenty of flats in Coney Mall and altering the terrain would be more expensive, but I agree, I think Action Zone will see a new coaster before Vortex is replaced.

I am heavily leaning towards a MACK Rides multi-launch (maybe spinning) replacing Vortex. Something like Copperhead Strike would be different enough from Maverick with its hangtime, and it would also be MUCH more reliable than Maverick. MACK Rides’ coasters all have incredibly comfy restraints which is also very important. Also, these rides are incredibly photogenic which is important because Vortex’s replacement has to live up to Vortex’s standards. I will say this... if we do get a MACK Rides multi-launch, I think it will feature 5 car trains like Helix in order for us to have 3 trains of 20 rides compared to Copperhead Strike and Time Traveler’s 3 trains of 16 riders.