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  1. Same here. Plus if there's rain in the forecast, I know it's a solid coaster I can still rely on some rides. And it's a great winterfest attraction
  2. Honestly if they just extended the back of the building a little, or maybe this is similar to that "indoor/outdoor coaster" seen in the surveys. Something like that sounds awesome, though they need to work on the reliability aspect. DarkKoaster might be the least reliable ride at BGW, though I've heard part of this is due to issues with the track switch
  3. I think that might be AI generated too. The path of the yellow slide doesn't really make sense, it doesn't connect to anything in the tower
  4. Literally just left, otherwise I would've checked. Tonight was possibly the most dead I've seen the park in ages. Enjoyed 15 minutes of ice skating by myself, solo train on Flight of Fear, and was the only person eating at Coney BBQ. After looking at the other Winterfest parks, apparently we're the only one open during this week (outside of Knotts, which well runs 365). I know it usually picks up later in the week, but still caught myself off guard.
  5. I agree, I honestly think overtime the updated Carowinds and Cedar Point enterance plazas won't age as well. KI sort of has a more timeless feel to it, even if it does feel less up to date in the moment
  6. A bit confused...would you be able to elaborate a bit?
  7. Totally agree about the lack of shade. I've been cooked alive in those barrels some days, especially with the middle rings heating up in the sun, it's hot to the touch. However I've had no issues with the spinning aspect. My family and I have spun till I've lost my balance trying to get out of the barrel. The barrels do feel heavier compared to a traditonal teacup ride, but once you get them going, they're a blast
  8. Hasn't Koontz said he wants something done with the Crypt Building before retirement. Could we see this be his magnum opus to his family additions . But in seriousness, I do think this could be a possibility. I can see a project that would cost somewhere in the range of a coaster, but not necessarily a coaster. So the crypt box, or I'm on board with a Boo Blasters Retheme...
  9. Wasn't a completely sold on the inital idea, but I honestly think it turned out really well. Countless families I know love the spinning barrels (they see it like the tea cup ride for disney), and I think the area as a whole feels more alive. It's nothing mindblowing, but I love the small details from the boat to the Adventure Express temple head. I wish we still ended up with the fountain in the proposed artwork, but the bamboo, the music, the stained concrete, I think for as small of an area it was a job well done. My only complaint is I do wish for a bit more shade. Slingshot was big enough with the fence as well you didn't see right into Banshee. They planted some smaller trees that will grow in behind the flat rides, which I think will help the area mature over time. It feels a bit bare and it ruins the feel of the area having the huge invert lurking in the background, but I think they did well with what they had.
  10. Lovely top comment on today's first update of Siren's Curse construction. Gave me a good laugh I'll link the Construction Update Below as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sCqxiPPV94
  11. To be fair I recieved another one this morning and it was already fixed, seems like someone else noticed as well
  12. Today's Youtube Advertisement for KI with a lovely spelling mistake . The link is legit too...
  13. Even if the cost is high, whether it be the proposed motion stage or a flying theater, its not to say the programming and show couldn't change every few years similar to action theater. You could market it as an entire new ride if ridership begins to drop, and then long term it could be a worthly investment. You could even make a more extreme version for haunt, or holiday version for winterfest
  14. While I know many people who do want a new large coaster, I also know countless families that have enjoyed the new flat rides, and Soap Box Racer. In fact I feel like not too long ago quite a few members on here were begging for a large new flat ride package. While I agree they shouldn't completely avoid coasters, I do think they help round out the park. I've ran into countless friends in line for the Cargo Barrels, quite a few like the Antique Cars, and Soap Box Racers only adds another thing to our great kids area. As much as the camp snoop refresh was disappointing, it still runs circles around most other areas in the chain outside of maybe Knotts. I do agree that KI deserves better in terms of another large investment, but it's not like they're not spending money on the park. Sometimes I think we forget all the little improvements and renovations. They recently redid jukebox and chicken shack with new kitchen equipment. The lazy river concrete work and Mondo Monsoon pump room wasn't cheap either, or the bathroom renovations, new ice cream stand, new Action Zone drink stand or even the bars (as much as I don't like them, they are infrastructure). From what I've talked about with Mr. Koontz, I think he chooses to spend more of the budget on park infrastructure and improvements, as well as staffing compared to similar counterparts in the chain. And while this might eat into the new attraction budget, and we've had other entertainment slashed, I do trust the park management has good intentions on running the park at the best level they can given their resources. Though I do worry how much more corporate will continue to slash at their budget down the road, will we see the drones and fireworks reduced to weekends, less haunt and winterfest changes, less staffing, etc. KI has killer pass revenue, and I wish more would go back into the park
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