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Hearing rumors people are saying the second trim on Beast is gone. I am not at the park, curious if anyone can confirm or not if they've ridden the new Beast yet.
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14 hours ago, befat said:
That second picture is crazy. Is it just me or does it look like a dip was added before the brake shed? Yet, no explanation in the blog post. I’ve been wishing for some excitement in that area ever since the skid brakes were removed.
Curious how this affects the rides length, we are going to lose or gain total track length here. Would be funny if Beast broke its record again.
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8 minutes ago, Cincinatired said:
That’s my photo lmao
Updated the post, chuck posted this elsewhere and didn't provide an original source.
I can additionally take it down so you can re-post yourself, let me know! -
I appear once again!
Photo from Cincinatired
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Just now, SmartCat7162 said:
At least it destroys all of our hopes and dreams now instead of being utterly destroyed after a year of anticipation.
I too am a fan of my hopes and dreams being crushed. If this isn't a roller coaster then maybe Soapbox Racers did reset our coaster clock and it'll be at least 2027 or 2028 before we see any possibilities.
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Really sucks the fun out of announcements when they randomly drop what everyone is getting over a year beforehand.
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28 minutes ago, WoodVengeance said:
Since 2026 isn't on this one, I assume this is probably just for the Soak City expansion. However, I am curious as to why we didn't see a Notice of Commencement for 2023-2024 with the addition of Camp Snoopy. If Vekoma was on this Notice, I'd assume it would've been because of Snoopy's Soap Box Racers, but nothing on here seems to related to Camp Snoopy in any way.
Gravity Kraft... Beast off-season work continues now that Racer is done? That's another rumor I'm hearing.
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Haunt map was released: See it here: https://qr1.be/SX1M
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13 hours ago, PKIVortex said:
Seen this today over near the SoB atation.
Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk
I have photos of them also taking stuff out of the area from August 14th, 2024. Just to show the difference, something cool to see them working in this place again.
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12 minutes ago, DonHelbig said:
Location isn't as big a question as to how well it will be staffed with scare actors.
One can only hope we get a well-staffed scare-zone, walking through and seeing so few actors in a large area really makes it hard to feel "threatened" or "at-risk" of being scared.
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On 8/27/2024 at 12:39 PM, Timchat2 said:
There are poles and a couple of light towers set up in front of the Kings Island Theater and the sign for the theater has been covered up. It seems likely that Hooked will be in that space along the pathway between International Street and Action Zone.
Pumpkin Eater will be there, not Hooked.
I have a photo from a staff member showing this, they took it during off-hours so I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post it... so to be safe I won't.
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1 hour ago, TombRaiderFTW said:
It's worth noting that the AECOM/TEA attendance report is an estimation and not based on figures released by parks.
I highly recommend not treating those numbers as factual. It's my opinion that AECOM/TEA does an alright job of generally tracking attendance trends (e.g. attendance is down at a given park in a year) but it's a mistake to use the attendance numbers themselves as proof of anything.
Did not know this, thanks for the information. Still keeping it as it seems like the most accurate number, despite being an estimate.
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7 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said:
I would love to put this on the main site and reference this thread. You ok with that @Coasterteam?
Sure!
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25 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:
OP: thanks for the data. How hard would it be to do this for CP?
Up to a certain year, about the same, but since I don't think there's any record of early attendance (like you know, 100 years ago). I have data for it up to 1971, but anything before that, not sure if the park even has those figures anymore. Granted, I haven't dug for any data before that. TheParkDatabase has it already listed up to 1971 anyway, check it out here: https://www.theparkdb.com/results/in/name/3/view_details (You will need an account to view all attendance figures)
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Hayo!
I am here to present a large list of attendance figures for every season since opening for Kings Island. Some of these are estimates as the park doesn't like to official say, but I feel confident these numbers are close to the real ones based on normal attendance.
I will mark each year with their individual sources as proof of the total. The list starts at the latest known year (2023) and descends to the first season in 1972. If any of my numbers are wrong, or you know the real number in place of an estimate, please let me know! I had to do a lot of digging for this, even going through old Amusement Business magazines from the 80s.The reason I am making this is I wasn't able to find a single place that showed all attendance figures for each operating year since 1972. So I thought it would be neat to compile one, so here we are!
("KT RTT" references the Kings Island: A Ride Through Time book by Evan Ponstingle)
The Numbers
2023 - 3,488,000 (Latest report is sourced from https://aecom.com/theme-index/)
2022 - 3,340,000 (Here to 2006 are sourced from AECOM, see https://aecom.com/theme-index/theme-index-reports-archive/ for 2022 to 2006)
2021 - 3,181,000
2020 - 1,626,000
2019 - 3,521,000
2018 - 3,486,000
2017 - 3,469,000
2016 - 3,384,000
2015 - 3,335,000
2014 - 3,238,000
2013 - 3,206,000
2012 - 3,206,000
2011 - 3,143,000
2010 - 3,112,000
2009 - 3,000,000
2008 - 3,126,000
2007 - 3,050,000
2006 - 3,050,000 (2006 to 2023 are sourced from AECOM, see https://aecom.com/theme-index/theme-index-reports-archive/ for all above years)
2005 - 3,330,000 (2005 to 1990 are sourced from an archived AECOM report that I was unable to find directly, but found a site that reported them; see https://www.theparkdb.com/results/in/name/14/view_details)
2004 - 3,510,000
2003 - 3,277,975
2002 - 3,182,500
2001 - 3,350,000
2000 - 3,200,000
1999 - 3,325,000
1998 - 3,400,000
1997 - 3,300,000
1996 - 3,600,000
1995 - 3,470,000
1994 - 3,300,000
1993 - 3,250,000
1992 - 3,260,000 (Legacy KIC Historical Facts page & https://www.theparkdb.com/results/in/name/14/view_details)
1991 - 2,850,000 (Legacy KIC Historical Facts page & https://www.theparkdb.com/results/in/name/14/view_details)
1990 - 3,200,000 (1990 to 2005 are sourced from an archived AECOM report that I was unable to find directly, but found a site that reported them; see https://www.theparkdb.com/results/in/name/14/view_details)
1989 - 3,170,000 (KI RTT pg 159, excludes WinterFest)
1988 - 2,968,294 (Amusement Business 1988 - 12/24/88 Vol 100 Iss 52)
1987 - 3,463,586 (KI RTT pg 150, note pg 144 says 3.1 million but pg 150 includes WinterFest attendance)
1986 - 2,869,669 (Amusement Business 1986 - 12/27/86 Vol 98 Iss 51)
1985 - 2,961,861 (Amusement Business 1985 - 12/28/85 Vol 97 Iss 51)
1984 - 3,200,000 (KI RTT pg 138)
1983 - 2,700,000 (estimate, Amusement Business 1983 - 12/31/83 Vol 95 Iss 52)
1982 - 2,700,000 (Amusement Business 1982 - 12/25/82 Vol 94 Iss 52)
1981 - 2,760,000 (KI RTT pg 104)
1980 - 2,475,000 (estimate, KI RTT pg 98 references a 10% drop in attendance from prev year)
1979 - 2,750,000 (KI RTT pg 96)
1978 - 2,600,000 (KI RTT pg 82)
1977 - 2,500,000 (KI RTT pg 81)
1976 - 2,525,000 (estimate, 1% increase from 1977, KI RTT pg 81)
1975 - 2,364,400 (estimate, 8% decrease from 1974 - KI RTT pg 66)
1974 - 2,570,000 (KI RTT pg 63)
1973 - 2,400,000 (KI RTT pg 58)
1972 - 2,012,000 (KI RTT pg 54)I hope to update this yearly when AECOM, or another party, releases their yearly report. The hope is they keep including Kings Island!
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3 hours ago, DonHelbig said:
If the product allows you to do the same thing, what difference does it make if it's called Fast Lane, The Flash Pass, or Daffy Duck's Quick Access Pass?
I'm all for that last one... where do I sign that petition?
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10 minutes ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said:
Looks cool and sweet. I got the feeling that the shades are the vip lounges. If i'm wrong, sorry.
Most are new cabanas according to the permits, if that's what you're referring too.
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I have fully archived this post as well, in case any site admins are pushed by Kings Island leadership to delete it. You can find it on various archiving sites like archive.org or by reaching out to me on other platforms (same username) where I can provide a link.
If what you say is indeed true, then I feel terribly sorry that you had to go through that. Something tragic like that should not be kept hidden and quiet, it is a major event that requires transparency to show that the park even cares a little. Sure it's not fun to deal with but it's not something that you should be required to lie about when you know the actual truth.
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19 minutes ago, robintodd said:
Park is experiencing an extensive power outage. No rides going and they evaded people off the hill if The Beast. WindSeeker was stopped about 50 feet up. Reastraunts and other powers fine. Started around 10:45.
Can't help but notice...
(assuming at least someone has it on their phone, can't really tweet on a computer with no power obviously, but someones gotta have it on mobile right??)
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33 minutes ago, DonHelbig said:
2025 was committed for this year. With the merger expected to close on July 1, don't be surprised if there is not a major new attraction for 2026.
Using Canada's Wonderland as an example, they sent out a coaster survey in 2023 with a few concepts. Most are speculating that it is a new launched roller coaster, unconfirmed of course. There is major construction at Wonder Mountain, with footers popping up recently so they are building something big. Given the timeline these projects take, like with Orion where it started in 2018, they take time. Seeing how Kings Island sent out their own surveys this year, they are very likely still in the planning stage. Who knows what the merger will do to progress, but there is at least something on the table after all.
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7 minutes ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said:
Well we got the placement for the Water Coaster. Now where will the splash pad or Rain Fortress location.
If you mean the new kids stuff, to the left of Mondo Monsoon (if you're looking towards it from the path)
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It even lists the additions price on that publicly-accessible city-governed web site, very interesting how much it costs! Lot of money for sure, don't always realize how expensive this stuff is.
Update: The construction files are listed publicly alongside it too. Look at your own risk.
Went through them, gonna be a great addition, very excited
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Some more close up photos too: (taken yesterday by a friend)
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1 hour ago, Rockfrog33 said:
Does any one know what is going on with The Beast? It's been down for a few days now with no updates from the park
I've heard some rumors, but nothing confirmed from the park. Rumors are still rumors, not saying them here. Hope everything is alright.
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Wow... that's crazy!