johnjniehaus

So to answer the original question, what would I like changed at Kings Island - The one thing that if I could wave a wand and it would magically change would be - Storage bins on ALL ride platforms. Mystic Timbers and Orion drive me CRAZY with the no bag policy. Why don't new rides have bins like the old ones!? Answer: Because they want to squeeze you for money for a stinkin locker rental! It's ridiculous! Anyway that's what I would want changed

You definitely did the right thing. We all have to realize that nowhere in this world is as safe as it was even 10 years ago. People are just a lot more unpredictable and angry these days. Regardless of why the knives were there, handing them over to security was the right thing to do. If they were simply lost or forgotten it was right to give them to security and if they had actually been hidden or stashed same thing - It's always right to give lost or mysterious/harmful objects to the proper authority.

You got to be kidding I was literally there last night and walked right past that shop at 6:30. Could have got a signed copy. Darn! That stinks that I missed it.

I saw the book in KI gift shop today and stood there and read it for 30min till someone asked if I needed help. Lol. I said no I just wanted to make sure this was good before I bought it.....and it wasn't just good, it was AMAZING! thank you for putting in the time to create this!

I agree Diamondback is in need but The Racer should get it first. If you look at it from the antique autos it's like white and grey because all the paint is chipped and worn off the wood. Racer and Diamondback are definitely the 2 in need but I'm praying The Racer gets the red white and blue color scheme!

Invertigo obviously was better....that's why it's still around and Wicked Twister bit the dust. Invertigo is unique as most boomerang style coasters are regular sit down style not suspended cars that you can face your friends. Wicked Twister was pretty pointless for me...

Kings Mills Log Flume or whatever it's name is now. Most people assume it's for kids because it's in kids area but that is the perfect water ride.

I am with you totally! Bring back the Zodiac. Great concept. I don't know why design companies discontinued them and took a step backwards. I think they look super cool and would really go over well. And with some cool lights, that thing would be the hottest family ride in the park! Hey theme even matches the sort of space theme of Area 72!

I'm with you Virginia Reel all the way! I think there's only 1 left in existence!

Ok yes October Fest needs a revamp! Would love to see it become home to some more family friendly flat rides that way Jr can get out of snoopy land and can ride in October Fest and then hit a few things in Coney Mall too. So my top 3 picks for Octoberfest Area - #1 Flying Bob's/Himalaya tell Cedar Point to move The Matterhorn down here. They have the Himalaya too. Why do they need both??? #2 Der Spinnen Keggers or some equivalent of a teacup style ride #3 Enterprise type ride like Skylab or Witches Wheel at CP As for flat rides in Area 72 possible expansion 1 ride comes to my mind - Double Ferris Wheel! Bring back the Zodiac guys. It looks super cool. I think it would go over well and the name fits the area. There's even a poster in Orion que

I'm cool with the flying theater ride for the crypt building. They need to put something in there. I also agree we need more flat rides. The homage to Der Spinnen Keggers was a terrific idea. I'd like to see a Ferris Wheel return but I'd LOVE to see a Double Ferris Wheel return. Long Live The Zodiac! Perfect for Area 72 theming too!

The Racer at Kings Island. Red White and Blue like it was in 1972

Here's what I'd love to see #1 Original Racer Red White & Blue paint color scheme (won't be happy if it's a brand new shade of white only) and PLEASE flip the Blue Backwards again. Literally they changed it the year before I was tall enough to ride it and my dad complains every time we ride it that it's better backwards. #2 Live Acting on Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad. This ride would be dynamite if they did reenactment like they do at Cedar Point. #3 Signs/Photos of former rides. I think a permanent museum is something we'd all be nuts about for a year and then never go to again so probably best to put photos around the park at various ride sites. If any cars or lapbars or track remain of defunct attractions put that on display too. (Has anyone else heard of "The Beast Graveyard"? Idk if it's ligit but legend has they bury a small piece of each ride they remove in this ride graveyard. If legend is true they need to dig that stuff up and put it on display. Or auction it for charity. Good grief you know how much people would pay for the only surviving piece of King Cobra or Son of The Beast after seeing what Vortex track sold for!) #4 Bring Back the Fresh Made Bread! My GMA talks about how good it smelled So just for fun, if they park would bring back 1 former non rollercoaster ride what would you like to see make a comeback? I personally would love to see a Double Ferris Wheel come to Area72 (aka The Zodiac). I've always thought that ride looked so cool! I think people would ride it because it looks cool. I mean there aren't any still in existence so if the design came back King's Island would have the only one I think. Runner up would have been Der Spinnen Keggers Because the October Fest area does need to be revitalized. Anyway let me know your thoughts on past ride that NEEDS to make a comeback!