Captain Nemo

They did, it was called Tomb Raider: The Ride, and it was amazing

Sounds like he was just changing his mind about the wording. I don't see anything necessarily revealing about this... What intrigues me is, "We could have continued running one side backwards"

I kind of wondered what excuse they gave Ouinet about Starlight when he came to town. There's no way he'd sign off in it. Nemo, maybe you have some insight on this... how come "stuff" seems to work longer and better at other parks in the chain? Starlight at Wonderland seems to still be working, Luminosity has been good, Stunt Track worked better at other parks... what gives? Are they budgeted differently? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2 Without going into much detail and divulging park information... It really came down to budget, the team that builds it, and the maintenance. Unfortunately as great a park KI may be, flaws can be found all over. Starlight, sub-par security, people smoking everywhere, Tower Gardens, the disgusting state of the seats on Diamondback and the splashdown). But when it comes down to Starlight, its downfall was the department looking after it. Some departments at the park are given a larger budget than others. One such department that does not receive an adequate budget is Entertainment. Shows are run off 15 year old equipment that desperately needs updating (anyone who works with entertainment technology and has seen a show at KI can concur). When Starlight was built, the team that built it and put it together were NOT workers from the company that designed it, but employees of the park that had never worked on a project like this, and when it was completed and the season began those workers went on doing their regular jobs. So naturally, there wasn't a team anymore to maintain it. As the season went on it was apparent lights began to die out, and by the by the end of the season and the temperature began to cool, it would have seemed to be a good time to store the equipment away for the cold winter; However, as we have seen on the webcams, the giant stars and LED lights were left out during the long winters. After 4 Ohio winters, full of icy storms, blinding snow, and sleet, it is not hard to picture the outcome of what happened to the lights because we all did see the outcome this summer. The show was contracted for 3 seasons, with last season being its last. I was certain that the park would have removed all the strands of lights and the stars but when I received a text from Ryan early this season that it was still there, I was surprised to say the least but I knew that after 4 seasons, the park had no intention on putting any sort of budget into the "experience". Starlight, in the eyes of the park was like a new car (or in this case let’s make it a new touch screen smartphone to appease the younger crowd on this forum). Please refer to the image below and relate it to the topic at hand. This is what happened to Starlight. It is also what is happening to Diamondback; yes the ride is still running beautifully but a look at how disgusting the line looks, the black stains on the seats, and the rusty look in the splashdown? In terms of things Cedar Fair has done to upset me, Starlight is second with Tomb Raider: The Ride being first. I shouldn't really concern myself with these topics and continue to think of things that the park has done to royally **** me off. I just need to let it go and just accept what has happened, happened. I don't know why "stuff" seems to work better at other parks but a strong answer might be the team behind it and proper management. I wish Kings Island would look after itself better, but, now being only a guest of the park it is not my duty to babysit it and like a dog hit it with newspaper and give it a stern, "NO" when it does something wrong. I will continue to voice my concern, but alas, I am only a guest with money in my wallet to them. Besides, I have better things to do like, oh... I don't know, enjoy my vacation in Japan and visit parks like Disney Sea. Maybe someday I will tell more stories with more information, but right now I feel this is enough and I hope it was filling, if not, go get seconds at the Reds Diner!

Instead of sending it to Guest services at Kings Island, send it to corporate. Best that corporate know of the situation, the park already knows starlight looks like crap and obviously they are ok with that, maybe corporate may have a different opinion.

No, I cant. What are you smoking? Boo Blasters may not be as bad as Garfield nightmare at Kennywood, but it wins second place. If the new dark ride at Wonderland is really as wonderful as it says it will be, I just hope no one from the technical services department here transfer there.

I personally wish that we had pre-recorded messages. Guests tend to pay attention to repetition especially if it is the same recording.

Interpret as you will the following... As you can see Don edited it 3 times but on Facebook you can see what the original post was.

I don't see that happening! Actually it is Ohio state law that is keeping the coaster from going backwards. I believe it is all rides must run as they are recommended and originally built to do without modification. Basically PTC, while allowing their trains to be run backwards, recommends all their trains be run forwards. The stupid factor on this whole debacle is through the roof!

If Kings Island can't even maintain a simple light show, what makes you think they can maintain any sort of German theme, or for that matter build a simple parking garage (have you seen the poor state of the parking lot)

These are all based on parks I have been to and rides I have been on, basically it is fair... unlike the golden tickets. Best Amusement Park - Six Flags Magic Mountain Best Theme Park - Disney Sea Best Wood Coaster - Son of Beast (with loop), Paramounts Kings Island Best Steel Coaster - Eejanaika, Fuji-Q Highland Best Flatride - Tomb Raider: The Ride, Paramounts Kings Island Best "New" Ride - Takabisha, Fuji-Q Highland Best Park Food - Dollywood Most Beautiful Park - Busch Gardens Tampa Best Water Ride - Mountain Sidewinder, Dollywood Best Waterpark - Splashin Safari Best Park Staff - Tokyo Disney Resort Best Kids Area - Disney Seas Ariel's Grove Best Live E - Californias Adventure Cleanest Park - Tokyo Disneyland Best Halloween Event - Kings Island (only Halloween event I have been to) Best Carousel - Caravan Carousel, Disney Sea Best Dark Ride - Transformers: The Ride, Universal Holiwood Best Walk Through - Noahs Ark, Kennywood Best Park Rail Road - Dollywood Expresss Best Ride Operations - Tokyo Disney sea

Amusement Today is like the WWE

Sound like a great day, although I have to disagree with the live entertainment at the park. Rock and Roll was unfortunately the worst show I have seen not only at a park, but in general. Sounded awful, looked bad, was very boring to watch, lighting was bad, singers looked uninterested and it was so apparent they were using backup vocals. Kings Island, your a great park and it is awesome you hosted this event, just wish your shows were better.

How long until someone starts www.savetherollingthunder.com We all know how well savethebigdipper went lol.

When they got to best landscaping I recalled Don on many accounts talking about how Kings Island has award winning landscape, does anyone here happen to know what award that is? Dude, we get it.. You like intamin

So another park can share the joys (and nightmare) of them!

I agree, Banshee may looks great but think of what 24 million in park improvements could have done!

Took this pic Saturday night, made my status on FB, "Walking through starlight experience... how embarrassing"

Here's an idea, lets go rid the chain of all the WindSeekers.

I have to agree, Boo Blasters can not compare to the time and effort and the factor of enjoyment put into Phantom Theater. Plus it just seems KI has put no interest in maintenance on our dark ride. More than half the guns dont work, half the targets are never working, more than half the effects no longer work, oh and remember the fog wall? Yeah, neither do I.

It was already worse...

Any confirmation from Don if their would be fog at night, it seems like it was the highlight (if not the only highlight) of the the Night POV.

Themed music would be nice, but being realistic... it is probably going to have stock top 40's music with Skyline and LaRosas ads placed between songs.

Some activity on the webcam

This day just keeps reminding me of this game.

He said wing guys, that's definitely why it's gonna be a wing coaster named The Bat and you'll all be wrong! This post is filled with sarcasm, just so you know. I think he should p-prepare notes.