Thrill_Biscuit

Nice! Thanks for sharing!

I'd move Excalibur from Funtown/Splashtown USA and put it next to Firehawk. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Funtown_Excalibur_2.jpg

John, or John Quincy? Or (would you belieeeeve) Don? The Addams Family ride rumor left a lot of us in the lurch... Clip clop clip clop clip clop slam!

I prefer the Walter and Claude 'version, but would the Record Racer Rider Really Render such a Remarkably Resolvable Riddle? I choose to remain oblivious until we really know the plan, Stan.

I joined in December of '04, way before the dinosaurs !

I'm ready to add to my wife's collection of Glass Blower turtles, to enjoy a hearty cup of PotatoWorks fries & cheese in the little plaza by the KIMVRR, whilst watching the endless, 218' parade of screaming Diamondback riders, trying to spot the first-time riders as they scream by.

I'd re-theme BLSC by getting rid of all of the LA Freeway/ "Journey-Separate-Ways-Video-looking" nonsense and replacing it with fun, european theming and antique car... um... ...cars. I'd change the mid-course helicopter scene to some kind of roaring 20's "Grand Prix" countdown clock... or something. BLSC is just a bittersweet ride for me. It's a great ride that looks like crap . Reference:

I think that would be perfect. Being the only Peanuts character with a signature visual effect, I don't think he'd lose recognizability in its absence. Of course I wouldn't put it past some of the ingenious costume designers to engineer some kind of nearly-invisible, springy wires holding up arcs of gray, fabric-coated "dust billows" that bounce randomly about the character as he/she walks about.

The KIC forums help tremendously!

I simply can't drive by the park without looking at the Eiffel Tower. I tried once, and was completely surprised to see the Tennis Stadium!

^^( I thought it was a pun... stuck in Mobile, Alabama...) Ah, yes. That has got to be frustrating, like doing everything imaginable to get the picture uploader to work short of eating 105 black licorice jelly beans through a straw... wait, let me try that... brb

I saw a "Sta-Pufft Marshmallow Man" doll in the Diamondback main drop net last season. It was that or a Michelin Man toy. ???

I get the feeling you're talking about Sweet Home Alabama? (Oh, sorry, wrong thread )

Timber Tantrum, I say! (Not sure if any (non RCT) coaster has been named that yet...

I know I've written about memorable trips on this site before, but one has now come to the forefront in my mind (I think mood affects which trip is most memorable for me; there are so many to choose from). I'll set the scene: It was 2003. I hadn't been to Kings Island in 18 years. I had been away, serving in Texas, New Jersey and Montana, then Turkey, then off to college in Maine. I lived a lifetime away from my "hometown" (this region that stretches from Downtown Cincinnati to Miamisburg, and points in between), and never thought I'd have a chance to come back and visit the park I loved so much. But, as fate would have it, I met my wife, got married, moved back to Mason, the town I was virtually born in. I could see the park, watch it's nice little fireworks displays from points around town, but I hadn't planned on visiting just yet. Then, just out of the blue, my wife saw that I was feeling down one day, and she said "Come on, honey, I'm taking you to see a doctor, Dr. Pokaei." Not being sure exactly who this doctor was, I figured it was her family doctor or something. When we rolled into the parking lot of (Paramount's) Kings Island, I immediately figured out her clever play on the acronym "PKI." For the first time in 18 loooooonnngg years, I was being led through the familiar front gate. It was one of those perfect, cloudless days where the sky looks impossibly blue, and the air is of the most comfortable temperature and humidity. The powerful, bombastic theme from "Superman" by John Williams was booming over the loudspeakers as we waited in the gathering line. The Face/Off, which I was finally seeing up close and in person, was lifting into position high above and to the left, ready to drop a cycle of eager riders into what lie beyond the obscurring trees and season pass center. The scent of many perfumes and sun screen blended miraculously well with the aroma of funnel cake and french fry. The signature, multi-chime steam whistle of the train echoed into my soul with just the right harmony to well up such long-built-up feelings of joy that I almost cried like a dork. -Thankfully, said coaster released with a dramatic, mechanical clunk, followed by a kind of thrill-borne scream I'd not heard "live" in quite some time, which threw my emotions into another, wonderful direction! As we got closer to the gate, I looked past the booths and could see the majestic Royal Fountains, (which, by the way, have you noticed how they tower out of view past the ceiling of the front gate as you come in?). We made our way into the "lobby" and as I came out into the plaza, I don't know if it was timed to do this or not, but the closing crescendo of the Superman Theme was building, and so were the fountains! It was like the dag-gone park knew I was coming! I could go on and on about this trip, but I just wanted to show what was so memorable about coming to the park after being away for so long. I will say that I rode the brand-new Delirium that day, which was memorable, because during one high swing, it felt like time slowed down, and I looked around at the park, under the amazingly bright, blue sky. For some reason, I locked on to the flashing, white lights (of the hammer game?) on Coney Mall, and watched it disappear out of view as the ride swung back through and under. For some reason, that will always stick out in my mind as one of the most memorable trips to Kings Island I can recall.

Merry Christmas, Don and KIC! Warm wishes for your holidays. Have a great 2013! -Mr. & Mrs. Tb, stormin' the after-Christmas bargains for next year. Yee haw!

I'd ask the Brady question... the 40th anniversary Brady question...

That's a 'Fair question. I'm sure folks will have a lot of FUN with this topic.

Give 'em time... :-)

You packaged that well! -Tb, just 'ribbin' ya a little...

Well, that is if first they become irrationally addicted to the point of desperation, where they might be compelled to do something criminal because of the deadbeat status they may or may not find themselves in. -Tb, who knows. Sadly.

It's all in the tower, baby! Having a lot of coasters is great and all, but without an Eiffel Tower, you're slummin'!

Is that park covered under some kind of "purchaser acknowledges risk" clause?

Soak City... The Rippingtons and Spyra Gyra. They have some killer tropical sounding instrumentals!

If I had the power to make it happen, I'd somehow make the train ride a competition between landscaping companies to make the most awesome displays along the track. Imagine huge areas of unique, lush floral arrangements, plants and trees, waterfalls, etc.... like an arboritum. They can then advertise as being "part of that world-famous Kings Island Miami Valley Railroad." The guests would only see it as marvelous scenery, and be soothed by the experience. Throw in a few durable, detailed old-country facades, and an all-weather animatronic or two and voila! A happy KIMVRR 2.0.