Jasper

I think Adventure Express gets a fair rating, in a way that the ride does sometimes pick up a lot of speed and can jerk you around at times. The ratings are not based on sheer terror inflicted by looking at it, but the ride experience itself. Which contradicts what I said earlier about the WindSeeker rating, Terpy you are right, I will not judge until I ride it.

So re we going to have another world record kick line in the future. I would not mind to take part in the longest time stuck on a gyro drop, I would gladly take part in that record.

Their map does remind me somewhat of a Bobsled ride for BLSC. I have never been to KD but if I had to navigate my way around, I would avoid this map at all costs.

What would KICentral be like if SOB had never came along. Perhaps a better place....or perhaps.....pure....insanity.

Well, I finally get to add a new map to the collection, however I am not sure if I really wanna put it over the one I have on my wall right now, I have never been a big fan of these CF drawn maps. One, Invertigo is missing it's loop, odd. Two, WindSeeker got a 4, which due to the sheer absolute height should have gotten a 5 in my opinion. And 3, it makes us look to much like CP. Okay done ranting, I actually do like the new map somewhat, I would rather have the old design but it is indeed time for something new, glad I finally get to go to the park and see a new map. Does anyone else think that this will be the year that we finally get the big oversized 99 cent maps like CP gives out, with the new design and all? Edit-Not to keep the rant going, but Viking Fury is depicted very poorly, it makes it appear that the entrance is on the other side of the ride where the exit is.

I do have one question, around the holidays my mother insisted that over the years she has paid 79.99 to renew my Platinum Pass, were there ever such low prices for these passes? I just paid 165.00 to renew mine.

Just utilized the instant renewal system for my Platinum Pass, I made sure to print off my receipt to avoid any confusion if the card does not work. Can anyone else see this instant renewal business causing some serious problems, or do you all think it is a reliable choice. I still get to keep my same card which is a good thing, I have been through one hell of a season with that card last year and this one will be no different.

Is it just me, or is I-Street jam packed with people, Coney Mall as well.

I guess we will just have to cross our fingers that something does not go drastically wrong before or during testing.

They have really made progress in the past 2-3 weeks, I am anxious to see what the status of the ride will be with the nice weather we are getting this week. I also can't wait to see the seats go into place on the ride itself.

I would assume that this is just a glare coming in through the camera lens.

So you went through that door at the end and then took the stairs up to the center. Edit-Thanks for the photo as well Paul, there is nothing I like seeing more than old queue lines or even just photos of queue lines, I am an avid fan of photos like that.

Can someone explain to me how you got into the center hub to load the ride?

Wow, KI has really went above and beyond this year. WindSeeker, Coney Mall revamp, Dino's, and now Crypt enhancements, this year is going to be one of the greatest yet. I cannot wait to see what the new Crypt does indeed look like.

Old FOF stuff is always the best IMO. I am loving these pictures.

Alright quick question to clear something up. When you are waiting in line for Adventure Express and you look over across the concrete type area and you can see two footers plain as day, are those for the old monorail track or are those the ones that came from King Cobra.

Wow they indeed did leave the loop out, nice find.

I would love to see new lighting and other new scenery items in the building to go along with the ride, I mean that would enhance the ride in some way.

This picture gives us a glimpse of the rare, hard to find pictures of, King Cobra queue line.

I was more of a fan of the 2003 esque maps, I am going to definitely hang onto them as that design is obviously long gone now.

I love watching Kings Island music videos and this is one of the best I have seen, truly a work of art. Big ups to you!!

Someone took the words right out of my mouth before I got to say them. I remember as a young kid hearing my dad and uncles doing that and I never quite knew what it meant, then I found out. Now everytime I ride VF I try and start the same chant with my friends on the other side of the boat, needless to say no one understands it.

That actually might be my favorite photo you have posted so far Paul, that brings back memories of when I was a kid riding Viking Fury about 20 or so times in a day. Now it has become a tradition to ride Viking Fury after I eat a big meal in the Festhaus. Once again, thank you for the photos.

Cannot believe the Tower is now pretty much complete. Opening day cannot come any faster.

It is saying it will require a worker in the tower at 301 feet. IN the tower, not on top of the tower.