Gordon Bombay

I think you have worked every job imaginable.

It's just promos for that Ghost Hunters episode. It's probably rerunning on Sci-Fi at 3 AM this weekend.

So we have to wait sixty more days for Ed Hart to say "Nevermind, lol."

I'll tell you what. I was pretty skeptical of how the park would execute a full service restaurant, but truthfully I was blown away. Seriously, they nailed this. The whole theme and motif of the place is indicative of the hall of fame downtown. There's a full service bar, the patio is great and there's no shortage of televisions. One of the best parts is that each table has a historical Reds photo on the table. I thought this one was a nice touch, note the Coney Island advertisement on the outfield wall: All in all, the best part about the place isn't just that its a new dining option or that it's a really good dining option - it's local. I love that the park this year has focused on its Cincinnati roots. Out of town visitors can really see the tradition and pride that people put in the Reds organization. The historical items are n attraction in their own. Also, yeah... those ribs... I still have a stomach ache.

Shaggy says it best once again!

At least the "outpost 5" markings are still on the side.

Cavern of Terror has an elevator lift for guests requiring a wheel chair as well as wheel chair accessible exits throughout the attraction. The other "floors" are just catwalks.

Thanks for posting how Cedar Point's works. KI's is very different operation wise mainly just because of the variations on how the different ride's physical lines were built - none of which were originally built with Fast Lane in line. Your comments point out two major points to me: 1) The way in which FL users are integrated and 2) The angry "regular" patron. Both are examples of how poorly operated and executed this "Fast Lane" system has been. Wristbands and keeping the lines together is nothing but a cheap move. I'm surprises Ouimet allowed it, let alone KI management.

Thank you. I'm surprised more people don't bring up the Six Flags system. Comparing Fast Lane to Disney is irrelevant, apples to oranges. Larger corporation with more capital who takes time to invest in doing things right the first time compared to regional company that changes on the fly. Fast Lane isn't an issue, it's here to stay and won't be gone anytime soon. Not to mention, the park had a perk like this before. It's not "unfair," it's a tiered experience like the ones found at nearly any other entertainment venue. The problem with Fast Lane is not its concept, but its execution. The system is operated horribly and sub par compared to industry standards. It's sad when Six Flags is doing something better than you. Wrist bands, unlimited rides and their lax policy on "capping" sales to keep impact down are all part of the problem. Then again, why cap Fast Lane purchases when you can just say you do while spending very little to operate a system you're immensely profiting on? One of the biggest dissappointments with Matt Ouimet is that he allows a system such as Fast Lane in its current state to exist. It could be operated so much better while delivering better value to those who purchase it and those who chose not to.

Even if closing GL was their vast conspiracy plan the whole time (which, if so, why did they even bother rebranding and operating it for a few years? Wouldn't a diabolical plot dictate that they'd just close it down when they bought it?), your argument doesn't hold up regarding Kings Island. Crypt was a mechanical and operational nightmare that operated infrequently ever since Paramount installed the darn thing. Both PP and CF tried solutions, eventually CF cut their losses. The ride was providing no benefit. Flight Deck, Vortex and AE being on their last legs? How would you know that? Give me a freaking break, cause you rode them and they're as rough and bumpy as other Arrow coasters from their time periods? Also, comparing Racer to Raging Wolf Bobs is a joke, right? RWB suffered a derailment accident prior to GL's closing while The Racer has continued with good operating in recent years and receives substantial upkeep and vigilant safety oversight. You simply have no idea what you're talking about. If CF wanted to eliminate a competitor, they wouldn't do it at the expense of sacrificing guest safety and hurting their own brand image.

Why are you shaking your head? Because you weren't clear and I asked you for clarification?

Lot of "ifs" in those sentences. Water park attractions are very complex machines that require upkeep and maintenance and generally aren't meant to store runoff and rain water for several years. You're assuming that what you saw was a water park inspection and assuming that you're correct then somehow they must be "wrapping up" ride inspections? And why should we expect tax incentive news in two to three weeks, has that been reported somewhere? Vague speculations. I await some words from Mr. Hart.

Interesting considering they don't seem to know what they'll be hiring for. Do they just need lifeguards? We'll see toward the end of the year won't we? I think we'll see towards the end of April when the 90 day back out period ends. Either Hart will have the financing or he won't. I would assume in order to secure that financing he has to give specific details to anyone who's going to give him money. I figure, if that happens, we'll finally have some details on exactly what is opening and when.

Interesting considering they don't seem to know what they'll be hiring for. Do they just need lifeguards?

Probably because the restaurant will be located within the area of the park designated as "Rivertown" per the .

Wait, is this actually "full service?" As in you sit down, a waiter serves you, you tip them at the end and so forth? In the past, the buffet was billed as "full service," hence why I ask. It'll be interesting to see how the wait staff, if there is one, compares to the "service" found in the Foods Department in previous years.

So by your own logic, you're naive and ignorant since you take every press release from Ed Hart as gospel truth. It's all common sense. If you don't have it, then your delusional. Obviously you guys werent born with it. I'm not on no one's bandwagon, I'm just telling it like I see it. Apparently common sense doesn't apply to basic grammar or apostrophe usage? How are we delusional again? Because The Interpreter pointed out the plan according to Hart's own spoken word in several articles? Because we see the situation differently? Because several in this thread are following things closely and you're not? For some reason, certain members in this thread take one being skeptical of Hart's plan as some kind of personal attack on themselves and Kentucky Kingdom itself. Scard01, I suggest you actually read the articles and links posted here and if you have an opinion - be prepared to back it up with why you feel that way or what evidence is drawing you to those conclusions. The only delusional thing in this topic is your repeated desire to tell us what you want to see at Kentucky Kingdom despite Ed Hart himself stating the contrary.

So by your own logic, you're naive and ignorant since you take every press release from Ed Hart as gospel truth.

Wow... just wow. The amount of ignorance and misinformation in your most recent post is astounding. I could go through point by point and refute it, but I'll leave it at this: You're that upset that there are people rightfully skeptical of Hart's plan that you want to divert the topic to a debate on a public transit project in the city of Cincinnati? And what's apparently slowing down Hart is that he's not bribing the right people in a vast Frankfort political conspiracy? I'd say it's that no one wants to invest in his project and he doesn't have his own capital whereas Holiday World did... and even they backed out.

Not worth the drive, highly boring? Seems like they get enough people who disagree with that sentiment. Note: their park is still open. You talk about waterparks being a main draw, I'd say the attractions and value in the HW water park certainly trumped what was offered in nearby Louisville. Your friends may be aggravated by the water park idea, but many paying customers are not. Holiday World hasn't bolstered their water park to scorn "roller coaster enthusiasts," they do it because it's what their paying customers want. Ed Hart isn't an idiot, and while I'm skeptical of his proposed plans, he knows what he's doing by opening just the water park first (or it's all he can do). There's a reason Six Flags shifted their attention in that direction as well.

Ark Park was supposed to start construction in 2012 and be open by 2014. They haven't even broken ground yet. I am pretty sure their timetable has been delayed. They have less than 50% of the 24.5M they need to build the first phase. When is Ark Park going to open again? Who is more realistic with their plan? Ark Park ranks right up there with the Cincinnati Streetcar, in terms of worthlessness. If I was a betting man, and at times I am, I'd place my chips on the plan with some financing and repeated gubernatorial support than the park currently seeking financing that had skeptical gubernatorial support. Who is more realistic with their plan? At this point, I wouldn't say the guy who claimed there'd be a B&M in Louisville in 2015 and is now saying that it's going to be just a waterpark for now. Hopefully his hart is in it though. As for the streetcar: "You mad, bro?" Taking swipes at me just because I don't view the Kentucky Kingdom situation through the same rose colored glasses you do isn't going to help you convince me otherwise. You know what the main difference is between Kentucky Kingdom and the Cincinnati Streetcar? I'll ride a streetcar through downtown Cincy before I even have the chance to ride a coaster at Kentucky Kingdom.

Having been down there and talked to several locals when I wrote an article on it. Worked at another nearby amusement park that picked up a lot of former SFKK clientele who frequently discussed the accident or erroneously believed that the accident was the cause for it closing. Also, numerous article comments, enthusiast message boards and the "fans" of KK who post on facebook. As for where else in Louisville is there to go? ...Holiday World. Also, Ark Park seems to have more definite planning that Ed Hart's "word." Thank you.

The question is, would people rather drive an extra 1-2 hours to two other great amusement parks? I know Kentucky Kingdom already dealt with that competition, but it'll especially be hard because people may already have set parks to visit thanks to its closing for a few years. I think the question is, will people come back? The park had reputation for being rough and despite hardly any major capital investments in its last few years, Six Flags always maintained that it did very well in season pass sales. Yet, the accident. I don't think it recovered well from that publicity and Six bailed pretty quick, taking the only things they felt were worth taking. Now with being closed, the park has a stigma.

Hey, if you wanna post gifs and memes with other high school kids, go to Reddit. if you wanna stay on the topic of "Son of Beast roller coaster to be removed," keep posting here.

It's now "Green Lantern" at Six Flags Great Adventure: You can check it out here: http://rcdb.com/8932.htm