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As someone involved in a family business, this whole situation saddens me.
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2 hours ago, disco2000 said:
It goes along with my theory of why they slowly let this property get to this situation - if they did it when Coney was in full capacity, the backlash may have scared the potential buyer away. The hope is that since it was basically just a pool at this point that any backlash would be small background noise that wouldn't scare off the buyer.
This is well thought out and does make a lot of since, but I think you’re giving them too much credit.
In my opinion it boiled down to current/recently former generational ownership being completely inadequate at running the park. There’s a laundry list of greed driven, poor decision making since said individual took over. The park took on a severe amount of debt as a result and didn’t stand a chance.
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2 hours ago, disco2000 said:
What were the circumstances of the one that you signed that worked? While there are always some things that this could be beneficial, as someone else pointed out, these are rarely successful.
This was back in 2020 during the begging of Covid, but it involved allowing immigrant students to stay in the country due to the state of the world. It also involved access to online education. But yeah, these typically don’t do anything.
2 hours ago, disco2000 said:Unless another organization can come up with the asking price or the public backlash is soo strong that the purchaser decides to back out, this will continue.
As sad as it is to admit, I even think that’s a stretch. Seems like a done deal to me. But in regards to the public backlash, I haven’t encountered anyone online who’s been happy about the decision. As far as public outcry, well, having just been down at Coney in the last hour I can say that it’s beginning:
(pictures taken legally)
Whether people voicing their displeasure will do anything is unlikely. But it’s starting to happen. I ran into another enthusiast with a pretty sick Beast license plate and we talked for a bit. It’s a shame. Rick if you’re on here, it was great talking with you!
Satalite WLWT truck pulled up as I was leaving. Might get more info on the news tonight.
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1 hour ago, Aaron88stang said:
Has a change.org petition ever actually made any kind of meaningful impact? Most are laughable.
I had signed one that actually worked.
I think the hope of this one is that the historical nature of the grounds, infrastructure, and buildings should be reason enough for them to be saved. That’s where the government would theoretically step in. Don’t really know how, or if that would even work.
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54 minutes ago, Buckeye Brad said:
All great points Hoeter.
Speaking of Coney’s influence, there a neat article about Walt Disney touring parks for research and inspiration when planning Disneyland. Apparently Coney Island was an important contribution to Disneyland, and by extension, the entire amusement park industry.
Best .79 cents one could spend, I guess.
Coney Island, Cincinnati….
What a loss.
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1 hour ago, burlguy41005 said:
Dig into MEMI and watch the money trail.
That’s a funny way to spell Live Nation.
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At least we’re getting a music venue in the area. Definitely need another one of those.
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Mods, can we have a day to ignore the no profanity rule?
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55 minutes ago, Imperial79 said:
Looks like Seabreeze Amusement Park is removing their Bisch-Rocco Flying Scooters ride next year, they're adding a WindstarZ. This gives Kings Island a chance to head over to NY and take it off their hands, hopefully bringing back an old classic style scooters ride. It could replace that basketball game in Coney Mall!
We need OUR flyers back! To replace the other basketball game. Haha.
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1 hour ago, disco2000 said:
Because California wants everything electric and zero emissions by 2035 - lawn mowers, weed eaters, cars, trains, anything powered...
Conflicted. Don’t hate that idea at all because we gotta take better care this our spinning rock, but…. Trains are too cool.
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Horrible news about their train. Truly a unique experience. I wonder what happened?
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Looking forward to seeing him materialize in January when my wife and I visit the parks. Had a chance to see him at Disneyland last year during our honeymoon. Love the character and the history, but I have to agree with @Shaggy about the placement in the WDW mansion. Not a fan of that at all.
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Gotta say, I’m pretty impressed with the meatloaf burger (brewhouse) and sausage (G&G). Had both last night and was blown away. Delicious!
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39 minutes ago, standbyme said:
We purchased the Magic Band+’s for our trip in January earlier this year…unless they have perfected them since then they weren’t worth the extra money…you had to struggle BIG TIME to get them to work with the statues…and even when you got it to work the effect really wasn’t that much. We were disappointed after spending the extra money.
Appreciate the heads up!
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Why on earth wouldn’t this be promoted to death? Seems pretty cool. My wife and I have ironically been looking at new Magic Band +’s this week for our trip in January. Happy to see a little slice of that make its way to KI.
But seriously, why hadn’t this been promoted at all?
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25 minutes ago, MaestroJr said:
I know I just think it’s funny that’s all
It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, does it?
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If I were the park I wouldn’t want anyone filming Boo Blasters either. Pretty embarrassing.
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1 hour ago, BoddaH1994 said:
Haven’t been up to the old alma mater in quite a while. Would it be worth adding in a splashdown themed to Loch Norse?
Only if it’s surrounded by geese poop.
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3 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said:
If they just themed it to concrete it would work just fine!
Make it to e NKU section!
(that joke was only for a few of you
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I, for one, am down to have Banshee rethemed to Landrum. -
Hahahaha. The guy’s pulling excuses directly from some posters/posts on this site. Hilarious.
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So cool. Love a good train!
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4 hours ago, disco2000 said:
What do you propose they change to make it better?
As an old person who experienced Winterfest ‘05, I’d love to see something like the “Home For The Holidays” show. Doesn’t need to be a carbon copy, but something more show driven.
Honestly, though. I’d be content with just new, fully functioning lights and displays accompanied by some popular Christmas songs. I really love the “12 Days” concept, but I just don’t think it’s easily executable in the right way.
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Honestly, the KI&MVRR is the most underutilized aspect of the whole event, when it could easily be one of the “E-Ticket” Winterfest attractions. I hope it gets sone attention. I mean, what’s better than Christmas and Trains?
(Answer: legitimate Prestige Pass perks)
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1. How dare you
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Coney Island Permanently Closing
in Coney Island Central
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Anderson didn’t know of the plans until we did. Horrible what this does to the city.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/12/15/anderson-township-officials-not-in-the-loop-of-coney-island-sale/71936537007/
“Given said investment, the Board of Township Trustees expects to have meaningful discussion with (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra) leadership soon to learn about the detailed plans for the former Coney Island site and how such plans will impact the Anderson community," the statement reads. "Once those conversations have occurred and more information is shared, township officials will be able to comment further."