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https://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-world/transportation/skyliner.htm Someone is building ‘em!

In the same location? I’m thinking no. Much of the previously existing structures have been modified or removed. In general? I’d like to see it return. Maybe over the Coney Mall midway like Coney Island way back when. The old Action Theatre could be utilized as a station area.

Incredible write up. Always a pleasure. Thank you so much for sharing!

What a bunch of nerds.... uh. I mean, nice job! Seriously though, this is really sick. Thanks for sharing.

I’ve heard that it was the wishes of the family who sold the land that the park kept the house standing. Whether or not that’s true, I do not know. I had no clue about any additional houses or altered train routes. Thanks to all for sharing. Cool stuff.

Oddly enough the made me take off my belt as well (to an extent). First time that’s ever happened to me.

The Lagoon was right up the street from where I live now! A lot of cool history.

All right! Another building that’s going to go unused for the majority of the season.

It’s definitely been an odd season for me. Me and the old lady split back in March after three years and I wasn’t planning on getting a Gold Pass because I didn’t really have anyone to go with (my friends aren’t crazy KI nerds like I am). Between that, purchasing a house, and a tough death in the family I begrudgingly decided to take a year off. Once the end of the season began to roll around I took advantage of the 2019 Gold Pass deal so I could get a few trips in through Winterfest. 2018 was the first time I had ever done a solo trip to the park. I’m mad at myself for hesitating to do so earlier in the season. It’s an absolute perfect way to zen out a bit, have dinner, and unplug for a while. Much needed, to be honest. Overall, a great (albeit short) season for me. Looking forward to Winterfest and the Antique Autos! Picture is from my first trip of the season. One of the best nights ever.

Thanks for sharing. Never had a chance to make it to the park. I really dig QCD, keep up the good work, man.

I, too, was blown away by Winterfest last year. Especially given my only frame of reference was Winterfest ‘05. Cannot wait until Winterfest this year!

Great topic and info. Thanks for sharing!

This. That building needs to go.

Keep in mind budget cuts and maintenance costs when it comes to the removal of Firehawk. Not everything means Giga Coaster.

Riding the overpriced Biergarten!

Not terribly surprising. Firehawk was my first coaster that was built at the park as a KIC member, so I’ll always have fond memories of obsessively checking this site during that time period. Loved seeing the photos of the construction site from the skies oh so long ago... Firehawk certainly isn’t my favorite by any means, but I spent a lot of time riding it it’s first few years after it’s relocation with friends (and girlfriends) who have seemingly moved on much like the ride itself. Good times, good times. Im excited to see what the future holds for the land it occupies, but I’m more convinced this was a budgetary issue as opposed to a removal for expansion. But we’ll see, won’t we? Rest In Peace (Pieces), I guess.

Don’t want to hijack your thread, but I figured this was the best place to post this: A pretty cool look at Knott’s!

Nope. They should focus on enhancing what they currently serve before adding new menu items.

Its odd you mention that. While I’m not disappointed so to speak, I get oddly nostalgic about stuff like this. It’ll be weird to see that end of the mall revamped. Especially the removal of the Flight Commander pad and que. I have a lot of memories of Coney Mall as well, but the changes that are coming are much needed and much needed improvement!

The R.L. Stine haunt was just a light retheme of what was once House of Darkness, then Massacre Manor, then Delta Delta Die. It was located in the old games building that is where Coney BBQ resides today. Winterfest ‘05 was a bit of a disappointment. It was not included for Gold Pass holders and there was hardly anything to do really. But it has a soft spot in my heart because it was actually one of my first dates. Winterfest ‘17 was a significant improvement. But I’ll echo the above sentiments and say that the 12 Days of Christmas show was underwhelming.

It was a ride beautiful to look at. The layout was pretty boring and the overall ride experience was lackluster at best. A lot of good memories though!

I think that could be said about a lot of the smaller parks in the Cincinnati tristate area. It seems like Coney was the only real survivor.

I say give Slingshot the axe and out a Ferris Wheel in Oktoberfest.

Bump. Now that I live right up the street I was able to take a stroll through what’s left of the park. For anyone that’s interested:

Nick Universe construction photos were how I stumbled upon this site. Maybe around 2006? Good times. Doesn’t seem like it was all that long ago. Thanks for the topic bump.