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This just broke my heart.

I think they should buy it and call it Water Works.

You know that awesome moment on The Beast where the timing is just right and you see another train going down the first hill right before you pull up into the final break run? Everybody waves and smiles and laughs. This happened to me a few times, but on one particular occasion, a kid a couple rows behind me decided to throw a basketball at the oncoming train. It hit one of the supports and shot off in the other direction. Now a few points: 1. How the hell did he get on the ride with a basketball? It was one of the smaller ones that you can win as a prize, but still. 2. Kids are idiots. I know for a fact that I wasn't that much of an idiot when I was younger. I blame hip hop music. (kidding about that last part... Kind of. ) 3. Kings Island security guards are boss because for whatever reason they were waiting outside of the station for the little punk when he got off the ride. I have no idea how they found out so quickly, but they were there. - Collin

Can I have details/proof that you know this? Not trying to be rude.

I keep hearing that SOB has "just been sitting there" or "needs a lot of work to get it running again." Do we really know that? How do we know that work hasn't been done on the ride already so that if for whatever reason it does need to be opened it could in a very short period of time? Like basic upkeep. Not many people on this board have the ability to see the ride when it's closed. In short, who really knows? Answer? Someone does. Collin, being slightly sarcastic while really looking for an answer.

<------ My face.

At this rate they'll paint the inside of the body slides too!

The left them up just for you, buddy.

This needs to stop.

It wasn't the loop as much as it was the trains that we required for the loop. That's why we have the "custom fitted" G-Trains. Spoiler alert: They didn't work, apparently.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.... We would have to use the Phantom Theatre characters as the supports.

Everything after Hot Space just fails in comparison to the 70's Queen. Innuendo wasn't bad, though. God Save the Queen. Collin, proud owner of all 15 studio albums, a number of live recordings, and a handfull of bootlegs.

I do love Kings Island, but I'd trade it all to still have Coney around in this form. I'm about 50 years to late, I suppose.

Read here: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/04/27/alliance-claims-magic-mountain-pollutes-river-with-cleaning-practices/?hpt=us_bn7 Don't think this already been posted. My bad if it has. Interesting read. Happy Opening Day, Collin

Smoking doesn't kill, eh? Tell that to my grandfather. Spring Grove Cemetary. Section 11. Plot 6. I indulge in a Lucky Strike every once in a while. I have nothing against smoking, just morons. - Collin, who is drinking, smoking, and sexin'

When was that taken, if you don't mind me asking?

Where would they go?

I don't think I have ever heard Bring a Friend Days described as slow.

This would be fitting. The Crypt, quite cursed.

I was thinking the same thing. That slide was my childhood. Ahhhh. Miss it dearly.

... And polio!

Thanks, Fellas. Your help and witty sarcasm is appreciated.

What a great book. Somewhat depressing, though. I haven't seen it since I checked it out of the library at my grade school. Anyone know where I can find a copy?

That just depresses me. What a cool area of the park. They could do so much with it. Why such neglect? Oh. And thank you, sir. This photos are wonderful.

There used to be this ride next to Flight Deck...