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Sure. But TT2 and the decision to try and revamp the ride and that’s so far proven unsuccessful. I wonder if they’d go for something like that now. Ideally, maybe they could do another Beast “sequel” devoid of any direct connection to SoB. That could be a good happy medium. It would also be a fun marketing/theming/story opportunity.

Can’t confirm, but I remember reading here that it was a result of parade floats not being able to pass under. Lame.

Totally get where you’re coming from, but I think there are some key differences there being: 1. While a failure, the ride experience was significantly better than SoB (from what I’ve heard), and the closure was more due to engineering issues. 2. The Bat didn’t send a train full of park guests to the hospital. With that said, let’s have some fun and say that there’s potential for a ground-up RMC project on the table for the park. As an example let’s use Zadra at Poland’s Energylandia: https://rcdb.com/16184.htm Per the power of Google, the ride was estimated to have cost around $13 million USD. Which by comparison isn’t remarkably expensive, but for the sake of conversation let’s roll with it. Would the park/chain want to make that type of investment just to have it associated with a ride that had such an overwhelmingly negative history? Doesn’t seem like a solid strategy.

I’ve thought the same thing. Even if not a kids area, it would be cool to see how they could expand that space instead of another coaster. I’d honestly rather see something like that with the current state of things. To reference the original topic… Orion has left many people wanting more (I personally don’t give a Snoopy sh… er, poop about the stats). I wouldn’t want to see the same reaction to a Vortex replacement should it be hindered by the merger, budget cuts, etc. Of course, they could have had something in the works for a while, but who knows. Whatever they do, I’m hoping they stick the landing! We know they can.

That’s not even bad park etiquette. That’s straight up weak parenting.

Freedom of the press is important. Anything otherwise draws unflattering comparisons. Important to remember.

You jinxed it! Ha! https://www.npr.org/2024/10/05/nx-s1-5140056/menendez-brothers-case-review-explained

No way knowing for sure, but I can’t imagine they would be happy if that were the case. So I’d assume there would be some kind of NDA-like agreement in place.

Doesn’t that pretty much confirm this isn’t happening? I wonder if that means they had proposals to overhaul the ride before it was demolished.

Bring those Eagles back to Cincy!

I hope they bulldoze that station and all of the rumors surrounding it.

Off to a great start.

(Not directed towards you specifically) Look, I’m not a fan of the current direction of things. And as someone who works in marketing, I’m also baffled by a lot of the decisions that come out from that side of the park. But to blame him specifically for this “teaser” is kind of absurd. I mean, if the park does so little as move a landscaping rock, there are enthusiasts that immediately take that as a “hint” regarding SOB returning. The only ones responsible for any disappointment are the ones who are over reacting and assuming every little thing is a hint/teaser. And it bears repeating that SOB was an awful, miserable fail of an attraction. It was a money pit that physically harmed guests on a few different occasions. And even if you weren’t involved in any of those incidents, the ride experience as a whole left much to be desired. The land where there ride stood is mostly occupied by another attraction. So, any new version would be by name alone. So is that really a SOB revival? And to that point, if there was to be a major new coaster addition, why would you want it to be associated with a ride that has such a miserable past? The hype around the ride was fun. The actual experience was mediocre on a good day. Ultimately, SOB was a low point in an otherwise world class coaster line up. Why do it again in any way? This display is a lot of fun. I love stuff like this. But it’s cool if it stays as a fun throwback to a defunct attraction.

The “pool” as of 9.11.24.

The park as of 9.11.24. And oddly enough, a sole paddle boat remains.

You’re just going to give the park that idea for free? Hahaha. Love it.

Outside of BboBH. So close.

100% sold.

I really, really had a thing for this show when I was younger. A lot of fun memories.

Looks like the Haunt site is live: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/haunt/attractions New for this year… Pirates! (I’m old enough to remember the previous Pirate themed haunt. Yikes.)

Thanks man! And of course. She doesn’t have another option. Haha. Enthusiast for life already.

Say what you will about another bar, but IS doesn’t have any alcoholic options as far as I know. So it makes sense. Call me crazy, but a cold beer and Fountain ERT are a great way to spend an evening. This was forever ago, but I’ll always share again as it was my best solo trip to date. Great memories. That said, since it is The French Corner, I hope their adult beverage options are thematically appropriate. Wine would be the obvious choice. Which would be nice. I know the Food and Wine festival wasn’t totally well received, but I loved having a glass of wine in Tower Gardens. And selfishly, I’d love to have that option in the future because Mrs. Beastfan fan wasn’t able to partake in the wine this summer in prep for Baby Beastfan’s arrival this Haunt season. I know the increased alcohol sales bother a lot of people, but it only serves to drive revenue and as an enthusiast I can’t complain about that. I just hope that money is invested back into the park and not into the golden parachute factory this merger has created. Cheers, everyone.

It’s a shame an event like this wouldn’t do well in Cincinnati.

I’d love for a nice train display somewhere. Especially with the imminent closure of Enertrainment Junction at the end of the year.