beastfan11

Man, I think I’ve got whatever cold you have. *cough* PT *cough*

Couldn’t agree more! That era where the Nick and Hannah Barbara characters coexisted was pretty special. While I wouldn’t want the park to go “full Six Flags” when it comes to IP integration, but I’d love to see more characters utilized throughout the park.

Fingers crossed it happens in the next two years. It’s waaaaaay overdue for an overhaul. The ride looks pretty terrible (effects, guns, etc.) and the park could do incredible things with that space.

More info for those with unusable gift cards: https://www.wlwt.com/article/coney-island-gift-card-refund-cincinnati/46275191?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwAR1Y-aVuEdees6cD-6JEJCYD7fuW2_mK5qgqooXhGW5p60SNLEk1OsZBgTc_aem_AbPGBpczi8SjNkvNalCjyhihc28Xk7H3BPwiiklldj2T8KfGqRx9qq7_OwgVcte78aw# And an incredible and honest opinion piece from the Cincinnati.com: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/01/02/boycott-cincinnati-symphony-orchestra-for-coney-island-closure/72085970007/ Boycotts are being organized and the funds for a documentary are quickly being raised. Regardless of certain questionable opinions, people do, in fact, care for the history of the park and Cincinnati and would like to see it saved. Those online, across news sites, and social media justifying and/or celebrating the closure of the park are in an embarrassing minority. Here’s to hoping for a brighter future.

And Mystic! Makes me excited for the future of the park and the potential thematic experiences it could offer.

I feel like the popularity of the 3 Point games has decreased a lot over the last few years. I wouldn’t hate to see them go.

Yeah, and my AIM screen name from 2008 was on my profile until not that long ago. Doesn’t mean that it was up to date. Get a life and quit being a creep. You don’t know where I live and it wouldn’t be any of your business anyway.

(No) Apologies for the double post: FullSizeRender.MOV

I’ll chip in $300 for a Home Depot truck to get them back to Cincinnati. If KI won’t “take” them, we can put them in my backyard and have KIC parties. I just ask that you guys bring hot dogs and hamburgers so we can do it right. Mostly joking.

https://cincinnatipreservation.org/coney-islands-moonlite-gardens-sunlite-pool-under-threat/?fbclid=IwAR113kJAtQag2YSv9CixNqBSuaGBsK7WbxOSobhgxGbCuowd8ZoEFw5IPMw Took a good portion of my day to attempt to contact our city officials. 0/10 answered their phones. If you have a moment to voice your concerns instead of complaining about food plans and Intamin, you can do so here: Be respectful and kind!

Happy Holidays, all! That much closer to opening day!

Looking forward to getting on this one in a month!

Probably my favorite show so far! Miss our Eagles. I hope they fly back to Cincy one day soon. That spot behind the Eiffel Tower looks empty…

“Checks in the mail”

Sweet story. Demonstrative of how much this place means to everyone. https://www.fox19.com/2023/12/21/8-year-old-comes-up-with-19-step-plan-save-coney-island/?fbclid=IwAR29KJdZIN_fmiH-YQ4fgAdbY1K3lWm2OWwef8jQEcl8EvzbD8sp9ILKNxs_aem_AQrDM0sh2iqMfBXZ4ID7kTbdwVAvLawIR6aWlcdu6xFcbA4cKdtEIpCQ1yg5Onm2aPs#lqgo9dwqmn8qad43oh

What did they say?

I’ve tried as well. Crickets. They probably aren’t going to respond, unfortunately. I also tried calling without luck. They’ve also disabled comments on their social media platforms. I don’t think they want to engage anyone. Sounds like another park/social media team I know…

True, but tens of Def Leppard fans adds up to about 350 (dip spit filled) crushed cans of ‘Nati Light, so I doubt the traffic out of there will be any better.

The petition grows and CSO remains silent: https://local12.com/news/local/thousands-sign-petition-demanding-coney-islands-sunlite-pool-preserved-historic-history-landmark-swimming-community-anderson-township-cincinnati-symphony-orchesta-music-venue-petitions-iconic-recirculating-gallons-water-kids-fun-entertainment-park-label# (your boy beastfan11 makes a blink and miss it cameo)

More info on MEMI, Live Nation, and Ticketmaster. MEMI: https://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/cincinnati-admission-tax-music-festivals-revolt-with-federal-lawsuit?fbclid=IwAR1XtL9vMvGKP244t4OYcI7qkzbaDGackULZ1NwKZ6R_RwTycexo7QQOWpg_aem_Af71FdOKcxeMBFPboUVdzgjY49Ha8SoMFJMo7ERFJa1EDjlRO4W6XT7Q_7fD6JUqvqk Live Nation: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/live-nation-consumer-ticket-price-lawsuit-loses-bid-mass-arbitration-2023-08-11/?fbclid=IwAR0ual-7x-7-3Csxz-c_2TxdoxkRJSxLBhvZFAj5BPv5TASfR9VXQNMA8h4_aem_Af4u75iCjmgamLslsF1nKndLKdjai0U4HOREapriNk1Mda0zHtjcNqQtWhGizid9E6E Ticketmaster: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/colorado/news/man-sues-ticketmaster-engaging-monopolistic-anticompetitive-practices/?fbclid=IwAR35Iziy6rBQLGNQkkfkzC75eb_6SRNyWMlrd9wC4yF9s7fo-nV6ZlPWtag_aem_Af55j9tdPCvGOQF--Ru8ywSZs0V0txlAot2lAUW2l31jR6Lwx1cc8uiAzFmW1jJ_PbM I know the term “monopoly” has been tossed around incorrectly in light of the likely Cedar Fair/Six Flags merger… but this is broadway, baby. THIS is the corporate monopoly to be fearful of. All the way from Washington to our backyards. If anyone wants to waste time justifying the immoral practices of private entities, then that’s on you. Bootlicking is a hobby that’s becoming increasingly unpopular. Contrarian attitudes for the sake of being different are translucent and embarrassing. Nothing about this is good for anyone, sans a few well-off beneficiaries of the sale.

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."

As someone involved in a family business, this whole situation saddens me.

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.

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. 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.

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.