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When we post a front page article AND a press release, I think that's a pretty good indicator of the source. By the way, I think I recall posting that you'd be particularly happy with the show lineup this year.

Coupled with the countless rides and attraction awaiting you at Kings Island in 2008, the park will feature six shows including some amazing new shows as well as the return of some of your favorites from the past season. Endless Summer on Ice (Kings Island Theatre) – Come join us as we celebrate Summer Fun – visiting the beach, celebrating Independence Day, camping and more! This amazing ice-skating display is fun for all ages! Show runs June 7 through August 17. **NEW** Flashback: Totally 80’s! (International Showplace Theatre) – Get into the groove and travel back to the days when it was hip to be square! Our singers and dancers pay tribute to leg warmers, mullets, Rubik’s Cube and the songs that defined a decade in this all-new music revue! Show runs June 21 through September 1 and September 6-14. **NEW** The County Line (Festhaus) – Our all-new country review features the songs of Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and all of your favorite country stars! As American as apple pie, this country’s rockin’ down at “The County Line.” Show runs April 20 through September 21. **NEW** Girl’s Night Out (Festhaus) – Sit back, relax and let the girls tell you like it is. These girls are ready to party in this fun-filled, boot tappin’ celebration of American women and music. Show runs June 7 through September 1. Hot Island Rhythms (International Bandstand Theatre) – Your chart topping favorites are back in this fast paced celebration of hot hits and summer! Show runs May 24 through June 6, June 21 through September 1 and September 20-21. Dora’s Sing-A-Long Adventure (Nickelodeon Theatre) – Explore with Dora and Boots on a musical adventure for the entire family. Show runs April 20 through September 21. Kings Island Central is proud to announce a new service that we are currently testing. You can now have the latest Kings Island info sent directly to your phone as a text message! Whether you're at home, work, school, or even at the park itself, you can now receive the latest Kings Island news and information without even having to be near a computer. Click here for more information on KICentral.com's official mobile club! It has been officially announced that Halloween Haunt 2008 will be FREE with your 2008 season pass! Weekends in October, Nickelodeon Universe will be loaded family-friendly Halloween-inspired attractions... but when daylight turns to starlight, Kings Island will transform from a destination of summer fun into a haunted haven where demons lurk around every corner. Purchase your 2008 season pass now and get FREE parking and FREE admission to Halloween Haunt! Did you know that Kings Island has a new option for season passes? New for 2008! Kings Island offers the Cedar Fair Platinum Pass. With the new Platinum Pass, not only do you get a summer of fun at Kings Island but you get FREE admission and FREE parking to all Cedar Fair parks, such as Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Dorney Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Kings Dominion and Carowinds! Click here for more information and to order your 2008 Kings Island Season Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass! Still haven't processed your 2008 season pass? Kings Island invites you to avoid the lines and have your season pass processed before the park opens to the public! The season pass processing center will be open at Kings Island from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays starting April 1st, and 11am to 8pm weekends until April 18th. If you have a voucher for a free Cedar Fair VIP jacket it may be redeemed during the days listed above. Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park! Regards, Ryan

Kind of a funny debate I got into with a group of friends. Which do you think is the most likely to happen first?

In a final act of de-Paramountization, the ACE Block, saluting the American Coaster Enthusiasts has been removed from International Street. Several rumors have been circulating about the remnants of the stone, but nothing has been confirmed at the moment. The question on everyone's mine of course is, will the ACE stone be replace with a new non-Paramount ACE stone? The answer is no.

If his screen name is true, this guy has ALL the answers.

Something looks very familiar about that program.

Do you still have that Demps Project site you were working on when you disappeared?

Some information from under the black hat: Kings Island will be offering a new service to help keep the kiddies and their parents united. In 2008, Kings Island will offer a program called Kid Track. Parents with small children can visit guest relations (a new and IMPROVED guest relations) upon entering the park, and each child can receive a temporary bracelet with a parent or guardian's cell phone number imprinted on it. Therefore, if a child is lost, Kings Island's security will be able to call the parents and reunite them with their little 'uns. The path from the Tower to The Beast may be a longer road than you're used to in 2008. Who would want to go to the Amazon when the Congo is still such a great adventure! I still don't see how something so sweet can peacefully exist right next to an Italian food place. If you're On Location with your Stunt Crew eating Ice Cream in the Zone, those places maybe easier to identify than other things this year. I can't wait to listen to some good old fashion American music while eating Chinese food in a German building on opening day. In 2008, Line Jumping will still not be a sport at Kings Island. Boy, I hope those vests don't take up a lot of room with the 42" and under-s.

Every day is a little bit warmer and every day is a little bit brighter and every day brings us one day closer to opening day! Is that not enough? Don was nice enough to send us some images of the Fairly Odd Coaster making its first test rounds to be ready for the 2008 season! Enjoy http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

Joined PKIG in 2003, then PKIU later that year, then 'P'KIC in late 03 and became staff a few weeks into it existence. Dane keeps trying to fire me, but I'm tenured.

Very very nice! Glad to see your contribution is growing so well.

They removed the helipad from the X-Base over a year ago. I'd recommend landing in Boomerang Bay since it doesn't open until late May.

Since your brought it up, if you respond to the texts, I get an email with your response. Kind of pointless, but if you really want to do it, knock yourself out.

Word to the wise: Get there early! I remember last year when they did a semi-late opening and the weather was nice, the line to get into the parking lot backed up to Western Row! I think I'm going to get there at like 9:00 on the 20th.

These are very similar to what we've seen from the trip reports for KD and Carowinds, but I guess we can officially come into the acceptance that Paramount is gone now.

Ha... great find! Literally.

Oddly enough, neither was I...

From Screamscape: News - (3/25/08) I’m not sure now true this is, but from what one reader tells us The Racer’s trains will be labeled as “Racer North” and “Racer South” for the 2008 season.

He's probably right. Maybe misleading, but right. As of last Saturday, work had NOT been done on the backwards Racer to turn it forward. Therefore, if the park opened today, it'd be frontwards and backwards. Not to say it'll be that way by opening day, but it is what it is now.

Heyyo... Don was kind enough to send me some photos of The Racer, having had some track work done. Check 'em out: http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

I can honestly say that I did not know that. Thanks for the post.

Thanks for the update! Make sure you give us a heads up and let us know if we should be out there with our cameras shooting at any point.

I can officially confirm that Bubba Gump's Shrimp Shack will be Outer Hanks for the 2008 season and beyond. Confirmed by Kings Island's PR dept.

Check out the photo gallery again. I was sent a rather interesting photo of the Backlot Stunt Coaster's trains being prepared to be reloaded onto the track. http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

For those of you who got the texts: Do you think the use of it was appropriate? By the way, the people on the text lists were, and will continue to be the FIRST to get the latest KIC news and information. Things like that will become more and more important in the coming weeks and months, if you know what I mean. Sign up today!