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That's because in all probability in many ways the new sign is just the old sign with a remodel. Saves money and is good for the environment, too. And most people will never know and think the sign is totally new. Just like coaster clones, no one but the most avid enthusiast (park, cultural, designer, etc.) could even draw from memory or describe what the old sign looked like, nor cares if it looks like another sign at another park or park chain. Most people pay only a little bit of attention to such things. Yes, it's important and an icon for the park, but by far the majority of people only occasionally look at it, they do not normally study it. Yep, that's true: From page 1 of this thread:

There's simply nothing to report. Of course, that is not a forward-looking statement.

The walkback thing was something that was supposed to be discussed at No Coaster Con, but since the cat's already out of the bag, I'll give you the lowdown. The walkback has been a tradition for several decades now. It started with the late PR director for Kings Island, Ruth Voss. She used to take a morning spin because she believed that it helped her arthritis. She began to invite certain members of ACE to join her, and the tradition of having a morning walkback to The Beast has been in place ever since, in honor of Mrs. Voss. Times have changed with Kings Island. Back in the late 70s and early 80s lines for The Beast were hours long by noon, now you can ride The Beast with a minimal wait on almost any day. There's simply more to do at Kings Island... more ways to disburse the crowds. Anyway, believe it or not, it is a hassle to do the walk backs. They have to have certain people in certain places in order to have guests backstage before the park opens. Despite that, the staff at Kings Island really values the tradition and really wants to continue to do this special perk for enthusiasts. Since numbers range from having one person wanting to do the walkback to dozens, it's difficult to justify doing it on many days. There are many credible coaster enthusiast groups out there now, so in the interest of modernizing the tradition, Kings Island has chosen to allow all major coaster enthusiast groups to participate in the walkback. Please note that the list of eligible groups is TBA. All participants must have a current coaster membership card in order to participate. Membership cards will be checked daily. Hope this helps, Ryan

The night photos of the sign look really nice. You'll notice that in the darker hours, you'll be able to see a white halo behind the lettering.

I sure hope that when you're referring to "Ryan" you're not referring to me, because I honestly have no idea what the heck you're talking about. My statement was just my opinion. If I were a decision maker at Kings Island, FoF would get all sorts of care, but unfortunately, I'm not... not until the hostile takeover!!!!

I can honestly say that Paramount spend more in one year of Tomb Raider's upkeep (and take that for what it's worth) than Cedar Fair will spend in ten years on trash cans. Trash cans are cheap... themeing is VERY expensive.

If you purchase a Platinum Pass from VisitKingsIsland.com and have it PROCESSED at Knott's Berry Farm, it'll still be a Kings Island Platinum Pass.

Probably "when they're good and ready" would be the best answer to your question. Word on the street is that they're making good progress in renaming a lot of the rides, but only time will tell.

Just a couple of facts: The new part of the sign was manufactured by the same people who made the Paramount sign 2 or 3 years ago. The lower part of the new portion of the sign is actually the same as the old sign. It was simply refurbished and the new Kings Island logo was installed. The construction had been pushed back a few times for the completion of this project. The equipment used to install such a massive structure is very expensive to rent so it requires that the construction be done in one day. As a result of this, they had to pick the perfect day to install the signs and today was the day. Special trucks needed to be used to move this structure. The Kings Island logo-portion of the sign is roughly 13.4 ft, which is only slightly shorter than some overpasses. This required a shorter truck than what you typically see on the road. The dimensions of the new sign are approximately 42' x 72', which is a few feet shorter than the Paramount Sign since they were able to save a little bit of space by not having the large Paramount logo on it. The new facade will be redone entirely. The sign is coated in a thick weatherproof vinyl which gives it the appearance you see. In the next few days, new vinyl will be installed and the sign will be repainted yet again to give it a like-new look. In order to do maintenance on the sign, you can stand at foot of the sign and use a series of ladders and catwalks and make it up to the very top of the structure without having to use any other equipment than what's permanently installed.

The photos are now in the gallery, here. The sign was supposed to be constructed from 9-12, but the ODOT wouldn't allow such a huge object to be transported during rush hour, so they wouldn't let it leave Columbus until 9am. Construction started around noon and the top part was being welded around 3:00.

Kings Island fans have been frantically waiting to see what the new marquee will look like ever since the Paramount logo was removed in October of last year. Today that new sign was finally erected, not only sporting a new look for the park, but ushering in a new era for Kings Island... an era that puts the magic of the movies behind us, and enthralls us with the big thrills, family fun, and traditional atmosphere of Kings Island's new owner, Cedar Fair. Click here to see photos of the new sign being constructed! Are you a total ham? Destined for Broadway? Kings Island wants to hear from you! Auditions for Kings Island's 2008 entertainment lineup resume on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 16th and 17th at Kings Island. Kings Island is currently looking for singers (particularly with contemporary country experience), character cohorts, musicians (specifically horn and reed instrumentalists), meet & greet characters, and technicians/costumers. Earn some extra cash, build your resume', learn something new and have a blast while doing it! Click here to read the full press release, or go to VisitKingsIsland.com to apply online! The date that we all have been waiting for has been announced! Sunday, April 20, 2008, will be Kings Island's opening day for the 2008 season! New for 2008! Kings Island will be open FRIDAYS in May! Click here to view Kings Island's 2008 operating schedule and remember to save the date, April 20, 2008! Purchase your 2008 Kings Island season pass now and receive a FREE Gold Pass Upgrade and get the LOWEST PRICE of the year! There are now some exciting new options for Kings Island season passes. A Kings Island Gold Pass gives you access to Kings Island's over 50 attractions including some of the world's greatest thrill rides, captivating live shows, games, diverse food and much more! Also with a Gold Season Pass you get special VIP perks such as exclusive ride times, early entrance to Boomerang Bay, discounted meal deals and an exclusive parking area! New for 2008! Purchase a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass and get free admission and parking at ALL Cedar Fair dry and water parks! This includes, but is not limited to, Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Dorney Park, and Knott's Berry Farm. On top of all of that, any Platinum Pass purchased through Kings Island will have all the privileges of a Gold Pass! Go to Kings Island's new web site, VisitKingsIsland.com now and purchase your Kings Island Gold Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? No 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

Geeze, people. It just happened! I need time to upload. Give me ten minutes.

I think you're missing the point. He's been making one-word and pointless responses for over a month now. It's not an isolated incident.

Lame? Yes and no. It certainly doesn't reflect the status of the company, but it's good if you don't show a net loss.

ACE held it at Kings Island for several years. Brian always put a lot of heart into this event and his hard work showed. Unfortunately, the IR has been booked up for almost all weekends in February and March to conduct interviews as Kings Island prepares for the 2008 season.

Due to problems outside of anyone's control, Kings Island will not be hosting ACE's Winter SOAR this year. From what I have heard, they're looking for another venue to host the annual event.

I'd get to the park about an hour early. The line does build up rather quickly in a lot of cases. Keep checking KIC, for the past few years they have opened up pass processing a week before the park has opened in order to help alleviate the lines, however we do not have any official word on whether that program will return or not. Hope this helps, Ryan

I've ALWAYS wanted to ride the BTTF ride at Universal, but unfortunately now I never will. But anyway. I really like the theme of FoF, I just wish they'd give the existing themeing a little TLC.

Ron Toomer did however design Magnum XL-200, which is an excellent ride.

I don't think that's necessarily true. Take The Voyage at Holiday World as an example. They were all up on the fact that it was so fast and forceful. One season later, it's noticeably trimmed. Unfortunately it seems like there's no way to truly calculate the affects of the trains on the track until they're really there.

This Maestro character must be running as an independent.

Saturday, April 19th, is a park sellout day.

The date that we all have been waiting for has been announced! Sunday, April 20, 2008, will be Kings Island's opening day for the 2008 season! New for 2008! Kings Island will be open FRIDAYS in May! Click here to view Kings Island's 2008 operating schedule and remember to save the date, April 20, 2008! Purchase your 2008 Kings Island season pass now and receive a FREE Gold Pass Upgrade and get the LOWEST PRICE of the year! There are now some exciting new options for Kings Island season passes. A Kings Island Gold Pass gives you access to Kings Island's over 50 attractions including some of the world's greatest thrill rides, captivating live shows, games, diverse food and much more! Also with a Gold Season Pass you get special VIP perks such as exclusive ride times, early entrance to Boomerang Bay, discounted meal deals and an exclusive parking area! New for 2008! Purchase a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass and get free admission and parking at ALL Cedar Fair dry and water parks! This includes, but is not limited to, Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Dorney Park, and Knott's Berry Farm. On top of all of that, any Platinum Pass purchased through Kings Island will have all the privileges of a Gold Pass! Go to Kings Island's new web site, VisitKingsIsland.com now and purchase your Kings Island Gold Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? No 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

I just think that Jimmy Neutron lacks the necessary political experience.

I'm a big BTTF fan and I go against most other fans in saying that Pt 2 was my favorite. I really like the scenes in the future.