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It's hard to say what's 'new' and what's not. A lot of things aren't set in stone and/or aren't public knowledge yet.

Yes, the trains will be getting things such as new padding.

Maureen told it like it is... Up until VERY recently, they had plans to retrack the entire ride for a regular gauge, but instead they want to modify the train to meet the track.

You guys can believe him or not, but certainly don't attack him... in all reality he could know. Mind posting the email?

Ha... good story, but I'm going to call your bluff as well. Would make an interesting tribute to history, though...

We're flattered and excited that you're sharing them with us!

Just so you guys don't think you were shunned, this link was on the front page with the relaunch article.

Not to mention that if you have any sound experience at all, you can put that on your resume'. It doesn't necessarily have to be official jobs. It can be hobbies and volunteer work as well. I'd say go in there and tell them exactly what you know and exactly what you've done. The worst thing they can do is not hire you, right? Go in and try out and make sure you let us know how everything went!

Having a lake under The Beast's queue was a mistake from the beginning. People were constantly throwing trash and dumping drinks in there. Some people even chose to relieve themselves in the lake. It because a mosquito haven and was eventually drained.

The Peters Cartidge Company is very important in the history of the Kings Mills area. It is located about a mile down the road from Kings High School. Click the link below to see photos and read more of its very interesting history. PLEASE do not try to enter the factory. Not only is it apparently haunted, but it's certainly dangerous, not to mention that there's a pretty good chance that you'll end up in jail. Peter's Cartridge Factory at ForgottenOH.com

Not exactly unusual anymore. They've been lighting it up since CF took over. I'm guessing (and this is pure speculation) that it will come to the point where the tower changes colors, not unlike MF since they do have that lighting package on it.

There is only one small section of one piece of track painted. I think they did that so they could see what it looked like before committing to anything.

Also if you see any ads that are annoying, offensive, or make noise please make a note of the sponsor of the ad and let Dane (in a PM) know. We can eliminate ads that are like that.

I think I've heard of that guy! Didn't he build a similar attraction in Kennywood?

Ha... hopefully those problems will be fixed. They're doing a complete overhaul and new wiring kind of like how they did with Borg: The Assimilator when it moved.

http://multimedia.pki.com/images/news/CIMG1346_mc3.JPG I don't get that one...

Law or no law, I'm pretty sure that KI can install anything they want so long as they can prove that it's safe.

Kings Island Hosts Job Fairs March 3-4 More than 4,000 seasonal associates needed for 35th anniversary season. Kings Island, Ohio – Kings Island plans to hire more than 4,000 seasonal associates for its 35th anniversary season, which begins April 21. Open interviews will be held in the Festhaus this Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4 from noon – 4 p.m. Associates are needed in all areas of park operation, including admissions, cash control, food and beverage, guest relations, games, water park operations, rides, merchandise, security and warehouse. Applicants must be 15 years of age or older and able to work through the summer months. In addition, auditions for entertainment specialty positions will be held in the Paramount Theatre on both Saturday and Sunday. Vocalists, musicians, actors, costumed characters and technicians should arrive at between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The call time for dancers is 2 p.m. Requirements are as follows: Actors: Prepare a one-minute family-friendly monologue. A headshot and resume is required. Singers: Prepare one pop and one country-style song. CD and audio tape playback is available. In addition, singers may be asked to read a provided monologue or stay to dance. Appropriate dance clothing is required, as is a headshot and resume. Musicians: Kings Island is casting lead guitar, bass guitar, saxophone (tenor and alto), keyboard and drums for a pop music show. Headshots and resumes are required. Dancers: Performers will be taught a jazz combination. Appropriate clothing and dance shoes should be worn, and dancers should bring a headshot and resume. Costume Characters and Escorts: Potential characters and escorts will be interviewed. A resume is required. Please note that all character costumes have size restrictions. Technicians: Interviews will be conducted throughout the day. Kings Island is looking for sound operators, follow spot technicians, stage crew and costumers. Resumes are required. Kings Island is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For more information or questions regarding employment, please call 513-754-5748 or e-mail at: pkijobs@paramountparks.com. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: “FUNâ€Â) is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. The Partnership, which owns and operates twelve amusement parks, five outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and six hotels, is one of the largest regional amusement park operators in the world. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, Toronto, North Carolina, Virginia / District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri and Michigan.

I just got official word from the park that there isn't a set plan for rebranding at the current time. They have been moving forward without Crocodile Dundee, but they still do currently own the rights to use that property.

I think I know where you heard that from. The removal of Viking Fury and the addition of an inverted swinging ship was never the plan, regardless of what some people choose to post on other sites.

Just think... after you're done swimming you can relax on Chairy or even connect the dots in the Magic Screen.

I can tell you what they had planned: new shows and perhaps some new 'eats'. That's it. Don't listen to the rumors that we were going to get a Jump2, or Giga Coaster, or whatever. In fact, the plan I mentioned above WAS the plan until VERY late last summer.

No leaks, it's just hard to get a park map when they're not open yet. It is clear that the transition from PKI to just KI is going to have several speed bumps along the way, which is why it is going to be a slow transition to say the least. No doubt that certain things will not retain the movie names, especially if it's not a major attraction and/or Nickelodeon branded. Most likely we will begin to see references to areas of the park or attractions referred to as other things before an all out rebranding. CDBB will likely be no exception. If I had to guess, it will be "Boomerang Bay" by all accounts, but you probably won't see too many changes in that area of the park this year.

Very cool!

Yeah, you don't want to go back there... kind of takes the magic out of everything...