BoddaH1994

You should get some rest, Bill. That cold sounds awful.

If you look back into the past sometimes you see a glimse of the future. Sometimes this proves to be very true, and sometimes things are ever changing and will never be anything like they were in the days of the past. In the spirit of the rhetoric above, PKIC is proud to share with you the 1974 and 1979 park Fun Guides filled with some very interesting information and historical photos. A special thanks goes out to CoasterMike for allowing us to share these photos with you. We have also added a photo of the elephant trail by WolferBearATL which has very historical significance. Click here to be taken to PKIC's extensive historical photo gallery to see these photos. We travel through life making up history as we go along. On that note, I want to talk about something current that certainly will go into the history books for those whose lives it affects. I, and the staff of PKICentral, would like to be the first to congratulate PKI's marketing communications manager Maureen Kaiser on her engagement this past December 21st to her boyfriend (now fiance') Tim! Maureen has been a very good friend to this site since our creation in 2003, and we are glad to call her our friend. We here at PKIC can not express how happy we are for Ms. Kaiser as she persues a new life of happiness. Let's not forget Tim, who I have met personally several times. He's a heck of a guy too. They're made for each other. Congrats you two! Best Regards, Ryan PKICentral.com - The future is not set. There is not fate but what we make for ourselves.

^ Patience, my friend... you'll know sooner than later what's up Kings Island's sleeve...

Yep, Ms. Kaiser called a very groggy Ryan at 8:15 in the morning to ask for some photos and got permission when I was off guard :-) Just kidding... I'm flatter that they're being used.

Isn't that the logo they've always used for the maxx pass?

Hmmm... you know, we didn't think the 18 photo limit would be a problem. Excellent photos. Just shows how even with a waterpark, Disney adds that little extra to raise the gnarleyness scale.

What roller coaster in your opinion had its best year ever? The Beast. What thrill ride in your opinion had its best year ever? Delirium... finally got a whole season in! What was the best thing that happened this year at Kings Island? Cedar Fair takeover. What restaurant had the best food? Wings Buffet. What crew/area was best? Beast, I guess. What show in 2006 was the best in your opinion? Tie between the Nick Parade and SOR. What change from 2005 to 2006 was the best? The Nick Universe expansion.

I'm going to dump what I know about the IR on your laps right now: First of all, after talking to a very credible friend of mine about the IR a few months ago, he told me basically what you guys have been saying, that it's not going to be a TGIF's and that they've been, "trying to get that darn place to reopen for years now." This doesn't show much hope, HOWEVER a birdie came down and told me that they've been working on the IR for a month or so now... what does this mean? Who knows... but I do challenge any of you to try to book an event there for this summer and hear the baffled response.... almost as if someone's hiding something. Oh, and the view of the fireworks from the roof of the IR is simply amazing. I remember taking photos of the crowd with my flash and hearing someone yell, "Oh my God! Is that guy going to jump?!?"

Thanks Jesse, but we have made it perfectly clear to the fine folks as the GWL that they are more than welcome to use our forums as a media to communicate with you guys as needed. I think that a Great Wolf Lodge forum would just be dead since there isn't too much news involved with that place.

They put IJ's track in the lot for several weeks without a problem. It's just too big to worry about. Plus I'm sure that security keeps a nice watchful eye on it.

I stand by my fanboy statement. :-) Have a great day everyone.

^ Heh... You just can help but force a smile once someone reveals themself as a Putz fanboy. ::Opens a Christmas present with a new shiny new fannypack inside::

No it doesn't take 10 million to tear down X-Flight and ship it down here but fixing SOB isn't free. Seriously, you have no idea what your talking about and your passing it off as if you do. It's probably best you just stop talking. Hey Sparky, weren't you in charge of high steel maintainance work? Oh wait no... when you worked at the park you checked lap bars and pressed buttons. Why don't you quit hopping on people for speculating? I'm not allowed to say too much but I'm willing to say that come opening day, you're really going to have to put a foot in your mouth for attacking Rumor Smasher on this one. No I wasn't in charge of steel coaster maitenance nor did I claim to be. Your right, I was Head Supervisor in ride operations but I gained more knowledge about the industry in the six years I was employed at KI then I ever did being in some coaster club or running a fanboy web site. It doesn't take a genius to realize what "Rumor Smasher" is saying is seriously, well, stupid. Odd... the guy who runs the 'fanboy website' seems to know something that the former button pusher doesn't. I wouldn't be so sure about that. There's a saying in this industry and I know at least ONE person on this board(not counting me) knows what it is. I guess you're just going to have to wait and see and be surprised with everyone else, now aren't you?

Not often I disagree with ya Boddah (Heck, don't think I ever have) but I really don't see where rumor smasher has done anything except put out vague comments that have not amounted to anything as of yet. Over time, I think that even you will admit that AZ is and has been a sound source of information on the site. Just trust me. I know what I'm doing.

No it doesn't take 10 million to tear down X-Flight and ship it down here but fixing SOB isn't free. Seriously, you have no idea what your talking about and your passing it off as if you do. It's probably best you just stop talking. Hey Sparky, weren't you in charge of high steel maintainance work? Oh wait no... when you worked at the park you checked lap bars and pressed buttons. Why don't you quit hopping on people for speculating? I'm not allowed to say too much but I'm willing to say that come opening day, you're really going to have to put a foot in your mouth for attacking Rumor Smasher on this one. No I wasn't in charge of steel coaster maitenance nor did I claim to be. Your right, I was Head Supervisor in ride operations but I gained more knowledge about the industry in the six years I was employed at KI then I ever did being in some coaster club or running a fanboy web site. It doesn't take a genius to realize what "Rumor Smasher" is saying is seriously, well, stupid. Odd... the guy who runs the 'fanboy website' seems to know something that the former button pusher doesn't. I know and respect the fact that you know a fair amount about the industry but my advice to you would be that untill you get better sources, I'd recommend not attacking other peoples' speculation until the truth is revealed.

We're actually fortunate on both sides of the table... both the staff and the users. We have a very unique relationship with the park in which the park trusts us enough to put content on the site that could be shaky... it's matter of how it's handed. On the upside, you guys get the most exclusive content. They realize that it's not in their best interest to shun enthusiasts, but rather keep them intrigued. That's what we're here for.

No it doesn't take 10 million to tear down X-Flight and ship it down here but fixing SOB isn't free. Seriously, you have no idea what your talking about and your passing it off as if you do. It's probably best you just stop talking. Hey Sparky, weren't you in charge of high steel maintainance work? Oh wait no... when you worked at the park you checked lap bars and pressed buttons. Why don't you quit hopping on people for speculating? I'm not allowed to say too much but I'm willing to say that come opening day, you're really going to have to put a foot in your mouth for attacking Rumor Smasher on this one.

We are NOT a closed or landlocked park.

I agree that IJ and AZ would have been inseparable, not unlike the Olson twins.

I think that most people who didn't like Holiday Horror didn't get to see the true side of it. During the first few days of Fearfest, the Elves would harass you, Santa would in his subtle way tell you about how he knew you were unappreciative of the toys he gave you as a child, the Christmas music was backwards... it was just brilliant. Unfortunately, some people chose to get offended by it and express it and they had to water it down almost immediately, which is why a lot of you got the wrong impression of it.

Werle was Fillhardt's seasonal assistant last year. She can't be all that great. Just kidding! Congrats both of you!

I've never seen this myself, but I've heard that you can see remnants of the parking lot within the ocean if you look closely.

Speaking of Fear Fest, can anyone tell by the photos whether or not Psycho Path was destroyed by the construction? I want to say that it's farther back, but I can't tell.

Bill, upload the rest of your footage. I loved that show.

you my friend are on the right track Maybe, maybe not. We know for a fact that they're looking at either modifying the current trains or getting new ones (hey Ed Danger, I want Millenium Flyers!) but anyway, the current rumor flying around is that the 3 benches will become 2 bench trains.