BoddaH1994

Land value + rides/buildings/whatever + necessary rights to logos will probably be upwards of $500 million.

Yeah, not to mention that for all we know they could be building a new warehouse back there or something. Plus, it probably wouldn't hurt to announce a new ride now considering that 2004 season passes are on sale now. Before they start construction of anything new, I think we'll know about it.

If the Bank of America turned you down, then why not try another bank?

What's the big deal? You guys apparently signed the papers agreeing to wear the uniform. What's the issue? I have to wear mine at Best Buy.

Ah, there are trucks back there a lot. There are buildings and stuff that I assume are for storage. I guess an employee would be able to tell you better than I would.

As far as it goes though, most of CP (the rides) has been constructed in the last 31 years, so in that regard it is a very fair comparison. You are entirely correct about that. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that while CP was already established in 1972, PKI had just finalized their contracts and things like that. You know, basic startup costs. I'm sure just getting the park started was a distraction from trying to make the park better. Obviously, if they really wanted to, they could have towering rollercoasters like CP, but it's a matter of approach. Oh yeah, and people quit fighting!

Awww Chef, why did you have to mention 3's Company and put visions of John Ridder in my head??

Even if they didn't make an amazing amount of money off of the park, they still have invested a lot of time and money into it. I really doubt they're looking to sell.

Hey Designerbuilder, why do you care what they're putting in? Won't this "park" that you are building be state of the art and attract all of us away from PKI?

I agree with you. As odd as it may sound, there's definitely a grey area between theme parks and TV based entertainment.

I don't quite understand why you guys are attacking DragonLord for just doing his job. I know that him telling you to tuck your shirt in may seem like he's flexing the power that they've given him, but hey, if you're jealous, apply to work in security.

Well, I agree that a Water Works expansion is a dumb idea. That's just my personal opinion because Water Works just isn't my cup of tea. As far as comparing PKI to CP goes, that's apples and oranges. PKI has been in existance for 31 years while CP has been around for what? 110 years? Imagine trying to compare a person's accomplishments who is just a few years out of college to a person who is 110 years old. Think of it that way. You can like either park more for any reason you want, but just keep in mind that CP has had almost 5 times the amount of time that PKI has had to expand and grow.

Hey, I was just thinking, is there some sort of mechanism that stops the platform from coming to a final hault with the riders upside down? I'm not quite sure about the ride specs, but it seems possible that it could be top heavy.

A 4D would be an awsome addition to the park. Unfortunately, since Arrow isn't in good shape right now, it's unlikely. For those of you who rode X, was it opened all day? I've heard that it has a horrible track record and it's really common for it to be closed frequently.

I'm not sure how badly PKI would really like to run The Beach out of business. If they were at all worried about them, they would have just bought them out. Imagine the season pass sales if they could offer free admission to the Beach waterpark as well? I think the main point of Water Works from a business perspective would be to draw the people who were trying to decide between the two parks. With admission to PKI, a person could ride some of the best rides in the area and ride several excellent water slides if they wanted to. Now, I haven't been to the Beach in about eight years, but I do remember it being much better than Water Works. Obviously, some of the rides and attractions are superior, but mainly the "tropical" atmosphere is what I liked.

<< Do any of you remember the paintings on the ground that used to be painted that showed where the lines should go when they were out of the que.>> There are still faint lines that run to the queue of The Vortex. I haven't seen any Vortex logos, so I assume that the originals were paved over. I also remember the foot prints that ran to The Beast. I think they were red. I also remember AE having some sort of ensignia. Do you remember what it was?

I'm a regular at the park, so I know that the employees are some of the best there are. The only problem is, the non-local guests don't know that. It's sad to say, but a visual impression is the first impression that you make, so even if you are extremely polite and do everything you can for guests, they may still look down on you if you look like a slob. As far as Walkmen go, I think that it's pretty obvious that any employee with a Walkman is on break, so I don't have a problem with that. Of course, if they caught a ride operator with one, they should be fired. They have way too much responsibility to have distractions like that. As for cell phones, I don't really have a problem with them, so long as it doesn't interfere with their jobs. More or less, they should be able to carry them, but not talk on them on the clock. I think it's everyone's right to carry a cell phone. Some people feel naked without them, and they're excellent for emergencies. I currently work for Best Buy (so don't worry, I hear ya, PKILvr) and we are written up or fired for even having them on us. Whether they're even turned on or not.

Kings Island wants to make a park that's fun for everybody, even those who don't like, or are afraid of coasters. CP seems to take a different approach. While both seem to be working, CP seems to be directed toward a certain type of person. PKI will get a nice big steel some day, just wait it out. They know what they're doing.

I agree with you Chef. I just think that there should be at least one adult oriented show. If a family of four goes, and the kids love it, but the parents are bored out of their minds, they probably won't return as often.

Hey, I'm glad you had a good time! The Beast at night is an awsome experience. I mean, most of us have ridden The Beast countless times, and we can tell you that there's a specific thrill to it at night. Not only do you have the regular thrill of the ride, but you also have this feeling of being lost in the woods.

I imagine that if TR:TR breaks down, it doesn't just stop, it has to do crazy things. Look at the momentum it has to burn off.

For the most part, I agree with you. The only thing is, I have waited for upwards of a half hour for SOB and have hadely waited at all for The Beast. I figured the logical assumption would be that the bigger, taller, faster one would draw some attention away. Of course, I have noticed that the efficency has improved greatly this year, so that has a lot to do with it.

How long were you stuck on there?

Something that magnifies the gigantic superstructure of SOB.

I just think that SOB has drawn a lot of its attention away.