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^ When was this? BTW Justin_M17- Has anyone ever told you that picture, I'm assuming of you, looks like a bleached Grinch? I'm not trying to be an a-hole, but that is the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the pic.

Yeah. It's funny when you give people what they want on how attitudes change. But when you take something away... Watch out! You are now the worst thing in the World. It is too bad what happened to GL. But the bottom line is the bottom line. People were not going and the park was losing money. What kind of reaction would we have if CF came out with this: "Sorry KI (or CW), we were going to install a B & M mega coaster at your park. But due to the amount of money is costs to operate GL in the red, out plans have changed." Obviously, CF would never come out and say that, but it is certain that if money is being poured out somewhere else, we will see less of it here.

Now that it is quite apparent we will be getting a decent coaster, how do you feel about CF's purchase of KI? And, if CF needs to do more, please feel free to discuss your ideas.

The hills are alive with the sound of music....

Even though some people don't know how to read signs.... Perhaps the park could post some signs in the queue area and at the queue entrance explaining that Beast will shut down for the fireworks show. I am also surprised that security was not already present at Beast for the night rides. Normally there has been at least one officer present at night at Beast as well as many other CF parks with a good amount of guests waiting in line.

^ Well at least some people have humor!

^ It's not really a rumor anymore. I was really getting attached to that thread.

This is really very sad news.... It means the rumor coaster for 2009 thread will not hit 6000 posts.

Here Too <G> Too good! Remember what mom used to say about washing behind your ears? And this was only a little piece of dirt.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2264349/Oa...over-death.html

http://brestonline.com/en/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/or...0,4447294.story

Cause of malfunction found: http://kdka.com/local/Kennywood.King.Kahuna.2.765544.html

Because people don't have the patience to wait during the fireworks show? That seems a bit drastic.

^ Blown up? Did I miss something?

But that is the type of job they were expected to get. From the WISE site: Exactly what kind of job do you expect for $6.50 an hour? But they were supposed to get only the basics, and were well aware of that. Actually, when it comes down to many people, it's the "fanboys" of a site that are the most critical of a park. And everything that I found, took just a couple of clicks of a mouse button, KI had nothing to do with it. So far, it seems that what these kids have is what they were supposed to get according to the WISE website. It's just that, they expected more. And if they were one of the 50 where housing fell through, and got stuck in a place that was not as nice as where the other internationals are staying, they are feeling slighted and feel the need to go to the media and complain about it, instead of doing the stand-up thing and dealing with KI directly. Isn't it funny that the "I" team did not investigate the other internationals' housing that is not located in West Chester? Heck, they were not even mentioned. Now if KI did not meet the standards for shuttling these kids back and forth to the park, then shame on them. But at this point, that appears to be KI's only fault, and they have since rectified the situation. This is the part I find very intresting: - So WISE also had to approve where these kids were living and what they are paying for, not just KI. Something the "I" team failed to mention. - They get affordable health insurance, with no deductable. Now I can see where some of the $3000 is being spent. - They have use of a Emergency, Toll Free 24-hour Assistance telephone number. But called the media instead? That is intresting. - They get full support from WISE, and just do not rely on KI. So did WISE just forget about these kids? Or did these kids just expect too much? Because, at this point, that is the direction it appears to be going. - They get a detailed handbook of things to do in the area. And according to the apartment description, there is public transportation for the complex. And that statement alone should really explain on how the general public will believe everything they hear.

Well that makes sense. But it brings up other questions (not necessarily for you Gordon ): Why did the article state that the internationals could be deported if fired from KI since their VISA is sponsored by another agency? Because that is the way it sounds. From the WISE website: -AND- Why would "Miguel" be upset about the $3000 he spent on travel to work at KI, if he would be working elsewhere?

I did some checking around. I don't get the $3000 for travel expenses. I searched for tickets from the Dominican Republic to Cincy, and at most the tickets cost about $1000. Where is the other $2000 coming from?

Above and beyond. Sometimes it's the little things that make parks like Kennywood stand out.

I can see why people don't like the whole locker issue. But I have also noticed that people will bring in huge bookbags filled with who knows what. I actually encourage the locker policy. It will cut down on wait times for the rides since people bring all this stuff with them. And we have been complaining about ride wait times for years, now we are complaining about lockers and the cost to use the service. Sometimes people are just not ever happy.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story.aspx?...2a-f8b5321418d1 According to their website, the story has been updated today at 12:19pm. I really don't see a whole lot different, except the bus thing.

That alone is HUGE! I went to PIB for a weekend last year with 6 friends for a bachelor party. We rented a cottage for $1200 for the weekend, and the cottage had a full kitchen with 2 outside grills. Needless to say, it was cheaper than the normal hotel room due to the kitchen and we brought all our own food.

http://www.rcdb.com/id4021.htm This ride has been operating for only 9 days? And the trains fell apart? Are ya kidding me?

If it's the money, don't pressure your parents. You have been to KI and CP, and are now in Florida. I'd say you have had a pretty good summer already!

You are correct, the pictures don't show things like that. And that is the point I am trying to get across. Is it's KI's fault that the apartments are like that, considering the glowing specs given through apartment search sites that I found; or is it the apartment managements' fault for letting people live like this and giving false descriptions of the living conditions? If you think about it, the amount of KI workers living there is a very small percentage to all the residents there. Why did the TV station make it look like a KI issue, and do an "I" team investigation, when it really was not a KI issue but (according to you, and I am not disputing what you have seen or know) a slum lord issue? The quick answer I can see is that the "I" team has done slum lord investigations in the past. So another "I" team investigation on slum lords would be just that. But now if you put "Kings Island" in the title, it sounds like a brand new story, and a shocking one at that. That would be sensationalization at its best- gripping the viewer with a catchy title. According to the links I found, it sounds like a great place. We really don't know what kind of time constraints KI was under to house these internationals. We also don't know if the entire property is like you described, or, if it only a few units. For all we know a KI representative could have actually looked into the apartments, saw some good looking ones (like the ones in the pictures), and felt satisfied with the conditions. And here is the real kicker: we are just a bunch of internet fanboys of a certain park. Look at the information we thought of, and the information we found. I find it difficult to believe that this so called "I" team could not think and do some of the same things. And they do these "investigations" for a living. Unless they had ulterior motives...