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^ Wow. That is A LOT better than I was expecting. Nice job FoF crew!

Only having one train due to break-in period, or for mechanical issues is one thing (understandable); but only one train because the other was being painted is a different story. Perhaps I am expecting too much, but why didn't KI paint the trains before they were even installed on the track? These trains could have been painted a couple months ago. The park obviously knew about how slow the unload/ load job is, I would have thought that the focus on having 2 trains would have been near the top of the list. A five hour wait for a ride that is not a brand new ride is a bit much. I guess I am just wondering what the method to the madness was.

For those of you going to CP in the next couple days. http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=68510 It doesn't seem that bad. Apparently there was some minor injuries, and one guest was taken out on a stretcher. And from various guests, there was minimal, if any, train damage.

We (loser enthusiasts ) understand it. But for the once-a-year guest, they are probably a little upset. Now is the park jam packed? I also wonder what the line is for FoF today as well.

Being at work today, I decided to check out to see if Maverick was making any cycles yet. Come to my surprise, but CP put some REALLY nice landscaping in inside the footprint for Maverick. http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/webcams/index.cfm You can really see it at the "Maverick Cam". There is nice wooden fencing where the track comes close to the ground and many trees. It is nice to see that CP is doing something to make the area around a ride look good. Maybe they can noe do something for IJ.

It does really depend on the how bad the weather is, and it really depends on how bad the weather that is coming. That is the one thing that really pi$$es off guests at CP. They see the current weather as not too bad, but what they miss is the big storm that is 10 miles from the park (lightning can strike from as far away as 10 miles). A light, steady rain usually only shuts down the skyride and TTD. High winds can shut down TTD, Raptor, Skyride, and in terribly high winds: Magnum. (Magnum actually was stopped at the top of the second hill, I believe, it's opening year. Firetrucks from Cleveland and Toledo had to be called in to rescuse the passengers). But on the other hand, who wants to get hit by any type of rain going at 120mph? Ouch...

You are correct. As far as licensing, of course it matters. But what they are changed to, who cares. The rides will still be there.

Why not just change Congo Falls back to it's original name of Amazon Falls. And Top Gun to Thunder Alley. The others- well does it really matter?

I know at CP when there is lightning, everything closes, including DT (and the Pirate Ride when it was operating). I wonder with CF now owning the park if their qualifications for shutting rides down has now changed. BTW, does anyone know if KI has their own weather equipment, or do they rely on local weather stations?

Actually it was four pieces to install.

Well Apollo's Chariot at BGE is certainly like a out & back. As is both Goliaths, Nitro, and Raging Bull. Some of B&M coasters may seem compact, but chances are the parks only gave them that much room to work with. I personally love the way Raptor sits in the park. It is a great spectator coaster. And the views from the SkyRide are excellent.

^I think you will have an excellent chance to ride it on the 7th.

Not only are they done with the track work, but they are also testing as well. http://www.funcoast.com/funcamhigh

This is the cure for line jumpers & those who choose to smoke in line: http://www.1010wins.com/pages/488617.php?c...ontentId=528161 Seriously though, could KI security be allowed to use a taser?

^ Yeah. I always thought that the footprint of Japan kind of looked like a sucker.

Anyone want to go to Japan? http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/new...0na017000c.html It is a rather scary story.

^ Good question about media day. Perhaps they are not going to have the traditional media day since it is not a "brand new" ride. Or there will be no media day due to the ride's grand opening while the park is in the full summer swing. I highly doubt they would schedule a media day on a Saturday, and even moreso, the ride's opening Saturday (and Memorial Day weekend). That would be absolute chaos.

http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/articl...D=2007705120347 Since the unfortunate closing of CLP has been brought up, here is a link for a new coaster for 2008 at Waldameer. ... just in case anyone is intrested in visiting NW PA.

Grass- yes. Themeing?- We'll see. I would not hold your breath though. KI may try and theme the area, but I highly doubt they will be themeing the ride.

I live near CLP and while it is a sad story for such a quaint family park, it really is not a surprise. For the past 13 years the biggest story of the park has been-"Is it going to open this year?". The park did not open in 1995, and has barely opened the other years. Sometimes the whole park would open, sometimes it was different parts of the park etc. It has actually gotten to the point where most in the Meadville/ Erie/ Grove City area had no idea if the park was open or not. The park as a whole is $2.5 million in debt, so loans are out of the question. The area around CLP does not have the population to support the park, and those traveling 50+ miles never knew if it was open, so they would arrange other plans.

Replacement track is on site. http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/fun/blog/index.cfm Apparently the target of early June is right on. I'm sure they will have to do another pull through and many more cycles, but everything is looking good so far.

^If that scenario is correct, then Paramount did not want to spend the money on a case that they knew they could win. The precident that was set almost gauranteed PKI would win, and chances are CF would not even fight it in court due to their previous loss vs. SF. But that scenario is a stretch. I'm sure the media, or some crazy enthusiast, would have gained knowledge of the proceeding and it would have been public knowledge. The in the public eye it would have been Big Bad CP vs. little GL that SF is trying to save.

How does the saying go- 'Feed a cold, starve a fever'. 'Have a headache, go on Beast' Hey that would be a great commercial! *Husband and wife go to bed. Wife has usual headache. Husband replies "Let's go for a ride on The Beast."* Oh ya, have that commercial played during the Super Bowl and KI becomes the most famous thrill park in the world!

There are arguements for both sides, many which you mentioned. But the one advantage of relocating vs. new is cost. KI spent about half of X-Flights' original cost ($15 million), and that was back in 2001. You can only speculate what a ride like that would cost in 2007. But one thing is certain, the price tag would not be less today. So yes, while it may be easier to build brand new, the costs associated with buying brand new is worth the headaches of relocation. Not to mention, since GL did not have the attendance to justify a ride like XF, it seems like a perfect fit as FH at KI.

Then where have the guests gone to? If GL is having attendence issues, their guests (or former guests in this instance) have gone somewhere else. And yes, I do choose KI over GL. And I live in Erie, PA. about 130 miles from GL, but 360 from KI.