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I dunno why people would play that many games because you're not just paying for the games but the right to get into the park to play the game. I guess it's not that bad if you have a season pass but most people that have the season pass have it to ride the rides. Maybe it's just me... Nice.

There are two pictures on Theme Park Review of one of SOB's trains stalled at the top of the big helix... http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewt...sc&start=40

Yeah that would be very nice but I'm guessing it would be very difficult to rearrange some of the queues for the extra lane. For example, FoF always has a decent line but there's no real room for the extra line in the building. But yesterday (6/22) I remember saying to my girlfriend as we walked through The Beast's empty queue to the half filled station that a ride kind of loses its mystique when you can't remember the last time that all the entire queue was remotely full and you normally just walk on it. However, today every piece of Beast's queue was being used (except the station since one side was being used by the speed lane), yet I still walked on with the speed pass

We did have a good time. Even though the park was relatively packed it was good that we had the speed passes or else we would've barely rode anything. I suggest getting them early and often if you are ever at KI on the weekend.

This is the first time this year when I have gone two days in a row and both were pretty awesome. My brother and I were going to meet his 2 friends at KI and we didn't get there till 2 but they still had Speed Lane vouchers. I was very surprised by this. They did only have Delirium tickets and no Face/Offs but that's because I'm pretty sure Delirium was closed early in the day so everyone just got Face/Off. Also I was surprised that all you had to do was show your pass to the person (they didn't scan it) and they'd give you the tickets. It's a good thing they don't because my brother's friends got there a little earlier than us and their comeback times were different from our so they just went back to the window and got an additional set. They ended up giving their earlier passes to a teen aged couple who gazed at them throughly confused. First we rode AE to get us going, then Racer backwards then forwards. While in line for forward there were these three people passing a cigarette around to each other (a great example they were setting for the two kids with them). After reading the new ACE sign, we walked down to ride Spongebob and then went to Vortex. Once we got off Vortex we still had some time before our first time can for IJ:ST. So we went to watch people humiliate themselves at the 3-point challenge. I don't understand why you would spend $10 to show everyone around for 40 seconds that you have no form and air ball at least 50% of your shots. Once 4:30 rolled around we walked on IJ:ST. At 4:45 The Beast beckoned us to cut in front of more people. We gave our 5:00 time cards for Wild Thornberry's away to a couple with 2 kids because we didn't want to get wet by that stupid elephant (they greatly appreciated the gesture). At 5:15 we had a battle for points at Scooby-Doo and then at 5:30 we rode Delirium. For about every ride there was a 45 minute wait and we waited an average of 3-4 minutes. There were still speed lane tickets left for only Delirium at 5:45 but we decided to not get them. To spite the high food prices, we then went to Frisch's by the Beach and had a great dinner. And for everone who was/is wondering, we used the same parking pass twice in the same day and the attendant didn't say anything the second time around. However, I left at this time to go to my friends house and my brother and his friends went back in for more fun. So yes, Delirium was closed yesterday and I think earlier today yet opened today till close I believe and TRTR was opened today even though it was not yesterday when I walked by.

Even though the only park I've been to that they talk about is Disneyland, I love going to westcoaster.net because most of the guy's comments are pretty hilarious. It's also cool to see how other parks look and what's new there. Was anyone else there yesterday and know if Delirium or TRTR ever opened or what was wrong with either?

Seriously! Except they didn't have the sign at the front of the park with all the closed rides. At least Firehawk and FoF reopened, I'm not sure about TRTR and Delirium.

Since I'm taking summer classes (again) to catch up to the extra 18 required credit hours going into the sophomore year, my girlfriend and I arrived to KI at about 2:30. Nonetheless, today was very interesting. *note* skip [] for condensed version. [When we arrived, it was a little overcast and we weren't sure how many rides would be open and working. Luckily as we were walking to the park we saw both Vortex and Face/Off going up their respective lift hills. We were planning on riding Firehawk and a couple other things and then going to BB before eating dinner (put our towels and stuff in a book bag and then when taking the bag back to the car just go eat at McDonalds down the street and come back).] So we went to Firehawk right away to see how long the line was. Great thing was that there was only both sides of the station full and then about 20 people in the queue waiting... Too bad that's because it was closed. So some guy named Matt (I think?) was telling people that they don't know when it'd open and to probably go on something else (obviously we stayed because they always say that). I asked if he knew what was wrong and he said that the mechanics were working on something in the station. So wanting to see for myself, I walked up to the green area with the fence to look into the station. After not seeing anyone in the station's track I continued looking and saw a head peeping up around the rotating track that goes to the lift hill. So about half an hour after this, we were on and started with a great flight. Since our bag was already in the locker, we decided to hit up FoF. So we get just inside the UFO and there's an announcement over the PA saying it just broke down. A lot of people left but of course we didn't. Apparently the train they just shot off didn't make it and was stuck on the launch track. It was definitely interesting seeing people pushing the train back into the station. Once everyone was off the mechanics showed up and started to work. Enough people left that we were next in line for FoF and I could look down the launch to see some of the track since the lights were on. It was very interesting to see just a head popping out of the track right before the first inversion. About 10 minutes later they said to everyone that was left (just us 30ish people standing in the station) that it would take a while to fix and that we should probably find another ride. So disappointed, we left the station after waiting about twenty minutes for nothing. [By this time I was convinced that whatever ride we went to next would break down. She decided we should go on Monster since she hasn't (and I don't know if I have either but I might have when I was younger). Worst decision ever? It doesn't make sense how the Monster has pneumatic arms yet can only load 2 of the 6 at a time. It's not that bad of a ride but for how long it takes to load and unload (and we waited for one other cycle to go before we got on), we ended up waiting about a total of 40 minutes. After that debacle, I said we should go to Racer since the line for that is never long and it never disappoints. I also caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye the new sign for Racer's Landmark status. Sadly I didn't really get to look at and and didn't get a picture since I don't take a camera usually . Any who, instead of waiting for backwards, we walked on forwards and made up for the time wasted with Monster.] Next we walked back Action Zone way and noticed that Delirium had no line, but also wasn't swinging. I talked to the guy standing at the queue entrance and he said they've been having technical difficulties all day and probably weren't gonna open. Disappointed, again, we walked towards Face/Off expecting a 40 or so minute wait like usual. Surprisingly, the line only went to the loop so we got in line and waited about 12-15 minutes and had a great ride. [Top Gun was next on my list but my girlfriend though there's usually a long line for it but I assured her she only thinks that because of how far you have to walk. So we made the trek back there and walked on, walked around, and then stayed on for a total of three rides. We could've rode a fourth time but decided to go eat since we were hungry.] So in order to protest the high prices we took our swimming stuff (which we didn't use because it wasn't that warm with the overcastness and previous precipitation) to her car and drove to McDonalds. In order to not cause a controversy I used my parking card to get back in since we used hers to get in the first time. After passing the entrance to the Gold Pass and having to reverse we found no one at the post (which was very strange I thought). In order to wait off the food we just ate we rode Beastie (never let in), Avatar, and Rugrats. Then we were going to ride TRTR but like Firehawk, FoF, and Delirium before it it was broken down. I decided not to ask the guy standing there because I really didn't care lol. We just continued on to The Beast. The PA guy there was trying to get the crowd pumped (which wasn't even a full station) by saying various stats included, "which goes upside down not 1, not 2, not 3, not even 7 times but a total of zero times." Of course I was the only one to start cheering whereas most people looked dumbfounded or weren't paying attention. [After The Beast we hit up Vortex and then walked back X-Base to hit up Firehawk again. We waited for the front seat this time so we waited about an hour. Then since we couldn't get on FoF earlier we deiced to try once more before we left.] At first I was excited because they started playing the video in the main queue room but was quickly annoyed because something was wrong with the audio and instead of hearing the show it was high pitched squealing noise which most people talked through whereas my girlfriend and I couldn't get our fingers in our ears quick enough. I was about to leave (not really ) but decided to fight through it. When we got to the station, I informed the back most ride attendant (since we were going to ride in the last seat) of the malfunction and she had the girl at the board turn off the video. I was kind of mad knowing I had it turned off but it was doing more pain than pleasure. After our FoF, we decided to leave since we were both kind of tired. Overall it was definitely an interesting day. I'm guessing the mechanics loved it . Next time I write a report this long, I should charge people.

No they have not... http://www.rcdb.com/ir.htm?model=124

I was planning on going to KI sometime today and I would've been very surprised if Drop Zone was open even thought it doesn't necessarily operate the same way the tower at SFKK does. I am glad to see CF taking these steps but it is horrible that something like this has happened to a young girl.

Speaking of website needing updating, even CP's site has some old stuff. On at least one of their roller coaster pages it mentions them having 16 coasters which is obviously wrong with their addition of Maverick... Wicked Twister

A HUSS Giant Top Spin, I believe.

Great report. It would've been hilarious to drive up next side your car to see three guys in the back swinging their arms around like fools. Too bad about the weather taking some of your riding time. What seat were you in for Maverick? There were other people on this site saying that they had horrible rides in certain rows. I have rode Maliboomer at DCA (which is the same as the red side but is 60 feet shorter) and I have to agree that you do get nervous for the launch but it's not that bad and it is very fun. I would not mind seeing on of these at KI but why with Drop Zone? I have yet to ride Drop Zone because the line is usually really long and it scares me

My mouth is watering.

I feel KI needs an unique coaster so a SLC would not be high on my list. I would very much enjoy a B&M or an Intamin considering KI has one of neither and they are very smooth and enjoyable.

Something like this? It's not the best but I tried.

Did anyone watch that video on their website. It has an interesting message at the end. It goes a little something like this... I was kind of scared at first since the Warning is in red and right there in your face.

It was my first too

Where is it?

I love Delirium as well but I'm still hoping for the day that the cobra comes out from the woods and gets rebuilt somewhere in the park.

O believe me, I already have Zombie Nation on my computer and I am usually singing along in line. But there are several other techno songs they play as well that I. I can't think of them off the top of my head, though.

I have not been on MIB (but I want to) but I have rode both Scooby-Doo and Buzz Lightyear. I have to say that I am a huge fan of this type of interactive attraction and can't wait till Toy Story opens at Disney Studios. It looks like it's going to be awesome. My one critique of Scoby-Doo is that it is too, how should I say this, small/compact. The building was made for an attraction where you are up close to things so if something pops up you'd be scared. However, when converting the building to a shooting it doesn't seem like Paramount changed any of the layout of Phantom Theater. Obviously this'll save you money but also this means you are pointing your gun at something right in front you and, to me, it feels too close. It feels like I'm shooting ever target in each room twice. Does anyone else feel like this? Back to the paper, I agree with the dude and like the article (especially since I am a fan of Disney and they're mentioned in about 2/3 the paragraphs).

I'm guessing it's "semi-confirmed" because "Screamscape sources have confirmed that the park has plans to build a new coaster for 2008" but the park has yet to make an official announcement about it therefore they aren't going to say it's going to happen when it might not.

I think you're referring to the brake at the top of the long drop after the second lift hill. It doesn't really slow you down but keeps you from accelerating for a little. I don't know how long that has been there considering I haven't been to KI in a couple years but have noticed it every time I've ridden it so far this year. If you look at the first hill on your way back to the station, you can see what looks to be a brake there as well. To go along with the brake at the end of the first tunnel, I have to chuckle every time I see that sign in The Beast's station that says "Unleashed."

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