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Outfits look very inviting and friendly. Big improvement from the previous ones. Also, tons of new photos, starting from here: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5364176&id=155893938367

The only time I've ever greyed out is on Magnum XL-200 at Cedar Point, when they turned the trims off for us for Coastermania!. It was intense going through the pretzel turn, and I guess that's why the trim's there, because if I gray out on it then that must say something. Having not ridden Intimidator 305 yet, I can't judge how it compares intensity wise, but if it's what I've heard adding a trim might be a good idea, because it's just asking for a lawsuit in the case of someone getting hurt on the ride. If I'm Cedar Fair, I wait for Daily Operation to start, to see how everyone reacts, and if the majority is having gray outs on it then I say trim it. It's not worth the risk, in this industry it's better to be safe then sorry. * Shields himself from the impending attacks*

Yes, it runs under Windows 7, but some things, like Billboards, don't work correctly. There's online fixes for them on YouTube.

Awesome PTR Angie! Kings Dominion looks great! Can't wait to see the rest of the trip, you've got skillz. Look forward to seeing you at KI next week!

Actually, someone did it on Facebook and I just Copy and Pasted it. I thought it'd come in handy.

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Some that stuck out to me: I like this. Maybe it's just me, but I prefer the cobblestones to the asphalt. It makes the midway hot and doesn't look as good. Jackson Thumb of Approval. Looks like they will be replacing all of the Character banners. I like that kind of detail, it's not just stripping Nick away, it's re branding it with similar Snoopy Style. Jackson Thumb of Approval. I wish I could see the inside, but the outside looks very bright and vibrant. I love how they use primary, happy colors throughout the area, it'll be a place the kids will feel good in. Jackson Thumb of Approval. The colors of the ride, while looking much better then I would have originally thought (Orange and Yellow? Who woulda thunk?) don't match the theme of the ride. How is the Red Baron fighting Snoopy getting an Orange Ride? Jackson thumb of semi-disapproval. Wow, huge, awesome sign. And the entry area on the other side will have the Snoopy Figurine surrounded by the signs. Jackson Giant Thumb of Approval. Overall, I'm soooo checking this out on April 17.

Yay sliding doors! Now the AC will stay in the Building!

If your family isn't renewing their season passes to the fourth biggest Seasonal Park in North America, JUST because the mascot is Snoopy and not Spongebob, then honestly, I don't know what to say. Diamondback, Beast, Eiffel Tower, Grand Carosuel, Live Shows, Blue Ice Cream, giving up all of that just because they can't get their picture with Scooby? I'm trying not to use verbal insults right now. This is just....wrong.... Also, your kids are just fine with Hanna Barbera, a program that is long dead, (I believe it's avalible on Boomerang, a channel that you pay for) but then you go to Snoopy, (Who's routinely on Public TV and in the Newspapers) and all the sudden it's too outdated? Is this Hypocracy, or is it just being a nit-picky parent? At this point I really doubt it's your kids.

You know, Standbyme, if I see one kid on opening day who says "I don't know who Snoopy is, I hate him bring back Spongebob," then I'll give you a cookie and a Nickel. I have a feeling I'll be rich in Cookies come April 17. You might be very mad over Nick leaving, but from what I've heard from Carowinds and KD, the kids and parents really don't care.

I kinda like it.... Maybe I'm just psyced for Kings Island.

So...the deal isn't going through between Apollo and Cedar Fair....Q can not have a hostile takeover....and the idea of Six Flags and Cedar Fair together (Uhmm...no.) isn't possible anymore..... Sounds to me like Bankruptcy is the last option remaining for Cedar Fair.

Ay! Here! I'm pretty sure that was a grassy lot last year.

The new path next to Racer's hill. With hedges and stuff. I'm pretty sure that wasn't there last year.

How am I the first one to notice this?

No, I think it shows Beast.

The new KI website says that Backlot "Will not accomidate guests of exceptional size," and that the "Lapbar must be fastened at all times." Does this mean no new seatbelts?

New Map: Ehh, not much to get excited about. No Son of Beast, Planet Snoopy, and aww, they left it Green! Bummer. New Website: Win Win Win So Much Win. Gotta love it. Judging from what I can see from the site on my phone, it looks awesome. I can't see the background color though, Cedar Point is yellow, Carowinds is Blue, what's Kings Island's? EDIT: See it now, Dark Blue. I'm also dissapointed that the download section is basically just Diamondback's, and still there's only one webcam. I hope they put up more, the 5@5 said there would be. And a lack of photo gallery, aww.

I still love Diamondback because it's one of the few rides where you can get assigned to any row and still enjoy your ride. Even dead middle, Row 8, is a blast. By the way, am I the only one who enjoys the even rows so they can reach out the side? Like, the bottom of the first drop. You sit in one of the back rows of the cars, and reach out the side and it's like you're almost touching the ground. I kinda like that effect.

Pfff....You 16 crazies. Yes, it's a great seat, but row 1 is incredible. Great view, great air, lots of G's on the drops. I'm missing Diamondback now.

To say that Cedar Fair is trying to "Cheapen" , "Ruin" or otherwise make the park look worse is quite possibly the stupidest notion I've heard in quite a while. I can see that in Sandusky: "Hey, you know what, we're up to our knees in debt." "Yes sir, we are" "How about we purposefully make our parks worse?" "Explain." "Well, we could install a worn out character at the kids area just because we feel like it. We could also close a popular ride because I don't really feel like having it open. And you know what? Let's take the licensed decals off of the train for our family coaster." "Why?" "Certainly not because we HAVE to!" "Genius!" Come on, guys. It's the same ride. It's not like Cedar Far is trying to kill the park. Do you honestly think they'd do it if they didn't have to?

Seatbelts? Seatbelts? Oh, come on! In the event the lap bars DO fail (Yeah, right), the train is so small no one would fly out anyhow At least it's BLSC. Not Diamondback. Yet.

Oh Snap! That's a 5@5 question now!

Still doesn't look like it could top Millie, but definitely a top 10 or even top 5 coaster. Transitions look nice and smooth, fast, maybe even some airtime here and there. Looks pretty fun!

"And enjoy the rest of your day at Kings Island, Ride On!" I can only hope.