silver2005

^Could you provide evidence of a park along Cedar Point's caliber that spent a little less on a coaster like a GCI and had a substantial drop in attendance? You're talking like its happened before or is some sort of trend. Because Alton Towers, Europa Park, SFMM, BGW and BGT weren't afraid to invest in a GCI and they're hardly what I'd consider smaller parks. Granted, BGT did close theirs, but that hardly negates my point.

I'd narrow it down to a GCI or a flying coaster. They practically have every coaster type there, so a B&M flyer makes sense, but they could use another traditional wooden coaster as well. I feel its a bit odd doing a GCI right after a RMC rehab. I would think something family oriented since every coaster CP has installed since 2000 has been for the high thrill crowd including 2 massive B&M coasters nearly built one right after another. Iron Dragon needs something to compliment it with how its run during its VR hours.

^ One other thing to note is that Kings Island doesn't have the likes of Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood to contend with. I have an idea about entertainment that would utilize Timberwolf more as well- invite some of the plethora of community bands in the area to play at the park.

I completely agree with @chugh43 on the entertainment. More so given the fact that Cincinnati is a HUGE fine arts hub. Its one of the meccas of high quality live entertainment, especially when it comes to anything musical. UC's College Conservatory of Music is one of the premier music schools in the country. NKU and Miami U also have fantastic fine arts programs. There's a lot of talent to gleam from this area. You have 2 fantastic music groups in the Pops and CSO, and there are great venues for musicals and plays as well. I could go on, but for Kings Island not to use that talent is kind of a tragedy.

^Calling @Oldiesmann

Thank you KI management for keeping Off The Charts! at the bandstand.

^Because poutine is really big in Canada and not so much here in the States. As evidenced by our spell checker. It doesn't like poutine for some reason.

I think the shed adds a little more charm to an otherwise boring part of the ride. Especially nice if they ever have to stack. One thing I would suggest they do is to change up small things every once in a while, like the music selection from the radio. I don't mind things being a bit cheesy at amusement parks. To me, that's part of the appeal. Case and point- Adventure Express' ending.

So with all these added BBQ places in the park, is there still a place for Montgomery Inn or could it be possibly be phasing out?

It had a pretty rough life. This particular coaster has just been plagued by downtime issues and getting riders stuck on the lifts, particularly during its life in California. I'm still amazed KI's has run as good as it has.

I save my quarters for much more important purchases. Like practicing my timing of the geysers on White Water Canyon.

Uh...I can explain.

I'm now officially signed up for my first Coasterstock as a member of ACE. Going on May 19th. EDIT: Massive typo.

I finally signed up for my ACE membership last night, just awaiting approval. Will be signing up for Coasterstock as soon as I get set up.

Better than Pomodori's and Adriatico's?

The giga I envision would indeed start in X-base, but with how spread out they are, I could see the far turn around all the way by Bat/Timberwolf or even as far out as the parking lot exit, maybe some direct interaction with Banshee. Those big loops in addition with the surrounding space are ideal for threading. Imagine screaming through those at 80+ mph. Also, something along the color scheme as Behemoth and Talon.

How hilly are Dorney, Waldameer, and Knoebels? (I know the terrain of the ever hilly HP and NJFTP).

You know, a lot of the questions you guys are asking would only take a quick search on Google or RCDB.... The internet is your friend. Most of the time at least.

Also, Gerstlauer is still building plenty of rides and are doing all the right things. Heck, Knott's new ride, HangTime, is the same make and model as Smiler. I have no problems with Smiler or Gerstlauer. Hopefully, Gerstlauer has stopped making wooden coaster trains.

Their hotel resort in Corpus Christi is filing for bankruptcy and is auctioning off the hotel and parking lot. https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2018/02/07/here-bankruptcy-sale-details-schlitterbahn-corpus-christi/315211002/

^The coaster industry doesn't revolve entirely around the wants on enthusiasts.

^Intamin, as of late with their overseas builds, have almost exclusively been using cable lifts, including on their smaller coasters like their 10 inversion coaster and megalites. Also, Intamin has only built 1 Aqua Trax, as in it never caught on. Mack has built quite a few water coasters.

Mack was big on developing spinning coasters and water coasters (water coasters as in ones with actual cars, not the kind Pro-Slide builds). The trains they use for their hyper coasters are also more accommodating to larger guests than Intamin's. Their hypers also don't use cable lifts, which, the ones installed on Intamin's have had a history of snapping. They've recently created a launched water coaster which goes back and forth along a shuttle course and on the last time through, the splash track lowers to create the splash that lowers the speed as it goes back into the station. Their first such ride was built at Walibi Belgium by the name, Pulsar. https://mack-rides.com/products/water-rides/powersplash/

Heck, KI itself back in the Paramount days is responsible for 2 pretty big rides that went down due to cutting corners- Son of Beast and Tomb Raider: The Ride/Crypt.

I would say it might even be closer to $50 million. Steel Dragon 2000 cost that much, mostly due to earthquake proofing, however, the cost of steel has gone up (along with inflation) to the point where that figure wouldn't be out of the question for such a project today.