silver2005

If you've been on other GCI's and like what you got out of them, you'll like Mystic Timbers. If you haven't, here's a rundown of what's in store. GCI knows how to best make use of their articulated Millennium Flyer design. And by that, I mean every row is it's own car. It allows for the various forceful energies (like G forces and things that lead to overall wear and tear) to disperse along the trains more evenly than multi-bench designs like PTC's. And with that, GCI's courses rarely let up. You won't find much of any straight track between the lift and final brakes. I think they take it even further in that they have elements within elements. What may look like a simple curve may have a sudden drop in the middle or just a subtle change in banking which creates all sorts of surprises within simple elements. It's full of airtime as well, from a few stronger points like most of the drops after the 2nd drop as well as quick successions of fast paced air time where you go up and down very quickly. Mystic Timbers also has some mean laterals as well, especially the bottom of the first drop and most of the curves around the tunnel at the far end. There are points where you'll be pinned to the side something fierce. It's got a decent trick track section right before it rises up to the brakes as well. That last quick curve into the brakes is pretty forceful (I actually like riding it on the right side entirely for that last curve). It has a surprising amount of energy and momentum at the end of the ride. Now, IMO, it's not my favorite GCI, as I do like Thunderhead and Lightning Racer a bit better (mainly because I prefer GCI's twister layouts over their out and back layouts), but Mystic Timbers is still a great coaster from beginning to end. The shed, to me, gives it a nice bit of character. Sure its cheesy, but that's part of why I like it. Oh, and if you want some killer air time, the last row is where you want to be.

^The SOB stuff was exponentially worse.

As said many other times on this site elsewhere- most weather forecasts aren't very accurate until about 48 hours ahead of time. Wouldn't set anything in stone quite yet.

Does everyone remember before this when every topic on here would become a SOB topic even if SOB wasn't even in the same zip code as the original post's intentions? Good times.

Capacity isn't everything.

For your information, I would be playing this while waiting in the queue.

KI needs a wild mouse. Nuff said.

Gerstlauer already does that concept better. They're called Eurofighters and Infinity Coasters. Minus the floorless part, but still better.

How are you making that correlation with CP and not with KI? What are you basing that off of? There's nothing that makes the parks that much different that garners guests spending more money at one and not on the other when they get new major attractions. That's a pretty ludicrous comparison.

^How about no. Now a floorless coaster (not a floorless dive coaster) on the other hand...

^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?