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They honestly look like shots that were taken from an average enthusiast, and the lack of people around the station raises eyebrows, not to mention they didn't showcase the test run (unless that's a clearance pull through).

^I can sort of relate to that. After riding Fury 325 as well as being able to compare Orion with Millennium Force fairly close together last season, I definitely prefer the MF/Fury type ride where there are moments you get to appreciate going that fast in combination with larger elements, which is something I like with coasters going 90+ mph. Orion, to me, is just an upscaled Diamondback, and I like DB better. I do prefer Orion to I-305 though.

Meh, it had a bit of a vibration as TTD even when it was new. I'm not that concerned about it. Kingda Ka's vibration is worse. EDIT: Here is a POV when it was new, vibration and all.

I remember watching Mystic Timbers test while the webcams were on.

I appreciate the offers for help. However, I'm content with just sitting out this season and getting a pass next year. I don't mind taking a break in all actuality. Once I get back working, I do want use this hiatus to save money this year in not going so I can maybe do something nicer next summer, plus I'm saving money to eventually start getting into recording sax covers of songs, and I want to get some basic sound and recording equipment.

Well, even if I had a pass, gas money would add up. I'm in Delhi on the west side of Cincy and a good 45 minutes from KI, either via I-71 or occasionally I-275 and I-71.

Had medical issues, that, while they weren't bad for my physically as I first feared, I've been taking it hard mentally which made me worry about what work I could do and had to adjust. I'm mostly through it now but finding work I want/can do hasn't been fruitful recently, though.

I've been to MIA twice, both in conjunction with CP trips. MIA is over 4 hours from Sandusky. Also make sure you use I-96 and not I-69, it can be easy to confuse the two, especially coming back from Muskegon. If you've never been, I'd go just to experience MIA. Its nice for what it is, though, Shivering Timbers was a jackhammer machine last season. I'm not sure if they've continued re-tracking it, but its in dire need of TLC for about 4K of its mile long track. Wolverine Wildcat was running really well at least, and Corkscrew and Thunderhawk are decent. Decent supporting ride selection as well. Food leaves a lot to be desired, both in the park and in Muskegon in general, and 0 live entertainment. There also isn't much to Muskegon besides the Lake Michigan beaches. If I were you and if possible, I'd do MIA before any bigger parks as you may get spoiled by the bigger, better parks which can taint your MIA experience, especially if Timbers isn't running well. Also, if you're looking for another park in that vicinity, Waldameer is slightly closer to Sandusky and Ravine Flyer II was running excellently last season. And if you do Waldameer, do not pass up Sara's diner just outside the park. As for me, I'm not even doing KI this season due to money issues, but I have a few trips I've had on the back burner that I want to do eventually. One is a Missouri trip for SDC, SFStL and WoF with a likely stay in St Louis to see the Reds play there. I've also been wanting to do a Canadian trip with Canada's Wonderland and La Ronde.

Kinda falls flat in a thread involving the park that has free parking, beverages, and sunscreen on normal admissions.

^And celebrating Thunderhawk's 100th anniversary.

Almost similar to the 2003 Italian Job Mini paint jobs.

The bakeries on I-Street would be a nice comeback.

Hope they have a good method of de-icing the bridge.

I'm curious what happens at Six Flags if this doesn't go through. By some things I've read and heard, they're kind of up s*** creek without a paddle.

1. That sequel never happened. 2. That name has other meanings not exactly good for an amusement park.

There's a more comfortable coaster in the park that does it better IMO, its called Storm Runner.

^My leg muscles are built tight so I usually route stand up coasters early on park visits on parks that have them, and I do the same thing with Skyrush.

Maybe Skyrush will actually be enjoyable. Facebook

^And then set it to every KIC error page including when the site goes down. EDIT: I'm still getting used to the new logo when it comes to tabs. I keep accidentally closing the KIC page thinking its an extra/unwanted page or something.

We've been lucky with ours in terms of down time. Most of the others have been bad at down time, both the normal Invertigo models and the Giant Inverted Boomerangs. I remember several news stories about the CGA and SFA versions being stuck with riders and it drew a lot of negative attention among normal guests.

I think Vortex is slightly underrated. Its not that big which means it won't wear out as quickly as bigger steel coasters and honestly its pretty comfy for a stand up IMO.

Its more like Banshee's trains attached to Dominator.

From following Carowinds' own FB as well as their fanbase, RMC means Routine Maintenance from Carowinds. They've been doing in-house retracking on Hurler and I'm guessing they're cleverly squashing actual RMC rumors. I can't find it anymore, but I think they're also reverting Vortex back to red and black.

Maybe KIC will be issuing scratch off cards with the old logo that gets removed to the new one.

Kentucky Kingdom is cooking up something on March 7th. Facebook