KIfan73

I was at Kings Island last week (2nd visit this season), and even though I've already commented about MT, I really wanted to again. It is just so good. From beginning to end. I swear, somehow, you are virtually lifted out of your seat the entire ride. I've never ridden anything that engages you from beginning to end the way it does. The terrain, the trees, the traversing of WWC, the theme, just everything...it has almost ruined me for everything else in the park. Like I said before, it's almost too good. It's not the tallest, longest, fastest, or most thrilling (debatable, though), but I think it is the most fun ride in the park.

Thanks. I've been there twice this season, and I was thinking after I got home "wonder where those signs went"...I'm going to have to be more observant!

Did they take all of these out, or did I just not see them this year?

Pay-per-ride (Coney Island, pre-Kings Island) Pay one price, ride everything all day Season passes, pay once, visit all year Season-long pre-paid meal plans Season-long pre-paid drinks Season-long pre-paid photos Fast Lane Each one of these has surely changed the in-park experience once it was implemented. The only thing I can wonder, is what in the world is next??

That's too bad. Eating there has been a bright spot for the last few seasons. Does the bar still operate? How does that work since it's changed from full-service? It was so nice to go in there, have a seat at the bar, and get waited on. I always got really good food, and service.

You could drive down Kings Island Drive to McDonald's and get an order of magnitude better service and food.

I'm no engineer, but I'd say that the former FC spot is virtually worthless, as-is, for a new attraction, speaking specifically about any residual structures still there (not that the KI history nut in me wouldn't like to see them use it somehow). So, if something new were to go there, everything would have be removed, and they would have to start over from scratch. To me, that makes it an even less desirable location than a spot that's never been used in the first place (due to the costs of removing what's left of FC). Additionally, that is not a real large area, and I can't imagine any attraction that Kings Island would be interested in fitting there. I can only see the Flight Commander spot being used if it was a part of a much larger development, where they would be taking out multiple unused areas all in one shot to make way for something new.

I started visiting KI regularly in the early '90's, and KCKC was one of those rides that got me hooked. I love how it was "set-in" and interacted with the woods around it. It's one reason I'm so happy about MT. It has a very similar vibe, helped in no small part by it interacting with WWC.

Made me think of something I posted a few years ago (love the search function): It does make one wonder....

Finally got to ride MT last Friday (June 9). Better than I thought it would be. Very, very clever theming. Best queue since Adventure Express - actual thought put into it, not just aluminum railings sunk into cement. I really like how it interacts with its surroundings. Not to mention the coaster itself is amazing. Non-stop, constant changes in direction, and easy on the body. I'm going to go so far to say that it's almost too good. Kings Island didn't seem to "need" this ride, it's almost like a gift. Personally, if I could have imagined what I would have liked to have them build, it would have been something just like this. Installs like this are what put Kings Island on the map. Outstanding job, Kings Island!!!

That's a great idea!

For me, part of the fun (no pun intended) of visiting the park was eating while I was there. For the last few seasons, that's been pretty much reduced to RHoFG, as I could sit down and relax and get waited on. I really hate to read that they've changed their format. I always thought it would be lame to drive clear to Kings Island and not eat in the park, but I think I'm going to have to join the parking lot eater's club this year.

This may have already been discussed, but is this the same building the appears to be under construction when you are looking at the far left side of the Banshee cam?

As much as I like the style of those handrails ^, and hope they get to stay, I'm really surprised those were approved for use. People are constantly sitting/climbing/leaning on every handrail of any ride I've ever stood in line for.

Speaking of when Kings Island was considered a resort at one time...I have close friends that were very regular visitors to the park in its early years, and they talk about how people would travel to Kings Island just for the food.

What I like so much about the theme of MT is that the theme is really Kings Island itself. The park has definitely has its own aura, and I don't really feel that it has been showcased much since the early years of the park.

I'm loving this "Miami River Lumber Company" storyline. I'm hoping that Mystic Timbers won't be the last place we see it. I'm also hoping the park sells "Miami River Lumber Company" t-shirts. They would be subtle, and only people that "get it" would understand what your shirt means.

Does anyone else think that this restaurant is going to invite lots of non-bathing-suit wearing guests to take a train ride and venture into the waterpark (not that that's necessarily a bad or good thing)? I can't help but think the park has already thought of this (or possibly planned on it for some reason?).

This was posted a few weeks ago, looks like it's something that's going to be in the front of the park...

Kings Island posted a blog post about the new restaurant today: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog-article/online-fun/Construction-begins-on-Island-Smokehouse/?mobile=0 Three things: 1. I'm always intrigued by the construction prowess of Kings Island. Breaking ground on an entire restaurant in early February that will be finished and open by Memorial Day. 2. There's an interesting line in the above blog post along the lines of certain "seasonal options". Are they planning on having access to this restaurant during the post season? 3. Would anyone want to take the time to show, using a satellite map image, where this restaurant is going to sit exactly? Thanks!

This seems interesting:

I'd have to say my favorite thing is when I first pull up!

I am just in awe at the attention to detail to the placement with this ride. This seems like a project that Kings Island would have done in its first seasons.