KIfan73

I might be the extreme minority, but I'm not really hoping for a new coaster (although I did post earlier I'd like to see a small coaster, and I still would). I'd love to see something new at KI...and this would definitely be new. I didn't grow up going to Kings Island, so what made me so fascinated with the place was how it was full of stuff I'd never experienced before. One thing's for sure, I've never seen a dinosaur exhibit!

In the background, behind the guy holding the "plans", it looks like a marked stake, and, possibly, some forms. I wonder how far along they might be in this project... http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/park/mud/index.cfm

Looks like bars to a cage...that have been dented in...

A small, lightly safari-themed family-style coaster set amongst the trees would make me a happy...camper?

I was craning my neck too much to be able to notice...

Elephants love mud.

I wasn't necessarily just meaning the monorail. I think that the whole theme of that area is interesting, and a new jungle-type themed attraction is something that I think would be a great addition to the park.

One thing that excites me is that this font/style Reminds me of this:

Although focusing attention to a 300' tall swinging ride would make for a great distraction...if a distraction was needed/desired!

Lots of activity at the WindSeeker site today! http://www.visitkingsisland.com/public/fun/webcams/index.cfm

^Although I think that's about as likely as Kings Island getting a version of Cinderella's Castle, I personally would like a ride like you describe!

Three photos are now posted...(what's that one thread about you might be a KI fanatic if...)

I rode (or slid?) it back in the early '90's. I'm not sure how tall it is, but it felt like a straight free fall for the first several feet. And it felt much taller than it looks....

Yeah, DB's entire "passenger" system freaks me out. If it had trains similar to say, Vortex, I would have probably ridden it a lot more by now. However, judging from its popularity, I don't think it's been much of a problem for ridership .

...if for no other reason than for it's landscaping...it's a shame that concrete and aluminum have taken the place of wood and foliage...

I haven't been on a ride yet that is that scary while you're doing it... Having said that, there's still some rides that I'm not wild about getting on, even ones I've rode before...the mind is a mysterious thing.

The park posted a link to this video via Twitter the other day... <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_Jn9Lb-BS2Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Wonder why they would decide at this time to suggest watching the Partridge Family at Kings Island?

I may try an unusual route I took on a trip last year, and it was so much fun...IS to VF, AE, Racer, and then Eifel Tower...in the morning it's great and uncrowded, and you can look at all of those people standing in line for DB...then to Starbucks and check out the fountains....

If you check the webcam now, it looks like a new roof for something is peeking into view on the extreme right hand side.

It's been mentioned on here countless times that season pass holders aren't the true money makers for the park. So, it must be the family that visits once or twice a year. Will the extra gas cost keep them from making that trip? I'm sure it's a question any park management would love to know the answer to ahead of time.

I think if gas hits it this summer, it will be different than in '08. So many people have held on their cars and paid them off (leaving more money for gas), or have since purchased more fuel efficient transportation.

Yes! The 80s is the only decade that I've not been to KI in (but I did go to the KI Inn the other decades)!

OH! Mr. Mom! Herb, I wasn't even in aisle 7!!

I know it's Adam Sandler...Big Daddy (if that's the name of it?)?

I vote for Viking Fury. If not for the obvious reason(s), you could actually drink coffee while you ride that one! Oh-and while they're at it, maybe an early morning breakfast buffet at the Festhaus!