KIfan73

I got a...I think some call it a zen ride...on Flight Deck on the 25th. It was fun, but a little eerie!

BMX=Bicycle Motocross on 20 inch wheeled bicycles. FMX=Freestyle Motocross-Stunts/jumps performed on motorcycles.

I like to go to Kings Island for the rides, and the other "normal" things that are there the rest of the year. I like the fog and the music, but I could completely do without all the other mazes and the "scaracters". I would like to see more festive food-maybe like all of the pumpkin stuff you can find at the Circleville Pumpkin show. Mostly, I just like that the park is open for another month or so. I wish some sort of Winterfest would come back so I could visit even later in the year.

Lucky for me, they didn't advertise they'd extend it until next weekend. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have ended up at the park on opening night for HH.

I would hate to see what Viking Fury would look like if it was built today. Over water? Nope Intricate designs on the boat? Nope Landscaping? Probably not Nice looking wooden queue surrounded by trees and plants? Nope The same goes for Congo Falls, White Water Canyon, and Adventure Express. While these may not headliner attractions, Kings Island will feel like a much different place when they are removed.

The only thing that surprises me is that they were up as long as they were...

I've been meaning to ask that for awhile...where is the kennel? I don't think I've ever seen it...

My Beast ride after the fireworks back on July 8th was one of the best roller coaster rides I've ever had...

I'd have to say Top Gun/Flight Deck. I think I've rode it every time I've been to the park since it opened, with normally 1-4 extra rides. The Beast has to be right in there, too.

See also http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...hl=time+machine

I'm just glad there's some project going on to keep everyone speculating throughout the offseason...

I know I'm in the extreme minority, but I think this is one of the neatest ride announcements I've seen. I hope Kings Island gets one.

Wow, I didn't know it was still there. Anyone have a pic?

I wondered how long it would be before amusement parks got into the "green" thing: http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10924889

It seems like seat belts are usually as just a "back-up".

I always feel like on Vortex's corkscrews that the OTSRs are the only thing holding me in. How would it be possible to just have lapbars?

I think that we're all seeing Kings Island's major investment into the park for 2009 having an effect on KIC much like the effect it's had on the park itself.

I have to say the meanest coaster STILL is Invertigo. That thing puts a whipping on me like nothing else in the park.

This is a patent for a restraint system, with B & M being the "assignee"...not sure if it's Diamondback's, or if it's even in use. Interesting read, especially for those that think they may want to design rollercoasters someday... http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7204559/claims.html

To be honest: It freaks me out.

I remember waiting in long lines for Days of Thunder when it was new-and playing on both sides. Lots of stock cars and sound effects, plus a huge screen with Kyle Petty getting you ready. It was a really neat experience.

Who knows...but they did keep FearFest around, for whatever reason...

So, the next time you ride Flight Deck or Stunt Tower, or dine at Juke Box Diner you can say "Thanks, Winterfest 2005!". Of course, you could do the same after riding Diamondback or Firehawk...

I have found soft drinks reaching, and sometimes surpassing, the $3 mark (the "fancy" ones) at several well-known restaurants, and they don't even have any rollercoasters!