KIfan73

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!

There's no comparison...

Kings Island, Where Else?

I have to say the music they're playing in the park is bad. I mean, bad as in I wouldn't even want to hear it while at the grocery store (and it is VERY similar to what my local Kroger plays). I could see something kind of lively from the 60's-90's, but I don't get this current soundtrack at all. I'm sure that there's fans of the music they're playing, but I don't get how it's supposed to be something that amusement park guests would want to hear at all. I never really considered myself an orchestra/classical/movie theme fan, but I really miss hearing it at Kings Island.

I thought Face Off was steel... In your heart you knew somebody wood.

^Probably not. I was only in the regular park until around noon. Sounds like you experienced The Beast and the empty park after the fireworks, though, like I did. I HAVE to do that again soon!!

I got a Bud Light Lime at Lt. Dan's a few weeks ago, and it was quite possibly the coldest bottle of beer I've ever had. Mmmmm. The guy working the bar was really good, too.