KIfan73

Some kind of upgrade to Wings would seem to make sense, given its proximity to Diamondback's queue. It seems logical that there would be a sizeable increase in foot traffic to that area.

For those of you that have ridden coasters similar to Diamondback, how are their "whiplash" dynamics compared to say, Vortex or Adventure Express?

Great report...its almost like I was just there...lol Thanks for taking my pic!

I'd have to say Antique Cars. I rode Enchanted Voyage and Lion Country Safari, but don't remember it...don't know if that counts as "missing".

I really appreciate your doing this presentation. I find the whole transition from Coney to KI really interesting. I'm looking forward to it!

...or your tongues, even if you're triple-dog dared.

Jeez...the next thing you know they'll be letting us visit restricted areas of the park, let us hang out when they're not open, and hob-nob with the park executives. ..oh wait...

Has The Beast Canyon been there since The Beast opened?

I think that the entrance to The Beast is a place that, especially if you're a member of this forum, you've spent a lot of time. Some people remember The Beast from when it was new, and may have grown up riding it. Despite all the excitement around Diamondback, I'm sure there's a lot of us interested in lots of different parts of KI for the new season, especially the entrance to The Beast.

I've always thought it would be neat to work at KI. Even now, even though I'm in my 30's, I've thought about working there during the summer (I'm a teacher), but I couldn't make enough to pay for the gas there and back.

and for just one more, I couldn't leave out Rivertown, of course

^Thanks! I hope to get a chance to talk to you at the park on the 31st!

And here is Action Zone/Lion Country Safari:

I tried my hand at "blending" the '72 pic, and one from the present

For some reason, I find the time of transition from Coney to KI very, very interesting, and have read everything I can find about it. I bet that really was awful when they closed Coney. I wasn't born yet then. However, I can only imagine how bummed out I would be to hear that Kings Island will be closed down, with just some of the rides moved to some field somewhere.

This picture reminds me of Firehawk's queue!

^I was actually at the park on...June 23, 2000!! Do you have any more pics from that trip?? On the subject of history...even though I find the Banana Splits a little disturbing, this site banana splits at KI has some good shots of KI and Coney. It was a link listed on KI's wiki site.

When I see Diamondback's nearly finished station, I can already almost feel the sweltering heat and hear the cursing, chain-smoking teenagers I'll be waiting in line with to ride it!

I'm no expert, but I can't help but think that it may be a long time before anyone opens up a new amusement park in America. I'm also more amazed each day that Kings Island went ahead with plans to install Diamondback. 2009 may be a banner year for KI not just because of DB, but because of the fact that the park still exists.

I'm looking forward to seeing DB in the flesh. I see these pictures, but I really can't wrap my mind around it. It makes Vortex look like a kiddie coaster, and I've always considered it "big".

I can't believe HRP already came and went. During my several trips to MB over the years, I always thought it would be a great place to build a new amusement park. I caught the special on TV about the building of HRP. Has a park that was opened to the public ever went down so quick?

That is a GREAT picture. I also liked the one posted in the Diamondback thread. Thanks for sharing.

I, too, am working on completing a Master's program, as well. For much of the past year, KIC has been a place that I brake for a break, so to speak...

Wow, now I really wish I had made it to a Winterfest. That's amazing. Actually, that was very nostalgic.

And if you ask me, its neighbor is would be a great candidate for a top-Flight transformation.