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    Xtreme Skyflyer is being Removed

    in Kings Island

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    15 hours ago, johnjniehaus said:

    Interesting I checked it earlier today and it was still on there. 

    It's gone for me. You could be seeing a cached page on your local machine. I hope it's gone really, that would leave the opportunity for them to finally remove Timberwolf and Congo Falls. Also opens up a nice piece of real estate for future additions and improvements. 

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    Kings Island Hanna Barbera Parking Lot Signs

    in Kings Island History

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    Going to restore it or leave it as is?
     

    I’m going to fix the fiberglass yellowing and clean it up. I’m also going to fabricate a metal bracket for hanging. I didn’t realize this is one of the original signs, not the 2nd and 3rd generation ones that were installed in the lates 70s and late 80s.


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    Coasterstock 2025

    in Kings Island

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    This will be the first Coasterstock I won’t be attending. Hitting other parks this year. Time to let others enjoy CS and not take up a ticket.


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    Kings Island: 50 Years of Memories Documentary Film

    in Coming Attractions

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    I really hope another crack at this can be made. This would have been a really cool watch. Maybe someday. 

    I still have material archived. Unfortunately Covid wrecked havoc on the vision I had for the film. It was to include a lot of in person interviews that were not possible at that time. By the time things started to clear up there was no way of completing the project in time for the 50th season. Also funding dried up, I was unable to secure more funding to help with production costs and material. All I can say now is it would have to be the right time and situation, but never say never. :)


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    Coasterstock No More?

    in Kings Island

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    The timing is perfect because it’s the 40th anniversary of the first major enthusiast event in park history - AcCE Spring Conference. That year heralded the opening of King Cobra: 
     

    Actually CoasterCon 2 was the first big enthusiast event at Kings Island June 15-17, 1979. I have film and photos of the event.


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    Camp Snoopy Arrives in 2024 at Kings Island

    in Kings Island Central Newsroom

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    On 8/12/2023 at 11:28 AM, Rivertown Rider said:

    I think this a great new addition for the park and think the Camp Snoopy area will a great transition to Rivertown.  I am happy that it appears that it will be a family attraction instead of a "child required" attraction.  I would love to see them completely refurbish and repaint the existing bathrooms in Planet Snoopy to fit with the transition to Rivertown.  If they did that then everything on that existing half fits in with the theme/color-scheme other than Linus Launcher which you could either repaint (maybe burnt orange and green instead of purple and green) or move elsewhere in Planet Snoopy.

    Some things I am curious about the area are in the screen grab below at the 37 second mark you can see two buildings that don't currently exist.  One is a green-roofed building that borders Woodstock Gliders and another is a White/Tan-roofed building over to the bottom far right hand side next to the Kings Island logo.  I know others have suggested a campfire burgers and hot dogs location and either of these could be a great location.  The other building could be a snack stand, arcade, or family restrooms.

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    "One is a green-roofed building that borders Woodstock Gliders", this is a food truck

     

    "another is a White/Tan-roofed building over to the bottom far right hand side" New entrance signage to the picnic grove/Soak City.

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    Cedar Fair and Vekoma

    in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News

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    On 8/10/2023 at 6:19 PM, SonofBaconator said:

    I know there’s already a thread on Camp Snoopy but I wanted to focus solely on the choice of manufacturer for our new coaster: Vekoma. With one of our Vekoma’s being demolished, another one living on borrowed time, and another one being labeled a “hang and bang” it comes as somewhat of a surprise to me that Cedar Fair decided to work with them again. Granted this is a relatively smaller addition, I think this could be the benchmark for future business with the company. Could this be what CP did with Zamperla and Wild Mouse/Top Thrill 2? Could this just be a one off with this park? Could we see more Vekomas in other CF properties?

    Vekoma of old is not the Vekoma of new. 

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    2024 Kings Island Speculation Thread

    in Rumors

    Posted

    On 7/31/2023 at 10:07 AM, Kenban said:

    Personally I think people looking at the SOB station are looking at the wrong side of the park.

    I took a stroll through Planet Snoopy and noticed a man lift in the theatre.  It appears to be directly under the rail in the rafters holding the lighting, and all of the lights to the right of the lift appear to have been removed.  

    Stripping the building as preparation for demolition?  Maybe it will be reused?  Either way I think something is going on.

    Planet Snoopy.jpeg

    That's what I've been saying. Glad it was finally announced. It's going to be a great update to that part of the park 

    Platinum Pass to be Replaced by Passport

    in Kings Island

    Posted

    I think it makes it easier when renewing. If someone wants to downgrade or upgrade for the next year they don’t have to get a new card. I’m guessing it’s saving them money by not having to issue new cards, but also easier to manage in their system.


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    2024 Kings Island Speculation Thread

    in Rumors

    Posted

    John Matarese from WCPO TV reached out to KIC today and reported the following to us. 
     We went to Mason City Hall today and checked to see what has been filed by KI. They have NO filings about a possible new ride….just the Cargo Loco, Sol Spin, and various small additions like the Carnivale tent, Grill & Grain, and VIP lounge shelter. Nothing close to new buildings, footers, etc. There is nothing even suspicious at this time.
    KIC thanks John Matarese for reporting to KIC about their investigation into any possibile 2024 additions.


    LOL, ROFl, LOL


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