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Just in case you guys have not seen the other thread with the video.

I think the chances of the SOB name being used again is the same as Paramount buying the park again. From a PR and marketing standpoint, that would be a very hard sell. Now, I could see one of the new B&M stand ups going in and resurrecting the King Cobra name. It seems the new standup is getting a lot of good reviews.

Funny, but shows the dangers of those things if you are under them. That is with a professional company operating them. A very good photo to justify the no drone policy over KI.

The Cargo Loco page has been updated: https://kicentral.com/rides/cargo-loco/ The new gallery for it is on that page. Here is the video taken today.

Here is a look at Adventure Awaits the new Fireworks and Drone show for 2023 thanks to @DeltaFlyer Post your thoughts and reviews below.

Any reviews and spoilers please add to the new thread linked below. If you don't want spoilers you may want to avoid that thread.

We will use this thread to post reviews of Adventure Port. Post your reviews of Adventure Express, Cargo Loco, Sol Spin and overall theming. If you don't want to see spoilers, I would avoid this thread until you have a chance to experience it for yourself.

Sorry for the double post, but wanted to share the KIC tweet.

One of the writings in the video mentions King Cobras.

I added the spoiler tags to @Tr0y's post. He may not have know about them. If you are going to add spoilers, please make sure you select your text and pick the eyeball in the format bar as circled here. I hope this helps those that did not know what that icon was for.

This Memorial Day Weekend Kings Island will honor America’s military, open its water park and debut its brand-new fireworks and drones show during Memorial Day weekend. About this weekend: Free Admission for Military (May 26-29) All active and retired military members, including National Guard, reserves and veterans will receive a free ticket to Kings Island, plus discounts for friends and family. Info Soak City Water Park Opening Weekend (May 27-28) - Included with Kings Island admission, Soak City opens on Memorial Day weekend and will be open daily through Aug. 15 and weekends from Aug. 19 – Sept. 4. Info The 2023 Nightly Fireworks & Drones Show Debut – Adventure Awaits (May 26) Kings Island’s brand-new nighttime fireworks and drones finale celebrates the fun, thrilling moments and memories of a summer day spent at Kings Island. The show will run nightly through Sept. 3. Info More this summer! Adventure Port (Opening this Summer – date to be announced) The park’s newest themed area is located between Coney Mall and Action Zone. It will feature two new family rides, enhanced theming for Adventure Express, Enrique’s quick service restaurant and the Mercado bar. Info SpiritSong Christian Music Festival (June 15-17) The popular music festival is back at Timberwolf Amphitheatre with TobyMac, CROWDER, Skillet, Lecrae, Newsboys and more! Info and tickets Independence Day Fireworks (July 4) In honor of Independence Day, Kings Island will light up the sky with one of the largest and most impressive fireworks shows in the Greater Cincinnati area. Info Grand Carnivale (July 22 – Aug. 6) Experience how the world kicks up its heels at this larger-than-life, international celebration. Delicious international food, a high-energy nightly parade and more! Info Fall and Winter activities! Halloween Haunt (select nights September 22 – October 28) Named 2022's "Best Theme Park Halloween Event" in the country by USA TODAY, Haunt is Cincinnati's most immersive Halloween event. Info Tricks and Treats Fall Fest (select days Sept. 24 – Oct. 29) The family will have a spooktacular time with fun fall activities, specialty food, music entertainment, trick-or-treating and more! Info Winterfest (select nights Nov. 24 – Dec. 31) This holiday tradition features more than five million lights, ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower turned into a Christmas tree, a parade and live shows across the park. Info

Nope. I saw it 3 maybe 4 times. First to get pics for KIC, 2 to actually pay attention and watch, and third to see it with the kids. Even having ridden PT as a kid, it was not all the WOW for me. Every time I was going to see a show I watched the Off The Rails Show. That was way more entertaining, at least for me anyway.

See over 250 photos of this years Coasterstock here: https://kicentral.com/coasterstock/ or on our gallery page: https://kicentral.com/photos/coasterstock-2023

Scenario to consider. Corporate says you have (lets just put a fake number to this) 3 Million to work with on your new Adventure Port area of the park. You really want to add 2 new flats in the area. Cargo Loco is 1 million, Adventure Express updates .5 Million, Theming the new area and painting existing structures is .5 million. Sol Spin 48 person is 1.5 million or the 24 Person is $950,000. Do you skip the ride totally because you wanted the 48 person or buy the 24 person that is within your budget? If I was park management, I know I would pick the 24 person to get a second ride.

Here ya go!

Here is a look at Coasterstock 2023.

I upgraded once from gold and I had to pay the rest at the time and had to do it at the park. I am not sure if there is an option on the website. I would also say no payment plan with this change. Call the park to confirm.

I did and spent a few hrs in the park this morning

100% guess on my part, I would say in the next few days.

Don't expect riders today though.

Right now the park is at the mercy of parts showing up, getting them installed, training ride attendants, and getting the rides/attendants certified. It is really hard to announce an opening day when so many variables are in play. Since we are now in daily operations, we will likely see soft opens of rides as they are certified. I would not expect a big reveal of the full area. That ship has really sailed and not anyone's fault except for getting all of the rides in.

I was surprised with the color of Sol Spin. I was expecting a more faded look.

Walking down the midway heard a guy say to another. Guy 1: Which coaster is the suspended one? Guy 2: The Beast

I was told yesterday we should be pleased with the updates. Nothing will be shared by the park before it opens.