IndyGuy4KI

I think that would be 1979 ,right Terp.

I hope then can find a permanent fix for SOB during this next season.

The DB horn is great as well, especially when you have been waiting for it to open.

I like all the mechanical sounds that the rides make. Jackson I like the chain grease and well for some reason?

With the freshly painted fram on it I sort of see what you mean, although I do not believe this is the case.

Maybe they did not want to send out FUN calendars and a few months later be old news.. as in non-existence.

I'd have to take the REALLY long way home. I live 63 miles from KI. Try 120 miles for me Angie! Either way, it is not feasible for either of us as much as I would love to have that option. Loved the pics Ki4life08. I can tell we are all badly infected with KI fever and there is only one cure! April 17th!

Looks like they are building a sign to me, but I could be wrong?

I'm wondering the same thing i can barely grab my toes on Diamondback! Maybe the dampness from the splashdown is making it peel off?

No more spraying elephant!

A second water ride in AZ would not be a bad idea!

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

See this article by The Gravity Group. http://thegravitygro...t/the-hot-seat/

I have said this in several threads, but once they get on one of the rides and they are enjoying it, they will forget all about what character is in the park. Agreed, there may be some disappointment at first by some kiddos especially the older ones.

Ridding The Beast and DB in the fall when the leaves are turning is the best IMO!

The jingle turned out better than I though it would. Sounds much better than me saying it. Loved your good grief, took me a second to get it though!

I don't see TA going anywhere with the fate of SOB still in the air. I realize this is hypothetical so I think maybe a ride like the Flying Eagles would go well there. I did note realize that the Flying Eagles were missed so much till it was removed, especially by us enthusiasts!

Seems to me that Maggie Valley has not read this article from the Smokey Mountain News that Terpy Posted. Ghost Town in the Sky Future Dim? Good luck getting blood from that turnip. Edit: Fixed Link.

Can't get the first link to work Terpy. A little disappointed in the second article, although informative on the subject matter, there are no pictures or even a link to the Ghost Town website. http://www.ghosttowninthesky.com/default.htm

Todays 5@5 Q: Travis Nuss - Will one of The Racers be backwards this year? It made the ride so much better. A: Travis, The Racer will continue to operate this season and beyond the way the ride was originally intended as a twin-track, forward-racing roller coaster. --------------------------- Q: Jerry Alston - In all the years working at Kings Island, what would be your fondest memory? A: Robbie Knievel jumping his motorcycle over 24 Coke Zero trucks in the parking lot May 24, 2008 stands out for a lot of us as a fond or memorable event. A lot of teamwork was involved in pulling that event off. --------------------------- Q: Adam Woltermann - What's Kings Island's BIG plans for its 40th anniversary in 2012? This is when I hope you come up with a new roller coaster, a few new flat rides and an expansion to the park!!! A: Adam, you're two years ahead of us. Our entire focus right now is on the upcoming 2010 season which begins April 17. We won't begin discussing ideas for our 40th anniversary season in 2012 until the 2011 season is well underway. --------------------------- Q: Tyler Nusky - Any minor changes in Boomerang Bay this year? A: Tyler, facility improvements to the Outback Shack will be one of the most noticeable changes for our guests. We want to make it more guest friendly. We're looking to creat a better ordering experience at that location. There will also be some new menu offerings in Boomerang Bay, including pizza. --------------------------- Q: Kyle Stormes - Is there any plans to make our waterpark a separate admission, like some of the other Cedar Fair parks? A: Kyle, we will continue to offer two great parks for the price of one with Boomerang Bay included free with park admission.

I thought they were excellent questions and answers. If you did not learn anything about from those Q's and A's then go read it again. Ryan got his question answered!

I think I like it better than the Green and Yellow personally. It was starting to get faded anyway, so the new paint is going to look nice!

You don't have to. Someone else did! This guy you quoted seems very smart. We will miss SD and I agree that Snoppy is not as popular as the Nick characters are, but once those kids get on the rides they are going to forget all about the old characters and have a great time.

Exactly HTCO, the reason we all get on here and chat about KI. Share the memories we have there, and talk about making new ones!