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Did anyone else get a chuckle out of the Taco Bell logo on his shirt?

Kings Island is not the only park getting paint on rides.

It takes time for Clark and Rusty to recheck every bulb.

I can't disagree, but the suspense at the top of DT is more unnerving to me.

WinterFest Wonderland Parade Location: Parade Route NEW THIS YEAR! Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as the WinterFest Wonderland Parade winds its way through the park each night of the event. Guests will be treated to a stunning mix of dazzling displays and extravagantly decorated floats with classic themes such as toy boxes, gingerbread houses and choo-choo trains, along with the WinterFest singers, dancers, classic holiday characters and the big guy himself, Santa Claus! The nightly parade starts at 8:30 p.m. in Coney Elf Village. Line up along any of the parade route Show Stops for an opportunity to celebrate with the performers as they pass. Showtime 8:30 PM https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/winterfest/attractions/wonderland-parade What do you think of this new addition? I am very excited to see it.

https://finance-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/cedar-fair-reports-record-net-080000587.html?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a6&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From %1%24s&aoh=16360256321536&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Fcedar-fair-reports-record-net-080000587.html Demand remains strong through October Halloween events Record in-park per capita spending driven by sustained guest spending levels Record pace set for early sales of 2022 season passes and related all-season products With strong results, positive momentum and bright outlook, Cedar Fair expects to pay down debt in the near future and resume quarterly cash distributions longer-term Net revenues for the third quarter ended Sept. 26, 2021, totaled a record $753 million, up 5% from the third quarter of 2019, driven by: Attendance that approximated 82% of 2019 third-quarter levels; Record in-park per capita spending of $64.26, representing a 29% increase over 2019 third quarter spending levels, with double-digit increases across all key revenue categories; and A 9%, or $7 million, increase in out-of-park revenues versus the comparable period in 2019. Net income and Adjusted EBITDA(1) for the 2021 third quarter totaled $148 million and $333 million, respectively, compared with $190 million and $355 million, respectively, for the 2019 third quarter. For the five-week period ended Oct. 31, 2021, net revenues totaled approximately $219 million, an increase of $65 million, or 42%, from the comparable period in 2019. Early sales of 2022 season passes and all-season products are pacing ahead of the then-record pace set in the Fall of 2019 for the sale of 2020 season pass products. Cedar Fair President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman, said, "The strong demand and consumer spending trends we previously reported through Labor Day weekend continued in September and October, as our parks hosted their very popular Halloween events. Since the end of the second quarter, revenues have outpaced the record revenues of the comparable 18-week period in 2019 by 12%, or more than $104 million, driven primarily by record levels of guest spending. "Cedar Fair’s outstanding results clearly reflect the dedication of our incredible team. I couldn’t be prouder of how the team delivered, especially considering the very unique and difficult challenges we’ve overcome. Our talented people are the primary reason our parks and resort properties continue to set the standard for regional, family-focused entertainment." Zimmerman continued, "We are also pleased with the early sales of our 2022 season passes and all-season products, which continue to outpace the comparable record sales period in 2019. Early season pass sales have been a reliable leading indicator of the following year’s demand, which bodes well for the 2022 season. Our parks’ quick recovery from the COVID-19 disruption underscores the resiliency of our business model and has unlocked additional strategic options we are evaluating from a position of strength. Based on our positive momentum and outlook, we believe Cedar Fair is well positioned to begin paying down debt in the near future and to reinstate quarterly cash distributions to unitholders by no later than the first quarter of 2023."

I was discussing that with @electricsun on closing day. I wonder how the lights will slow down the painting project.

Maybe they should start using B&M spare parts instead. Then maybe they can triple their up time.

Keep in mind, just because someone has an opinion on how to make it better or different does not mean they don't appreciate what the park created. I am personally enjoying reading about others ideas of what they would have came up with and why.

Kings Island's 2021 regular season has come to a close. Lots of memories were made and rides ridden. Hopefully in that time some awesome photos were captured. Post your four best photo of Kings Island in 2021 on this: "Kings Island 2021 Photo Contest" Rules: Only 1 picture per post. (If there is more than one, the whole post will be removed.) The picture should be from the 2021 season. A max of 4 submissions. (Any additional submissions will be removed.) All photos must be your own. (No pictures from websites or any other sources.) All photos must abide by the Terms of Service and all park rules (for example, any pictures taken as a result of trespassing or any that are taken on rides that prohibit photography/loose articles will not be acceptable and will be removed and possible loss of posting privileges.) To make it more fair, please do not post pictures from areas that only employees can get too. (Tour locations like from Coasterstock are fine.) Small edits on pictures are fine, but not over the top please. Double posting will be excused in this thread. Only Likes will be counted, not any other emotion. The most important rule: HAVE FUN! The contest will be judged by the members. So if you love a submission, vote for it with a like. You can vote on as many as you want. This will run until December 8th. Here is one of my favorite shots I took this season at the park! The winner will get to order a free KIC shirt as their prize along with bragging rights! Good luck!

Eiffel Tower Paint Job Gallery: https://kicentral.com/photos/eiffel-tower-repaint-2021 Flying Ace Paint Job Gallery: https://kicentral.com/photos/flying-ace-aerial-chase-repaint-2021 Here is a quick comparison from before the painting on FAAC and closing day. It is not even complete yet.

Very nice logo. I really like it. I think having the ET as the focus makes sense.

So cool! We will see if it comes true.

I would be happy with some track work like The Racer received. As a bonus they could reprofile some of those turns and final helix to push those g's a little bit more.

I understand walking through those gates, and walking past those signs in the queue, that I'm taking the risks. That applies for every time I get in a car, fly on a plane, etc. Unless I see blatant negligence on the park, I would never blame the ride experience for my injury after the fact, even if it seemed correlated. I guess that is just me. Let's say I had a near miss of an accident in my car. The safety features caused me to avoid that accident, but helped induce an asthma attack or heart attack. The car performed as expected Heard the owner's manual and warnings in the manual. Should I blame the car company or the dealership I bought the car for the illness?

Here is a clean shot from ET that I took of the area for your creations @Hawaiian Coasters 325. Feel free to use it.

I like getting them when they first come on sale for that is when they are the cheapest.

By just one vote @BoddaH1994 wins with his cheeseburger! Congrats! This thread is now unlocked.

Only one more day to vote.

That guy might have a good post every now and then.

Unfortunately the corporate parks have shareholders that just want to see profits.

Interview with Leah and Lauren Koch. https://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-sisters-who-run-americas-oldest-theme-park-2021-10?fbclid=IwAR2BjoJmgkB3MU2bm0k2-apXpBhxZEDPjMtHInN9BPqxqxr4JUSJnsvMvN8

Maybe Baynum Painting didn't want to take on more? Maybe another company's bid came in lower for DT and FAAC? Just throwing ideas out there.

Totally guessing, but maybe they were not confirmed before they sent the list to Amusement Today?

@MDMC01 Where Lurch (AL) used to be.