Creed Bratton

I don't like you enough to vote for you! Haha just kidding! Love ya, I've voted and have asked my friends on facebook to vote for you!

In the Latin to English translations on Google, I kept seeing the word lake. Could this be like Camp Killaue at Kings Dominion?

What time did you see this? I do know that when the ride is on standby for opening, the trains are stopped on the blocks, so one on the hill, one coming into the station and assuming one in the station. Just a thought, could be that it was waiting to start up or it was closed for the day. There are times where rides do close for an entire day for maintenance.

I honestly don't think it would go over well at Cedar Point. To me Cedar Point screams thrills to many more than Kings Island does! IF Cedar Point does this, I wish them success. I don't feel that MF Island would be a good area for this, but would be a good place for another ride or something. Only time will tell and I hope the best comes out of the rumor.

I'm so enjoying this topic! I'm happy that KI is adding 2 more shows!!! Live shows to me are worth it. It's been a while since I've sat down and watched just shows at the park, would love to do it again soon, but good job KI! I'll never forget when the CMT country show was at the park and one of the girls came to my dad singing and sat on his lap....he'll never forget that either! I look forward to seeing these shows and their success!!

I'm surprised that the ride op took the camera away. Last year, I got in trouble for trying to take away a camera on Diamondback. I think it is completely and utterly stupid for a person to even think about pulling a cell phone, camera, etc. out on a ride. It may just be me, because my cell phone is my life, holds my appointments, music, etc. in it. I couldn't imagine how upset I'd be if it were to fall of of Beast, Diamondback, etc. to never work again. I've seen many cell phones broken when I was doing nightly closing procedures at Diamondback. Even the areas one would not think their cell would fall out of their pocket, Mid-Course Break, had several cell phones under it broken. Not only would I be upset at it breaking but I unlike many other people who visit the park (not talking about any of you just to clarify) would be upset if I had hurt someone because of my cell phone falling out of my pocket or out of my hands while texting or pov-ing on a coaster. Its time some people who visit amusement parks to wake up and realize that while they are there to have fun that they have a responsibility to protect themselves and others around them even if they don't know the other people. /Rant

I haven't ever had to ride in an assigned seat on Beast. I'm not sure why they are doing it nor do I think it's needed. Of course I'm not at the park to see how busy it is. I'm guessing it's not any busier than it has been earlier this season or last season when they didn't assign seats. I find that assigning seats frustrate guests, pass holders and even employees. It does suck having jam packed stations but I like to find my seat on my own.

So the date of me going has been moved back to an undetermined time due to work. So I'll keep ya posted when I go and keep these hints in mind.

Private stalls I believe. Edit: Private Stalls in some areas and public rooms I think. Correct me if I'm wrong someone.

Did not see that at first, had to go back and watch it again. I totally see it!

Agreed 100% Never sure how many people can say they love something so much but not know anything really about it.

Welcome! Let us know how it goes!

Watching the banner animation on Canada's Wonderland's website, not the teaser, the animation features wind (I think) and fire. My thoughts are that it could be representing the Phoenix. Rising out of the ashes and flying....hmm? Anyone else seen this and your thoughts on it?

I believe the lockers are either $12 or $15, with a $5 refund after you turn the key in. They do have changing rooms, check the park map to see where they are Boomerang Bay Map They do not offer towels, you will have to bring your own. As always call the park if you need further clarification. Have a great time at Boomerang Bay!

I'm no Clark Griswold!

I am excited that I am more than likely going to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the first time in my life, well first Six Flags park too! Anywho, I'll either be going next weekend (August 1st) or the following (August 13th). For those of you who have visited the park, do you know of any discounts on admission or fast passes? Any general tips for me? I'm excited! Thanks!

I could see Carowinds getting a Giant Frisbee. I'm trying to imagine how a GF would go in that area....I could see it going over by Vortex because to me that area is lacking. Guess we'll see when the time comes.

Just remember Ouimet is not the person who implemented the Fast Lane. In his interviews he was just suggesting that they may be happening in the future, none of us could imagine it would be this quick. This decision wasn't made over night and I don't believe Ouimet even was a part of the decision making.

That's what I enjoy at Cedar Point. Some of the major attractions have DJ booths to play music through the queue lines. It'd be interesting to see KI do this. The DJs are only there during high capacity days and something like Itunes plays from the stations when a DJ is not present.

You're not that far off... they've already completed a feasibility study of an on-site hotel (which found it to be a very positive proposition), and the hotel is likely to open along with the African Savannah area in the next few years. Once they have an on-property themed hotel (they've specifically said 'Safari Themed' thus far), potentially an indoor waterpark, an expanded Jungle Jack's Landing, Zoombezi Bay, and the huge zoo itself, they'll have a 3-day sellable destination on their hands. I had heard that too! I for one think the Columbus Zoo is an amazing zoo! It by far is my favorite one out of the many free and paid-admission zoos I've been to. I look forward to a hotel (possibly an indoor waterpark) and an expansion of Jungle Jacks Landing! When I'm in Ohio, I'm sure I'll be staying at the hotel (when/if it opens). I do think that an expansion of Jungle Jack's Landing would be a great idea, I just hope that they would keep the rides bracelets and get rid of the tickets, or maybe even do a separate admission, kind of like they do for Zoombezi Bay (but still gives you access to the zoo).

Why did almost everyone already posting on the forum ignore the fact that not one but two people mentioned that wind speeds even a hundred feet up from the ground is drastically different? Going on the 2nd question, to back that up, Diamondback cannot operate if the winds at the top of the lift hill are above 65 mph. On the ground it could be very calm, but at the top of the hill it might not be. Being on top of the lift hill and in the station there is a difference of wind speed. So for WindSeeker, 301 feet up in the air, compared to Diamondback's 230 feet in the air, would have more mph on wind speed than Diamondback. So yes, it could be unsafe to operate even if the wind on ground is almost calm. Finally, remember that this is a prototype ride (as someone else mentioned) the ride isn't going to operate every single day and hour that the park is open. There are going to be times when WindSeeker is down due to weather and other issues, it's out of our control, so no need for anyone to get up in arms about it.

Haha that video is hilarious, not sure if she got permission to have her cell phone on the ride taking a pov or not. As for a 2012 announcement...hmm! I can't wait!

Worlds first 95% underground coaster!! Lol! Although 11 feet is not unheard of! The Underground at Adventureland has a total height of 13 feet. Now, I'm not sure if it's underground though.

I have to agree with you pikeman77 and avatar. This weekend was a ton of fun and I enjoyed every ride I had, including 5 coasters I haven't been on before! It was a great event and overall seemed well organized. I was very happy to see that most of the ride ops were a lot of fun! Some other park employees, meh kinda. My favorite part of the weekend: Mean Streak, honestly! It was a great and fun ride! I never rode it pre-retracking but I enjoyed every second of it!

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