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If I decide to go home for the evening before close, I will quickly try to re-enter and see what happens.

I want to see a Musik Express or the return of the Bayern Kurve. But if we get a Musik express, I DON'T want them to use the speed that CP uses for the Super Himalaya. That was boring. The Musik Express at Kennywood is awesome, and easily two or three times faster. Speaking of Kennywood, I would LOVE to see a flying coaster! (Not to be confused with a flying roller coaster, which we already have and it is entirely different). For those unfamiliar with the Flying Coaster, here is footage of the only one currently operating in the world:

How does this affect gold passholders? has anyone cared to experiment yet?

Wow, the track is redder than I thought it was. Its almost like Firehawk. I just asked my brother what he thought of the track. He said it looks "pretty red-ish". No matter what we say about it, most of the GP will think it's red. Don't worry, in several years when the paint starts to fade, it'll be a horrible shade of pinkish.

I still think DB is smooth in every seat. But hey, I though Hurler was smooth, so maybe I'm weird!

Also, let's say you are required to remove glasses on a coaster (let's say Ghost Rider). At that point, you cannot see well enough to read posted signage. You stupidly decide to stand up, and you fall to your death. Since they would not allow you to wear glasses (and in so doing, rendered you unable to read the sign) then is the park legally liable for your death in the almost certain lawsuit that would follow? Also, to be a bit less morbid and bring this topic back on topic:

I would participate, but A ) I will not be available when the finals are happening anyway and B ) I would be unable to enjoy a trip to Knott's for the same reason I was unable to enjoy Maverick. I like being able to SEE what I'm riding and they do not allow you to wear glasses on their coasters from what I've heard. The difference is that I was able to purchase a glasses strap and properly enjoy Maverick later.

I mean, Diamondback does shake and shuffle a bit. I won't deny that. But in no way is it even close to what I would call "rough". I've ridden 54 coasters, which isn't an HUGE amount, but it's a lot. Diamondback, in its current form, is still probably the third or fourth smoothest I've ever ridden.

I think you're confused. KI did at one point have a hypercoaster that would allow you to experience both roughness AND jackhammering. But it's gone now. On an unrelated note, the iPhone will apparently attempt to autocorrect "hypercoaster" to "hyper pastry."

I like the real colors almost better. The photos taken from the entrance are a good indication of how this ride will look from the entrance. This is going to look great! I look forward to seeing it in person Saturday! I have only been able to see photos. I hope that it looks different than the photos though... On my computer it looks like a very similar red to Diamondback, and I was hoping for it to be closer to purple. I've heard that in person it is almost magenta. No complaints from me, magenta is my school color! (And rather unsurprisingly, people do not take our male athletics uniforms very seriously...)

The experiences will only be about 180 yards apart. They are both in Action Zone after all! (Yes, I understand what you meant. I had been waiting for a chance to use that image.

MONTU! My number 1 inverted! This is probably how the lift on Banshee will look. They will not leave a gap where someone could fall during an evacuation. That depends on who "they" is. B&M may not do that, but Cedar Fair might. See Flight Deck at Canada's Wonderland. I understand that it is a Paramount era ride, but had Cedar Fair been concerned about a platform being present under the lift, I'm sure one would have been added somehow.

Kinzel's been CEO for about two years, and counting Banshee we've already gotten as many new coaster installations as Kinzel gave us in over 5 years. No, I don't count Firehawk as a "new" addition considering that it was relocated. The addition had nearly no cost in comparison to building a brand new coaster of its size. Kinzel's been CEO for about two years? Man, the things I learn on here... I edited it to be a bit more accurate. This is what happens when you are sustaining consciousness with copious amounts of caffeine.

Ouimet's been CEO for about two years, and counting Banshee we've already gotten as many new coaster installations as Kinzel gave us in over 5 years. No, I don't count Firehawk as a "new" addition considering that it was relocated. The addition had nearly no cost in comparison to building a brand new coaster of its size.

If I had to guess, I'd guess it's due to the phenomena in digital recording known as "Clipping". Let's not get me on a digital vs. analog tirade though.

Unlikely indeed....but it would be kind of awesome! It could be the amusement park enthusiast version of mall walking! You might even call it "Coney Mall Walking!"

Can No Limits convert saved tracks from RCT3? I know it can from the first game. If it can take in tracks from 3, then converting that into something more like the Lasso would be seemingly trivial.

Holy resurrection Batman! But to get back on topic, I think Banshee will fill a very obvious gap in the Skyline. Ever since SoB came down, I have found the skyline to not be nearly as impressive from the highway. I mean, that thing was HUGE and being right in the front of the park, you could see that sucker from a LONG way away.

Colossus at Magic Mountain? It is closer to the 100 foot mark than the 200 foot mark. To be precise, 125 feet. Also, it was built in 1978, which is actually quite a bit more than 12 or 13 years. The only other Colossus I can think of is the Intamin at Thorpe Park and it isn't even 100 feet... Though you will be happy to hear that it looks to me like a heck of a coaster.

Wow, two pages behind on this, but I had to chip in: If I remember the numbers correctly, Vortex is the third most-ridden ride at KI right now. Though it will almost certainly drop to fourth next season, there is no way KI removes one of their most popular attractions if people are still riding it and maintenance is still (relatively) cheap and easy.

I tried to put this in No Limits, and no matter how much I drew out the elements, I was pulling 9 Gs in the little twisty part. I think the closest you'd get would be a tight helix that surrounds the base of a loop. The loop would have to be part of the coaster's return trip to the station. I couldn't find a way to go straight from a tight spiral into a loop without pulling lethal G's. But I'm kind of a No Limits amateur, so maybe someone with more experience than me can give it a shot.

I used to think that. Get on Diamondback and sit in row 15 or 16. You'll find it's like riding a brand new coaster.

Racer: Middle of a car. 1-3 if I remembered to pack Advil. The airtime is wonderful, but the pain is not... Beast: Back car, middle seat or 1-1. At night, definitely the former over the latter. Flight of Fear: back half of the train. BLSC: Any row, right side. Diamondback: Row 16, please AE: Every seat is fantabulous, but front if I have to pick. Vortex: I love each and every seat with a passion, but 1-1 or 5-1 are my favorites. Firehawk: A seat on Flight of Fear

I would find stacking preferable to being totally unable to even start the load process until the train returns to the station. True, people would sit on the brake run for a bit, but even if it only ups throughput by 10%, that's still 10% faster moving lines.

Well, you asked how KI can improve EACH ride, but that's a lot, so I'll stick to coasters and select others: Racer: PAINT, PAINT, PAINT. It looks totally unloved, and I want the (arguably) most important coaster of all time to get the love it deserves Vortex: Repaint the rails. The blue is fine, but the orange is looking yellow. Compare the lift hill to the station and it's a night and day difference. Diamondback: Tear it down and build something else (hey, you asked how it could be IMPROVED, not for something realistic) Firehawk: improved load/unload process. Nighthawk moves lines MUCH faster in my experience and has one station... Invertigo: PAINT THE BLOODY SIGN THE RIGHT COLORS! FoF: Better queue video. The current one, while fun, is dated and for locals and enthusiasts it is undoubtedly stale. Flight Deck: Lap bars. I see no reason why a non-inverting coaster with sides and a floor in each car needs OTSRs. Backlot: Pay the licensing and bring back Italian Job name. It's on the control panel and the ride is obviously based on the chase scene in the movie. Just let it have the name. AE: Price is Right yodeler song on the main lift. Yes, I'm serious, I would love that. Beast: Less trims. Possibly some loudspeakers near the ride to make a roaring sound every so often. Not necessarily every cycle, but occasionally. Flying Ace: Uh... Two Trains? Brake run, station, lift hill, that's 3 blocks, so it can run two, right? Woodstock Express: Give it more recognition, it's a great coaster for what it is, and it deserves more love. Delirium: MaxAir ride cycle Grand Carousel: Fix that beautiful Wurlitzer. It makes me cry on the inside every time I see it in its current state. I have a vinyl LP of its music, and it is lovely. I want to hear it in person. Boo Blasters: Add a pre-show, and turn on the sound effect for the guns, but make it quieter than it was. Also, have a laser pointer in them so you can see where you're aiming. Or at very least, add in a properly-calibrated sight. Banshee: Be finished and open now because I want to ride it