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I looked around for subject for this but could not find one that directly fits. Please move if there is one. But here is a nice story about or favorite "Undertaker" as well many other characters performed by none other than Mike Rochester. Not saying I know this guy but have been impressed by his performances over the years. https://www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/the-story-of-one-of-kings-islands-busiest-performers/6HCSAM3U65GG3PUT5A24R2MEZE/

I know the events had already been listed but here is a news story in the Journal-News today. https://www.journal-news.com/lifestyles/kings-island-announces-special-events-coming-to-the-park-this-summer/PU7MNSBWERCQHE5DQ34K6WYDLY/

Wonder about what employees think are their favorite parts of park that guests cannot see or enter.

Unless the maintenance is just too extremely high, I do not want to see anything go unless it involves a new attraction for replacement. Who wants to walk by and see an empty plot of land for the next 5 years? I feel the same way about Congo Falls that everyone seems wants to have removed. They are in no hurry to put in a replacement on The Vortex lot. Then what if they do start removing GF, Xtreme Flyer, Invertigo, The Bat, etc., then where does the next major attraction get built? In Action Zone or Vortex plot?? Either way we will have to look at an empty plot of land for years. I would guess AZ would get something new since it's in the front of the park. So write off Vortex spot for another 5-10 years.

When you start craving Blue Ice Cream, funnel cakes or smoked turkey legs.

The Brewhouse . . pub sandwich with tots for me. Also Enrique's . . I think the steak tacos is a good value.

I agree with everyone. There should have a farewell tour and last chance rides for all of the closures. I am hoping it was just a new management team needing to make decisions to get the operation moving forward. And hit the bottom line numbers. Hopefully in years to come we can go back "come ride it while you still can" and closure announcements.

If they remove it we will be looking at an empty spot for next 3-5 years. Unless this is where the new 2026 family attraction will be located. I know most speculation is The Vortex spot.

Orlando amusement park ride tragedy leads to $310 million verdict for family https://local12.com/news/nation-world/orlando-amusement-park-ride-tragedy-leads-to-310-million-dollar-verdict-tyre-sampson-family-freefall-icon-park-funtime-handels#

For me on The Beast it is the first large dip in the woods exiting the 1st tunnel before turning into the long brake shed run. Also as others said the 2nd drop going into the double helix. The other was the first time or two I rode The Bat (original) and TopGun (when it opened) . . that feeling of "noughing is under me" getting to the top of the lift hill and rounding to the 1st drop. At the time it was like a whole new world. Diamondback . . the airless hills are still great. Orion . . the 1st drop Vortex . . the 1st drop Mystic Timbers . . that 1st hill got me when I first I rode it, was not expecting such a small hill to pack that punch. Just the whole ride never giving a break. Surprising how intense it is.

Noughing against Oktoberfest (except it's almost nonexistent) but at this point I think they should expand AP and make Oktoberfest part of it. As for the rides maybe not the best but I am glad they added more flat rides to the lineup.

For me the 1st hill/drop was good and loop was good. But the ride itself was really painful on the thighs . . I just cringed through the whole ride and had to be in the mood for some pain to ride it. But what I really loved about the ride was this huge structure overlooking the park. Not quite as iconic as The Vortex but it's location, sounds and views were great. But I always liked woodie coaster structures.

I wonder if they could move the drone pad to one of the grassy areas behind ET next to either BLC or Diamonback. The obvious problem with that is they would have to put up a large fence around them to look at.

yes, it felt like someone beat me with ball bats across my thighs

Despite the cutbacks and some could argue slightly watered down new rides . . the KI season pass is still one of best values for you entertainment dollars. Sometimes I go just to walk around the park - my Happy Place. But they kind of let the impression grow that anytime you see an overflowing garbage can or dirty table, that is it due to cutbacks . . real or not. Not sure of the best way to show KI my displeasure of cutbacks. Being honest, I don't want to give up my season pass. So I thought not spending extra on meals and merchandise would be my protest. Sadly I failed, I still spent extra money during my visits. I am part of the problem.