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Riders stuck on Flying Dinosaur ride at Universal Studios in Japan. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/roller-coaster-riders-stuck-upside-212106877.html

An expansion that included the Little Miami River. I understand concerns of the costs and logistics like running utilities, plus possible flooding to the area . . not sure how often that area floods. And I certainly do not want a dead area like back near 'The Bat'. So it would need an anchor coaster . . how about a Giga running along the river and through the woods. I envision a Dollywood like theming with games, shows, food and a flat or two . . maybe bring back a nostalgic ride. I see attractions like a zipline, new logflume or some other water ride. I know we have a "Rivertown" but since we lost The Beast and Swan Lakes, where's the water? The 'Diamondback' lake just looks too man-made looking, but I think it would be cool to have a boardwalk close enough to get soaked when the trains run by. We really do not see the ‘Whitewater Canyon’ water from the midway. Just my dream . . an expansion like that would probably cost as much as the Giga coaster itself.

Latest updates . . City of Monroe approving road construction for the property. http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/monroe-approves-agreement-design-road-old-americana-park/6v2OtwJQi2N6magIcXUq6J/

I did not see this posted anywhere . . sorry if I missed it in another post. http://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/iconic-kings-island-roller-coaster-turns-today/ME2ycoXf1R2X7WY8Ky6jlN/

Left dangling by her feet. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/04/11/woman-slips-from-harness-thrill-ride-flies-through-air-by-her-feet.html

What would a coaster between 400-499 be called?

Just some more nostalgic photos of the park and some history. http://www.journal-news.com/news/local/look-back-lesourdsville-lake-americana-amusement-park/MadXY9CsDkNy1q7BDCzK8L/

Butler Tech is expanding on the property, working in conjunction with the City of Monroe. http://www.journal-news.com/news/butler-tech-plans-for-former-americana-amusement-park/lgJQV0JWyzWdeDyRwYPCFJ/

Considered insensitive to patrons concerned about mental health issues. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-lopez-knotts-mental-20160927-snap-story.html

Article concerning industry safety standards written after recent accidents. There are 6 states that do not require any inspections but left up to the insurance companies to set the criteria according to the article. https://www.yahoo.com/news/thrill-ride-accidents-spark-demands-regulation-145059427.html

Here is a link to some more Coney Island footage. http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/ohio/rare-footage-amusement-park-oh/

The park shutdown 5 hours after receiving a bomb threat. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/bomb-threat-at-amusement-park-in-prince-georges-county/2016/07/13/2ef2539e-490c-11e6-acbc-4d4870a079da_story.html

I do not see this posted anywhere, but the story focused on riders being stuck on WindSeeker yesterday and other rides. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/06/10/power-outage-at-north-carolina-amusement-park-strands-visitors-on-300-foot-tower-ride.html?intcmp=hpff

That would sell alot of chili . . I am expecting high ridership on the trains today.

The GREEN train has a #19, but the BLUE train has a #12. Not sure what it means

The clue is on the BLUE train . . not the GREEN train.

This story indicates the riders may have been swinging the cars on purpose at the end of the ride. https://www.yahoo.com/news/six-flags-new-joker-rollercoaster-shut-down-after-unveiling-163327084.html

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/05/27/no-laughing-matter-six-flags-joker-coaster-gets-stuck-with-riders-hanging-upside-down.html?intcmp=hpff

North Carolina's The Land of Oz 1st Opening Since 1980 for select weekends in June. https://weather.com/travel/news/abandoned-land-of-oz-reopen-june-2016?cm_ven=FB_TRAVEL_JK_51716_3

Story today of all the road changes and information. http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/local/how-construction-entrance-changes-may-affect-your-/nq5DL/

EXCLUSIVE LOOK: What’s new at Kings Island for 2016 . . news article in the Journal-News http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/exclusive-look-whats-new-at-kings-island-for-2016/nqxCz/

Due to local resident complaints. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/03/29/uk-theme-park-bans-screaming-on-new-roller-coaster.html?intcmp=hpff

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/03/22/fire-disrupts-disneys-lion-king-show-at-animal-kingdom/?intcmp=hpff

Story in NY Post about new tier pricing . . 83 dates left for "value" pricing is available. Just wondering if this will keep some of the crowd away during "peak" pricing dates. http://nypost.com/2016/03/01/disney-is-screwing-american-families/

I definitely like the PKI feel of maps . . how each themed area has a defined color of the midway. Amazing how the "Son of Beast" made the park look larger than current maps.