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My apologies . . I had forgotten about that rule. It's not my picture and I do not remember where I got it from. I think pinterest - if I need to delete just let me know.

trying again . . Kings Island 1973

Kings Island circa 1973 (I think)

Story of updates from the Detroit Free Press . . basically same updates already listed on this thread. http://www.freep.com/story/travel/2016/02/20/cedar-point-new-rides/80672754/

Kings Island owner breaks attendance records in 2015 http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/kings-island-owner-breaks-attendance-records-in-20/nqST7/

Ocean Explorer's three-minute-long submarine excursion will be one of five planned rides, including a "wave swinger" that is modeled after a similar attraction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/02/17/sea-world-announces-new-ocean-discovery-attraction/

Disney likely to follow Universal to hike ticket prices. I think they will still get rising attendance and revenue regardless this coming year. Bringing Your Family to Orlando’s Theme Parks for a Day Will Now Cost Over $600 https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/bringing-family-orlando-theme-parks-155930684.html

I am not close enough to the situation to know the intent of the park or interviewer, but would like to give everyone involved the benefit of doubt. I am hopeful the park will correct any errors in the hiring process going forward. Also that Christopher and park management can find a path to forgiveness and amends for both sides. Hoping to hear he does come back to the park this summer, doing the job he apparently loved for several years. On the subject of special needs workers (not sure of the special needs in this case) . . all I can say is the joy and enthusiasm I have witnessed from some special needs workers at our local Kroger, makes my day better. I love interacting with them and I go out of my way to be in their checkout line.

The park general manager decided to rehire a special needs employee of 12 years after he was not offered employment for the upcoming season. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/05/amusement-park-will-rehire-special-needs-worker-after-outcry.html?intcmp=hpbt4

There was website dedicated to Kings Island entertainment . . outside the Cedar Fair websites. It had up to date stories and cast member information, etc.. For anyone who knows it will you post the link here again? I know I got it from KIC but have since lost my URL link. Thank you.

A little blast from the past article in the July 1983 Cincinnati Magazine issue. . . who remembers $12.95 general admission? https://books.google.com/books?id=Qh4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA70&lpg=PA70&dq=kings+island

Nice article of the ride and some history of shuttle coasters. http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-trb-switchback-shuttle-coaster-zdt-20150202-story.html

I realize most of you probably know of this ride, but I only discovered it today with this article. I really love the theming of how the queue wraps all around the ride with onlookers and how the riders face forward/backward. Not that I like it better than the original Tomb Raider, but it's just an awesome looking ride. I'm no expert but I'm guessing its the smaller version of a top spin and not the giant we had at Kings Island. I always appreciated the theming around these rides. http://www.littlethings.com/talocan-ride-phantasialand-v7/?utm_source=flys&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shocking

New speed boat ride concept by Errel McKoy who originally introduced the "Great American Scream Machine". http://www.dallasnews.com/business/columnists/cheryl-hall/20150925-retired-state-fair-ceo-uses-coaster-background-to-develop-speedboat-thrill-ride.ece

Owner says attendance down due mainly to the accident. http://www.businessinsider.com/merlin-q3-theme-park-revenue-tanks-03-2015-9

Had to include Canada since the referenced Skyhawk at Canada's Wonderland http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-trb-top-16-new-rides-2016-us-20150902-story.html

Nice interview with Mr. Ouimet. http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-fair-coasters-20150827-story.html

I looked up more information about the "Roller Coaster" at Lagoon in Utah. I guess it just sits at the bottom of the mountain. But this is a John Miller designed classic woodie built in 1921. It really could use a new paint job.

The Beast made this list although I don't really consider it as "Antique". The one I like on the list because of it's name is #8 in Farmington, UT . . . it is just called "Roller Coaster" . . . kind of gave me a chuckle. First time I ever heard of it, but looks fun being on the side of a mountain. Maybe just good for the views. IDK http://mentalfloss.com/article/66938/11-antique-roller-coasters-you-can-still-ride

Alton Towers rollercoaster crash causes Merlin profit warning http://www.bbc.com/news/business-33672357 another story http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/27/alton-towers-roller-coaster-crash-set-to-cost-merlin-entertainments-up-to-47m.html

Six Flags is following Disney's lead. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/07/23/six-flags-ban-selfie-sticks-at-all-theme-park-locations/?intcmp=features

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/orbitzcom/the-7-amusement-park-wond_b_7798336.html "The Beast" made this list . . . I thought it was interesting that on the "The Great Scenic Railway" there is a brake operator working in the middle car. Hope that operator had a good night sleep.

This is an insane new generation of topspin type of ride. Not sure if this has already been posted, I could not find anywhere on KIC. https://www.yahoo.com/tech/s/m-getting-queasy-just-watching-insane-amusement-park-172145436.html

Disney shuts down roller coaster after rider pulls out a selfie stick http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201506/4629/index.cfm

New slide that launches riders into the air on 3 different levels. I believe their is something similar in Northern Ohio too. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2015/06/24/scariest-water-slide-ever-may-be-in-texas/