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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/

Girl, 10, found unconscious after Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster ride. http://www.mercurynews.com/california/ci_28306947/girl-10-found-unconscious-after-magic-mountain-roller

Here is article comparing how Disney is now longer attempting to attract the middle class with their pricing increases. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2015/06/12/how-theme-parks-like-disney-world-left-the-middle-class-behind/

Here is story I came across that was quite interesting from 2008. Talking about how Theme Parks such as Six Flags and Cedar Fair would survive after the economic meltdown. http://www.newsweek.com/amusement-parks-can-six-flags-survive-economy-90869

The accident has triggered the closure of three more rides at two other parks. http://www.businessinsider.com/alton-towers-closes-another-three-rollercoasters-2015-6

IAAPA editors asked 75 industry leaders from around the world to predict how parks will change by 2020. https://www.yahoo.com/travel/future-of-amusement-parks-120461303772.html

For me when I was a kid it was the excitement of who could see the "Eiffel Tower" first as we drove on country roads through Mason. There was not much to Mason in the early days of Kings Island. Also, the Fountains with its manicured bushes and International Street seemed much more grand and regal. Although I do love the mature trees today, back then (70's) it was all open and had a larger than life feel to it. But I guess a lot of you inner kid memories are like that.

A tribute to "The Beast". http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/19/8625239/the-beast-kings-island-ride-it

Story covers recently rehab coasters due to new innovations in the design of coaster tracks and trains. http://news.yahoo.com/theme-parks-turning-aging-coasters-thrill-rides-170033615.html

5 new things to do at Cedar Point this summer. A story from the "Detroit Free Press". http://www.freep.com/story/travel/2015/05/08/cedar-point-new-rides-rougarou/26990829/