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The answer is an absolute NO line jumping policy for any reason. If you are caught line jumping for any reason , then you are escorted out of park with no refund. This girl in the story may have legitimately forgotten her phone and was trying to get back to her family. The problem is this is happening all day long, so you get to the point you do not believe "someone forgot their phone story". I experienced this last summer at Universal . . when you wait for 1.5+hr and just see people walking past you saying they need to catch up to their family. You just start getting more and more angry as the day goes on. Things are going to boil over and you feel like the line jumpers are daring you to say anything. The absolute NO line jumping policy should be very clear before either buying season passes, online or "at the gate" tickets. NO REFUND, expelled from the park. The only exception would be for Guest Services escorting you through line. Go to them if you need to join family members or some other reason to be brought forward in line. Signs should be posted in every line to report Line Jumpers and how to report them. The TV's/monitors should have announcements of the NO Line Jumping policy.

The Rotor Loved it as a kid . . Not sure if my stomach could handle it now.

There is a YouTube video showing the damaged wheel and track. I agree with the narrator of the video that most likely a bolt broke off the wheel. All other fail safe wheels still worked properly. A user in the comment section who was on the ride said it rode normally, only that they can see sparks coming from the car the wheel fell off. Not sure if I am allowed to link the video because the user said the pictures are not his own but it is under "Amusement Addicts" called "The Bat Incident Kings Island" dated June 24th.

What are your feelings about the 11yr lease? Do we know what it entails? I know some have said they will start closing the park soon. But would it not make more sense to run normal operations 7-8 years and then do a 2 year slow down. With the final year of closing operations. Actually seeing how quickly they shutdown Geauga Lake, it seems they could run normal operations for 10 years. Then the question of moving roller coasters if they run another 10 years. Would most of them be at or nearing the end of their normal operational life cycle? Would it still make financial sense to move a coaster with only 5-10 years left to operate. I know the woodies can operate longer. But I always asked myself why didn't the Big Dipper get moved? Or The Screachin Eagle from Americana?? Too much money to move and get back in operational state? I know both were very old and would probably need alot of TLC. So would there be takers for Gold Striker or The Grizzly? I personally hope they get moved so more people get to enjoy them. Or is it better financial sense to close everything turn it into a parking lot??

Looks like a great park . . I wish I could visit it. (POV) Delta Flyer| Sky Ride | View of California's Great America

If they did tear it down, which I hope is not the case any time too soon. Do you build a new coaster on The Vortex site or The Bat site? I believe the next coaster will go at The Vortex site and the secluded The Bat site would go empty for several years.

I heard some kids talking about they moved The Vortex to Carowinds and they will get to ride it again when they go on vacation.

I was hoping it would be a good success for the park. Could be people are more concerned with buying gas/food. Perhaps after many years people still only think about Riverbend as the place for outdoor concerts. Maybe incentives could be added like half price tickets to the park? Dinner parties with the band at IR? Free parking with a concert ticket . . I am not sure of the current parking situation if you only have a concert ticket.

Was that the nail in the coffin for Kings Island Inn? Was it just too expensive to update it? Or just low reservations?? Both??

Not sure if this is the correct place to ask. But I am going to visit Universal Florida HHN this year. I was hoping someone can give me a recommendation for a good Fansite like KIC, that would be good source for information. thanks

To me they found an issue or needed a new part that is hard to get for this older SlingShot ride. Also, with all national attention to FunTime rides, they decided it was in the best interest of the park to retire the ride. Even the newscast posted above had this underlining hint it was unsafe. No mention it had operated safely for 20 years. So I don't blame the park because if anything would happen to a rider, the news media and public would have blamed Kings Island. I just want to say I believe the park holds itself to a higher standard for rider safety and I always appreciated it. I think that is true across all Cedar Fair parks.

Conspiracy Theory: Maybe our SlingShot was altered in the past to allow riders of larger size. And they want to get rid of the evidence.

Still would have been a fun and unique campaign to tease or announce a new ride.

I still feel they would not have painted it if they knew it was going to be removed. Maybe in testing for the season they found the footers or anchors had to be rebuilt?? idk

I always wished there was an extra bunny hill or two in the long brake shed. When the trees are not full it is somewhat surprising to see how high you're actually off the ground. Yes, I know it's not extremely high by any means. But for how long it is and off the ground, it just seems like a good place for something extra. But I guess originally this brake zone was needed when they planned to run 4 trains . . maybe it still does.

I agree with you, the more water features the better too me. Don't forget our dark ride use to be a water ride too. The Beast had a small lake and water wheel. We did add a water feature with Diamondback though. It definitely adds some excitement to the finish.

It is coming to the Smokies and it's based on history-inspired storytelling in the form of shows and immersive experiences (no rides). The theme will be centered on the Cherokee Indians. The article states it drew the most visitors behind DisneyLand Park in France. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2022/05/10/puy-du-fou-open-theme-park-cherokee-indians-smoky-mountains/9679895002/

I would like to see a new dark ride. Also, some might disagree but a more thrilling water ride like Pulsar in Belgium. My ultimate desire would be a RMC. I know because of the structural issues it was impossible, but I always wanted the SOB to get the RMC treatment. I just really liked seeing the huge structure. I love Steel Vengeance and if I ever could visit Japan, I would like to ride Hakugei. But I am torn because that would mean we would not have gotten Banshee. So I guess it worked out for the best. But still would love a ground up RMC.

Just more flats in general . . maybe a couple in the dead spots back behind the Eiffel Tower. Or the path across from the Diamondback pond. Right now I cannot picture if there is room there. Also, a nature trail to take a break from the crowds when you want one.

From outside resources there are 3 trains running today.

I would much rather see another flat if Monster had to be removed than a seating area. Are flats a maintenance nightmare? It seems like we lost alot over the years.

I am loving all the updates/changes the park has done this year. Looking forward to some other projects to be completed like the Garden Towers. Makes me wonder what they have done on the Soak City side if anything.

Wow, look at the crowd. Great seeing these gates opened for business again!!

What are some of your best tips and tricks for Opening Day? Traditionally it has large crowds and you can easily miss out on you favorites . . food and rides. Or are you like me, I just turn left and start circling the park with no plan. Best sequence and times to beat the crowds for rides? Best times and locations to find places to eat? Shows??

The Racer almost looks like a new ride.