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Do you happen to remember any of the lyrics, or was it instrumental? Just instrumental, it is a tune that I got stuck in my head and I can't seem to find it.

I guess here would be the best place to post this. There's a song played during Haunt season, but I honestly do not know the name, but i love the song. It has a saxophone playing with an undertone of a smooth electric guitar. Does anyone know it? Oh and of course, Land Down Under, Men At Work in 2004!

These coaster cars just scream Kentucky Kingdom. I personally don't like the purple on red rail idea, it just seems odd, i would have went with dark blue cars personally.

Ah the double edged sword arises yet again. I have my problems, and perks to this new system. Let's first take a look at the problems: Most of the games are "on a whim" spending, or at least for any of the times that I have ever played or friends have. It's usually "Hey that looks cool, I'll play this game to win it!" from reports from friends and my own personal experiences with the games ar Kings Island. If I have to go and put money into a machine for a card, I wouldn't, because when I'm at the park, i might see it as too much. It would be an hassle to go to a kiosk and do more work than to just hand over $2. On the flip side, this locks people into using money given. For example, instead of giving little johnny $10 which he may only use $5, he is given a cash card that he has to use all $10 dollars for games. It's an interesting process, but if implemented correctly might work. Personally speaking, the last time I played a game at KI was 2 years ago, so don't expect me to turn a new leaf so soon. (Although if you give me Gold Pass discounts, maybe I will.)

As the new season is coming in just a few weeks, already people are getting excited over the new shows. Now personally, I rarely/almost never go to the shows as I go for the attractions, but others get excited over new shows that Kings Island creates. With the New 100 Reasons for Kings Island, we saw the soft announcement of a few shows, one of which called Origins. What are some of your most anticipated shows for Kings Island in 2016?

It's basically all rubble now. Sure, a few bits of buildings here and there with the sign still up but it's mostly gone now. I'll check tomorrow and describe if anything new happened as i will be driving by.

Oh please, what's next on the chopping block, my fish tank? SeaWorld is a place of conservation and education, they spark ideas on how incredible fish species are and how we need to keep them. Sea World takes care of their animals (for the most part) to the fullest extent possible. They are making up for the orca incident, but for all the other animals they look fine in their enclosures anyways.

First off, again, sorry for the late post, yet again I have been under the weather all week and I am getting over it now. As Opening Day comes even closer, our eyes divert to how we will spend it. As the Spring like weather has came into the Cincy area, I thought it would be a prime time to share what our Opening Day anticipations are. That is, how you will enjoy your stay at Kings Island, what do you expect to see, and other things you might have to offer to the conversation!

I know I'm only spreading the flames when I say this, but has anyone else been paying attention to the new enterance? There's obviously a new sign going in, rock features and a recessed area to hold the signature. This sign defintely fits a Kings Island signature, and, I'm kind of impressed that I might be the first to see it!

For some of our non-French speakers on here "Revue" is French for "Review". As trademarks go, be precise, but really it's just some French mixed in with English that means literally what it sounds like. Anyways off my French Soap Box, I honestly believe this could be a cool location. A nice facade, maybe a few small bushes and flowers, it will serve as a great advertisement for Fischer Home. As well, a great family meet up point, as to meet "back at the house" is already common family lingo. My only question is how it will be run, as I could see this area getting crowded, quickly. To have a limit on guests or to have an expansive area? Also, I wonder how well it could be the lost kids area as it might not be this location as if it is to be mainly a family relaxation point, the dual role of being a lost children's area seems a bit much.

When sitting back in the car, feeling the warm wind, you feel spring coming and that Opening Day is coming.

I don't know about you, but I think this is the next best thing on here since the Decoding topic! Dirt is dirt, don't make a Mountain out of a mole Hill. I don't think this is big, but i do however think that this is a diversion, just saying.

Going off of last week's topic, this week we will be taking a much lighter note on the various areas of Kings Island. Throughout the history of Kings Island we have had some incredible themed areas. The areas of Kings Island have evolved and changed to the ever changing amusement industry that we live in today. From some of the great themes by Paramount, to some of the more interesting notes on theme by Cedar Fair, we have seen some huge changes in how the areas have evolved and changed. This week, we will be taking a look at the most utilized theme of an area. This could be by use of attractions, or revamps that created even better areas. The main focus though is theme and how it is used. Coney Mall is the prime example for me. Even though it has evolved and changed, it still has that classic feel that it meant to provoke. The classic carnival theme, even though modified, still strikes a tone with me and how I feel about the area. It's a place to where you can find classic attractions with modern day flare. Flats, an ARROW Looper, and a classic woody sums up everything that a carnival should have. Also, it's the one area that I can proudly support Midway Games along the side of the walkways.

Every year it seems people get excited over a new addition to a certain area of the park. Whether it be a new coaster, or a new food stand (Also where we get solid information from the Dippin' Dots Guy) it is always exciting to see growth. But, for some areas of the park, growth is lacking. From a loosely themed German area to a military base with no restrooms, it's sad to think about the loss of theme. So, which area is the most under valued area of the park, and what do you think could make it better?

And i have no doubt that it is coming sooner than what we think. More than ever are people connected to their phones and especially at the parks. Personally, I hate mobile image viewing as it gets odd image layouts and also it is zoomed in or zoomed out so much that i cannot see the full image correctly. Would i personally use a virtual map? No, but that doesn't mean the virtual populous won't.

With the possibility of more options for the day's events(Fingers crossed for sign shop tour and or some tour to where I can see old Boomerang Bay stuff!) , I might be able to go to COASTERSTOCK 2016. Especially with the Gold Pass Preview Day for the waterpark happening in the same weekend it should be a nice get away!

So I just realized that I might be at Kings Island's Opening Day this year, pretty excited and ready to get back on The Beast and get my first Banshee ride of 2016!

Better late than not at all, right? With the recent revelation of a possible new basketball game in River Town, it has brought about alot of speculation in our community. With that, questions on where the park will go or what should be done. What do you guys think on the new additions as of late? Should the park take a different approach to River Town in whole?

2004, Paramount's Kings Island proudly presents.....Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay! That was by far the most perfect Kings Island map ever made and everything since has been a mimic of the WaterWorks mimic. Even the new Cedar Fair art style of which now is more like carrying around a canvas instead of a brochure. I hate folding that monstrosity into my pockets because it doesn't look right there after. Sure, I know the park like how I know the back of my hand, but i always keep a new updated map.

Maybe we should just let Interpreter interpret the weather, he's usually right......usually. I honestly am impressed that Don can rouse an enthusiast base with a photo of some dirt and sticks with words on them. He seriously knows what he is doing, and kudos too! Personally i see it nothing more than a possible new flower bed, or sign area for a certain 2017 attraction?

Where is Goble? Meanwhile, I will be taking my first "Spring" walk today!

Of course I get The Beast. Glad to be the fourth and first to not be Vortex!

Hanna Barberra Land had Bedrock, it was fun to drive around too!I'm honestly in the dark on this one, but I'm going to have to think out of the box for this one. Just remember kiddies that 2016 we got no "true" dark rides, but 2017 looks promising. Now if instead we got a shoot the chutes water attraction back in Coney Mall that would be incredible where Dinosaurs Alive! resides today. It would also fit in with the nostalgic theme that Kings Island has somewhat perpetuated in light tones here and there.

So on my phone that I usually use to access the Forums Ibal am getting error code #2000 You are not allowed to visit this community. Meanwhile on another device I can still post and I don't believe I have been suspended. Anyone have any help or troubleshooting aid? Also I cannot get out of the mobile theme so i cannot go anywhere on the site. EDIT: Turned the phone off and back on again, do not have the slightest clue on why this happened but everything is working fine. Thanks, BB1

Every Super Bowl Sunday many Americans sit back, relax and watches the big game. That is, the big game plus all the commercials that come with it. It has even become a fan fare to watch these commercials as it becomes a "Super Bowl" of branding. Some are audacious, some are just plain out weird and makes me not want to buy their product (I'm looking at you Mountain Dew, a Pepsi product, I wish I never saw that, ever.). So with the new commercials here and many of us already having our opinions on them, what was your favorite Super Bowl commercial for 2016?