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My weather app has told me readings for the Opening Day attire: Shorts, short sleeved shirt, and my old sandals. It feels good to finally have the warm weather back!

Fury 404? I'm sorry, but that coaster cannot be found! (I'm sorry, but when you make a post like that, I have to use computer style lingo!) Overall lately I have experienced no lag nor troubles on site!

^That's how I store my Gold Pass as well, I have kept my GP in my wallet since last year! That way I don't have to look all over for my pass when needed.

Well, that escalated quickly; but oh so true. The ride operators are properly trained on how to operate and manage their respective attractions, and will perform at their best to deliver the guest with the best, safe, experience one could have on the said attraction as instructed. Because, to be honest, that is what I see at Kings Island. I have had some of the best ride operator/ride operations experiences at Kings Island, and I know that statement is backed up by what Kings Island has to offer. Remember too, that this is a family attraction, not a thrill-junkie's paradise.

Next week My my, what a long time it has been, dreams, thoughts, POVs, finally coming full circle as I will finally be back at the park. Just counting down until the water starts to flow.

With 2015 rolling in soon, we will be seeing some new attractions, and new chances to ride some of our favorite attractions. With that we will be having CoasterStock in 2015, a new way to connect with other enthusiasts, and get to see some of the ins and outs of the Kings Island operations. This expands from ERT, to some exclusive events that one could only find here at Kings Island. That being said, what part of CoasterStock this year are you most excited about? Which part do you think will be the most memorable?

In the end, the point I am making is that one could find a coaster like T3 at another park, yet Lightning Run is special as it has no comparison as of now. Of which I just can't really see T3 lasting as a flagship, rather that if anything, it may share the crown with Lightning Run, or may be a little bit less popular as LR is a family yet thrilling attraction for its' size and radius.

I do believe that Ednor at La Ronde is a clone of T3, as El Condor was the first of SLCs, as per the POVs that I have watched and compared. EDIT: Here is Condor , now compare to T3 .

To say that T3 is going to be flagship is not exactly the same in my eyes. T3 is a Vekoma, similar to many other Six Flags installations, with a similar ride layout more commonly known as a clone. Sure, it may be a "thrilling" attraction, Lightning Run is revolutionary. It is the first of its' kind and a one of a kind coaster. It has some great airtime and some great turns, making for a great attraction. While T3 is mainly for the loops and inversions. The park, sure they want to put the latest and newest attraction as flagship, but I believe that in the eyes of the park guest, and the enthusiast base, that Lightning Run will keep the crown.

Every year at Kings Island enthusiasts get to ride their favorite coasters during the Operating Season. With that, we get to ride some of the best out of the best in the industry. That being said, which coaster will you ride the most this year at Kings Island?

With being a fan of the parks, one wants to get deeper information or view points on various subjects throughout the industry. With that, we look into various outlets like Forums, Databases, and Podcasts. That being said, I thought it would be best to help out some of the other KICers with their Off Season ailments with some podcasts that others listen to. So, what/which podcast(s) related to coasters and or theme parks? If it is by a site, feel free to post the URL here, if it is on YouTube, feel free to post the channel name or a sample video that you like!

Except for the few who tan, heavily. I like the new SR&R, but I loved the Orange and it will take a few rides to find out which one was my old beloved.

In response to our SIX 2O15 topic, it was discussed that the new color of Scream! makes it look better. So, does a coaster color really matter or does it not? What are your favorite color schemes?

That looks gaudy, now it looks new! Just a coat of paint could do wonders to a coaster's appearance and satisfactory rating, except for a certain Vekoma SLC that is now a certain hue of red which may or may not be one of the most rickety rides that I will ever have on a coaster.

I'm just stating this for the record: I always believe that for an event like this, one should always get there about as early as possible. Now I don't exactly know about registration and all of those criteria, but I would suggest to get there as soon as possible. I will personally be there at the earliest time possible, only because I want to get some of the first rides on The Bat and I'm gearing up for a milestone.

I'd rather have the plastic card, paper+water= big nope.

"NEW FOR (Insert year here), (Insert name here) ! Experience the first of its' kind attraction at Kings Island!" That brings guests folks, and it is what parks need for $$. If you get the first of its' kind attractions, it's personally a wild card. WindSeeker is an amazing attraction that brings in guests, you can't find a MONDIAL WindSeeker anywhere else. You get some flukes, like Knott's, and some of the top of the line, Kings Island for example. They could either fly, or die quick. As Terp said, look at The Bat V1, first of its' kind, and it had some iffy moments. But in the end, it was taken out. SOB, well, everyone knows THAT story.

INTAMINitus has returned...............YoungStud would be proud. I would think that manufacturers should go into this poll. I mean come on, a Vekoma SLC is not a B&M Invert, or an ARROW invert for that matter.

Rumours are rumours, until I hear the FrankFort tell us anything new, it's a rumourou. German cities, have to love them.

Hey guys, first off, thanks for all of the support for my poll series. Secondly, with this being the 2nd year, I did notice a few places here and there where I could improve and some things I have been experimenting with. So I just want your honest response about the poll series, comments, questions, any ideas on what you would like to see, or see more of, next year. I'll try to incorporate your responses into this year but I cannot guarantee it; again, thank you guys so much for the support!

When I saw this topic the first term I saw was "InvertiBlow". How I miss the old days.... 2015 is a great year for me, KK, KI, HW, and the possible CW all of which are getting additions that I am somewhat excited for. (I'm afriad that my neck and head will hate me after T3)I can't wait to get back into the park, 2015 will be marathons on FE (which is IRONically made of it!), and relaxing evening runs on The Beast.

Just recently we saw two of the largest projects going into the 2015 season: ThunderBird and FURY 325. Both of these were embraced deeply by the theme park enthusiast bases and are the buzz lately. With this, I took an aside to reflect on the test footage we have seen prior to this, and with that being said, that is this week's topic: Which coaster has the best test ride footage?

If Adventure Express were to be taken out, I wouldn't know what to say. AE is a classic, of course it will be worn and a bumpy ride. But that's the ride! It has the nostalgic 1900's prop theme style and the adventurous feel reminiscent of the Indiana Jones films (if you watch the series the day before you ride the coaster that is.). I usually sit in the back right seat, it whips you around, it will rattle you, but it's so fun at the same time. In fact, I would love to see a major update similar to the ones with the Knott's Berry Farms attractions. With modern technology, and retro themes, Adventure Express could be the golden Arrow we all love.

^That, and Kentucky Kingdom too!

Safety mechanisms. Yup, all those safety mechanisms that make the coasters the thrill machines they are.