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300 foot tall green INTAMIN coaster.

I would say more or less swing to about the 50's era music would be appropriate for the region. Just due to the amount of history spans the Coney Mall region.

I think this song by another band sums it up quite well: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oIwWqYSbzGA

I'm not sure if I was seeing things but were there any other KICers at KI tonight? I thought I saw a KIC shirt but I was going onto WGs.

The wind was great, it was amazing, yet it is just so slow that snapping did not happen. I'll try to get another run on it tonight but as of now, it is unsnappable.

So long and short of it: Has anyone snapped yet? Better yet, has management stated that snapping is not permitted?

Well, I don't think it will be going to the Land Down Under, but Kentucky does have Kentucky Down Under, I'd suggest a trip there too. I'm going along with Terp here, I'm going to make sure to get down to KK this year because it could very well be the last. But, I have to give it up to KK because at least, even when there are many things going against it, it still pushes. KK is one of those ventures that I think Kentucky needs, but in a different location or region for that matter. As for the color scheme, it's red.....I'm not sure how to respond or think until I get there.

I have recently been going through some of my old EPCOT photos and I was recently refreshing myself on the history of EPCOT. One of the key points of EPCOT was that it was supposed to bring the future to today, with a new town that was replicated to what science was pointing towards during that era. As the years changed, and monetary funding changed, EPCOT was then changed to another theme park, rather than a self sustaining mini city. That being said, I would like to see what you guys think about EPCOT: Would you rather have seen a new futuristic city pop up in the WDW, or keep to what EPCOT became and what it keeps changing into as the future comes closer and closer?

Thursday: Where do you expect the most buzz in 2015: Action Zone or Planet Snoopy?

I vote for the speed slides, my second being Phantom Theater, third Antiques.

CW as in Carowinds yes, I have used CW for it for a while now.

Wednesday: Which coaster would you say is the best: I:305 KD or Intimidator CW?

Tuesday: Which coaster has more hype- FURY 325 or Banshee?

Monday: Which park is the must do park in 2015?

From Kings Island to car discussions, I guess this means we need the Antique Cars in 2016?

FINALLY the end is coming near to the 2014-2015 Off Season! The coasters are testing, the rides are finishing up, and the gates are close to lifting as Kings Island will spring into 2015 with world class thrills and family fun. With that, this is the final week of our KIC OSPS 2014-2015, drawing an end to our beloved Polls. I will have to admit, the discussion that I have stirred is phenomenal, and I once again thank everyone who has responded and put in their thoughts of the polls i have made. That being said, I would like for us to take a step back and reflect on the KIC OSPS 2014-2015, which poll was most popular? What were your favorite moments during the Poll series? Also, as an added bonus, I will be adding one poll question to this poll DAILY! That's right, one last huzzah until the final day of the Off Season! So make sure to savor the polls as they come, as this is the FINAL week starting on Monday! (Some other discussion topics for the main poll: Do you want this to come back? Do you have any comments on new ways for this to return for the 2015-2016 Off Season?) [PS: Many of you are probably wondering: "BB1, why did you post this so early?" Well, I may not be able to post on Sunday due to a family function, so this way I could bring out some new content a tad bit early!]

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.