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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.

^You should try to get to the Kingdom, it will surely be a trip that you won't want to miss!

With 2015's Operating season coming quickly, it is about this time to start to get the plans finalized for the 2015 season. With this, the must do attractions in 2015 go into the decisions process deeply. So, what attractions that are new for 2015 are your must do's?

^Just don't throw a HUSS about it! I wouldn't mind to see a new flat go in at Coney Mall. Something classic that would bring back the antiquity of the region.

I'd personally say Adventure Express is the best roller coaster in the park, but whatever... Eh, I could name a few attractions that take both of those bad boys down anytime! I hope you guys have an amazing time working at Kings Island, I remember my first year, and it was a blast. Now, being a semi-veteran of the park, it's always great to see old faces back at the park, and to interact with the guests at a level only Cedar Fair's Kings Island could bring to the table. I look forward to working with you all, and the others who applied to Kings Island! -BB1

That's the beauty of a documentary: it shows the flaws and the good in a coaster. Of which, it could show how the design wasn't proper and needed major re-haul. I would see the doumentary as 3 states: The beginnings, operation, and post operation. Basically a visual essay about the whole coaster and how it was flawed in different ways. Now of course, this is only a mere idea, it's not what I personally want or need, just simply putting thoughts out there for the populous to discuss.

EDIT: Nevermind, just being skeptical. I don't mean to spark controversy or anything, but it is just odd. Now when it comes to this, I think a Docu will probably be made, but not officially. Rather, by the enthusiast bases, like KIC or TPR, or you name it.

Okay I'll admit it, I am getting a little bit of nostalgia due to my upcoming trips back to my old parks and to some new parks with old themes. Also I have been going through some of my old content on my laptop and KIC, bringing back old topics brings back memories I wish I could hold onto forever. With this week being a little bit in the past, I decided to bring our poll week back into the KIC Forums. In all of your time visiting KIC, which topic was your most memorable? Why was it most memorable? Feel free to post links or quotes from the topic that you find most memorable.

Don't forget Clay, good old Clay.

For those (like moi) who did not get to go, here's a walk through I found: