MDMC01

Glad you had a good time; I enjoyed reading the trip report. As someone who frequents KI often during the season, I think it's nice to get a fresh perspective of the park from a first-time visitor. Finally, welcome to KIC!

Got to be the first time that has been said about an SLC. Yeah, I've never ridden an SLC before and I'd really like to (even though I've heard they're rough).

Heard this on Facebook and I'm so excited! Looks like I'll be getting some new coaster credits next year (though I don't know how many because the site's not too specific- it only specifically mentions Thunder Run as re-opening)! Bummer that T2 isn't opening until 2015 though...

I've gotten pretty good spinning by myself at times (a few slow rotations), but usually I just go with the flow (which is little spinning until I make it spin by shifting my weight from side to side while waiting to be unloaded). That being said, the last time I rode with one of my friends (who weighs a little bit more than me), we were spinning like crazy (even after the ride had stopped!)!

I remember when the first few times I rode it, my legs shook when I got off due to the intensity. When I was much younger, this was always my go-to ride, along with Adventure Express (I didn't ride much else back then...) and often my first ride of the day. I still love this ride and try to ride it almost every time I go! Even though the line's theming is a shell of what it once was, I still enjoy taking the trek back to ride one of my favorite Kings Island coasters. Happy 20th Flight Deck (or as I still call it, Top Gun) and here's to 20 more!

I saw the show on the 16th and it thought it was pretty good. The ending trick worried me a bit (as he's freeing himself from the trap, the door swings and "hits" one of his assistants), but other than that, it was ok. I got to meet him after the show and when I told him I liked the music (which was great, btw), he said I had good taste (in music, that is)! EDIT: It was the last showing that night (6PM, I think?).

fun (or, as some write it, fun.) is also a rock band. -MDMC, who on some nights has a lot of fun.

The front of a coaster gives the rider a good view and the back gives the rider more forces as it is the "whip" of the train. For me, it doesn't matter where I sit on most rides, although there are some KI coasters I tend to ride near the back on (Vortex, Diamondback, Adventure Express). Vortex is great in the back because I love the airtime from the first big drop. I ride in the back on Diamondback because riding in the very front scares me (seriously). Adventure Express is fun in the back because I like the feeling of getting pulled down the drop out of the station when the ride first starts. Also, I've experienced some fun surprises at other parks when I've sat in the back (like that crazy ride on Thunderhead and the pop of airtime from the back of Top Thrill Dragster).

This sounds awesome! I loved it when the radio stations played great music in Action Zone on Opening Day and this event sounds a bit similar (and possibly better!). And yes, Kings Island needs to do something similar.

I saw this while reading the paper today and I plan to check it out sometime

This is a really good trip report; thanks for posting. That panoramic picture of Splash Mountain's scenery looks amazing!

Pedal to the Medal by Kazzer- plays in Backlot Stunt Coaster's queue line (I love this song, btw ) Breathe by The Prodigy- plays in Invertigo's station Right Now by Van Halen- plays in Drop Tower's station as ride starts I know the park plays a lot of 90's/early-mid 2000's songs but I can't think of any specific titles at the moment...

I hate tilt-a-whirls. I had the misfortune of riding my first (and only) one at Michigan's Adventure... twice!!! I just think it spins at too tight of a radius. Strangely enough, spinning like crazy on Monster is amazing! Roller coaster wise, I'm not a fan of Mean Streak because it's way too rough.

Glad you had a good time at both parks; I've been to Dollywood three times and the last two times have been amazing.

This looks awesome

I too have a feel for the layout. The only thing I can think of is a Wild Mouse coaster (like Coast Rider or The Fly, but not the exact same layout) since the footers at the top of the picture (near the shed, which behind that is Flight Deck's turn/SoB's station) are so close together. However. this does not explain the triangular footers by Slingshot.

I think I've heard this song in line as well; welcome to KIC

Thanks Another song I found that is on the soundtrack is Pedal to the Medal by Kazzer.

Hey all, Each time I've stood in line for Backlot this year, I've been impressed by the amazing queue line soundtrack. Does anyone know what some of the songs are (and yes, I know someone does )? Thanks.

^ Agreed, I got to meet him when I went up to the park this past Thursday.

Agreed about Iron Wolf... When the ride was over, my ears hurt from being tossed around during the final turns!

You think Thunderhead isn't "out of control"? Try riding in the very back! EDIT: When I rode in the back, I thought it was pretty crazy

I would hate to see Adventure Express go... yes, it's a little jerky at times but it's an amazing night ride! Also, based on the construction pictures and details thus far, it looks like the new attraction is going to be BIG!

This sounds pretty cool; I'd like to go to the Jurassic Park showing