WHAT?! I thought we were getting a gigastratamegahyper coaster next year that launches 20 miles per hour and goes up 17,000 feet in the air! Now I'm dissappointed.

I was looking forward to posting the pictures and report here, actually. Thanks, standbyme!

Because Son of Beast worked so well.

Wonder why...Seriously.

I'm actually against the adding of tv's in the queue for rides. We just got rid of Skyline Chilivision or whatever it was in The Beast. Let's keep it that way.

I think Adventure Express should get all of its theming back. Many of it was taken away for almost no apparent reason other than "It needed to be maintained" or "It costs money (no!) to run it". Heck, even if we didn't get all of it back, key things would be wonderful. I would die if some fog or maybe mist (reseal the tracks with a better seal--Diamondback's splashdown comes to mind), the moving spears in the ceiling of the second tunnel, lights lighting up the set in the first tunnel, the station master spiel in the station, the volcano tunnel (third tunnel) looked like a volcano (fog?, red lights), etc all came back. Seriously. This ride seems underrated and just "another ride at Kings Island" to most people.

I don't think the water will ever come back to Backlot. But at least fill the "splashdown" with water like they did in 2010.

Not necessarily a ride-op, but a food service cashier. She was absolutely hilarious, I'm sorry I didn't get her name. But she said stuff like "You are at... 1 star! That's amazing! I wish I was like you!"

Maverick and I305 look more interesting like that for some reason (especially the second half of Maverick). I can see where everyone's coming from, but what happened with the launch mechanism for the Hulk?

^I'm sure that would be the initial consensus at first. It's like if we got an S&S Drop Tower (like the drop side of Power Tower @ Cedar Point). People here would say "It's just like Drop Tower!" I mean, yeah, in a sense that's somewhat true, but hey. It's just an example!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2160197/If-today-s-rollercoasters-leave-feeling-queasy-look-away-1900-s-thrill-seekers-risked-life-limb-rickety-rides.html

Oh yeah! I completely forgot that Claude and Walter came from Intamin! And don't forget, B&M has Incredible Hulk, which technically launches.

We should all raise money to save the Big Dipper!

In all seriousness, the Big Dipper was really fun. I went to Geauga Lake once with my family, and I remember marathoning the Big Dipper over and over and over and over again with my sister. That was the only memory I have of Geauga Lake, other than walking across the lake on a wooden walkway (I have no idea when this was--could've been under SIX, Premier, or FUN. I don't know!). I hope someone can breathe life into it again, it's a classic and iconic roller coaster with many memories.

I see what you're saying, Korn, but B & M have gone out of their comfort zone a few times. When was the last time Intamin made a flying coaster, a dive coaster, or similar? I know B & M has patents on each design, but why doesn't Intamin make an effort to make a similar design?

We all know Intamin offers a diverse range of products, but B&M has a tried and true business model. When was the last time that Diamondback didn't build up a long line on a busy Saturday?

I had a dream where I was still level 1, but got a free Fast Lane pass. Does that count?

No? Well, I've been twice, spent about $50 in park, but have yet to see any instant rewards. I guess you need to start hitting triple digets to start gaining stars.

What happened with Diamondback shouldn't really count- that was erosion on concrete footings poured by a seperate company (Modern Day Concrete Construction).

http://www.kiDiamondback.com/public/ride/statistics.cfm

B & M was used as a model for a good company that doesn't have many flaws.

I would actually not like to have those aliens/monsters/whatever in our Flight of Fear. 1. It gives us a (minor) distinction. 2. It just doesn't seem fitting how an alien is trapped inside their own ship...? But other than that, you took some great photos, glad you had a good time in Europe!

P.S. I just figured this out yesterday from my sister who took German. Verbolten is actually pronounced "ver-boat-un", not "ver-bolt-un".

How about a stunt show, to take place by the water tower in Action Zone? That sounds fun (kidding).

Oh, jdawg, there's a flaw in your plan! You forgot all the big floodlights that illuminate the ceiling (because who doesn't love ceilings and catwalks?)!

You didn't stare at a black wall, you stared at a half-lit black wall!

^I think you mean Jazzland!

What makes the Fair Board so difficult to deal with? And who technically owns the park, now? If it's the Fair Board, and they have no intention to do anything with any of the rides, why not sell them to Kings Island? We desperately need a few more flats in the park.

Wait, what was this channel for TWC? I missed it (why did I watch Zathura instead?!)! Hopefully it'll be on again tomorrow, just like most other new releases on TV.

I dunno 'bout the rest of ya, but I'd LOVE a flat ride like a Top Spin, but bigger! Hopefully it works, and maybe theme it to an abandoned Crypt? Just thinkin' out loud, here!

RCCA should have been more careful when constructing your beloved Son of Beast. And when was the last time a B & M had a problem where an entire ride was shut down, redesigned, etc?

Technically, some things have come before 2015.

2009-Diamondback

2010-Penn Station (just kidding, Planet Snoopy)

2011-WindSeeker and Dinosaurs Alive!

2012-Complete rebranding of the waterpark and a new wavepool.

I think we'll get something during the next 3 years!

So it would have been safe to assume that Intimidator 305 wouldn't have had any problems, because it seems Intamin would have been more careful?

Drop Tower looks so sketchy at Halloween Haunt! But ya know, Son of Beast always did anyways...