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From the Matt Ouimet interview: "Last week, the company reported near-record attendance and a 63 percent total return to investors for 2012" I think Kings Island can support an expensive new coaster, I also believe the demand is there. Not installing it this year gave them more time to clear SoB land, also attracting thrillseekers from KI region to travel to Cedar Point to ride Gatekeeper, thus selling Platinum Passes in the process.

If nothing majorly expensive goes in this year, I will be very surprised if KI does not get a new coaster for 2014. After the new 2014 coaster, I don't see any coasters going in for awhile. I also think that after the next coaster is installed at KI, a new coaster will mean the removal of one currently opperating at KI.

I wouldn't think Kings Island's next roller coaster would be red like Diamondback. Just my $00.02

Would fit into Action Zone and Kings Island's ride selection. Would also provide great views. However when I think of ferris wheels, I don't associate them with being almost monochromatic. (primarily red)

Would like to see that actually.

They are painting Space Spiral from Cedar Point red and implanting it into Kings Island.

Great team name! I'm now considering doing the 5k. Course layout announced yet?

I have never payed Stunt Crew Grill much attention. In fact, I had to pull up Google Earth just to know exactly which building it was. (Gotta love street view) Although I am guessing it will be renovated in the next couple of years like most of what it is currently know as Action Zone, I don't think this teaser has anything to do with resteraunts or food options.

^ I think I'd prefer that over some of the Peanuts character. Snoopy is cool, but giant baby people? My guess for the Red teaser is a family friendly flatride, or new water slide.

I don't think it was it's own show, just a 2 minute blip.

Gee whiz. I consider myself a big Kings Island fan, but for some reason I guessed Adventure Express...

What's it like when the lights are on? Cool for the first time atleast?

I like the graphic:

None of the webcams are operational at the moment.

I now know how to pronounce Ouimet.

Awesome pictures. I was using your picture of "Almost all of Diamondback" as my desktop background for a few months. Cheers

If she had lost consciousness from something different than alcohol, the result would have likely been the same? Inadequate design sadly.

Thank you.

Well you are 5'11" - same height as my dad and he's 210. He fits on every ride perfectly. If you were say, 5'4" it would be a different story... well im 6-2 270 some rides i can ride some i cant i think Kings Island should redo all there rides so us big ppl should be able ride they better Starting with Son of Beast perhaps? There is no leg room!

Can't say anything with certainty, but it comes down to body proportions, which there isn't exactly a simple height/weight equation for unfortunately. Especially for a ride like Diamondback. Try contacting KI Guest Relations about specific measurments?

For those who are unaware, there appears to be a correlation between Paul's "Action Zone - Future Expansion?" thread being derailed and subsequently locked with his forum disappearance. Nonetheless, it would still be assuring for someone to make contact with him off-site.

I like where Congo Falls is at, and the use I get out of it now; A walk on water ride where I'm going to get relief from the summer heat by getting soaked! (if not completely on the ride, then on the bridge shortly there-after)

If that's the case, it could mean that a coaster might not be going into the space after all? Like how The Bat's footers didn't get in the way of Vortex? But these footers obviously got in the way of whatever is going to be placed in the future. If they weren't in the way, why remove them? There has been rumblings on here that KI might build a hotel/resort in the area if not a ride. Seems to also go along with Cedar Fair's mention of "staycations"...

Crazy? Ofcourse not. As I stated, I realize family rides are better bang for the buck (return on investment), and I fully expect to see a lopsided ratio of family attractions compared to major thrills. That being said, me and everyone of my friends and family that I dragged to KI last year are thrillseekers, and believe it or not, we also spend money. I'm looking forward to another season of marathoning DB, however after this next year, I might be of the oppinion that the thrills seems stale. Also if their was another pristine people-eater (high capacity) coaster in the park, I might be able to bear with the weekend crowds.

If that's the case, it could mean that a coaster might not be going into the space after all? Like how The Bat's footers didn't get in the way of Vortex?