DontWantToWait42mar0

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?

What do you guys think of the relevance of all of SoB's footers being removed?

OP you are predicting another new wave pool where Thunder Alley was?

Yeah but I Don'tWantToWaitToFindOut.... Also, one of my favorite things on this site so far has been reading the thead that predicted X-Base a few years before the arrival of Firehawk and creation of X-Base. So why not try to play psychic and have our prediction saved in type?

Do you think we should look elsewhere when pondering what's the next big thing for KI?

I have a feeling Action Zone is no longer going to be know as Action Zone. Also include the close by Oktoberfest into that consideration. Posted by me an hour ago in the Italian Job news thread: Perhaps Cedar Fair is of the opinion, that with coasters, guests are always left wondering what's next, and simply wanting more. If that is the case, perhaps they go with the old mantra and "Go big or go home" with coaster expansion, and look to add giga coasters at their major parks that do not have one already. (KI & KBF specifcally) While a 300' roller coaster is rather costly to make (especially compared to family attractions that have a faster r.o.i.), Leviathan ($28,000,000) and Intimidator 305 ($25,000,000) will look like wise investments as long as they enjoy long lifespans, something SoB and TR:TR never experienced although being costly attractions. I believe constructing a coaster that isn't meet with great pubic approval or is considered mediocre would be a bad move for KI. That being said, a giga seems to me to be the most "cant-miss" option for KI. Now down to specifics. Cedar Fair seems to be about large, but not overly aggressive thrills. Right away the name Bolliger & Mabillard comes to mind here. It's also no secret that Cedair Fair has been working almost exclusively as of late with B&M for major coaster installations. Besides a smooth ride experience, B&M is also known for realiability, lack of downtime, and good rider capacity/load times. Having a B&M giga in the location once occupied by SoB could make a nice compliment to Diamondback which is located on the other end of the park. B&M giga in old SoB location 2014?

Perhaps Cedar Fair is of the opinion, that with coasters, guests are always left wondering what's next, and simply wanting more. If that is the case, perhaps they go with the old mantra and "Go big or go home" with coaster expansion, and look to add giga coasters at their major parks that do not have one already. (KI & KBF specifcally) While a 300' roller coaster is rather costly to make (especially compared to family attractions that have a faster r.o.i.), Leviathan ($28,000,000) and Intimidator 305 ($25,000,000) will look like wise investments as long as they enjoy long lifespans, something SoB and TR:TR never experienced although being costly attractions. I believe constructing a coaster that isn't meet with great pubic approval or is considered mediocre would be a bad move for KI. That being said, a giga seems to me to be the most "cant-miss" option for KI. Now down to specifics. Cedar Fair seems to be about large, but not overly aggressive thrills. Right away the name Bolliger & Mabillard comes to mind here. It's also no secret that Cedair Fair has been working almost exclusively as of late with B&M for major coaster installations. Besides a smooth ride experience, B&M is also known for realiability, lack of downtime, and good rider capacity/load times. Having a B&M giga in the location once occupied by SoB could make a nice compliment to Diamondback which is located on the other end of the park. B&M giga in old SoB location 2014?

Best signature ever!

I'd guess that it will increase since last year's weather was less than ideal many days. Last year it was often scorching hot during regular season, then rain during Haunt.

I was once given such a pass/voucher thing at Hershey Park in 07 when I was in the station when their biggest attraction at the time broke down.

A "fix up" to a ride has to be much more likely than more track being added. Are there many instances where additional track has been combined to an existing coaster? On the flipside, SoB would have been more enjoyable for me had the rose bowl been removed entirely! (so long as it still ran in a circuit ofcourse)

I love how on the website it says "you'd never know by looking at it, but Woodstock Gliders is over 70 years old!" I want to say "you'd never know by looking at it, but that ride belongs to Kings Island!" I would gladly trade BLSC (formerly Italian Job:SC) to Carowinds in exchange for the Flying Eagles to make a return flight to KI. BLSC's current theming is a shell of it's former self, which was rather questionable to begin with imo. I mean rusted shipment crates, and concrete/gravel really? I can stay home in Dayton and still get that experience. Also if the money is going to be spent on keeping the pyrotechnics operating, I feel it should have more of a stage to be observed and admired, rather than being atleast partially concealed. It's been stated that Action Zone seemed the more appropriate location for this attraction, and I would have to agree. NOW years later, and it appears the much wiser decision would have been to leave the area untouched with the Antique Cars and Flying Eagles Maybe BLSC can be rethemed and billed as a new attraction for Carowinds?

Looks like Don was telling the truth when he answered Woodstock Gliders @ Carowinds to be his favorite Cedar Fair owned ride outside of Kings Island.

I think the path would help with the congestion that sometimes occurs in front of slingshot, however I don't know if it offers enough of a short cut for KI to go ahead with it. Also it helps guests bypass all the places to spend money already in place on the current path. I really enjoyed studying the layout and giving it thought, and love the enthusiasm

16 times, not bad for living an hour away. Tuesday was my most frequented day to take advantage of lower attendance in the park. Can't wait for my first ever Cedar Point visit this year!!

What's your favorite Cedar Fair owned ride outside of Kings Island?