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Seeing that mangled track is so sad. And knowing that Ka will be getting the same treatment is just gut wrenching. Chang/Green Lantern may not have been as iconic as Ka, but it still had a history and still meant something to someone. Had it been allowed to stay at KK I believe it would have been refurbished and still running to this day as a major attraction. And who knows, it might have gotten a floorless conversion when the park came back from the dead and it would be a fun huge coaster still operating today. The what ifs are always mind numbing. All I can say is I realllllllyyy super do not like the direction of this merger thus far. From an optics standpoint this just stinks.

"It is what it is" might suit many, but not everyone. Remember, a ride you hate is a favorite to someone else with happy memories/sentimental value. I am aware that business decisions are not dictated by emotion, but you know, many industries these days have completely lost their ability to have any human touch. There is always a way to go about things with tact and grace even if it is a must. Just because something has to happen does not mean that there shouldn't be some sense of commitment to the guests/fans that gave them their success. But alas. Here we are. The wheels will keep turning and laser cutters will slice steel tracks and bulldozers will level grounds. And people will continue to purchase passes and patronize these facilities. I just think the people deserve better. *shrugs*

I will believe it when I see it officially announced, but sadly I would not be shocked since these models seem to be a nightmare for parks to operate and maintain as they are older Vekoma models with a lot of moving parts. I fear these will become extinct in the US without any new Vekoma flyers to arrive stateside. I would really love to see something like F.L.Y make its way over here, but no parks seem to be in a hurry to adopt these models even with the improved design and ride quality. If this is officially closing, I will be really sad for those who didn't get to obtain their final rides without notice. Would hate to see a trend of closing rides forever and not allowing people to say goodbye.

AP was a much needed refresh to that area. For it being such a small area, they really did pack a punch with theming and the ride choices were solid IMO. Although I won't ride Cargo Loco due to no amount of motion sickness meds/bands able to overcome that experience, Sol Spin is without a doubt my favorite flat-ride in the park at this time. There are always ways to improve/upgrade an area and I hope that more shade will be a priority in AP and around the park as a whole. But yes, AP really shines in my eyes as a great example of what the park is capable of doing with theming and use of limited space within tighter areas of the park.

Aside from being able to still get some last rides in before the season/year are officially over, I love to just pick and poke around with the people I go with. Look at the lights, let the whimsy flow through me, people watch on the ice rink, drink hot chocolate and simply take it all in before the hiatus of no KI begins.

I hope things get better for you and yours @Vortex1987 !!!

Well everyone, I think we can already see our new "family thrill attraction" taking shape! Looks like we will be getting an outdoor movie theater!

Definitely in the camp of not having said family thrill ride in The Vortex plot. That plot should be reserved for something of the same/better caliber coaster. Not saying that a family thrill coaster couldn't be worthy in it's own right, but I think you all know what I mean. Something big, thrilling and something that honors the legacy of Vortex ( and even the original Bat ) should go in that plot. I did see the Intamin family coaster and I find it cool/interesting that the model can include inversions. I will say that I hope it isn't another shuttle type ride like the CGI rendering showed since we already have two. And that is IF we were to receive one of these. Obviously we have no idea what kind of family thrill attraction we are getting since there are many many possibilities and since the announcement was very vague.

So. Does anyone think they will follow suit with other past attractions and sell off a limited number of track slices? I wouldn't be surprised if that becomes a thing right before Christmas.

Sad to say I have not set foot inside this water park since it was known as Wyndot Lake. But I think next year will be my first visit back in many years. My union gives deeply discounted tickets so I'll have to make a point to check it out!

Delirium being open during Winterfest would be awesome!

A lot of the reading I have done in regards to the KK matter sounds like removal. But if there were to be some reimagining I'd still like to think that there would have been some sort of last rides ordeal. I really cannot for the life of me understand why parks still pull that stunt. It's one thing if the ride had to close and remain closed due to a serious incident ( TTD ) and would then be reimagined into something else. But when they knew that they were going to remove/remodel a ride, the right thing to do is give folks a chance to get their last rides in. Heck, I never even got the chance to make it out there to ride. Had I know OFFICIALLY that it was closing I would have made arrangements to go ride it. Kind of like how Kings Island gave fans a fair notice to say goodbye to Vortex. I was able to secure my final ride because I was able to make plans for that day. And that was during a time when I lived out of state. It's the right thing to do and it creates a sense of appreciation for fans near and far. Heck, even Cedar Point gave folks a chance to get their final rides on Snake River Falls which may not seem like a big deal, but as they say, every ride is SOMEONE's favorite. Side Note: I just wanna say, man, I miss the early 2000's coaster boom. It feels so sad seeing all of these wild, massive, intense coasters seeing their way out in some form or another. The hydraulic launch format is mostly dead and I'm not so sure we will ever see another iteration of that the same as TTD or KK for a long time if ever. I am just kinda in my feels about it. I guess because it seems parks are playing it so safe anymore and stuff just seems mostly COPY+PASTE. And with the election leading into a questionable economy I get why every major industry is making moves the way they need to to remain viable. Just. Sad. Period. I miss the coasters of my youth I guess, and this is just another one I didn't prioritize to ride from my teenage years. Now I know better.

At this rate I almost wish Siren's Curse went to KI. At least it would be unique to the park and would add a new thrill coaster to the line-up with inversions. I don't mean to sound ungrateful as any attraction is appreciated to have. And the small to medium details they've been adding has been nice to see to fill out the rough edges of the park. But darn it, it's our time to get something thrilling and unique. Something that really screams in the faces of both the GP and the enthusiast that "KI IS BACK BABY!" I just fear those days might be behind us and have been for awhile.

Hey Kentucky Kingdom, you should buy your coaster back! *nudge nudge*

Also, silly question in regards to Racer running during Winterfest. What makes it possible for it to run this year vs previous years? Was it the retracking or? Just curious. Either way I am really excited to see it on the roster for this year!