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I know the fate of these coasters seems pretty bleak as a whole, but as an optimist it would be great to see a few of them get a new home. Imagine Ride of Steel going to say, Michigan's Adventure. I know it's a huge structure but it would be a massive hit up there. The SLC I could see possibly being sold and picked up by a smaller park. Somewhere like Indiana Beach would be a great park for one of those to go. I know Firebird will more than likely be a goner, but I can mourn it since it is historic as well as iconic to 90's kids who remember a certain movie in which it was featured in. And well, Batwing, that's basically a given. I've heard it had terrible down time and these older Vekoma Flying Dutchmans are becoming extinct as we know it. Sad because this is a X-Flight/Firehawk clone and again a sentimental type ride. But yeah. This merger has seen a lot of carnage and hardly any formal announcements to say goodbye. I'm glad they're doing the right thing by announcing this now so people can get in their last rides and visits. I hope people document everything before it's just a flicker of the past. It might not be the best park in the chain but as always, every ride and every park holds a special place in someone's heart.

But but but...you know how much they love to reuse themes anywhere they can!

We're planning on going up in the fall as well. Now that we have had a fall visit to CP, we no longer have an interest in summer visits. Looking forward to a (hopefully) successful year for both TT2 and Siren's Curse! I don't even know if I can say which one I'm most excited to ride as they are both very different experiences and my opinion changes by the day. At this particular moment, I think I am more excited for SC because that thing looks like something that could compare to Maverick/SteVe levels of crazy with that tight layout. But then other days I get more excited for TT2 for the speed and height and of course to revisit an old friend with a new hairstyle lol

Looking forward to seeing the updates at the water park, but also sad to see the bygones of an era. It can be both happy and sad.

I am fairly certain that if The Beast were ever to be slated for demolition the entire tri-state area and all of Cincinnati as a whole would riot in the streets and swarm the park with picket signs

This new light package is more exciting than the ride experience itself

"River Glider" and its just a turkey vulture themed coaster

I'm in the camp of no spinning coasters please. I do not do super spiny stuff. And for me personally, I realize I do not speak for the trees, but as a longtime fan of Xtreme Skyflyer, I would really hate to see it replaced with something I simply cannot ride. A Screamin' Swing would be ideal as I love those things like most of you, but by the sounds of it that may not be what goes there. I will again say I just hope that whatever takes place there will be something worthy of that plot. I have a lot of great memories with Xtreme Skyflyer and I am hoping to be able to make many more there. I will also say that I would rather see the "family thrill attraction" go in that plot vs Vortex's. That land is sacred ground

They missed a golden opportunity here to really give riders a true Cincinnati coaster experience. Make the brake run where the helicopter scene is the Big Mac Bridge and instead of helicopters shooting at you, make it a car accident and you sit in traffic for awhile. Put a big screen at the top of the tunnel with bumper to bumper traffic and make the coaster train inch forward slowly like you're really in it. Now that is a true Cincinnati experience! scariest part of the ride!

Glad to see they are making the effort to keep this classic running strong for awhile. They could have easily just decided to do away with it and scrap it, but I am really glad they have made the decision to invest in keeping it around. Having a mix of classic and modern rides just gives a park a sense of respect for the past and appreciation for the tech we have today.

As of today at 0824HRS, Monster appears to still be in pieces surrounded by the blue construction fence. I'd say refurbishment, but it really would be nice to receive an official statement from the park itself seeing as pass holder/park opening are happening in a matter of days.

For what its worth, Monster is still listed in the rides and experiences section of the website, so there's that. I know that doesn't always mean anything, but just an observation for the time being. Also, I just checked the webcam and I see what you all are saying. There appears to be a blue construction-esqe type fencing around the ride and it is still sitting disassembled at this time. Hopefully the ol'guy will still be around for some years. I know these types of rides are becoming a rarity. I'd like to think that if it wasn't going to reopen at all that all of the parts would have been removed and not still staged appearing to await reassembly, but who knows.

Axin' n Relaxin'

I'd say wherever you think your partner would be happiest/most comfortable. Some folks like the limelight in front of an audience, some do not. I would say tune in and pick wisely. That will make a difference in the moment! Ask me how I know

Why wouldn't you want it to stay open longer than a week? Curious...