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I'm not really sure what to expect in there if they are actually using the old TRTR building. I imagine a flat ride of some kind, but it would be rad if they put some kind of small wild-mouse type coaster in there kind of like The Dark Knight coasters at the Six parks. Either way, that building having a new lease on life would be really great. It would offer some relief from the summer heat/colder/rainier days for one, but also waken up a dead space in the park. Excited to see if this chalks up to anything good.

I never said anything about the physical installation. I said DESIGN. And honestly they could probably contract installers for cheaper than paying in-house folks.

They will probably just chuck everything into an AI program and have it do all the design work... And I might be wrong but it sure seems like this is a running theme in a lot of industries. People are losing their jobs to AI. I am not confirming this to be the case here, but it would not surprise me at all.

I imagine an opportunity to see the grounds will be for the Cincinnati Summerfair that will be taking place May 30th-June 1st. When I saw the billboard for this and seeing where it was being held my jaw dropped. It seems odd that any events would even be taking place there seeing as there is literally nothing left. I drive past it every day going home from work. If there is anything worth seeing it would require entry onto the grounds because all that can be seen going past it are the old entry ways and a slab of concrete that was once a pool with a fence blocking it off mostly. It's surreal to think that once upon a time this park used to be the cause of so many people's excitement upon driving up to the gates. Now we drive past it and see the hollow remains of memories past.

Agreed. I know KI has devolved into a family park as that fits their demographic they are marketing into these days, but the "family ride" fatigue is real. It's time for something with some teeth for the thrill seekers.

I also think a cute little orange and black bat plushie with the log on it would be both fun and adorable! And I'll say this again. Non-ride related but park humor related, if Cedar Point can capitalize on their seagulls with t-shirts and plushies, why can't KI have Canadian goose plushies with the KI logo on them? I know they made a sticker, but common guys!

It is well known that ancient cats need more time to sleep. Especially after all those years of tireless driving for NASCAR!

They are seriously sleeping on Bat merch. The colors and logo are fun and I wish there were more options available.

IS for me. Nothing beats sitting by the fountains with a cold beverage and a meal/snack, kicking up my feet and taking it all in. As much as I love all the riding and fun, I've learned to appreciate slowing down and just taking in the moment. IS offers the perfect spot for just that.

My big observation is that due to the parks consolidating and being under the same company umbrella for nearly 20 years now ( which typing that feels so weird knowing that much time has passed already ), this eliminated the need to really compete the way the parks did prior to the CF buyout. Before the buyout you had Cedar Point being under CF and Kings Island under Paramount with Geauga Lake turning into a Six park for a brief period. Having three powerhouse chains in one state really made for healthy competition and forced the chains/parks to really push and innovate more. Granted yes, these earlier innovations and technologies have not all stood the test of time, but the point is, things were different because there was a true fight for the consumer dollar and therefore that created an atmosphere of who could build the biggest, baddest or most unique attraction. Since KI and CP have been sibling for nearly two decades now and GL being demo'ed, that really changed the need to do any of those things as fiercely. Not to mention the industry as a whole has taken a different approach to how they build/invest. I can't lie and say that I don't miss certain aspects about KI and the amusement industry as a whole from my early coaster riding days. It was a much different world at large when I was a teenager and going to parks definitely had a different feel to them than they do now. It can be both that KI has matured in some aspects in a positive light and also be missed as a park who innovated and broke records outside of themselves. Two things can be true at the same time.

I'm used to seeing the brown train sitting on the transfer tracks when they do 2-train ops. I'm not sure about the rest of you, but the brown train normally gives one of the more "rattly" rides of the three IMO. I can remember this as far back as when Diamondback was brand new. I rode it religiously it's opening year and the preceding years and my memory always goes to the brown train giving a more shaky ride experience. Last year I think was the first time I can recall it not being as bad as it normally is. Again, just my opinion. Others may feel differently than myself.

Shhhh don't give them any ideas! Bars have been popping up around the park like Dollar Generals!

Six years of silence. No rattly structure. No screams of fear/pain () No Arrow looper lift hill sounds. No visually stunning graceful loops to sit and watch. Just a big empty field with a wooden fence surrounding countless memories and a void that can still be felt. The park still feels less complete without our old friend.

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.