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Hopefully they will get it up and running for Haunt. I know realistically they may not open it at all this season, but seeing it back up and running would be great, even if it's just for a little longer. I appreciate them keeping this old classic alive.

I know they would never do it, but imagine a retracked Invertigo in the same way The Great Nor'Easter (Vekoma SLC ) has been, giving it a super improved experience and some revamped trains with better tracking capabilities and the new style restraints Vekoma now uses. I know that would never happen as that would be a very expensive overhaul, but the ride quality and overall experience would be leveled up while also keeping the only operating Vekoma Invertigo stateside in operation and far better.

Oh 2009 was such a pivotal year for me at KI. I started taking some of my first trips as an adult with my friends without my mom. But I also have some incredible memories going that year with my mom too. My best friend and I lined up opening day that year to be among the first to ride Diamondback. I still have my first rider t-shirt in basically brand new condition. Haven't worn it since actually. I can still remember how lively the park was with the likes of not only the shiny new Diamondback ( and I can still slightly recall the spiel they used to play over the speakers to describe the ride's unique seating and such ), but Firehawk was only two years into it's tenure at KI ( not counting it's time at GL ) and still a very popular coaster. Son of Beast was still roaring and I got my last ride ever on it in June of that year before it closed for good. Vortex was alive and well and still attracting lines. It was such a transitional year for the park as Cedar Fair was really starting to climb into the drivers seat and overtake the Paramount branding. Nickelodeon still existed and still had a super bright and lively take on the park. Generic names were taking over the former Paramount movie names. Haunt still had some teeth to it like its former Fear Fest days. I don't recall there being as much drama in the lines and upheaval among the crowds as there are today. Not saying that there weren't the occasional fights, but nowhere nearly as bad as it is now. We didn't have smart phones ruling our lives nor did we have to worry about getting hit in the face with one. If we wanted to take decent pictures we had to bring in a digital camera. I used to carry mine with me everywhere. I have many photos from this year archived on a hardrive I'd have to dig into, but for me 2009 was a truly special year. For it being such a transitional year, it probably holds some of the best memories for me with my mom and my friends. The park had such a major spark to it that year. Diamondback really kicked off a new era and gave fans a hopeful glimpse of what could be.

I wish they'd bring back Coaster Campout. I wanted to do it but life was pretty hectic during that time.

I'd say just "Swoop". Those photos are really cool btw. Love seeing old historic pictures pop up that aren't widely seen or known about. It's fascinating seeing the color scheme they chose. Really late 80's/early 90's vibes for sure.

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When the day does come for Invertigo, I hope the Roller Coaster Museum picks it up. Ours is the only one that has not been uprooted from its original home and I think it would be great if it could be kept at the museum for the purpose of preserving the history of this particular model of coaster. I might also add that it would be neat if they also picked up Batwing from SFA seeing as it will also be on the chopping block. The last of its kind deserves a special place to be remembered.

We as humans spend farrrrrrrrr too much time looking at screens. Which is why I fear this could possibly end up being a screen based attraction if they choose to keep the building and continue the tradition of dark rides. I realize animatronics cost a lot to upkeep and what not, but there is a sense of realness to them that gives the more analog feeling-something you can really touch vs another digital screen based thing that we as a society are already oversaturated with. If there is going to be any screen-based attractions happening, I would much rather them bring back the FX theater with the motion seats. That is still something I wish all the time they would bring back because it was yet another option to escape the heat/cold and still do something fun. It was also another option to break up the bigger rides. It was just fun/thrilling enough to keep the thrill seekers happy, but not overly wild for younger/less thrill seeking guests. I saw it as the more mature dark ride of the park. It is crazy to me to think that during my lifetime there were 4 indoor rides ( FoF, SDATHC/BB, FX Theater, TR:TR/Crypt ). And this isn't even counting the KI Theater. Shortly, we will be just down to one once BB closes for however long.

I'm hoping they will squeeze another season or two out of it. It bears repeating the inversion deficit in the park...not to mention this is really one of the heavy hitters for the thrill seekers who want something intense. Yes, the ol' boy is of the old-age Vekoma and therefore doesn't always track as good as newer coasters ( and newer Vekomas) but in the saying of those of us who learn how to ride these things, I learned the best spots for me are on the ends of the trains where you don't face anyone. Keep your head on one side of the restraint or firmly placed against the headrest and you're good to go. This is now one of only a few coasters that can still occasionally make me gray-out and the only one at KI that can make me do that. We have a rare relic, but it's one that I hope makes a return before the season is out...if not by next season.

I mean. Oktoberfest really would fit in well at the park seeing as there are no shortages of booze at every turn...

Going along with this train of thought, you already know there will be a TON of people who apparently didn't know that the mazes cost extra this year and will be complaining/starting fights/etc. I wish I had a more favorable outlook, but with what I have seen this past season with past events and with this unceremoniously announced new upcharge system for Haunt, you already know this is just going to cause more spiraling confusion among those who already don't understand the rhyme or reason why the Gold pass they've purchased for years always included these activities and now they don't. Even if the "terms are subject to change", this is not language that most folks read/pay attention to and really, until recent years, hasn't been used to the max so frequently.

I mean, IMO, Boo Blasters was just a generic continuation of SCATHC...so if you look at it that way, 22 years

Kinda leads one to wonder if this is leading up to the "family thrill attraction" or if this is something entirely seperate. Albeit this being a really old theme for this ride-effectively being a haunted theme since 2003-it will be interesting to see what they plan to do with it. Whatever they do, I hope they can keep some interactive aspects to it as well as. This is really the first truly transparent bit of movement announced recently, so this is fun.

Peep this Reddit post

I feel like I have been receiving a lot more surveys this season than previous ones. I fill them out every time, but I really don't think they will make any real difference as it feels more like damage control vs. really hearing what people are saying. Especially those of us who have been long time guests/passholders. I guess we will see. I hope that whatever was planned for next year still happens since the park still feels like it could use some more stuff to round it off a bit. I know most of us here really want to see a new coaster-and I don't mean a family coaster ( no shade to SSBR-that really is a surprisingly fun little addition ) but you all know what I mean. Something to really replace the loss of Vortex that's for the thrill seekers. But as far as whatever family thrill attraction was planned, its a bit concerning that there hasn't been any obvious movement or any fun hints given at all by this point. I honestly thought when the passes went on sale that there would also be some kind of an announcement to go along with it to maybe boost even more interest and excitement like old times. But alas-crickets. I will say that I am quite fatigued saying stuff in the same vein of "time will tell." or "we will see". Bleh.

It will be interesting to see the official price of a Gold Pass with the added APP built in for the promotion. It's a mixed bag really. While it's great for the customer to be able to purchase an insanely good deal on a season pass, like it has already be said so many times, it's a bad sign for the current state of affairs. Not to mention all of these extra passes just means even longer lines and diluted quality in the parks themselves. I'd be lying if I said I didn't plan on taking advantage of the pass sale. I live relatively close to the park and having Cedar Point up north, it's pretty silly to pass up something that I know I will use. But I also realize on the other hand that I will then be bearing witness to more dissolving of quality. It's tough to both want to take advantage of a great deal but also knowing that great deal comes at a cost far greater than the pass itself.

THIS ALL DAY. It also absolutely wrecks my nerves when people always have those mega huge SUV style strollers/wagons that take up SO much walking path space. Like why on earth do you need such a huge device to tote ONE small human around? They're absolutely obnoxious. And the words "stroller" and "haunt" simply are not a good pairing. Take your littles to the family-friendly event during the day. Take them to the local pumpkin patch or the zoo. But please, for the love of whatever you believe in or don't believe in....DON'T take your itty bitty/small humans to an event that is meant for a more mature audience. It's such a disservice because the scare actors feel bad for actually being scary when there are small kids around and for the mature folks who are there to get scared and actually experience the event as it was intended, this just makes for a watered down event because people can't leave their kids at home for a night. Not every single event/place has to be inclusive of babies/toddlers/minors. There are already so few third spaces for 18+/21+ crowds that honestly it just gets to be a drag. And for the record, I am not trying to come off as a kid hater. I just want there to be at least one event other than Pride Night that allows for a more mature audience to enjoy the park as intended vs staff trying to soften things up because they fear upsetting kids and their parents for which they shouldn't be there in the first place.

That's kind of the point though. If you are easily traumatized then simply don't attend Haunt and ruin it for others? That's why there's the likes of Trick & Treats during the day time when there are no Haunts or scare actors running about. Not to mention there are plenty of other area attractions that would appeal to families and those who wish not to get scared. And to add to the part with the money going into the park, they are already up-charging enough things and making that dollar. Fear Fest during the Paramount days didn't have the no-boo nonsense people were just fine. I have fond memories of the park really having a more sinister "turn up the scares" type feel back then and man do I miss that.

The more high tech/moving parts something has, the more likely said thing is going to have downtime/issues. These aren't our parents/grandparents roller coasters. Much like cars or anything else in today's world, the more complex it is, the more points of failures/issues there can be. This is just a thing we have to accept. People want the latest, most thrilling and high tech rides...and that can come with a bit of sacrifice in knowing that it might have some gremlins in the systems. It's probably why the industry as a whole has loved B&M so much because their coasters, regardless of the type ( hyper, giga, flying, invert, stand-up etc ) all have about the same formula going for them without much variance in their designs and not as much tech as some other manufacturers/models. They are arguably a bit more low-tech and not as risk taking as say Intamin or even Vekoma. Which is why rides made by both of those manufacturers can be some of the most thrilling/exciting out there because they tend to push the limits and explore new ways of freshening up the industry. Especially since Vekoma has grown up and learned from their past selves and have been making some of the best the market has seen in awhile in recent years. And side note, no shade to B&M. I do love their coasters and appreciate their work-horse reliability. But the industry is over-saturated with them at this point and its nice seeing other players get in the game and show off what they can do.

Here are mine.... Diamondback: Hammerhead stall in the back row The Beast: After the first brake run, the section of track where the train is fully immersed into the woods right before the second lift hill Orion: First drop, front row Banshee: Zero G roll Racer: Second air-time hill Bat: Odd...but the brake run while seated in the front row. Car swings out hard and its always amusing hearing others freak out Adventure Express: My riding days are over with this one...but the ending... Mystic Timbers: The series of hills after the tunnel, row 12...wow Flight of Fear: The launch Backlot: Tunnel Invertigo: Front row, going backwards first through the elements and then facing the ground on the return trip Woodstock Express: No defining element Woodstock Air Rail: No defining element Great Pumpkin: Never rode Snoopy's Soap Box Racers: Spike, front row Honorable Mentions Firehawk: Definitely the loop. Miss the feeling this gave and also the way it cracked my back Vortex: Corkscrews! Loved the hangtime these gave. Son of Beast: Without a shadow of a doubt, the first drop. It cannot really be put into words how intimidating it was going up that high on a structure made entirely of wood. That first drop came in with a menacing punch that took your breath away

The scare actors will all be carrying Square card readers so you'll have to pay them after they scare you

I know this is absolute sarcasm but man....I really wish that was something that was cooking up in the background.

Even though whatever 2026 attraction is absolutely not going anywhere the SoB station, I still often wonder why exactly the park chose to keep it. I can't see it being one of those things where they chose to do so because "man this old station would make a great Haunt!". I also can't imagine it would have been much more expensive to tear it down along with the rest of the structure at the time of its demise. I often wonder if they kept it because somewhere in the archives there were plans to do something big with it. I will say that my hope isn't entirely lost on the possibility of it eventually being full of life again. Why? Because if BGW can reuse the old Drachen Fire station for a new coaster 27 years later, its not impossible for something else to eventually occupy SoB's station once again either. Granted, depending on which direction this merger really goes, it could be awhile longer. Or never. But I will remain optimistic that maybe some day some coaster train will roar through that station once again.

I really don't know why anyone is surprised. Reiterating the fact that this is a brand new ride, it's gonna have its growing/breaking in pains. And this makes what, only the second operating installment of this kind of coaster in the world? I know there will be a third coming soon (Circuit Breaker), so its not like this is common-place coaster. But I wouldn't say that this is a highly unreliable ride. Like others have said, social media is highlighting the fault points so it appears far more drastic than what it really is. This new-age Vekoma is far more reliable than old Vekoma. I don't think that can be debated.