RollerColt

So jealous right now! I can't wait for June to be here!

Good heavens! 550ft high? The supports for that thing alone dwarf the surround buildings!

Funny how life is sometimes...

We'll call her Mystery.

Look how happy Greg Scheid is. I could only imagine the experience of riding that machine for the first time after all the days, months and years of preparations.

Now that is a beautiful sight!

This forum runs and goes through Dane. It is up to him to decide if it is an independent forum, or one highly affiliated with the park. I, for one, cannot make that call since I don't pay to use this site, and therefore do not have any ownership. I believe that is what most people here are trying state.

I had one terrible, grease ball of a weekend... but when I got up this morning, and saw the news that testing had begun: I tossed that weekend right out the door! Thank you Kings Island for entertaining me and brightening my day, even during the offseason! And thank you Devarious, that was an awesome and highly informational post!

Yep, the Dragons show was Johnny Lee's to command. And command he did. We loved the presence he had on the stage!

Some are better than others, but for the most part they all exceed expectations in their performances.

Awesome! You'll love it! I have a friend who is one of the sound technicians. Unfortunately, he is on a different circuit so I rarely see him..

^ Not to mention the park gave a pretty big hint on Facebook just prior to the announcements: "for all ages..." That made me think of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Circus, "boys and girls of all ages.." Overhyping things can lead to hurt feelings...

A new coaster, the rebirth of a legendary coaster, a brand new show, new theming, new food options... This year is going to be friggin' sweet!

That is interesting... no press release or anything. Nothing in the news so to speak either. All it says on the website is that Dan Koch and the family bought it in March... A quiet acquisition. Hmm.

Yeah, that makes sense. It doesn't get any better than trying to fit 32 hours into 24. Ah the days of college... At least it worked out for them.

^For reals? I wonder if they did that in case the train rolled back on its maiden voyage. Nothin' to see here folks! Nothin' at all...

Yep you're right APE, as it states on the park's website they will open at noon. Here's the link.

For a change of pace throughout the day, they could use Flogging Molly. The uptempo beats would surely get the awaiting crowd pumped!

Yep. I figure the second word gets out that they are testing, this thread will be jam packed.

The Beast is such a great experience. I remember the surreal moment after the first time riding it. The whole world had opened up to me, and suddenly those big bad roller coasters weren't as terrifying. For so many people, it is treated as a rite of passage. I still thank my brother for getting me to ride it that first time. I wouldn't have loved roller coasters if weren't for The Beast. Here's to you big guy! Happy 35!

We're in a wind advisory over here in Indiana. Not sure about Ohio... 40 mph wind gusts, with rain and dropping temperatures... Not the greatest day for testing, to me at least.

It's a bright, sunny, beautiful day! Testing! 1..2..3.. Perhaps not. With the forecasted weather, I dare say tomorrow doesn't bode much better!

^I would surely hope so! Otherwise I suppose everyone sits in semi-circles sipping tea while awaiting for spring to return...

I like it! The building looks pretty neat. I'm not much of a seafood fan, but I'll check it out.

Gasp! A diversion?!