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Well, there goes the affordable daycare for a lot of parents. . . In all seriousness tho, I would have much rather seen more serious punishment to the unruly individuals than a new blanket rule that affects us all.

I had an instance this season of 2 teens tying to line jump during pass holder preview night on Orion. There was quite a few turnstiles open and they were ducking in between the rails to catch up to where the line actually started. My friend and I who were in front of them was just following the queue path. What they didn’t realize was that this “old man” being me, at the dusty age of 30 could duck between the rails too. As soon as I saw what they were doing, I began to duck between the rails just so they wouldn’t get ahead of me. Once we caught up to where the line actually started. I made sure to take a second to look down at them as if they were clowns and they mean mugged me.

wow, do I feel older now at 23. Haha, try 30 pal!

Man, we need Terp back.

It’s 2023 and I take it back. Mystic has matured into such an awesome coaster.

Yup, I believed he went bald in order to be more aerodynamic. That way he could get more rides in on The Racer. Not sure how true that is, but just a theory.

Can’t say I didn't see this coming.

Wrong? You’re telling me if Kings Island gave The Beast an entire makeover with Titan track the ride would be just as fun as it is now? Or let’s say just a section like you keep mentioning, titan track both helixes, would it be as fun now? Also Shivering Timbers hasn’t received any Titan Track, you’re mixing up a good coaster with Wolverine Wildcat which is not a good coaster. That’s my argument. A great coaster like Boulder Dash did not need such a monstrosity of a track replacement. It needed what every wood coaster needs yearly, general maintenance.

Honestly I’m not entirely surprised with the current woes of the prestige pass. It’s new for the season and the park is going to have to deal with some teething problems to get it right. I remember when the all season dining plan came out and I was an early adopter. That season was probably the worst experience I have ever had with food and food service at Kings Island, and I wasn’t the only one. Kings Island has come a long way since then, and I’m happy to be on board with the dining plan again, but I completely understand your all’s frustration and I hope the park can mitigate the problems soon.

It was never a question of whether or not the painters knew what they were doing, but a question if the park was actually going to paint the whole thing. Unlike what they did to The Racer when they didn’t bother to paint the supports where the turnaround is. From what I gather from Don’s reply it sounds like the Diamondback is being completely painted. Which like many, I’m happy for.

Titan track doesn’t do anything to replicate or keep the same ride experience as before. It is literally steel track. There is a reason why every single Wooden Coaster that received this kind of iron horse conversion has also came with major ride element changes within its layout like the addition of inversions. It would be a snooze fest if the track followed the exact same path the previous wooden track followed otherwise. The rumbling and rattling of a Wooden Coaster is a ride element.

Ever since the introduction of RMC in 2011. We have seen quite a few Woodies “hybridized” into steel coasters. Usually this is warranted *cough* *cough* Meanstreak, but this season will be a first for a Wooden Coaster that is held in high regard to suffer such a fate. Lake Compounce has decided to convert part of its Boulder Dash Wooden Coaster with GCI’s new Titantrack. This is puzzling due to Boulder Dash being a top 5 rated Wooden Coaster in the Golden Ticket Awards for 21 of its 22 years of existence, the exception being its first year. Those who always preferred Wooden coasters have feared these hybridizations for what it means to the industry and now it’s starting to rear its ugly head. Now, not even a prestigious Wooden Coaster is safe from suffering the hybridization fate. So far we have been fortunate that Cedar Fair has been keeping good Wooden Coasters, wooden, and that the current modifications have been met with positive feedback.

One thing I did notice today on Diamondback was while stacked on the break run you could see about 10 seat belts for Diamondback new in the bag placed in different spots on the floor of the storage shed for the trains, as if they were supposed to be installed that day. Another thing I noticed was safety netting missing underneath part of the track to keep objects from falling onto people. I know it’s minor details but things that deal with safety is an ominous sign.

Yes they were both open today, I however didn’t get anything from them.

I’m amazed how much work there is still left to be done in the park when tomorrow is “opening day.” We already know Adventure Port won’t be ready, but I was surprised Diamondback is only partially painted. Any track beyond the Crypt building still needs painted. I didn’t see any boom lifts nearby, I hope they don’t do Diamondback like they did The Racer. The Beast was down multiple times today, I thought last season The Beast had more downtime than usual as well. I wonder if the re profiled hill might have something to due with it. I know today was basically a “soft opening” I am hopeful that today was just a one off and not a continuation of the issues from last year.

Riptide Railway coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg: https://fb.watch/jEyDetgqih/

Probably still too early but maybe we will get something or things from California’s Great America Park, since it will be closing in 5 years. Coaster wise I want: 1) Railblazer 2) Patriot Ride wise I want: 1) Flying Eagles 2) Orbit 3) Delta Flyer / Eagles Flight 4) Carousel Columbia

They could’ve done a better job with the whistle, it sounds like a toy.

Being that it runs during winter fest it could probably use a lil extra time off.

Well if they do anything like they did The Racer with its paint job they won’t paint it. The back end of The Racer were the turnarounds are didn’t receive any paint other than the track portion. This is even more prevalent on The Beast, which hasn’t seen paint other than the carts and some minor things since its opening. “Out of site, out of mind.” Is the mentality.

I’m thinking the reason they’re no longer in CP or KI is because of Cedar Fair.

I just hope the Skyline’s in the park keep the crinkle cut fries. It is what makes Skyline in the park unique vs all of the Skyline’s outside of Kings Island.

Yeah I remember Chick Fil A being removed then returning to Cedar Point, we’ll probably see a return of Chick Fil A in the future. Removing Chick Fil A is a mistake honestly, no other restaurant in the park produces a consistent, quality product like Chick Fil A does. Whether it be hard rice from Panda Express, cardboard pizza from Larosa’s or overcooked noodles from Skyline. Food quality and consistency within the park changed season to season, but one thing that hasn’t waned has been food prices. With meals now pushing over $15 to upwards over $20 with drink, you would want the most for your buck. You never knew what you would get with the other restaurants in the park but you could always fall back on Chick Fil A.

Will we get the return of the Coney Mall sign?