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They make Beast references. #package1979isabeast

It’s changed. More props in station.

There’s more props in station.

I think we all know what this means.

Sorry about not being able to link it. In regards to a market not being saturated, I'm still waiting for my inverted wooden AquaTrax from Intamin!

This is going to be an interesting topic for sure, but documentation of the announcement of The Vortex, back in 1986, states that the ride was almost built in 83, but the park went with building WWC instead. Since The Bat was still standing in 83, what would the design and location of the original ride would have been? I think it may have been more like Carolina Cyclone, and be placed where King Cobra was later built..

Turns out the ride wasn't really inspected that thoroughly, since there's a crack running across the arm, as well as yielded bolts. http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170915/fairgoers-photo-shows-large-crack-on-fire-ball-ride-just-before-fatal-break

Let's look at the demographics. CP gets 15k OSU students on OSU day (first day of their season), and they are more targeted towards adventurous young adults. KI on the other hand, doesn't get trips often from OSU, even though it's 1.25 hours away (and closer than CP).

I wasn't trying to state they had an effect on guest attendance. I was trying to state that Marketing may be catering to the interests of that specific group in order to impress them, therefore creating interest among them.

They were. Hamilton County Fair is not as popular as it once was.

I'm saying it's being used to make the park more attractive for Teenagers/College Students.

Let me tell you, I'm shocked that people are arguing about the music on the site. There's a very good reason that there was a change, and it's the market KI was aiming for when adding Mystic Timbers, the late teen/college student. Remember our GM came from the Restaurant industry. At any restaurant, the music is fitting for the environment. Most of the time, when I first judge a restaurant, I Judge it based off the music I hear from the entrance. A eatery like the one at the top of the Radisson is going to be playing much more classical/calming music than what you will hear at a McDonalds. That being said, aiming the entry music at the targeted group at KI is pure genius. Let's admit, first impressions are basically what drives our reviews of parks. If someone is going to recommend a park, they're basically going to have to be wowed during the whole experience. KI has an issue with attracting college students. We have a great number of families and elders, as well as those above 40. But honestly, what's going to be driving a college student to visit KI. From experience, a college student would rather have a drink, do some urban exploration, or attend a concert rather than visit KI. What KI is trying to appeal to is the college student. The #whatsintheshed campaign was targeted at the college student. Don't believe me, look at the number of urban exploration, hiking, and climbing clubs popping up all over campus across the country.

Well now it's time for heavy metal. All joking aside, what music were they playing?

No, The Beast doesn't have the original train. This is the original train:

Except for the fact that there was new markings and trees trimmed, it looked the same as before.

Oh Ship! I thought a motor had gone up.

Theory. Has anyone looked at Carowinds twitter? They've included a pic of toys representing which rides are coming in the location of the new ride Whats fascinating is there are permits for the relocation of buildings and ride (carousel). However, the inclusion of our old flyers is fascinating. Could we be receiving an old KI classic along with Antiques? Photos: Carowinds via Twitter: https://twitter.com/Carowinds/status/897092581145935872

They should totally RMC it.

There's markings in front and around that, Coney Potato Works, and Tower Garden. That means there will be something done with the infrastructure.

Now Delta Delta Done

Yep!

That would be Sorority House.

It looks like Sorority House is getting the ax. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/haunt/attractions

Lines are 20 min average. Adventures Express line is 0 min due to this bugger guarding the entrance.

In all my years, I've never seen this