Joshua

^Look at all those trees!

I've always wondered, had The Bat not been so problematic, do you think it would still be here today? How long do you think it would have lasted?

For me, the problem is trying to design something to conform to that building's size and layout just feels limiting. But I think we're many, many, many years away from something going in that spot anyway.

Good point! The queue house does somewhat remind me of Salem's Lot.

It looks like it, but having that bottom section helps out a lot. Maybe they could theme it after bats or, given the proximity, a beast of some sort? You know, really play up the park history.

Is there an echo in here?

As a kid, I remember feeling a great amount of disappointment when Smurfs' Enchanted Theater and the spinning cauldron ride were removed.

It also wouldn't be such a bad venue for a park museum, just sayin'!

I hope they leave the station up for the time being. I'd hate to see that victorian design go. Maybe it could be used as a new Haunt attraction?

I doubt it. From what I've heard, the water surrounding The Beast was used by the public as a dumpster.

There's a saying, "the customer is always right." That saying is wrong.

"In A Gadda Da Vida" by Iron Butterfly

Two words: Bob Iger. (On second thought, the prices.... )

My heart sank when I saw this. I'll never forget what Six Flags did to Geauga Lake and Sea World Ohio.

I think it hits hard for those of us who are about as old as Vortex. For us, it's had a major presence at the park for our entire lives and seeing it go is like a losing a piece of the park. I know there are people out there who are like "meh, whatever," but losing it is a big deal. It's not the first major coaster at KI to go, but the others weren't at the park for 30+ years.

I know this isn't likely, but I hope they keep the station and use it for whatever is next.

We're not just losing Vortex, we're losing the original Bat station too.

I can't think of a time, in recent memory at least, that KI has announced a new high dollar attraction while dropping the news of a major ride's closure.

Technically, it says "more than 45 guests have ridden it," which is not wrong.

I've re-edited my post to reflect this very sentiment. I have a couple years on Vortex, so for me, it has always been at the park. They have to have some sort of idea for that land, right?

This is very sad to hear! I rode it every visit this year and I'm glad I did. I think a part of me knew this might happen. It's going to be very strange not seeing that Arrow Looper in the park. Hopefully they put that land to good use real soon. On a lighter side, I didn't realize it was "Falk Season." Gotta dig out those old Columbo DVDs!

That would be a dream come true. Seeing the photos in Coney BBQ and the concept art at The Beast makes me want it even more. I believe there are still some remnants of defunct rides stored in the park that could put on display.

I think it's merely an easter egg, a fun little tribute to the park's history. SOB being the biggest callback, as it built its entire theme around a reference to AE's station master recording, which is kinda cool in retrospect.

I like this idea. But either way, I think it is time a more permanent attraction comes to that space. As much as the TR:TR building is an eyesore, AT is even bigger one IMO.

Unfortunately, no they can't. They are attached to a specific pass. However, I'm not really sure where you redeem the "Skip the Line" pass. Are the associates able to scan your pass at the ride? I've never seen that done before. Depending on the fine print, as long as there are no restrictions to certain rides, your mother might be able to use it on the Antique Cars.