Joshua

This is how I feel every time I see someone condescendingly call Mystic Timbers a "family coaster" and/or complaining about the park adding rides that aren't massive record breakers.

Could it have been an overture or suite? Because I definitely remember the beginning to "A Party.. For Me?" playing in the park. But I am probably mistaken. Are you referring to Paramount's 90th Anniversary Memorable Scores album?

That's unfortunate. I remember it was one of the first tracks played in the morning, giving the park a magical feel as you walked through the gates. I also feel like they played a variety of Star Trek music, including "Main Title/Klingon Battle" from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Main Theme from Star Trek: Voyager also by Goldsmith, and IIRC, the Main Theme from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan by James Horner. I could be misremembering the precise themes, but I do recall that Star Trek was well represented.

"A Party... For Me?" from The Addams Family by Marc Shaiman "The Idol Temple" from Raiders of the Lost Ark by John Williams Didn't they also play "The Odd Couple" by Neal Hefti?

Paramount never really re-themed any of the prior-existing, non-kiddie rides to their IPs. The only exception is Amazon Falls, which they re-christened after Congo without any other moderations. However, if they had chosen to re-theme AE, Disney's use of Indiana Jones at their parks could've been a potential roadblock.

Considering that it's been home to both The Smurfs and Scooby Doo in the past, "It's a Re-theme, Charlie Brown" certainly isn't outside the realm of possibility. I would prefer Phantom's return, but admittedly, a ride that takes you through the iconic moments of The Peanuts would be a pretty cool addition, as well.

Okay, maybe it doesn't need a giga and the park would certainly be fine without one, but X-Base does need a new ride and yes, absolutely, that ride should be a giga.

Sure, tea cups are nice and all, but what about cauldrons?

Tonight, on the news: "Sources say..."

I believe that's @Shaggy

I run a website/social media page and was searching for content when I came across some photos of Vincent Price riding a coaster, which led me to discover its existence. I was able to track down a copy on You Tube to watch. I initially didn't post it, because I wasn't sure if it was okay to link it. It's sourced from the VHS, so naturally, it's like watching it while submerged under water.

As cool as it would to see the lake back (for the short amount of time it's not mosquito-infested and stagnant), I'd like to see the paw prints return.

I recently came across this gem from 1979. It's a TV documentary called "America Screams," which eventually made its way to VHS in 1990. It features construction footage for Colossus (Magic Mountain), as well as an interview with John Allen. Also, while his name is slipping me, someone from Arrow Dynamics appears, talking about mine coasters and it even shows their prototype for a suspended coaster. Rides that appear include: Rebel Yell and King Cobra (Kings Dominion), Gemini and Corkscrew (Cedar Point), Submarine Voyage (Disneyland), and our very own Screamin' Demon. There are a number of other rides shown, but these are the ones that stuck with me. The best part is it's hosted by none other than Vincent Price, who even narrates while riding coasters at times. At one point, he tells a story about how he visited Pacific Ocean Park on the last day of its operation. He talked the park into letting him have a final farewell ride on one of the coasters, after hours and all to himself. According to Price, he got stuck on the ride and they had to have him climb down with the waves clashing below him, which he called a wonderful experience. P.S. I apologize if there's already a topic on this. I ran a search, but it didn't come up.

In a few years time, Avatar will be Disney's IP, as well.

Just out of curiosity, how often do you hear that joke? Is it on the level of "It didn't ring up? That means it's free, right?"

Freestyle machines give some of us diabetics more options. The majority of my favorite Diet drinks, such as Diet Root Beer and Diet Dr. Pepper, aren't typical fountain selections. That goes double for beverages that are both Sugar Free and Caffeine Free.

Personally, I don't want this coaster to be tied to The Beast. If anything, I'd rather this one be a "character" of its own.

This reminds me of the early 90s when parents freaked out about Batman Returns and Jurassic Park Happy Meals.

To be fair, the fee is only $7. It isn't really that big of a deal. I personally recommend the monthly plan as it's easier to budget.

There are a number of Twitter and You Tube "stars" who do what they want and simply get away with it. Of course, luck does sometime run out. For example, Adam the Woo did eventually get in trouble with Disney for his habit of trespassing. These parks have these rules in place for good reason. There are liability and safety concerns to think about and there's always the risk that acceptance/leniency will inspire more people to do it, therefore increasing those concerns. You wouldn't want someone just spying or walking onto your property, would you? Plus, while I do like seeing things I wouldn't normally get to see, like remnants of old rides, can we just admit that shaky trespassing footage, self-made ride POVs, and amateur drone shots just aren't as interesting as ones that are steady, detailed, and professionally made?

That's an aspect I personally choose to focus on because I was always disappointed by the lack of solid IPs used for the parks. Of course there were far worse issues with Paramount Parks, but it's still a fair criticism. They had plenty of IPs to work with, but went with Face/Off and Drop Zone because their titles sounded cool. Of course, it's probably for the best they didn't go all in. We could've lost more classic rides and up with others damaged by new theming in the process.

Is the park still answering questions? I feel like it's been a while.

Kings Island's Drone Policy: "All drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems) are prohibited at (in) all Cedar Fair parks, including Kings Island, and any unauthorized drone(s) observed over Kings Island will be reported to the FAA and local law enforcement, regardless of its point of origin or operation. Drones may pose a potential safety risk and may violate Federal Aviation Administration guidelines." From https://www.visitkingsisland.com/help/frequently-asked-questions Also, from what I understand, anything below 500 feet can be considered trespassing. The same goes for the drone takes off and/or lands on the property.

I know I plan to ride it more. It's one of the rides I take for granted at KI and Firehawk's demise was a reminder that I should live up some of those while I still can.

They re-named Amazon Falls to Congo Falls, but Invertigo debuted as Face/Off. It opened in the late 90s during Parmount's tenure at the park.