KIBeast

For me, it's somewhat nostalgic. I have been going to KI since it opened. A lot of great family memories came from that place. From the great shows of the '80's, to the openings of The Beast, The Vortex, and many other great rides. I miss the old HB characters too, but, realistically, children know Nick now, not HB.

It says that the licensing agreements come with the park. I know I've read elsewhere that they do plan on using the licensing agreements. Someone will have to search that and find out where because I can't remember if it was here or Pointbuzz or Coasterbuzz. 8. Will Cedar Fair keep the Nickelodeon and Paramount theming throughout the acquired parks? The transaction includes the licensing agreements with Nickelodeon and Paramount. The Nickelodeon licensing agreement expires within four years and the Paramount agreement expires within ten years, subject to certain early termination rights. We have not made any decisions at this time about how best to utilize the rights under the license agreements going forward. Most of all, here's the most logical reasoning, from this board no less. J Zarley's post on second page. It even says "how best" to utilize them, meaning, utilzing them, not ditching them.

I voted for Adventure Express, but like Boddah said, it's really hard for me to pick a least favorite as I still like to get a lap on it now and again.

If you are relying on screamscape for the facts, you'll come to find out that they are wrong about a great many things. In other words, wait for the announcement. Not trying to be mean, just keepin' it real, in the words of Dave Chapelle. Dollywood will release the real stats soon enough. Screamscape thought the footers for Wicked Twister was going to be where they put a coaster similar to Superman at SFMM. We all know where that theory went.

This should put an end to the questions of will KI keep the movie and nickelodeon theming. Great job!

^They won't be spending money re-theming rides any time soon. There are already agreements in place to keep the movie themed and Nick attractions the same.

KI doesn't need a freefall ride, so I don't see Demon Drop relocating from CP. I realize that CP has two, but, as everyone knows, they are trying to sell DD.

^No, it really doesn't matter. However, the poll was asking if you think that Avatar is a coaster or not.

I would say that neither will happen. Corkscrew is one of the most photographed coasters in the park with the corkscrews going over the midway. I don't think we'll see the tallest, fastest anything either. CF wants to keep Cedar Point and KI with two different personalities. Sorry to burst your bubble.

Without any coasting, there is no rollerCOASTER.

^It will be referred to as just "King's Island". Do you hear anyone saying, let's go to Geauga Lake, a Cedar Fair LP park? Nope.

Nice photochop! You guys nearly had me going there.

Funny, I voted yes, and then read the replies. Obviously, this is not a coaster since it never "coasts".

Guess it doesn't matter whether it's CBS or Viacom any more.

I don't know about the swamp coming back. I highly doubt it since it was removed due to mosquitos making lunch out of the guests. I rode The Beast last year and it seemed fine to me...not much tlc needed. It seemed as rough as it has ever been, no more, no less. Maybe I have a high threshold for pain?

Maybe I confused some of you, but I wasn't saying that Dick Kinzel was going to have a bunch of new coasters built at KI. Just stating what he has done for that park as well as the others in the chain. I think Shaggy is correct in thinking that since it has changed hands, we can expect a large coaster investment sooner than was planned by Paramount.

^Well, all I can tell you is the podcast is wrong. You can read about MF back in action here at point buzz

This IS great news! Dick Kinzel has taken CP and made it the coaster capital of the world. Not to mention winning #1 Amusement Park for I think the last 5-6 years consecutively.

There's nothing wrong with the way that KI has been taking care of The Beast or Son of Beast. Sometimes, people on here kill me. They act like re-tracking only happens once in a great while. Chances are, some section of every wood coaster is re-tracked every year.

There's an on-ride photo for Tomb Raider? Is it still there?

Yay, Maureen! Nice job of clearing the air. Glad to hear that The Beast was not on fire. Nor sonny, either. I'm with the ones that like SOB. I can't wait to get a ride this year to see if I notice the re-tracking difference.

Well, having been to both parks, CP's children's area is nowhere near the caliber of KI's. There are far more attractions and not only that, a lot of rides in Kiddy Kingdom at CP are nearly identical.

^Good deal, Ryan. I just need a little advance notice and I'll be there.

I didn't think it was banned, per se, but rather limited to certain areas. Being a non-smoker, I never minded people smoking except in line. I'd like to hear how the smokers feel about the designated areas...are there enough of them and is it a pain to find a place to smoke.

I wasn't disagreeing or agreeing with you. Just saying that some like it and would like to see rap concerts at timberwolf. And, one of my favorite quotes is "Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's not any good". I live by this because it doesn't just apply to music, but to a lot of everyday life.