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Yes, Firehawk is the former X-Flight from GL. I rode it at Geauga Lake. I wanna say a black/bright green paint scheme

I think it looks to be a really cool addition for them. I'm not a huge fan of any coaster manufacturer. If it's fun, I'm in.

I don't do carnivals or any of those type places. I agree that taking apart and assembling these rides doesn't make me feel comfortable in the least, inspection or no.

Why does Joe Dirt come to mind?

I agree with you on Drop Tower. Good advice, folks. That was pretty cool of that supervisor to do that for that girl dtk.

I almost did this on my most recent visit to Camden Park. I wanted to get one lap on Big Dipper and my 6 year old son said he didn't want to ride. I started to drag him, but didn't because I wanted to do what he wanted to. Now, I'm wondering if I shouldn't have because he's been on it several times and likes it. He just isn't into night rides yet. We went on it after dark and I think the tunnel scared him. He hates the dark.

I probably wouldn't trek down there just for that. I'd rather be there for what it's always been.

Out of those choices, I picked the Rotor. I always thought it was cool when the floor dropped out. I rode Son of Beast with and without the loop. The loop added so much more to the ride. It was really strange when the cars went through that section without the loop. I was like...booorriiinnng. I was going to mention Der Spinnin' Keggers as it was something the entire family can enjoy. Rode The Bat (original) and remember it as a pretty wild ride. Too bad the design was poor.

Reminds me of "No soup for you!" This park only remotely interests me and not enough to go yet. It will probably be closed by the time I think it's time for a visit.

I rode it when it was the previous Avatar ride, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wanna get my son on it this year, if he will.

Nice pic from Ronny!

I like the current state of Camden, at least as far as the ownership goes. Hopefully, they will get some much needed TLC that it needs. I'd like to see them raze the bathrooms and get new ones. Those always seem to smell horrible. And some general painting could really help with the Big Dipper. And do something about the horrible smell that is in their water for the log flume and swan boats. Although, methinks that having fish in your swan boat water does not help that smell at all. I would love to take a lap on the log flume, but I don't want to deal with the smell afterwards. And something, anything, needs to go where the spider was. A fence blocking the view of what once was is not attractive at all. Flats seem to be their forte', so put something else in its' place. I give them great credit for adding the Rattler. Pretty thrilling ride and nice lighting package.

I saw the Today show. Savannah Guthrie rode Dragster and Rougarou while Jenna Bush Hager watched. She is pregnant, so that's why she didn't ride.

I would like to see Boo Blasters converted to a fun boat ride like Enchanted Voyage, but themed to Peanuts, come to think of it.

And it's a shame what happened to that coaster. How it was left to rot to pieces. That was a good addition for Camden because it had a small footprint and was not so an intimidating coaster that it frightened their demographic.

I agree Voicetek. KI has provided many great memories for me. I would say I have two separate sets. One set being from when I was a kid and enjoying HB land, many cool flat rides, being chicken of riding The Racer, catching a show, enjoying LaRosa's while just being enamored with the fountains and Eiffel Tower. I remember my grandparents going one year with us and I was too afraid to ride The Beast, which was new then, but it didn't stop my grandfather from riding. He really enjoyed it and for him, it was a record breaking experience. Then, I have great memories of teen to 30 years old. My teen years it was myself, my brother, and my two uncles who made every trip really fun. Great times riding only coasters and the more extreme flat rides. We always separated at one point because my uncles always wanted to catch a show and my brother and I wanted to get more laps in on the coasters. We would meet back after they caught a show to do some evening/night rides on The Beast, Vortex, and Racer.

For the record, Coke is better But then again, Mountain Dew is better than Mello Yello. Now, as far as choice in an amusement park, I would rather see Coke over Pepsi any day. Just my opinion

Generally speaking, drop rides are popular, but I'm not sure after what happened there that they should have installed one. At least, not the timing of it. There are countless other flats that they could have chosen. I have never been to KK, and from all the negative publicity for the park via the accident plus the government involvement that is a huge mess, I have no intention of visiting there. I might go another year once the dust settles from all the political power plays.

I like Mello Yello, but it doesn't have the Dew kick

I believe Backlot's on-ride photo is on the launch out of the station.

The Ivy Tunnel. Biggest coaster when I first started attending was Racer. First looping I rode was the Screamin' Demon (and first backwards). We always took a break in the late afternoon to catch a show.

The Bat has one? Don't ever remember that coaster having an on ride photo...

Or how about a Haunted House in West Virginia that should by all means be considered a coaster?

And I don't think that KI will invest in this ride any longer. I'm calling it...this ride gets replaced for 2016. Not sure if they will replace it with another themed shoot 'em up or not, but I feel like something is going in there for 2016. Don't have any insider information, just an educated guess.

Good article. Sums up The Beast nicely. Sorry, but in my heart it will always be the best.