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Very cool.

Chef, great ideas! Angryemobeaver, where is this Beaver's Southwind Lake? Tried to search it at rcdb.com. Couldn't find that coaster either. Sith Lord KIBeast

Got mine today. It was appropriate and just gave enough info. to make me want to come here.

I thought it was the ride op that didn't check his restraint properly. Shortening the seatbelts was just really assinine. The reason being a knee jerk over-reaction.

Sounds like you had a good time. Glad to hear you found some work.

I thought the accident on Superman at SFNE was not Intamin's fault. You are the first person that I have heard state that Maverick was down a lot. I know it had some late openings, but never heard about it being down for days (not saying you said that). As far as the late opening on Maverick, I don't see how that was Intamin's fault either.

Are we basing their reliablility and safety purely on Top Thrill Dragster? It must be since the Superman hypers MF, WT, and Maverick have all ran pretty consistently. Not to mention, no accidents on the latter two.

I don't know if I would call it obsession. I'm sure Cedar Fair has an idea of what they want to do and B&M doesn't really go out and try new things as of lately. They seem to want to stick to what works and consistently, and they don't really push the envelope like they used to. As for KI's first Intamin, I'd like to see a hypercoaster. Of course, there is the specualtion that KI will get a B&M hyper in 2009. IF that happens, then I'd like to see something like Maverick that stays low to the ground, but is very fast.

It does look like another winner. I've never been on a B&M hyper.

Funny you should say that. I sent Lance an e-mail telling him that it looks like he gets his "inside" information from the KIC boards to which he replied that he didn't have enough time to read message boards. Of course, that doesn't mean one of his "inside" sources doesn't.

Cool. I think I will. I can't wait until they open again. I haven't been on Big Dipper in over 10 years. Same goes for all of their rides. I've been putting it off for way too long. They do seem to be really nice folks. The lady I spoke to about the bumper cars was just genuinely nice. I'll do a photo TR if I can get this to happen.

I agree, between Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Geauga Lake, CP has the worst bathrooms. I mention those three as the only parks I've visited other than Camden. Haven't been there in years, so I wouldn't want to comment on that. Although, from looking through the fence, Camden is looking pretty spiffy these days. Need to get over there and take some pics. Wonder how hard it would be to get in there during the off-season to take pics? Of course, I mean with permission. Would loved to have taken some winter pics with snow everywhere.

I kinda made a connection to drinking the Kool-Aid (obviously served by Kinzel) to Jim Jones and the Flavor-Aid. Off topic...Do you know why there are no Jim Jones jokes?...the punch lines are too long!

The Kool-Aid? Is that a reference to Jim Jones?

I've been there a few times and have not had a bad experience yet, other than waiting for Maverick to open for about an hour and a half in the morning. Gturner 94, why don't you tell us with a little more detail about what you liked or disliked about Cedar Point? The food, the atmosphere, the service and how well you liked or disliked the 17 coasters there.

I think all of the rides are still there.

That's awesome that Coney Island is getting 3 new rides. And here I thought most of the tumblebug type rides have disappeared. I know that Kennywood has one, but not sure if there are more.

The misters would be at the top of my list. After that, more shaded queue lines. A paint job for Flight Deck.

And I have seen at least three different answers myself. I would call KD and see if someone can confirm whether or not you get VIP benefits at other CF parks.

Not correct. Not even close. OK, then who was injured on The Racer? Never heard that one.

You are correct, but I hear there's nothing to brag about CP's dorms. I've been told that they are in horrible condition. But, that is the reason they get more international employees I'm sure.

Yeah, Groundhog day was really funny! Spring can't get here fast enough for me. Need that rollercoaster fix soon! Gordon, of course you know the groundhog is right. If you think about it, it's common sense. Six weeks after February 2nd is only two weeks into March, which is usually the time that winter ends anyway.

In this weather no. Also keep in mind that right now flying is very expensive. If you think $40 to fill up your car tank is a lot, just think about what the bill would look like for an airplane. Right now I am sorry to say the only means of viewing KI from the air is by my old photos and satellite maps. I work at an airport, so I know exactly how expensive it is to fly. For 36.7 gallons of 100 Low Lead fuel, it costs $175.54. For Jet Fuel, it is $4.72/gallon with taxes included.

Sounds like either there was some fierce competition for the Paramount Parks or CF just bid so high that no one else could have possibly outbid them. Which in turn, seems to be way too much.

One thing that I forgot that I am looking forward to. I'm probably crazy, but I'm looking forward to the smell of chain grease.