KIBeast

I just kind of figured by the way that Happy Days Diner is decorated, it would be very easy to convert it over to a Coasters. Just a little deduction, no insider information here.

Glad you liked FOF. It is an awesome ride. Much better than when they had the OTSR's. The Beast is a great night ride. Face/off is a good one, but I didn't ride it last time due to the long line. I just don't think it is worth more than a 20 minute wait. I am still scared of Drop Zone, too.

I didn't think about that. Guess it's just another "upsell" item. I can hear them saying, why bother with an on-ride photo when you can watch yourself riding the entire ride. I know that now they are really pushing the on-ride photos with the plastic frame. I always try to remember to get the old paper frame. I don't think the plastic is much better.

Thanks. I've been wondering about that. Couldn't get an answer over at Coasterbuzz. I knew I should have come here first.

Whoa! $20.00 for an on-ride video? You can buy a movie for that much instead of a two minute (if that) coaster ride.

Speaking of KI history, I have a question to ask about The Beast. I know that the skid brakes were replaced by magnetic brakes. Were the skid brakes always there? If not, when were they installed? Thanks, PKIBeast

Glad you had a good time. Can't wait to go back next year when the new coaster is running. Something I don't get. How can maXair be a better ride than Delirium? They are identical rides. I can't believe that you didn't ride Magnum XL200 or Meanstreak, both of which I personally like.

I can see the Happy Days diner being turned into a Coasters restaurant.

On my last trip, that area was very crowded and seemed to be drawing many a sucker into it.

I thought that I read that the hydraulic fluid burns the skin. Can't remember where I read that though.

^Yeah, I wonder when Cedar Fair will announce capital expenditures for the formerly Paramount Parks?

I think that I saw some kind of promotion with Wendy's here in West Virginia. I'm not sure if they are doing the same in your town, but it wouldn't hurt to check it out.

You are all a bunch of fat butts! Just kidding. I am 5'11", 180 lbs and no problem riding any of the rides. It is really a matter of where you carry your weight.

How do you know all of this? We need proof! Besides, the enthusiast community only makes up like one billionth of total visitors every year. Whey would Kings Island install anything for a few enthusiasts? They don't. They install to attract a larger audience.

If they go for $200.00, I'll probably buy one. That would give me an excuse to visit all three parks next year.

^He's absolutely right. It's fun to ask opinions, but don't ride according to what we have said. It really all depends on your own likes and dislikes.

^I disagree. Wicked Twister is not to be missed. It has a great launch and the only double twisting spikes on an impulse. Mantis is also a great, unique experience. If you like stand-up coasters, you'll probably like Mantis. Wildcat is a great little fast coaster. Blue Streak is ok, but not worth any kind of a wait. Disaster Transport is garbage, unless garbage is your thing. It does cool you off though. Draggin' Iron (Iron Dragon) is about the most non-fun suspended coaster ever. Magnum XL200 is awesome with great airtime and bunny hops to finish it off. Millennium Force is great with the huge 300ft. drop and huge over-banked turns. Raptor is a definite ride and re-ride. One of the best inverts around. Mean Streak is kinda slow, but I think it is fun none the less. Cedar Creek Mine Ride is pretty good, but I think the transitions are a lot more jerky than Adventure Express. AE is just more fun. Top Thrill Dragster is pretty fun, but I wouldn't wait over an hour and a half for it. Geminii is a killer racing coaster. The cars are close enough to slap hands with the people in the next car. Good airtime and a great helix finale. Corksrew is good for a nostalgic ride. Not too exiting, but fun to watch it go over you on the midway. If it is open, catch a ride on Chaos, a pretty good flat. They also have maXair,which is exactly like Delirium. And, not sure what to tell you about it other than it looks pretty fun is the new ride for 2006: Skyhawk, an S&S screamin' swing.

Well, I always get a park map and sometimes an on-ride photo, depending on if I have one of that coaster already. This year, I actually bought a stuffed Scooby Doo. I like having him around the house.

^I agree. It will more than likely not re-open this season and I'm not sure about next year. Actually, hasn't it been stated that it won't re-open for this year?

That is old news. Volcano has since re-opened.

I agree boddah. PKI to GL to CP would be good. Or, do we want to finish at PKI?

Reclaimer, that is hilarious! I read that and thought the same thing. Gotta be careful how you word things around here being a family site and all.

You will also be required to wear your official PKIC thong. Seriously, though. I am all for planning some kind of PKIC gathering, albeit by next year it will be a KIC gathering. How many days are you planning on, Reon?

^Good point, Wooferbear. No one thought that Florida would become a vacation destination.

New update on the park for WV. Don't know how "official" this is, but... New Park for WV