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

Don't fear change. Just because a policy seems dumb and silly to you doesn't mean that they are wrong for implementing it.

Not trying to sound mean, but, there are only two helixes on Son of Beast. It's only one more than The Beast. I really don't think that they are that bad, except at the bottom.

I'd like to see this happen, but I am skeptical too. This would be great since I live in the great state of West Virginia. Also, once upon a time, Disney had considered a park in WV. So, we're all not a bunch of shoeless hillbillies.

Nice report, KDogg. Sounds like you guys had a blast. My nephew is getting to the point where he will be able to take on some of the larger coasters and rides. However, I don't know if he is willing. When we are at home, he's always talking about when are we going to KI again. Then, you get him there and he won't even ride Little Bill's Giggle Coaster. Go fig! Anyway, I don't want to rush him, but I can't wait for the day when he's ready to conquer.

Ok. Please use the smilie when being sarcastic. I try to do that so people are not confused.

Combat, I know exactly what you are talking about. I had the same thing happen to me on Saturday. I thought that we were going up the hill for the turnaround and much to my surprise, it was not and it lifted me out of my seat. Awesome airtime, just a little unexpected.

Quickwind is referring to The Vortex. If I'm not mistaken, Son of Beast is the only looping wood coaster in the world.

^So, she just watched him drown and waited for the lifeguards? Where has common sense gone?

I'm gonna go ahead and guess some kind of flat ride. I don't have any clue as to what it would be nor have I heard any rumors floating around. This is purely a blind guess as to what KI will receive for 2007.

The Beast is long, fun, out of control. Good airtime in certain spots. Great finale with the double helix. I have rode probably every car and I don't really have a preference. If you can stay until close, get a night ride. It is really dark out there in the woods and seems to go faster.

Awesome! If the name does change - I would also like my name changed - to TheKlockster. No, you're name will be changed to Cedar Fair's Klockster.

Yup. Sorry if I came off harsh or anything. Apparently, I was just as confused about it as you.

That is a heroic story. Nice job by the lifeguards. I hate to say it, but his mother didn't notice that he was drowning? How shallow are we talking? A few feet? She could have pulled him out for that matter.

I heard that and didn't really understand. I thought this was already a done deal. Are they trying to get a refund if they don't use all the Paramount licensing for the ten year period? What is up with this? Interpreter, you are really confusing me now. You have been saying on these boards for quite some time now that the licensing was not a done deal. Now, you say you thought it was.

And here I thought that we could purchase a PKIC thong with it.

Maybe they should increase the season pass cost. They are practically giving it away as it is. It pays for itself in under two visits.

This year, my brother and I decided to arrive a little later than usual. I am 35, he’s 38 and I just can’t do the 12 hour days any more. We got in about 12:15 and went straight for The Beast. It was about a twenty minute wait which I thought was pretty good for a Saturday in July. The Beast gave us a good ride as always. After that, we thought that we would see what the line for Tomb Raider was like. I think it is a decent ride, but nothing I’ll wait over 45 minutes for. Turns out, it had long lines all day, so we skipped it. We decided to head over to Coney Mall to catch The Vortex, Flight of Fear, and The Racers. First was The Vortex, which gave an excellent ride. I don’t know what it is about that first drop, but it has a gut wrenching drop. This is something that I think is lacking from some of the newer, taller coasters. I like Dragster and Millennium Force, but I just don’t get that feeling that I get from The Vortex. Next, it was on to Flight of Fear. This ride delivered the ususal punch, but we were severely slowed down at the MCBR. I have never experienced this before. Still, it ended great and I just love that last corkscrew. Then, we went over to The Racer for a backwards ride. Not much of a wait and great air time followed. My brother and I got to discussing the fact that it had been years since we rode The Racers forward and we did so later. I had forgotten what it was like to ride the track that veered off to the left. Great air time. Onward to Delirium, which has become my favorite flat ride. Long line, but worth it to me. I think what makes it even more fun is the reaction from the kids riding. It’s usually terrified screaming or unbelievable joy. Sometimes, it’s hard to tell the difference. We decided to then run over to Adventure Express. We had great fun and I have now decided that I like it better than the Cedar Creek Mine Ride. Seems to me that CCMR has a lot more jerky transitions and I think that AE just has a better setting. Another good ride to listen to the kids and how they enjoyed it. We got to laughing because of two kids in front of us who were loving the ride and wanted to keep re-riding. Of course, dad says, but you’ve been on this a hundred times, let’s ride something else. Naturally, my brother and I said, ah well, what’s a hundred and one? Getting to the late afternoon, the sun was really blazing and we headed to the car for some down time and air-conditioning. This really re-charged the old batteries and we were ready for one more run down. We went over to the Italian Job: Stunt Track and waited a good hour for it. One of my favorite parts is the launch up the spiraling garage. My absolute favorite part is the tunnel after the second launch. There are a couple of surprise dips and turns in there. We also ventured over to Nickelodeon Central to check out Avatar, the last air bender. This is a nice little ride and I was really surprised at how much turning the car does as it traverses the track. We then headed back over to Vortex as it was getting dark out. There was a father, grand-father, and two daughters ahead of us who were in line, but the smallest one was not too sure about riding. They finally tricked here into riding telling her, it’s not that tall or that fast. So, we decided to wait at the exit since we did not ride the same train and see what she thought of it. Well, she got off of the ride and kind of froze up. Turns out, Mom had to come get her. Final ride of the night was The Beast. My brother talked me in to waiting for the front seat, which I like, but at that point, was not really looking forward to a longer wait. Well, it was well worth it. By the time that we boarded and got out there, it was pitch black. It always seems that it runs faster after dark. Good day and heavy crowds, which is what we were expecting.

I'm glad to see some plain old Kings Island signage is being changed. I just hope that it will be a total change by next season. Phantom Theater, not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but CP does have some good landscaping if you take the time to look. Landscaping is not just how many trees you have planted. If you were not, then I apologize.

Am I crazy, or does anyone else enjoy the smell of chain grease? I know, I'm weird and have learned to live with it. I haven't been on AE lately, so I'm not sure about the smell.

Wicked Twister is far better than Reptar. WT has a wicked launch and great twists up both spikes. Reptar can hardly compare. It just meanders.

Why don't you like Tomb Raider? I think Tomb Raider is an awesome ride with great theming! In some ways Tomb Raider reminds of a Universal ride! Sorry you don't like it. But everyone is entitled to their opinion. Because I have been on better. The Texas Twister at Geauga Lake is much better, albeit a smaller version. It does several more flips and is just plain more fun.

Sorry, fusiondude, not me.

Cedar Fair has yet to decide what will happen with the Paramount name and subsequent movies that rides are themed after. I wish we didn't have so many of these same posts. Not trying to be mean, but there are several other threads where this has been discussed and I don't think anything will be decided until after the season is over.

I would like to see this. Mainly, to check out the quality of the video. Wonder how much these videos cost?