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^It's not steel track on wood supports. It's all wood. Intamin calls it plug and play track. You can read a little explanation here. Intamin Worldwide

I wish that would happen. I heard the rumor that The Beast was going to have the swamp surround it this year. I guess that was wrong as well. It would be cool if that did happen. I heard a rumor from some smelly fat guy on the train said they were going to take out Vortex because he complained that his gf got her ears hurt so they listened and they decided to take it out of season of 2003. That was the most stupid rumor I have heard. It might seem cool to bring back the swamp under The Beast, but it really wouldn't. I don't think most people would enjoy being ate up by a bunch of mosquitos. That's what it was like and why it was removed.

Why must we keep nitpicking the reporters to death? I think the fact that it has been reported wrong by the press is an issue that we have beaten to death. It's great that a structural engineer is now on board for the inspection. Maybe this will help speed the process up a little bit. I could be wrong, though.

^That's what some people were saying over at Pointbuzz. That the footers are too low for a wing ryder type of seat.

I don't think I've seen that posted here before. Good find, tggr.

There is a new promo video for the Mystery Mine Ride. Also, there are some construction pics, for those interested. There is also a new cool animated intro for the site. Mystery Mine Ride

Are Top Gun, Vortex, or Psycho Mouse at PGA any good? They could send any one of those here. Unless there's some kind of big terrain difference.

I think some people are confusing the height check with Cedar Point. Cedar Point I know for sure has a height checker at Guest Relations and you can get the wristband there.

I get it now, Interp. I was sitting here thinking, well, it is a rarity. I guess so much of a rarity that it's the only one. Wooferbear, I was kind of thinking the same thing. I can't really tell if what she said ended at "double helix area", and the rest was the reporter saying it was some kind of corksrew element. Or, did she say the whole thing?

I'd like to hear what some people here think that Project 2007 will be? I mean, what type of coaster? The rumors I've heard. 1)500ft coaster. I really don't think this one has any merit. 2)Multi-looper. Could be, not really sure. 3)Intamin water coaster. Supports looks like this may be it. Still not sure.

^I've heard that it is pretty boring. If KI were to get something like Dominator or Kraken, then I would definitely want a floorless.

Interpreter, what is wrong with this phrase? The Son of Beast takes riders down a 214-foot hill at more than 78 mph and includes a 118-foot tall loop, a rarity for a wooden roller coaster. I'm not sure what you are getting at.

^I am a little upset over the accident myself. I have not been to Kings Island this year and I won't be able to ride Son of Beast when I do go. I know, there are lots of other things to do, but, I hate not being able to ride SOB and see(or feel) the improvements that were made over the off-season.

It's funny. Now that Cedar Fair has bought Kings Island, no one really seems to care what they are getting for next year. More people are worried about what changes CF will make than what will be the new attraction for next year.

HA! Good stuff, Interpreter! Not to mention the ONLY giga coaster in the USA.

New update. Now, there is a new on-ride video of this coaster in action. You can find it here...eejanaika video The first two you can click on is a commercial. The third is the on-ride video. Some of it is cool, but, I think a lot of it is confusing. Maybe it is where the camera was located?

I don't think I've seen many people speculating what will be installed for 2007. I'm not sure that there are any threads either. Whatever it is, Cedar Fair has said that they will honor the installation decision that Paramount had chosen for 2007. After that, all bets are off. I hope they get a new flat.

I don't know about any tips, but, Drop Zone is the only ride that scares me at KI. I've managed to ride it a few times and I get terrified every single time. The ride doesn't bother me until we pass the bungee tower on the way up. Then I know you're really starting to get up there.

Sounds like you had a good time in spite of the blistering heat. Don't worry about calling that coaster The Beastie instead of Fairly Odd Coaster. I still refer to it as the Scooby Doo. Wonder what they did with the theming from The Beastie cars? I think they should sell it on ebay.

Racer06, I didn't know that about the sign. So, you're saying that it could be changed to say just King's Island and not replacing the whole sign? That would be cool.

They're not going to cancel Fearfest based on whether or not Cedar Point has Halloweekends. CP and KI do not really compete for the same market, therefore, people will go to both. The real consideration will be if Cedar Fair believes that Fearfest is profitable enough for them to keep it going. AamieAndShawn, please, no cursing on the message boards. This is a family site.

^If crowds are not that good, then there's no need to stay open later when there's no one in the park. It's probably got more to do with them trying to cut back operations a little to save some money since they aren't exactly raking in the money hand over fist. I know an employee there and they pretty much run on a shoe string budget.

Yes, please post a trip report and let everyone know how you enjoyed your trip.

Guess we can tell those investigators from the Department of Agriculture to pack up then. Thanks for filling everyone in on the facts of the matter. I'm pretty sure that it has already been verified that the accident was not preventable. It's not breaking news. Are you here to pick fights or what? You tried acting smug and know it all in the employee question thread as well. What gives?

^We're not worthy! We're not worthy! Okay, wooferbear, we get the idea. You are the smartest person ever to go to KI. (still looking for the roll eyes smilie)