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One thing is for sure. That area doesn't look anything like that today. I never knew the bridge existed, so I am no help.
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I loved the Smurfs......
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Won't be long and there will be trains and testing. They've had a good winter for building.
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Banana Splits at Kings Island - 1972
freaks76 replied to TombraiderTy's topic in Kings Island History
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Good luck!
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I've kinda been thinking about this one for a few days. And I just really can't think of many regrets when it comes to the park itself. Lots of i wishes? Yea. I wish I could have rode King Cobra more than I did (5 or 6). Wish I could've rode SOB. Really enjoyed KCKC. Love to take a couple more laps on it. Inevitably more changes will happen that will change my wish list one way or another. Time will tell. I can't complain about much though. Met some great folks, great times. Very much look forward to the future. The only real regret I have is not getting to take mom as I got older. When I was finally in a position in my life where I could have made that happen, it wasn't possible. She was the person who started the amusement park/coaster love I have. As much as she loved doin that for me 30+ years ago, it would have been nice to do it once for her. Nothing last forever.
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I could really see WT being relocated. It itself seems to be a pretty reliable coaster except in the wind, which can play havoc up on the peninsula. On one of my trips a couple years back almost everything was shut down because of the wind. Add that with Decker saying he'd like to have a traditional wooden coaster on the beach, it not a big footprint, but it's a start. I could see it. JMO
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How much did the price get up to for the Banshee auction I wonder. Great concept. To bad I'll be on my way south and east at that time to spend some time with the Kings sisters....
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Man I feel old. I love me some Vortex. Top 3 ride in the park for me.
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Finally just renewed my pass for the season. Happy days are here again. Now to bad I already have a trip planned for April 14 weekend.....
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"Man charged with raping 13-year-old at Kings Island"
freaks76 replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Kings Island
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"Man charged with raping 13-year-old at Kings Island"
freaks76 replied to SonofBaconator's topic in Kings Island
As a dad to two teenage girls, he needs more than that done. I won't elaborate what I think should be done...... -
WWC is my better halfs favorite ride in the park. I can say that on more than one occasion she has rode it up until park closing.
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Sit On it - A nostalgic look back at KI...
freaks76 replied to Shaggy's topic in Kings Island History
They are really nice pictures. Bout cried when I seen the KC destruction pics, though. -
Coasterstock cheaper than Coasterstock? . I know man, I loved it last year. I've wanted to do Mania the last couple years. If I was just born rich instead of so good lookin.......
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Hmmmm. Coasterstock or Coastermania this year. Decisions decisions........
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Sit On it - A nostalgic look back at KI...
freaks76 replied to Shaggy's topic in Kings Island History
Neat. That's something I'll look forward to popping up on my timeline. -
CoasterMania & HoliWood Nights 2017
freaks76 replied to malem's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Good deal. I like a challenge. -
CoasterMania & HoliWood Nights 2017
freaks76 replied to malem's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Doin some intense training. Gonna keep up with ya this year, malem. -
Screamin Demon to Camden Park. Hmmm.
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There definitely are cliques here, but the people who typically attend "meet-ups" are glad to meet other park fans. At something like a construction tour or Coasterstock, you do need to introduce yourself if you'd like to meet people. In general, I don't think that people with unpopular opinions are made to feel unwelcome here. That said, many Internet forums tend to have a critical side, which I know is intimidating for some. Since you mentioned that Banshee construction tour, just something for anyone who ends up on a Mystic Timbers tour to remember: following the instructions/rules (eg. staying with the group, not touching things you aren't supposed to) is vitally important on a behind-the-scenes tour, lest the group not be invited on such things in the future. I can promise not everyone will agree with my views. And vise versa. I've had a really good time. Almost died a couple times. But enjoyed every minute.
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Whither Conneaut Lake Park Now?
freaks76 replied to The Interpreter's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
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Good grief. The whole thing sounds like a circus more than anything else.
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Whither Conneaut Lake Park Now?
freaks76 replied to The Interpreter's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Where in the world would they even get money for that? Things that make ya go hmmmm. -
Child falls from roller coaster at Idlewild
freaks76 replied to IBEW_Sparky's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Sad. Hope the kid is gonna be ok.