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Just wondering, what was some of the projects that was canceled for Kings Island, because of the recession in the 70s?

How did you get to the new map on the new website? I can't find it anywhere.. Also there's a new blog on the KI Blog site, talking about celebrating 45 years of great Kings Island history! Here's the link! https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2017/april/kings-island-celebrates-45-years-of-world-class-thrills-fun-and-family-entertainment

Okay thanks, I don't have Snap Chat so just making sure. It looks like it'll be pretty dark in the tunnel!

How did that person get permission to take that photo and put it on their Instagram? I think this might be against the rules on KICentral if its not from the park.

Looks like there's another sign going up past the Miami River Lumber Co sign. Wonder what that's going to say? hmmm

Yeah, its getting there! From Chef Nathan @KICHEFNATE Twitter

Its kinda interesting to see where they reposition the webcams at. I'm sure they're still be a Mystic Timbers webcam.

^^ Anyone notice the vines on the sign?

Work continues on Island Smokehouse! From Chef Nathan @KICHEFNATE Twitter

The new banner looks great! Good job!

If anyone hasn't seen yet, there's a vintage video of Kings Island on Facebook under the Old Photos of Cincinnati page! It is a real treat for those looking for that, and its about 9 minutes long!

Here's a nice picture of the sun setting on Mystic Timbers! 35 days to go! Picture taken from Mystic Timbers webcam. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams-7315_34349

New pictures of the construction of Island Smokehouse! Chef Nathan @KICHEFNATE Twitter

I liked the announcement, it went well. I like the theme Sunlite Water Adventures, it goes together good and nice to market with. I wish the new logo had a ride behind it like CoastersRZ one has, its more exciting and feeling of fun.

Talking about The Beast, I think we'll be able to see Mystic Timbers from the second lift hill, then going down like we see Diamondback and the Eiffel Tower! That will look great at night!

I've read before on here, I think it was one of Terp's posts that they can't use the land near the Little Miami River, its protected by the state. So that could be a reason why nothing is back that far. Don was asked this sort of question and he said they have hundreds of acres still to use, if they wanted to expand. It would have been nice if CF bought the old camp ground area, so they could save it for future development. But it sounds like they have a lot of land so that's good! Here's the interview, that question starts at 5:10 mark.

Pretty neat! I never knew there was 2 bridges over those area's. Its fun looking at old KI pictures!

Here's a pic of the lights on the lift hill! Link for webcam pic: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/online-fun/webcams-7315_34349

Here's a pic of them putting the chain on the lift hill! Link http://pixelcaster.com/live/kingsisland/mystic.html

Yeah, Don was asked about it like a month ago I think when a news station was out there covering Mystic Timbers, he said sort of the same thing, that we'll have to ride it during the daytime and nighttime to tell a difference about what's in the shed. Some kind of lighting effects, or is it something that shows up like glowing on the train car's at night that doesn't show up during the daytime. Maybe have some vines painted on the train car's glowing in the dark? Hmmm Going to watch the podcast now!

New pic of Island Smokehouse from Chef Nathan @KICHEFNATE Twitter.

Hours have just been added to WinterFest 2017. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/hours-directions/winterfest

Yeah, this just shows how much preparation has to go into a big event like this!

Looks like something new came in the mail today at Kings Island for WinterFest 2017. Photo from ki_entertainment on Instagram. Can't wait to see what they have in store!

I wonder what they having planned for out by the KI Drive sign?