Steph88

Just the other day I was working on August KY/OH trip plans, debating whether or not to go to KK. I don't think we will at this point. I'm sure we'd have a perfectly fine trip but I dunno if I want to give the out of state attendance to a company with such shady practices. Also, I'm not sure we'd be missing that much. CP, KI, and Waldameer ought to be enough. Such a shame this is how Kentucky Kingdom turned out.

That video! Holy wow!!!! I've never seen our set at Western Playland do that (I bet it's capable, these things are OLD, but I doubt anybody here knows how). So cool!

My favorite comment: "Cosplayers... GEAR UP!" XD How awesome would that be?

^ To be fair, I wouldn't even KNOW about Blackfish if not for KIC. I wonder how many regular, average families know about it?

^^^ All very good points!

Flats and family rides will definitely drive attendance with locals who just want something fun to do on a weekend. But out of state visitors are more drawn to big new coasters or unique rides they can't ride at just about any closer park. Seems like they'd have to build new coasters often to keep up with out of state attendance goals. But how much more can they really build on that small amount of land? http://www.kentuckykingdom.com/experience/park-map/ This is the current park map. Assuming they survive this year, it looks like they're adding a new coaster for 2016. But what about after that?

Considering Kings Island already has three wonderful wood coasters, I'm gonna go with a giga. But my favorite would be a Wild Mouse in the Crypt's box!

Public relations is a much-needed career field. Unfortunately a lot of companies don't want to invest in them. Just having someone to accurately update the content of the website, make policies known, and handle incidents with grace and integrity would be very helpful to them. Someone who does JUST THAT, and doesn't have to worry about a hundred other things.

^ Yes please!

LOVE the trip report and the pictures! Now I REALLY wanna go to Kings Dominion! Can't wait to read about the other parks!

I'd like to see one of those double skywheels. It's like a ferris wheel only more thrilling. I've only ever seen one at the Bluegrass Fair. It was a blast. Also I second the votes for a paratrooper. Would be great somewhere in Coney Mall. Also, a flying carpet ride. Those are SOOOO much fun.

So.... The state loses that land if it goes under???

If Kentucky Kingdom's last season was 2015 and the state sold off the rides, I wonder if Cedar Fair would purchase any of their rides? Perhaps for Kings Island?

Hmm... Interesting. I doubt I'll try it here just because they're not good about making park policies known on that sort of thing here and I don't want to freak out the ride op.

http://behindthethrills.com/2015/04/busch-gardens-tampa-chugs-along-with-2016-construction/ Latest news and construction photos. They say it looks like they are building tunnels underneath the railway.

^ I also want to know how this works. First time I ever saw the eagles type ride was at Western Playland. It's an older set so I think they can snap, but how?

Thanks so much for explaining! Have a great evening!

Can someone explain what "stacking" is on Diamondback? And why they'd make a whole train of riders get off? I've never heard of this term til I got on KIC.

Very pretty! And lots of healthy snacks!

I won't be able to be there, but I remember watching that documentary a while back and I thought it was AWESOME. You're very talented. Good luck with your Wings of Steel project! Looking forward to seeing it.

I think that JUST closed down a few days ago, actually.

Epcot was my favorite part of Disney when I went 15 years ago. Seemed like a lot of Magic Kingdom was under construction for refurbs at the time. I was very disappointed that I couldn't ride the teacups. So, Epcot was my favorite part. I wasn't super into the futuristic stuff, mostly I loved the World Showcase. It was fascinating to see sort of a snippet of all those countries. I loved the designs of the buildings. I loved all the cool little souvenirs. I don't remember there being a whole lot of rides at the time. The one that really stands out in my mind was the El Rio del Tiempo boat ride in Mexico. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. It would be awesome if they'd add some thrill rides. Maybe a themed flat in each nation. Make it more of an amusement park than a pleasant walk, but not tear apart the beauty of what it already is. I can see a Whip or Teacups or Monster ride in Mexico where the cars look like sombreros. I love purdude86's idea of a river rapids ride in Canada. Just think of what else they could do!

^^ I would love to see something like that with the Egypt theming. A comparable ride at BGT is Tanganyika Tidal Wave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQLMGlx7mo It has really great theming and scenery. If they did elect to do another one of these I think they'd do a very good job with it.

Yep, they are definitely much in need of a dark ride. I think when this thing opens, if it's totally indoors, it will have the longest line in the park during summer! I wonder, with a splashdown, how well the ride will hold up to the mositure in an indoor environment. Tomb Raider: The Ride/The Crypt didn't stand up to the moisture of exposure to water jets very well. It reached the end of its service life after only ten seasons. They'd have to be very careful about how they do an indoor splashdown and address the moisture exposure problems if they want the ride to be a good, long term investment.

Hope all you lucky ducks have a fun day at KI!