BeeastFarmer

@Joshua, I never really thought about that. Being T1D myself, I usually stick to water, Coke Zero, and the flavored waters at the fountain locations. I do have to keep a close watch on my CGM when I'm at a park because I can go hypoglycemic fairly fast, and to keep levels around 100, I often have to mix some regular soft drink in with Coke Zero. The Freestyle machines, for me, are a little more cumbersome for that. But, that's just me. I'm glad they work for you and others.

I don't see any problem with tying the next coaster to the current and former coasters. I don't expect to see Son of Beast: The Revenge or Steel Beast, but even a light tie in would be a good theming choice.

Just for my edification, what is with the Coke Freestyle machines? We have one in Rivertown that is consistently closed, the Oktoberfest location is usually open, but on crowded days it is backed up. They are inefficient and the fountain locations offer plenty of choices. Not that I am against Freestyle locations, I just prefer the fountain locations personally. I will admit my bias against the Freestyle machines--being a germophobe, I hate the thought of touching the screen, especially after seeing how many people do not wash their hands in the restrooms.

I've found out the secret! It will not be a GiGa, but The Beast will be built again, only it's a ten hour ride time! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I'd conjecture that if your app shows as platinum, you should be good to go. Just use the app instead of the card. Unless things have changed, keep your parking receipt ( even though it's free) and get a hand stamp if you leave and plan to return the same day. Evidently, readmittance is not allowed without the receipt and hand stamp...at least in 2016 that's the way it was. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

That was my point about the dorm. If you can house additional staff, you might be able to keep the park open additional days. They'd have to do a feasibility study and maybe run some trials, but the possibility will exist. If it happened profitability, it would be a win/win. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I said seasons...plural. With the ability to add 400 employees, it would be nice to have the park open for spring break. Also, the last weeks in August, during the week. It'd be nice to have "Haunt/Winterfest Lite" on weekdays. I never said I wanted the park open year round. Sorry you read that in my post. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I'd hope they use the dormitory and eventually perhaps extend the seasons. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I'd like for the European names to return: Spanish building, German building, Swiss and French. It would be cool to see food and merch mixed in from each country along with current merch. They could even move the airbrush out and bring that building into the IS theme if they don't plan an Oktoberfest renovation down the road. The possibilities are endless and exciting. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

@BoddaH1994, there was a point in the podcast that mentioned the flags around the Tower, and if they were still there. It was not about the location of the flags towards the entrance. My response was about the Tower flags.

The flag poles are still around the tower.

It's a couple of pictures of a giant metal hand, tearing up Firehawks track...with maniacal laughing. Similar to this screenshot.... Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Last night was the first night of class. I have students ranging from 22-60 years old. In the "tell me about yourself" portion of the class, I shared my roller coaster hobby, and about half the class began a discussion of the New Beast coming to Kings Island. I thought it was pretty funny. It will be interesting to see if the same thing happens with tonight's class.

Great questions! Rivertown got at least closer to themed music in 2018, the Pickin On series of Bluegrass pop music. I really liked it and hope it returns. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I've stopped eating burgers at KI. They smell amazing on the Diamondback lift hill, but they taste bland. And the texture of extruded meat is not appetizing at all. Of course that may have changed in 2018 but I wouldn't know because I didn't eat them. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

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A forest requires trees, which Action Zone doesn't have. #planttrees #futureforest #growtreesgrow Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

They may get creative with the color and texture of the pavers to mimic a sidewalk and street. I'm more excited for the future of KI than I've ever been. I think they are reading my mind because 75% of my wish list items are being done! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Please keep the pedestals! It's very ironic that this was released today. Last night I was looking at YouTube videos of Canada's Wonderland IS and I thought to myself how much nicer the KI Royal Fountain looks.

Selective pruning is great for the long term survival of trees planted in a confined environment. As it is currently, the trees can only use the small area of grass for water and nutrients, the pavement is not conducive to this. Although, linden trees are fairly resilient trees.

It looks like one tree near the Sweet Spot is a goner in that last photo.

We know that 2019 will bring us the KMAA and a refreshment to this area of the Area Formerly Known as Coney Mall. We also know that Firehawk will be gone. What else do you think will change at the park this year? And just out of curiousity...can anyone here take a guess as to why they still have the WinterFest lights still on? I know they are LED, but it still costs money not to mention the hours of life taken off the bulbs.

B&M takes the Volcano: The Blast Coaster concept and fixes it into a GiGa Flyer. Themed to X-Base, the coaster will be called Moon Mountain: Launch to the Future!, and will feature a 400 foot tall lunar mountain built on top of FOF where the flyer will have its third launch straight up and out of the mountain. The overall theme will be tied to how The Beast actually brought back some contaminated DNA when she visited the moon, infected the vegetation near the Miami Valley Lumber Co, grew a giant rattlesnake nearby, where an Irish Spirit chases them to Action Zone and constantly screems her head off, Indiana Jones tries to save the day but fails, and two trains try to Race each other to get out of the area. Oh, it will be specifically designed by B&M to run in temperatures down to -3 F and the track will be able to circulate hot water inside so that snow and ice will not hamper the ride during the winter season. The newly expaned X-Base will have a seperate entrance and will operate year round. How's that for some imaginative speculation?

As an enthusiast, I will probably be disappointed if it's not a GiGa. I don't know if the GP would see a remarkable decline in visits. KI has a very loyal passholder population . My wish? A GiGa Flyer from B&M! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

I took my neice to CP this past summer and we got them for the first day we were there. Well worth it. If you have a Platinum pass, you can get the FL+ at the FL price--or at least you could last season. But as always, guage the crowds before you purchase.