BeeastFarmer

So, in addition to EotS and work/train on TR, there are several improvements coming: A new entrance to HB, more shade structures at HB and KK que lines, tables, chairs, etc, more AC in food places and restrooms (which is awesome, that is something that KK is miles ahead of KI on, comfortable inside eating and cold restrooms--those blasts of coolness on hot, humid days is great and the restrooms don't stink!), more ticket windows at front gate and new tech to speed up pass sales and in park sales. Pretty solid year ahead it seems. http://www.wdrb.com/story/33816449/kentucky-kingdom-announces-new-attractions-for-2017

Well, this was news worth waiting for. I've never ridden one of these contraptions, and don't know if I will since I don't like going backwards. But I think it makes good sense for the park and ties in well with the weather theme they have going on. I'm more intrigued about the train and work on Thunder Run. It's a great ride as is after the million dollars put into it in late 2013 with RMC retracking it.

I rode it for the first time last year since the early 90's, not knowing how to ride or where to ride. I enjoyed it, but later learned that 5-1 or 7-1 give the best rides. So those are my go-to seats now. I also don't have to worry about headbanging, so that helps.

I guess I am in the minority, but I can enjoy Vortex now, and didn't enjoy it when it was newer. Maybe that sinking is helping it?

It would be same concept as a drive through window, except the cashier would take the order and suggestive sell. I'd be all for it. I'd also like to see a BBQ/country style sit down eating establishment somewhere in the main park. Hopefully the Soak City BBQ model will translate over to the park somewhere.

I had a dream in June that I visited the park and they were playing orchestral music on I-Street and all the storefronts still were themed to European countries. Everything was a mirror image of where it should have been and the themed lands had different names. And there were different coasters, but a few were the same. Then I realized I wasn't dreaming, I was awake and at Kings Dominion. Words can't express how much I loved this park!

To me it looks like leaves have been moved there for collection/removal. Doesn't look like blacktop has been removed...if it were, there'd be bigger sections, I would think. Good eyes. I'm getting old, so either the leaves looked like dirt or my want for pavers was stronger than reality.

On the Diamondback webcam, it looks like something is going on with the pathway from the ET to Rivertown Pizza. I see lots of activity near the Tropical drink stand and it looks like alot of blacktop has been removed.

I hope food service will be a major focus with the new administration. I've had great experiences and dismal experiences at KI this year, yet at KD and Cwinds, no issues. The only issues I had at CP was the waitress in one place trying to charge me .25 for my all season refill and the "side salad" at a different location. It was some lettuce leaves, two sliced tomates and a sliced onion. Basically hamburger toppings.

I carry my cell phone, insulin pen and alcohol prep pads in my zippered pocked. I usually leave my cup and other items in the car. I have found it is worth the $5 to use preferred parking rather than paying for a locker. I did, however, carry my backpack last Friday night because I wanted to have a jacket and you can't leave the park once Haunt starts.

.I would love to see a "one pass" type of card: Your season pass+drinks+Funpix. Also the option to add cash to your pass card for games, ice cream, merchandise etc.

Friday night was a great night. Got to to do all Haunt attractions with minimal waits, and ride the coasters I wanted to. (Adventure Express is GREAT night ride!) Saturday was insane--just did a couple of coasters, ate and watched Blood Drums. In spite of the crowds, we had a great time. Yesterday, I got my FLP, was able to ride what I wanted. ERT was great. I'm usually a critic of food service operations. But when I did eat (earlier in the day) I had no issues. I was impressed with the level of customer service all weekend, especially with the stress that increased crowds bring.

I waited 45 minutes for The Beast and an hour and forty five minutes for Diamondback. Food lines looked terrible. But we had a great time. Makes me thankful for all the walk on days. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

RMC completely retracked Thunder Run in 2013, ahead of the 2014 opening. It is conventional track, not topper track. I don't consider Thunder Run a RMC creation, but a project. I am looking forward to Lightning Rod at Dollywood, it will be my first RMC topper track coaster.

Having only been on two RMC projects, both at Kentucky Kingdom, I can say that my experiences have been great. Twisted Twins reborn as Storm Chaser is thrilling. And the retracking of Thunder Run...let's just say it rides in top shape. As for KI, RMC should never touch The Beast except for traditional retrack work. The Racer--a retrack with traditional or topper track I would be for. I'd also love to see, with this fantasy retrack, a restoration to the original paint scheme.

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I'm excited for Winterfest. Even if there are no attractions available, it will be nice to see the park in a different month and with a different focus. I'm hoping that given the lead time, they will consider having The Beast open as well as some Snoopy attractions.

I'm planning a short trip to Phoenix in January or Febuary (9 day window). I'd like to be able to go to Knotts and Magic Mountain, but the parks have not published calendars yet. Does anyone in this forum know general information, like are they weekend only, short weekday operations, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Is it wrong to hope for a cool, dreary and off again-on again forecast for two weeks from now, when I will be at the park Friday, Saturday and Sunday?

The Boo Blasters at Boo Hill attractions are much better at Kings Dominion and Carowinds.

Interesting to note: I heard in the radio today that Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts, is #5 of the Forbes list of dead people who generate revenue. Something like $50 million annually. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

That's funny-because once I left the main midway at Cedar Point, I didn't feel like I was at a corporate park. KD did not feel corporate to me. KI feels very corporate.

The Interpreter: Why do you think KI had had pop music infiltrate the entire park, while other parks still have thematic music--KD has movie scores on I-Street and CWinds has grand entry music in the entrance plaza? Even months after my visit to KD, when I listen to the soundtrack on Youtube, I can remember exactly where I was and what I was thinking at that park when each song was playing.

Besides having KCKC return, it would be awesome just to imagine saying "Kentucky Kingdom's Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal."

Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal to Kentucky Kingdom.