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The funnel cake building was rebuilt and given a major upgrade. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Yet they did just that in the case of Mystic Timbers! If KI were to get a GiGa, it would probably come with at least a 30million dollar price tag. Relocation of utility buildings would be a minor fraction of that cost. It might even be done in an "off year" so as to budget it as infrastructure improvements.

Just throwing this out there...Jeff Gramke said at Coasterstock: Traditional wood coasters should be classified as steel because the wheels sit on a steel course. Not his exact quote, but the gist of it.

I hope the architecture of the building is befitting of a classic amusement park, that the area formerly known as Coney Mall is based off of. But then again, I'd be happy to get the Coney Mall sign back.

The Super 8 is terrible, but it can be loud. And the last time I stayed there, I asked for a room not facing the freeway. Big mistake! Hookers and drug dealers on the backside! I usually stay about ten minutes from the park at The Shaker Inn.

Linden trees have a medium growth rate, which is good for longevity. They grow about a foot per year. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I'd have to go with International Street. Even though it is not so international anymore, I love to sit, watch the fountains, drink a beverage and listen to the instrumental music. I'd love to see some of the "Old Kings Island" brought back to IS, but I have to say...between the music last year and Winterfest, IS seems to have bounced back to life. I will say that when I visited Kings Dominion in 2016, I was transported back in time. So beautiful and nostalgic. The ET looks so much better with all the bushes removed. And the linden trees they planted last year will fill in nicely. I think the future looks bright for Kings Island. I think they are going to balance so nods to nostalgia with new attractions.

I call it the Junkyard Coaster because it looks like a coaster plopped in the middle of a junkyard. The coaster itself is really fun. But its placement ruined one of the most scenic areas of the park. They could do so much for the area by landscaping and perhaps a clean up/retheme to BLSC that it could be the new "shady Grove" of KI. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Pony Express is a FUN ride. The seats/restraints are a little awkward. But I think with a little creativity, the Junkyard Coaster could become a signature attraction rather than an eyesore. If Les Taxis were returned in front of the coaster with some outstanding landscaping, both International Street and Rivertown could be incorporated, with future attractions in the area by the drink stand that is rarely open. The possibilities are endless, but cash isn't. I do think the park management is making some good long term decisions. Hopefully this area is on the radar.

Seeing there have been so many complaints of food wait time, maybe there is some magical solution to be announced, along with new dining options to lure back all the passholders who have left because of the horrible food service. (Said tongue in cheek, I doubt many of the complainers actually didn't renew their passes.) Webcams: I'd love to see more. Especially on IS during WF.

Doesn't Canada's Wonderland have Backlot Stunt Coaster/Junkyard Coaster?

Actually, the thing is LROTNOB. (Last Ride Of The Night On Beast.)

I'm excited to see the 1972 logo still being used. I bought two long sleeve t-shirts at WinterFest with the "old" logo. I do wish they would restore the original fountain sequence. As a very young child, I remember watching the fountains. They would go from a small trickle off the pedestals, then the sidelines would start to form, then the pedestal tops until the water "grew." The sound was outrageous. And then they would abruptly stop and it seemed so quiet. WinterFest, in my opinion, brought back some of the magic to International Street. It was so beautiful. I hope they use the lighting package during the normal season too. --jtro223, who just completed his 1000th post on KIC and who thanks all the nice people in these parts. It's an honor sharing the park with you.

If we have to keep BLSC/junkyard coaster, I really wish they would retheme it and remove all the props and warehouse district theming. Soften the landscape up, take out the riprap, restore it to a beautiful area like it used to be. Maybe call it Shady Grove. (here's looking at you, Kings Dominion!)

Wow. That is unbelievable. Did you file charges? Technically, the guest has committed battery. (Assault, too, if they threatened you.)

I think that's a fairly contentious relationship, IIRC. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

The vacant lot between the waterpark/Skycatcher, and the hotel at the 11:00 position is owned by the fair board is available for expansion, as of the last event I went to. Also, tying into this plot and wrapping around the perimeter near the large theater and rapid ride over to Storm Chaser--fair board owns most of this land and is not renewing leases as they expire.

I think they will get a hyper. I'd like to see T3 replaced with a newer invert. I'd like a GCI. Finally, TREX would be pretty cool. Finally, I know it's not a coaster, but I'd love to see expanded entertainment offerings and a revamped entry plaza. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I don't appreciate the FUNTV is the woodshed and receiving area, but from the moment you enter the plaza, you are surrounded by a musical score, minimal metal queues, a line that takes you under the coaster, some video monitors that add to the story, a truck that starts before you leave the station....all in pretty well themed. We can focus on what we think the company did wrong (FUNTV) or we can focus on all the things they did right. I choose to focus on what they did right.

Ummmm....Mystic Timbers?

The Beast is my favorite coaster. I know the sweet spot where to ride, and the only times I get a bad ride is on train 2. I don't know why, but this train seems to give rougher rides than 1 or 3--so much so that I will let people go ahead of me if my train is #2. Besides that, I think The Beast is running really well and gives very smooth rides.

Meh and Lightning Run are not compatible in the same sentence. LOL. It looks like an Arrow, rides like an Intamin, and has the smoothness of a B&M. The ONLY thing I don't like it the ejector air on the last 3 bunny hills. It is too forceful for my taste.

I'm more of a Cedar Fair kind of guy than a Six Flags kind of guy, but I would have renewed my gold for this year had I not had to drive to a park to process my pass by a deadline. For the life of me, I cannot understand why it matters to SIX when I process my pass. When I buy, they have my money! FUN wins hands down in this regard.

Maverick44, have you ever ridden a Chance HyperGTX?

See Kings Dominion International Street. Hanks equivalent is in the location where Skyline is and Panda is where the Yogurt Plus location is. (Layout only, building layouts are different.)