BeeastFarmer

Interesting...behind the construction fence, there is a regular plume of steam or smoke.

That camo cover is all too familiar, here is a video from YouTube of the Son of Beast announcement in 1999. Skip to the 5 minute mark in the video. Well, that was awkward.

Fargo North Decorder--reminds me of some of us on this thread! (humor intended!) source: youtube.com

I rode the Carowinds version this spring and it is a never again for me unless it has major work. Worst coaster I have ever been on, even counting Firehawk at Kings Island.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I stayed at BE on a whim, but don't want to pay more money for a subpar experience.

FURY 325 has seatbelts.

It surprises me that grammar mistakes would make it on the website: "FREE Christmas Movie's Watch some of your favorite Christmas Movie's from inside the park! Movie's start at dusk in Showplace Theatre. " source: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/things-to-do/events-and-promotions/Christmas-in-July

I would guess that is because the ride had broken in and the temperatures were probably warmer.

There were some issues with Storm Chaser. Apparently it was put together with the wrong wheels on it. They kinda ruined the ride and the whole thing was vibrating like crazy, it got sluggish and killed the airtime. Because someone apparently didn't notice it had "temporary nylon wheels" on it. Which it isn't supposed to run with. Now it's running with the CORRECT wheels. It's running much faster and that horrible roaring sound is gone. As are all the vibrations.Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Storm Chaser opened with poly wheels, and went through five sets per train. As of Storm the Kingdom, it was running nylon wheels until new sets of poly wheels could be made and shipped. My last visit earlier this month, they had replaced one train and were installing poly wheels on the other train. They made a huge difference. But the nylon wheels weren't just thrown on, they were used as a substitute until more wheels came. Why it goes through so many poly wheels, I have no idea. Thoughts, anyone?

Any advice on the August crowds for CP would be appreciated. Schools must start later up there because the park is open the entire month, whereas KI stops daily operation mid month. I'd like to combine a KI trip with the CP trip (Stop by KI on Monday for a couple of hours, all day Tues/Wed at CP, then Thursday at KI). Would the week of 8-8 or 8-15 be better for this plan? Also, any inexpensive hotel reccomendations? I stayed at BE in May, highly disgusted with the conditions.

I bought a gold pass for DW last November and I think it was around $150. I bought it specifically for Lightning Rod and I have yet to ride it. I don't regret it one bit because this is such a great park. I've been four times on this pass (two in 2015) so I have got my money's worth.

Agreed. Not sure if I the pictures in this thread or others, but the vines are already growing up the sides nicely. Perhaps it is for protection of a future attraction too? I'm just happy it is returning, along with several other nostalgic elements in the park.

^I'd like to note that the new WWC entrance includes wysteria tunnels, something that was original to the park, has made a return! Makes me happy!

I'll be happy with just about any coaster that goes in, except for the following: 1. If it causes the removal of the log flume. 2. If it goes backwards. However, it could not even be a coaster. Or it could be. I'm looking forward to the major announcement next week.

I, for one, am hoping for a simple name. I get the theming that CP is doing with their odd names (Rougarou, Valravn) etc. But I'd prefer something simple like Timber Run or even TimberBeast.

My opinion is that the easiest way to get to the front gate is to enter off of one of the Crittenden Drive entrances into the parking lot. If you end up Circle of Champions loop, you will have to drive around, as I think it is one way. But I always enter off Crittenden, and always end up near the cemetary, which is really close to the front gate.

Wow, nice dichotomy!

That would also be a great thing for the BBN as well! jtro-proud graduate of the University FOR Kentucky

Exactly! I remember when I saw Origins in May, I commented that I wondered if the show itself was tied in to Project 2017 and if so, something BIG is coming!

I know Snapchat is mostly used by the younger generation, but you would think that an official KI social media post would capitalize Kings Island.

Kenny was not up to his usual upbeat spiel last week. Not that he was bad, he just seemed a little off. I hope he did not hear about what was said on this thread and get discouraged.

I had great rides on Thunderhead in November and on New Years Eve! NYE was pretty darn cold!

At first, I thought it was a Thursday, but it is a Sunday, therefore I won't be able to participate. But working at a cancer center, I will spread the word, as a matter of fact, I already did and forwarded the email. Great job, Kings Island!

Wait, what? Is it Edith Bunker or Singy/Songy/Whiney?

Just past Rivertown Potato Works. They have placed it right next to the bottom of Diamondback's first drop, it goes across the train tracks and meets up with the original WWC.