BeeastFarmer

A simple sign does wonders. When it was removed two seasons ago, the area lost much of its uniqueness. Hopefully the ginko trees will survive. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Coney Mall really only exists on maps now. As does Rivertown, Octoberfest and Action Zone. I went into this season excited for changes that make KI more KI. But it appears the powers that be want to make our park less and less of what it was. I apologise, I'm usually not such a negative enthusiast. The music change on IS has really put me in a mood. Kind of sad that CP has less of a corporate feel than KI. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

It sounds like KIfan73 is hinting that Coney Mall will be transformed into County Fair. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Sweet Dreams (are made of this)-Eurythmics Do You Really Want To Hurt Me- Culture Club The Reflex- Duran Duran Jump (For My Love)-Pointer Sisters We're Not Gonna Take It- Twisted Sister Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I'm going to confess something that I could only discuss here, because many will understand. I am legit stressed about this! The music has been a KI highlight for me this year. I selfishly want IS to stand out. I do hope the person/people who is/are responsible for the decision reconsider.

I don't think it matters who made the decision. It was made. What matters is what happens in the future, and maybe if the people who enjoyed the change to area appropriate music can make their opinions known, the music can return to IS.

Anybody at the park today who can update this board regarding the IS music? Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I hope so, too. That has been a major highlight of this season for me.

I'm on Tapatalk and only see The Beast video. But I thought the helix tunnel was not enclosed until 1980? (I'm also at an MD appointment and have my sound off. Forgive me if The Beast video is not from 1979.) Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Haunt because of the rides. WinterFest because I've never been and it's KI in December! Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I'm a bigger guy and have no real issues with the trains. Not a whole lot of leg room, but very manageable. However, I will let someone else in front of me if my ride is n train #2.

I like the idea of tying the parks together. They have long been akin to each other. KD is awesome. I think more thought was put into this than the cloned rides/names at SIX.

I really love Thunder Run. The new train didn't make much of a difference in the ride, in my opinion. The retracking and new ledgers on the front of the coaster did wonders for the ride. Hopefully the continue this work over the next offseason(s).

I think it would be cool to have a coaster at KD named Twisted Timbers, with similar theming of MT at KD. I'm hoping this happens!

I've used FLP at CP and it was a great value for the money. (The gave me an unasked for discount-FLP at the cost of FL for showing my Platinum Pass.) But I only make it to CP once or twice a year. I have also used FLP at KI, but I was with a friend who only goes once a year at most. I try and go to KI when lines shouldn't be long. I did not like the Flash Pass program at SIX. When I went to SFMM last winter, I only had 1.5 days in the park, so on the second day, I bought one. You have to carry around a device, you have to program in a ride and time, and you can only add one ride at a time. Often times, I was waiting around until my ride time was open.

When I was enjoying a shady respit in Tower Gardens...and the group next to me was talking about Mystical Timbers...the shed has New Age propaganda and she wasn't exposing her kids to that poison. ( As she was smoking a cigarette with her kids in tow.) Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Great day at the park today! Manageable crowds, great food and service, and wonderful weather. Starting off the day with a slight hangover from the Foreigner concert last night, but man the KI water cures that quickly! [emoji33][emoji33][emoji33][emoji33] Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

I'm not in Tower Gardens often enough to notice if the pines trees have been there for a while or not. But, large trees are installed all the time. In my former line of work, moving a 50' conifer was par for the course. In Phoenix, we used cranes to install saguaro cacti and palm trees.

I'm glad the creaking noise has returned on the first lift hill.

I guess I misunderstood your original cost of maintenance and fuel long term vs up front investment. The attractions that were removed are missed. I think many would love to see them return even if in a much smaller version. I'd also like to see many other things return, so it will be interesting to see what happens. I'm just extremely happy with the return of good music on IS, Winterfest and Mystic Timbers.

Yet big parks and small parks alike have them and keep them. I'm hoping they return.

I rode at Coasterstock this year for the first time in 9 years. I will only do a lights on ride from now on! It was bumpy but not rough. The only coaster at KI I haven't ridden is Invertigo and I have no plans to ride that death trap.

The parodies are about the only thing that I can tolerate from this guy anymore. I lost respect for him because one of his prediction videos pretty much parroted the information that was given on a private event. At the time, it was asked that the information to not be shared. He may have had permission to share the information months later, but he passed it off as his own prediction on what the next five years could bring. I like prognosticating, but claiming that information presented at a private event as your own theory is dishonest. Also, what is the deal with the YouTubers calling subscribers "fans?"

I don't ride carnival attractions, so besides the sympathy for the affected people, I'm not too much of an active participant of this story other than following the industry at large. That being said, when the local (Lexington, KY) news put the local spin on this story today, the Dept of Ag inspector they interviewed stated that in KY, the rides are inspected at set up and daily at each location. Don't know about Ohio, but that seems pretty extensive. But again, is it cursory or detailed? I have a feeling most inspections will be ramped up after this incident.

If I recall correctly, the ride was inspected by the appropriate governing authority. (Ohio Dept of Agriculture) The rides are supposed to be inspected before at each site before the operator is allowed to operate them to the public. So, in theory, the ride is inspected several times a year. But, is it a cursory inspection to ensure it is properly set up, or is it a thorough inspection to include all aspects of the ride. On the surface, it appears that multiple inspections should prevent such failures vs annual inspections at fixed rides in amusement parks. But then there even problems, like the cable that severed the girl's legs at SIX FLAGS Kentucky Kingdom. (Of note, many enthusiasts blast the "new" Kentucky Kingdom for having redundant safety checks that can slow down dispatch times on some attractions.)