BeeastFarmer

My personal bias comes into play here as I don't care about water parks. But it is interesting to note that in 2015, KI added the Space Buggies and Gliders, after KK had the same rides added the year before, in 2016, there was a water park addition and KK had expanded with reopening, and in 2017, KI added a coaster after KK had added one in 2016. Probably a coincidence, but maybe not lol. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

On a certain level yes. I'm sure KI has lost some guests to KK. But specifically to KK and HW, I don't think these parks are in the same level as KI. They will hopefully encourage competition, which would make a healthier KI. Now if we could only get good music back on International Street. (yes, it has angered me that much lol) Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

If links to coaster people's YouTube content is not allowed, please let me know. I was kind of awestruck at how beautiful the park looks in this video. To think it was closed and abandoned as recently as 4 years ago...

He confirmed that 2019 is the parks 30th season/anniversary (can't remember the exact wording he used). He also mentioned the 220 height limit. That's about it. When we did the tour, he was seen with notebook in hand talking to a couple of people. Evidently he does this a lot per our tour guide.

I went to the Last Rides event at KK yesterday. Looks like The Enterprise is definitely leaving this time. Ed Hart talked about Thunder Run quite a bit during his Q&A at lunch. (The rides I had on it yesterday were some of the roughest I have had on it.) Storm Chaser, however, was running better than I have ever experienced it. They have tweaked some things, so they are getting much better life on the wheels. Midways were crowded. Hurricane Bay was still open and had modest crowds. Attendance is up over last year, but specifics were not mentioned. Overall a great day. They really do good events there.

I've only eaten at the Midway Market once. Nice presentation but the food was cold. Had a similar experience at Island Smokehouse with the corn pudding. But that is why the meal plan is so great, you can experiment and not feel like you get ripped off. Even with the cold meats at MM, it was worth the up charge. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Pretty impressive lineup for the first year. Looking forward to the cinnamon twist bread.

Evidently there was a large fight in Candy Apple Grove earlier tonight. It shut down part of Halloween Haunt. For further detail, look at the KD Season Passholder group on Facebook. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

Willl you be there "closing" weekend? That's my next trip up there.

I haven't been to the park since last month and this still stings.

I would do Blackout first. It opens earlier and lines get long quick.

My first childhood memory. The Beast. Cirque shows. The Chicken Shack.

Good piece by Queen City Discovery: http://queencitydiscovery.blogspot.com/2017/09/kentucky-kingdom-six-years-later-part-1.html

And that makes me really sad.

Ironic that I found this thread today after seeing this suggestion in my YouTube feed:

They would likely have to do asbestos and lead-based abatement to the Attitudes building.

Was anyone who reads this thread at the park today? If so, was there pop music on IS?

Mystic Timbers is wonderfully themed. The park did a wonderful job with it. But it wasn't themed to the original Rivertown. It's kind of an oddity that the Miami Riiver Lumber Co fits in so well, but would have been abandoned 11 years after the park opened. Not to be argumentative, but I just want Coney to stay Coney. And I want instrumental music back on International Street.

I understand your points, KIfan73. But to bury history because current generations are ignorant of it would be a mistake. This is a strong point of Carowinds. They embrace the past as they change. I am not in the industry, but in my own biased opinion, the only reason to move away from the Coney name is if there is a legal issue going on with Coney Island. I would hope that was decided when the previous owners of both parks dissolved their relationships.

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.