BeeastFarmer

I rode MS in May several times during my first CP visit. I didn't find it too rough, but slightly boring. But I still really enjoy it. This news saddens me, but I am hoping for a remake rather than a tear down.

I think we will see a reinvigorated train, maybe a medium flat (like an Enterprise) and perhaps a Plants vs Zombies attraction. I was not impressed with PVZ at Carowinds.

I will note, when I stopped by Guest Services to comment about the lack of trays, I also commented about the music. The associates said that they love to hear that, because it allows them to pass it on to higher ups. They said they also like the Christmas in July and the instrumental music too. Maybe someone does listen to the comments left there.

Had a great time at the park yesterday! Enjoyed chatting with some KIC folks on the train. Here are my observations: 1. Christmas in July was great! Enjoyed the music and the decor. 2. Speaking of music, it seems that some one at KI has decided to turn the volume down. I hope this continues. I could actually hear people. 3. Ride operations were great. Not crowded, but they were working hard. New on DB to me, the spieler would announce the hammerhead was clear, and the train was consistently going out shortly after that. 4. Food service speed has generally improved since the early season. 5. No trays at IS Skyline. How they expect you to carry a 3-way, a coney, a drink, a card, plasticware, napkins and crackers and your pass is beyond me. 6. At the PS Ice cream, service was terrible. I waited in a line, got to the register while the employee talked to a supervisor. When I cleared my throat, she said, "Oh you can move to the next line." So, I did as there was only one person in that line and was getting change. But the supervisor had to interupt to get her to change a bill for coin rolls. Then, I kid you not, the second employee took almost three minutes to count out 89 cents to the original customer. She looked confused and scared. After she gave the customer change, instead of taking my order, she talked to two employees who were standing to the side, wanting ice cream. So she got them ice cream and ignored a paying customer. She made ice cream cones directly after handling cash. Had the supervisor not been right there, I would have walked away. I spoke to him, and he stated that they periodically have to make change. That was not so much the issue as unclean hands. The supervisor recognized this and washed his hands and made me a cone.

Well I know I'm a star of the forums and all *blushes* Just kidding. I don't understand what you mean tho. Didn't you post in this forum, or in the theming rundown forum, a picture of the stars from Tower Gardens, with a comment about how you had never seen them, and they must have been leftover from the PP days?

The t-shirts have some tie dye influence. KCKC used to be where I would smell weed while in the que line. Many, but not, weed smokers, sport tie dye shirts. The tree in the ride's logo looks like the angry tree from the Wizard of Oz. Maybe there is a connection to the Tin Man boat after all.

In the intro video, I wonder if the paver with the star is a nod to MagentaLizard?

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