BeeastFarmer

Yes! The jazz was odd , but it really grew on me as the season went on. But International Street really needs to reflect the theme of the land. However...I wouldn't mind a switch to peaceful music as the night settles in if it a deterrent to the fighting. It would be antithetical to fight with Native American flute for example.

Great podcast! Lots of good information and viewpoints. It also sounds like your equipment has been upgraded so it sounded great on my outdoor speaker as I was working in the yard.

Don't forget about yesterday's leftover chili that is going to be thrown on the ground in the middle of the pop up so the prestige holders can eat! Good thing it's right beside the toilet!

If only there was a Bakeri on International Street. That would be like a Rainbo after a thunderstorm.

I'd assume, based on reading his post, that he is looking for communication from the park. Specifically, information about parking, exclusive entrance, and the VIP lounge(s).

I don't know that they could recruit RNs to work those stations with the abysmal pay they offer, at least as of last year. I know your post is said in jest, but my view on their pay is not.

How has it failed? Repurposed building seems like a win to me.

Where is thrill biscuit when you need him?

Sure, here is a poem about the Eiffel Tower at Kings Island: Oh, Eiffel Tower, you stand so tall In the center of Kings Island. You're a beacon of hope and light, A symbol of joy and excitement. Your three legs reach for the sky, Your latticework frame is a marvel of engineering. You're a work of art, a masterpiece, A testament to human ingenuity. I love to ride to the top of you, And take in the view of the park. I can see all the rides and attractions, And the people below look like ants. You're a symbol of Kings Island, And I'm so glad you're here. You bring joy to so many people, And you're a part of my childhood memories. Thank you, Eiffel Tower, For being such a special place. I'll always cherish the memories I've made here, And I'll always be grateful for you.

Stained concrete might be much more thematically appropriate. Especially if it's textured ( I don't know the feasibility of textured hardscape in a high traffic area as it would be difficult to clean).

Yes, they are working very hard and it looks like we have some good weather days coming up. Here's to hoping the paths can be open!

From my reading of the concert art and the clearing seen during Winterfest, AP will extend over to the other side of the pathway near Delirium. So the pathway in front of Festhaus would be closed probably close to the drink stand. The pathway between Action Zone and Coney Mall is actually adventure port and would be a major closure to traffic flow. As far as the path from tower garden to Coney Mall, the concept art showed it starting at the airbrush building and that's confirmed by the webcam view. It appears they have put in new, colored pavement close to the restroom so they might have a half path finished. Loosing these important days so close to opening has to be devastating to timelines. I'm hoping they have hardscape complete by opening day. Softscape is usually behind at opening. I guess we will find out in a few days!

Or we can seek balance like it appears Kings Island is attempting. Skyline is great. But the Swiss Building location has been a mess for years and needed a major gut job on the interior...which I hope we have. I just want ki to be ki, not sfog or bgw. I think grain and grill will be a good cf brand, but I don't think Hugo's would fit good at ki, like it may at Carowinds. As I would never want to see Chop Kings replacing panda express in Festhaus. As park enthusiasts, we tend to narrow our focus when we really could think outside the box of what makes a great sensory experience.

So instead of chain food, we want to become like another amusement park chain?

But there are two other ways around that area, and the only thing that is in that area is Island Paradise. If the Adventure Port path is closed, Action Zone is a dead end, Coney malls main entrance is closed and you loose restrooms and several retail locations. That must have sucked to have to block the pathway. I hope it's not repeated this year!

^wild mouse meets Der Spinnen Keggers! (And the music is great!)

I'm sure that the hardscape will be ready for opening day. That pathway is too important to close for operating days. But of course, I may have to eat these words.

Guess the map was wrong and @disco2000was right about Subway.

Actually, when I opened the app on my phone, this category was at the top. Loving The Beast, I opened the topic. I really would like to see the work from 20 years ago!

Man, I wish this file could be found.

Enjoying watching Orion test this morning!

I seriously don't get this argument about the vest restraint. I get tons of air on valravrn. And while I prefer the old style inverts because they were whippy, the restraint on Banshee is superior to raptor and afterburn. I know it's subjective, but still...

I think ancient ruins that have been visited for centuries can have newer tourist traps like the mercado, Enrique's. Isnt there an Arrow Trading Company too?

I'd like to insert an Eeyore giff here, but my phone won't let me. On a serious note, I too, hope you are surprised. King's Island has plussed many things in the last 6 seasons. You are astute to minute detail and I applaud most of your suggestions, but sometimes the pessimistic side shows through. I do too, with my Junkyard Coaster and TAFKACM comments.

I'm not for or against non park povs. I think we should respect the rules the park has, just as we support the park's policy on drones. If ki allowed it of course I would still go. It's not a hill to die on. As a matter of fact, I did a pov at a park that allowed it. It was done safely. But it was not because I wanted YouTube clicks, it's just my own personal thing, stored somewhere on a Google server. I think though, as park fans, we should respect park rules. And pray that we have the wisdom to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know we cannot change this.