BeeastFarmer

They did for Mystic Timbers media day in a roundabout way. They had a train mounted camera and legitimate media did their work. On the filler trips, "influencers" could sit in those rows and obtain copies from an SD card to use on their socials. Still official, I guess.

I still think they should, when the coaster goes bye-bye, put in a Parisian Promenade street park with lush landscaping, family flats, pop up food locations and live entertainment. Would be epic for kids, mom's, and boomers.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a good reason to not allow it. I forgot about that kid...

On ride filming, without park approval, is not allowed currently, no matter the equipment.

Troll alert.

I am guessing here, but maybe they don't want a huge crowd on this day. Given the past preview days since Mystic Timbers, it has been swamped and there are always technical delays, new employee issues and the like. Having a smaller crowd would be better for the employees and the clientele.

I dont think they are that concerned with being that specific. They probably just chose a stock coaster image...but if it was intentional, this coaster seems more attention grabbing than Orion...I'm not downgrading Orion, but it is hard to capture the enormity of a GiGa coaster in this context. But, in any case, I am very happy that Spirit Song is returning. I am never able to go because of work, but I know you really enjoy it @Hawaiian Coasters 325 and will have a blast!

Actually, GenX. But we call out the BS when we see it, especially from the so called "influencers."

Maybe some people should have paid more attention to grammar school English lessons.

I mean, they could just not do one. Be glad you get this opportunity.

I'd love to have one of those crazy GCI dueling hybrid coasters right up front when they redo Action Zone. And I'd love to see that rethemed back into a past land that ties into the new land.

I dont consider PE anything like the Junkyard Coaster. But they could do a nice lead car with horses and the other two cars as wagons.

I think it depends on how long the expected life of the coaster is. If it will stick around for another 20 years, i think a two year project that renovates BLSC in year one and revitalizes the area and then The Vortex replacement the next year would be feasible. I think the future of a BLSC retheme will be determined by what the do with the one at KD and their new themed area.

In typical Paramount style, just plopping something down like a turd. This looks like something that should be next door to Fred Sanfords junk yard from Sanford and Son TV show.

Not to hijack this thread about a subject this is disussed elsewhere, but there was no landscaping close to buildings that was removed. The weeping fir tree at The German Building and the Japanse Maple at The Italian Building are still there, plus the large potted plants are brought out during the warm season. Gas lamps should have came back. The pavers they put down look so much better than the cobblestone and most of the concrete planter borders were removed. I dont get the black pavers. Would have been great for the implied curb. Overall, though, with the linden trees gone, it opens up IS to look as open as it has since the early 70s. Those trees were about 30 years old in a very harsh environment and were likely at the end of their service life. Sucks, but it is what it is. I'd conjecture that they have 2 show stops to get people in the shops to buy things, as it is with the stops in CM and Tower Gardens promenade.

It's winter. The royal fountain is empty. There are no people in the park.

Which would match the Coke Marketplace. It would also help to make the building look less German. The Architectural Shingles on the entry plaza building were likely an attempt to use European style materials to soften a modernesque building. Without significant changes to the facade, they are probably the best choice. Asphalt shingles would look bad, metal roofing would look bad (see Canada's Wonderland) and shake shingles would probably look decent, but run a safety risk for the crowds passing below. I'd be happy with new shingles of the same syle, the banners removed, and the flags brought back to soften the facade.

If the angle to the south is doable, they could make the entire parking lot a solar farm, and by partnering with the electrical supplier, pass some of that expense to them. This would benefit patrons by having somewhat shaded parking, the park by being able to take advantage of net metering and tax breaks (I am not sure what it is for commercial users, but for residential users, it is a 30% credit to your tax bill), and the electric supplier by reducing the strain on the local grid. It's not often that an open area the size of KI's lot in an urban area is open. Possible? Yes. Likely? Probably not in the foreseeable future. Disclaimer: I have a solar array on my farm that provides 100% of my electricity needs. My views could be biased .

Amen! See also Paramounts Carowinds concept art for Drop Tower: Stunt Zone (or whatever it was called).

I think the majority of AP will be ready, there might be some details that are added later. The flats may have tech downtimes, like any new ride does. It's an important connection between AZ and TAFKACM, so the hardscape should be complete. It might look like a mess now, but when land is raw and utilities are (likely) being replaced/rerouted, but once this is over, new hardscape goes quickly. Landscaping will likely be sparse at opening, like it usually is parkwide, because of the time of year. Kings Island is usually good at meeting deadlines, so I think all will be good.

Even with the recent remodel, the Skyline is tired and stale. It is inefficient as well. So, if they are going to make a move, they should tear it to the studs and restart. If there ever was a good time to do a switcharoo, that would be the time. Whatever goes into the CFA place, it will need to be child friendly. That was why that spot made a great place for CFA...finger foods to grab and go. So, for this area, I think Skyline does not make sense. But for adults, it would make great sense because they wouldn't make (as much) of a mess with the food as kids. Overall, though, I could see the entire area being covered in cheese and chili and smelling sour on hot days. I think it's important for Skyline and LaRosa's to be a prominent fixture at KI. They are local, and LaRosa's, in one form or another, has been there since day one. And I think it does belong in Rivertown because it has been pizza since the day the building opened. Can't get more original and nostalgic than that.

@Hawaiian Coasters 325, I don't know if its a good idea to link this video. They do POVs which the parks prohibit, and this video has them from WindSeeker and others.

I did ride it a couple of times under the Italian Job name. It wasnt really a splash down. It was like yard sprinklers that sent multiple strong streams of water outwards as the train passed over the track.

Because it sells and larosa is a presenting partner.

That should be in The Italian Building, though. I'd like a bread factory in The Swiss Building.