KIghostguy

A lot of GREAT things have happened today. Things have a way of working out and it’s a good thing the book has been delayed. There’s a lot of “surprises” to add!

Yeah, Mystic Timbers broke the record of most wooden coaster track in one park. The poster said Kings Island has not installed record-breakers in recent years when they’ve added two.

Are you forgetting Banshee and Mystic Timbers?

I don’t mean to sound self-promotional, but there will be a portion in my book about it.

It’s a video from a plane, not a drone, so it should be fine to be posted here:

They took out the berm, but to expand the pathway (which will alleviate congestion) and to add a food stand (adds more amenities). I think that’s a very good trade-off.

Yes, there is a section on it in my book. A lot of people have theorized over the reason why it closed and why it was in 2019. The truth is a lot simpler than what most people on here think.

The final decision to close Vortex was not even made until September, 2019. Additionally, Don is area manager of digital marketing and Chad Showalter is the director of communications. They have no say as to what the park installs. Most (all?) Cedar Fair full-timers are invited to media days. For instance, you can see Greg Scheid in the background of GateKeeper media day videos, Jason McClure in Banshee media day videos, etc.

He was super hostile to me. I think he created a really toxic environment on here. I was delighted the day he left and never came back.

A formerly prolific user who left a few years ago, I think in early 2017. You didn’t miss much. The forum instantly got better the day he left.

There isn't any other ride in the park's history called the Monster, though. As far as your questions on the timing, the article was written about Kings Island's impact in the area--Mike Agin, who wrote it, was the Warren County Bureau chief for the Post. He was probably asked to write a piece for that date and turned to Kings Island. It's not like Warren County had much else going on in 1981. The article does mention changes for 1982, including Hanna-Barbera Land and the "new" Monster. In the context of the full article, it makes sense. Correct, which is why I've reached out to Walt Davis to see if he remembers anything about this. If anybody living would know more, it would be him.

From the 9-1-1971 Cincinnati Enquirer.

That doesn't explain why Butch Bush told the press it was a new ride for 1982. Shake, Rattle & Roll was never advertised as a new ride for 2015.

If you have a better explanation for this, I’d love to hear it. From the 10/12/1981 Cincinnati Post.

Seems like there is active work going on: https://kdfans.com/2020/crypt-replacement-appears-immune-to-the-coronavirus/

Without exact figures, we may never know for certain. For the record, the full quote is, "Kings Island, of course, we felt had tremendous potential and that ride [Diamondback] certainly gave it, I don’t know if it was a record year, but gave it [Kings Island] an excellent year."

Dick Kinzel said that 2009 was an “excellent” year for Kings Island in terms of attendance.

There's a nice photo of it here. It was a Paramount casualty; I believe it was ripped out in the mid-90's along with the bridge over the pond in Oktoberfest.

The folded maps are back? Hallelujah!!

I know he’s acting like it’s some secret, but you can see everything he’s writing about on the 3-26 drone video.

Due to the coronavirus, the publisher will not be able to begin editing until June.

I don’t believe so. None of the publisher’s other books look to be on it. But it will be on Amazon for certain and possibly at the park.

Yes, it will be available in both hard and electronic copies.

Buying the book electronically (i.e. a Kindle edition). I hope you enjoy the book and I can't wait for everyone to read it. It's a longer wait but it will be worth it.

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. Unfortunately, Kings Island: A Ride Through Time will be delayed. It will be out this summer instead of early May as originally anticipated.