I totally agree. There's a very nice set of rocket ships in storage at Geauga Lake. At least there was...

They sure would look nice and be a grand addition to Kings Island....

It is EXTREMELY unlikely that CF is going to shrink the Nickelodeon Universe to expand Rivertown. NU and its predecessor, Hanna-Barbera Land, has drawn large numbers of families to Kings Island. The Golden Ticket awards that the park has won because of the children's area is reason enough to leave it intact.

Kings Island will NOT shrink its children's area.

HOWEVER, I cannot guarantee you that CF will keep the Nickelodeon theming. When CF acquired PP, the Nickelodeon license only came with 4 years. Nearly 2 have passed. In 2 years from now Cedar Fair will have to (1) renew the Nickelodeon license, (2) turn all former PP children's areas in Peanuts children's areas, or (3) find a new theming for the children's areas, such as PBS Sprout.

And I have NO IDEA what CF will opt to do.

Best regards,

Italian Chef

I think that the Nickelodeon license will be renewed because it makes sense from a business standpoint. Unlike older movies like Top Gun, The Italian Job, et al., Nick is on ongoing business for Paramount that is competing with other networks for viewers and ratings. Having its name on the area provides not only income from the licensing agreement without the expense associated with running a theme park, but also advertising for its television programs and the merchandise (dvd's, lunch boxes, book bags, etc. not just the stuff sold at the parks), that goes along with viewership. In essence CF is paying Paramount to advertise Paramount's products, and IMO it would be unwise for Paramount to discontinue this relationship.

Viacom, the owner of the Nick franchise, is licensing it to other parks as well, including Mall of America, just miles from Valleyfair. The park there used to be run by an outside operator...by the name of Cedar Fair LP.

There's also this large operation in Florida....

No offence to CF, but i could see them slowly taking out Nick U. and making Rivertown bigger. Then once Nick U. is small they'll rename it Camp Snoopy. Think about it... AZ will be like the midway that has TTD, PT, Mantis, MF, ect... Coney Maul will be like Wicked Twister Midway and Raptor Midway. Rivertown will be like Frontier Town, and Oktoberfest will be Cedar Trail. BB will be an up-charge attraction and there will be Challenge Park between BB and Nick U. Not saying it's going to happen..

I know for a fact next year is the final year for Nick U. so they better make up their minds on new ride names. i hope they rename foc beastie again.

And just how do you know that? I wasn't aware they were sharing that information with ride associates now.

^Only the Lemon Chill guy knows for sure!

I know the guy who gives the info to lemon chill guy and he says Nick stays!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

You've gotta love nobodies who turn out to be right!

I'll always remember the Dippn' Dots man who talked about moving X-Flight last July!

^July of '06? Show me the link and quote for that one.

I know for a fact next year is the final year for Nick U. so they better make up their minds on new ride names. i hope they rename foc beastie again.

I really can't wait to hear how this can be confirmed.

CABANA LADY STRIKES AGAIN!

^ I said that as in I was actualy TALKING to him in real life! We were talking one hot day, and I had finished riding the SOB. I said that I wished something would go in SOB's place. (This was only days before the imfamous accident!), and he said, "Well, of course, you know about X-Flight." And I said, "What about it?". He said, "Well, it's being moved here.". I broke out laughing. Than in November rumors started popping up. I still didn't belive it. UNTIL I drove to Cleveland in late January, and I saw huge trucks going south, with big green track. When I came back a week later, it was sitting in KI's parking lot! And I hered it first from the Dipn' Dots man!

What ever happened to Dominator coming to KI? Now everyone changed there mind and said KD...

Not everyone. Some NEVER said it was going to KI, and insisted from the beginning it was bound elsewhere....

We were talking one hot day, and I had finished riding the SOB.

That would explain it.

Hot day + riding SoB= delusions

I really doubt that CF had any intentions of bringing FH to KI less than two weeks of taking possession of the park.

Now add to that: CF is notorious for not releasing their "plans" for new rides. Now a ride, coaster no less, leaving one park and going to another? That is even bigger news than a new coaster being installed. Top that with a regular park employee knowing the information?

Sorry man, I don't buy it.

^ I have just noticed:

Most parks have already released there plans. MA gets Thunderhawk. KD gets Dominator. I could go on. But what about KI? No press releases. Will something big get revealed in November? February?

Plus, after some Dipn' Dots I got my head strait! At that point I assume he was just randomly piking a coaster and telling me it was coming here. He turned out to be right!

KD hasn't released anything yet.

KD hasn't released anything yet.

But the track and cars are sitting outside in the parking lot.

KD hasn't released anything yet.

But the track and cars are sitting outside in the parking lot.

Do you have a link to the photos of these? I would be very interested in checking this out

The link has previously been posted on this site:

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=181726

But before that link was posted, a somewhat reputable poster here started that thread on this very subject:

http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=181704

Thanks, nice description of yourself interpreter lol =^)

Reputable...or refutable?

As always im kidding Interpreter, If anyone on here deserves to describe themselves as that, it is indeed you!

Somewhat, yep, somewhat...

Peter Pan was quoted to say after many great accolades of his knowledge and achievements to say “Yes I know – I don’t mean to sound conceded, but it is just that I can not tell a lie.”

Yeah everything in our life is seemingly free market. You have to sell yourself, the trick is to not spend too much time or money on advertising. And, if you do, to make sure that your viewpoints are actually something people are ready for or understanding of.

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(Que sad music)

Yea, well, its time to move on. Move on to 2009! Don't worry, we'll get our chance!