KIfan73 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 I'd hate to see them rip out Congo. I hadn't rode it for awhile, and got on it this summer...it is still a really fun ride. Maybe if it was just spruced up a bit. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Six Flags completely renovated Movietown Water Effect very recently. Then, just a couple of months ago, Great Adventure removed it. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 I wonder if it would still be around if Chiller worked out right. Quote
KIfan73 Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 To me, its one of those "atmosphere" rides. It gives Action Zone something different than the massive expanse of concrete that it mostly is. I can barely look at the old pictures of that area. Kind of sad when you compare the two. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 Topgun1993 speculated: I wonder if it would still be around if Chiller worked out right. Hmmm, and how far is Son of Beast from Congo Falls? Quote
PKIVortex Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 According to a post over at coasterbuzz. At No Coaster Con, it was announced that: Face/Off is to become Invertigo Top Gun is to become Flight Deck IJST: is to become Backlot Stunt Coaster. Those were the only 3 that were listed. Also no G trains for The Beast, new logos for Racer Trains, Drop Zone will be rotating again, and finally Bubba Gumps will be keeping it's name. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Nothing was encrypted in that message? Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 It's not like a secret that must be carried to the tomb. Quote
JacksonPKI Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 As do I, and I also believe that IJST's days are (or at least should be) numbered. What makes you believe that? Or are you just making up stuff again to hear yourself talk? Note the "Or at least Should be." IJST is a waste of space. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Nothing is forever. Not even us. ALL of our days are numbered. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Italian Job is a ride that has been a relatively big success for the park. Granted the location they out it in was terrible, but park guests really seem to enjoy the ride. Yes, the ride may be short, but it is a fun little ride to ride. While you may feel that IJST should be removed from the park sooner rather then later, I think your opinion will be in the minority. Additionally, the ride is only three years old. It doesn`t have any significant downtimes every season, so reliability isn`t as big of an issue like it is with TR:TR. In summation, I would expect IJST, or Backlot Stunt Coaster, to be around for many many years to come. Quote
DropZone99 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Congo Falls should be removed this off season, and replacing it could be a huge log ride (like Snake River Falls or Perilous Plunge) only it could be behind Delirium and Slingshot. Theres enough land but i don't know how you'd get back there. Quote
PKIVortex Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 They are still room to get back behind Delirium and Sling Shot. The old Entrance for King Cobra is still just open land. Quote
Tuskin Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Exactly right, there really is quite a bit of room behind Delirium, not enough for a coaster unless you took out days of thunder, but enough for a small flat ride. =^) Quote
JacksonPKI Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Congo Falls should be removed this off season, and replacing it could be a huge log ride (like Snake River Falls or Perilous Plunge) only it could be behind Delirium and Slingshot. Theres enough land but i don't know how you'd get back there. Is this your opinion or a prediction? Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 I`m fairly certain that is just his opinion. I still don`t understand why Congo Falls is always one of the rides of choice for people to be removed from the park. It has great capacity, and provides a wet ride to cool down on those hot summer days. Especially in the Action Zone, which is devoid of a lot of shade. Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 The names have now changed on KI's website: Italian Job Stunt Track = Backlot Stunt Coaster Days of Thunder = Thunder Alley Drop Zone Stunt Tower = Drop Zone Face/Off = Invertigo Tomb Raider: The Ride = The Crypt Top Gun = Flight Deck http://www2.cedarfair.com/kingsisland/attr...ry.cfm?ac_id=18 Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Nothing really surprising on that list. The only new name is Thunder Alley for Days of Thunder go carts. Invertigo was essentially a given, since that is Vekoma`s catalog name for the ride and Great America`s Vekoma Invertigo has been dubbed that since it opened in 1998. The one ride not listed as being changed is Congo Falls. Keep in mind the ride was originally Amazon Falls when it opened. Then when the Action Zone opened in 1999, it was renamed Congo Falls after the Paramount movie. A little odd that they did not change this ride name. Although, I am glad that they are keeping the Drop Zone name! Quote
DropZone99 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Awesome! All though i don't like the name of Flight Deck... it'll always be Top Gun. Im happy with the rest of the names. Quote
KIfan73 Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Yes, "Flight Deck" is the one that bums me out. I don't think I'll ever be able to actually say "Hey, lets go ride Flight Deck"... Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 I am among the minority. I personally don`t mind the name Flight Deck. I don`t think it is the best name they could have come up with, but it is not a bad name, by any stretch of the imagination, IMO. Quote
RaCeR Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Flight deck???...Back lot stunt coaster?? They did not put much thought into those ride names.They could have named it Kings Island stunt coaster...?i dont know just dissapointing names. Quote
JacksonPKI Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 ^Well, they origionally put the new ride names out in KD. Do you think that some rides will come out with a new paint job? Quote
RaCeR Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I hope they get painted.most need paint except IJST....whoops I MEAN BLSC!!! Quote
Jasper Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I dont really mind it too much because in my book they will always be the good ole names. Quote
JacksonPKI Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I hope they get painted.most need paint except IJST....whoops I MEAN BLSC!!! Going to have to get use to it! I like Face.. er... Invertigo's present paint job. The Yellow and red really catches your eye, right near the entrence. Quote
RaCeR Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I hope they get painted.most need paint except IJST....whoops I MEAN BLSC!!! Going to have to get use to it! I like Face.. er... Invertigo's present paint job. The Yellow and red really catches your eye, right near the entrence. I know!!Every time i go to KI i watch it from the parking lot before i go in and when we leave. Quote
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