In another topic, some members were saying that The Crypt aka Tomb Raider, will be totally different from last year. I figured they would just remove the least amount of theming as possible, then leave the rest in the ride. Will It still be the same exact ride? (Giant Topspin?) Will it have a new prgram? Will any new theming be attempted? and will it even come close to what TRTR was when it opened? Post your speculation, and info about THE CRYPT.

hmmm i think the statue might stay and thats it, the rooms will always be open and there will be no more preshow.

Well, after looking at pictures of Kings Dominions opening Day pictures, their Tomb Raider Still had a "Monkey statue". So will these stay on our Tomb Raider even though they are movie references?

Depends on if Paramount gave the rights for us to use the props that are identified with tomb raider or not, or if there was an agreement for such and such amount of time for us to keep them.

The crypt is now an age old fight Fire vs Ice so yes there will be some themeing and yes there will be a new program so be ready for a new ride experince

On Topgun1993's video (Winter SOAR 2008) it said that their removing some rows of seats for a more balanced gondala, for more spins!

It would be awesome if they made it floorless like Crypt ar KD.

I just wish it would spin you like Texas Twister at Geauga Lake.

I am excited it may be my first ride of the day on the 20th.

It wouldnt matter if they removed more seats to increase spins, that is dependent on the program.

And most likely, there will be no preshow, and the program CAN stay the same, the soundtrack has to be edited to remove the spoken word of Angelina Jolie and her father (forget the actor's name sorry.)

As for the monkey statues, those can be played out as not part of the Tomb Raider experience. Its not something that would not be found outside that realm.

^ I think he was talking about the gondola being lighter so the program COULD flip it more.

I wonder if the picture booth will be working again. It's been awhile.

It wouldnt matter if they removed more seats to increase spins, that is dependent on the program.

And most likely, there will be no preshow, and the program CAN stay the same, the soundtrack has to be edited to remove the spoken word of Angelina Jolie and her father (forget the actor's name sorry.)

As for the monkey statues, those can be played out as not part of the Tomb Raider experience. Its not something that would not be found outside that realm.

Oh really? Do you actually know any of those things for a fact? The monkey statues are "charecters" featured in the movie/games and I am pretty sure would need to go. Also, unless you have some source you'd like to credit, who are you to say what their plans are for pre-shows, programs etc. ?

Just cause they are featured in the movie/games does not mean they can not use those. Those are not exclusive to Paramount. I am pretty sure of this.

Just cause they are featured in the movie/games does not mean they can not use those. Those are not exclusive to Paramount. I am pretty sure of this.

What do monkeys have to do with Fire Vs Ice

^ I think he was talking about the gondola being lighter so the program COULD flip it more.

I wonder if the picture booth will be working again. It's been awhile.

does it still have a photo booth?

You all got it wrong. Rick Roll the Ride is going in there. The Crypt is just it's working title to keep you all guessing.

We're gonna be Rick Rolling all night on that ride baby!

Oh wow, I just discovered a video of the new Crypt testing, it looks amazing! Check it out on You Tube before its pulled!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU

Oh wow, I just discovered a video of the new Crypt testing, it looks amazing! Check it out on You Tube before its pulled!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU

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^ I think he was talking about the gondola being lighter so the program COULD flip it more.

I wonder if the picture booth will be working again. It's been awhile.

does it still have a photo booth?

I think, I'm not sure if any of the equipment exists any more though.

Cool I clicked the link but the crypt was gone but they replaced it with a awesome 80's Rick Astley, Wow what a treat

I am looking forward to riding the Crypt this year. I enjoyed the ride the first time that I rode it opening year. I do think that the novelty wears off a bit after riding so many times, but I still rode it everytime that I went to KI (except, of course when I went to Halloween Haunt and it was down for the season). I liked riding it with first time riders to see their expressions and reactions to the ride. Looking forward to the new program, if there is one.

I liked riding it with first time riders to see their expressions and reactions to the ride.

I always liked it when first timers asked me what exactly the ride did when I was checking bars. I remember two girls asking me and I calmly said "Well, it doesn't do much. You pretty much stay here, we shine a couple lights at you, maybe splash a 'lil water here and there, and play really cool music in the background. It's quite relaxing," while riders who already knew what the ride did laughed in the background. Quite a reaction when the ride homed and I went back on the ride to see what they thought... "OMG, that was insane! I hate you for that! But I loved it.. I wanna ride it again!" Priceless.

On the other hand, I'm entirely too ready to see what they've done with the place. Maybe they'll keep up with the theming this year.. or let it go to be another Disaster Transport, as I'm told that rides theming has gone downhill as well.

Oh wow, I just discovered a video of the new Crypt testing, it looks amazing! Check it out on You Tube before its pulled!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2b1D5w82yU

The Crypt never looked better.

If they are doing a complete "retheme" then they would have had plenty of time when the ride was down, to take out all the existing theming. Remember all the parts laying out by the doors, that you could see while on The Beast last season?... hmmmmm...

Yep^ I remember. Im pretty sure the new theme is Fire vs Ice. I really wanna ride it now =)!!! should be fun

I wander if the statue (i forget what its called) behind the Eiffel Tower will still be there...?

I wander if the statue (i forget what its called) behind the Eiffel Tower will still be there...?

I dont know?I was wondering the same thing cause the head was broken off during Hallowwenn Haunt?

I highly doubt it, it's pretty undeniable that it's related to Tomb Raider.

Exactly right anything resembling tomb raider will probably not be there unless Cedar Fair were given rights to it

That will be a tough one. Yes Paramount used those icons however they are not exclusive, those can be found else where.