BoddaH1994 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 With only five pieces left as of the time of this writing, Diamondback - Kings Island's 230' steel hypercoaster set to open in April 2009, is almost complete! With only a few sections of track remaining, it's becoming apparent that spring is just around the corner! Click here to see the latest Diamondback construction photos! If a season of giant steel and wood coasters, wet and wild rides, live shows and special events interests you then why not treat yourself to a Kings Island season pass? Kings Island now has three incredible options: purchase a Kings Island season pass and get admission to the park every day that its open to the public in 2009, a Gold Pass will get you access to Kings Island but also includes special VIP perks including early rides on Diamondback every day and more, a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass gets you all of the perks of a Kings Island Gold Pass but also includes parking and admission to all Cedar Fair parks including Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Knott's Berry Farm and many more! Click here to purchase your 2009 season pass! Are you going to be a star? The park wants to hear from you! Kings Island is currently looking for singers, dancers, specialty acts, musicians, characters and technicians to fill the casts of their 2009 shows. Auditions will be held on February 14th and 15th at Kings Island from 10am until 2pm. Click here for more information! Do you want the latest information sent directly to your cell phone? Sign up for KICentral's official mobile club and receive text alerts with the latest news and information about Kings Island! Signing up is fast and free! Click here for more information about KICentral's official mobile club! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park! Regards, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 This thing is really coming to life, and slithering into our little enthusiast hearts! I can't wait to ride that monstrosity, it just looks like it bounces around the terrain. What a wicked ride! Great pics too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes. I agree that this ride is looking more and more awesome. I think that many of us here will have a new favorite ride come this spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 ^ I agree and think I may be one of them. I'm at least very anxious to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhimes90 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I can't wait till this beauty is all put together. Come on April!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 It doesn't seem that long ago that we were all speculating on what the thing was going to be called, much less what it was going to be. Now it has taken its dominant place on the KI skyline, and seeing it as I pass the park on Western Row/Columbia Road never gets old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Nut Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I can't wait till this beauty is all put together. Come on April!!! I know I'm going to camp out the night before to ensure I get to ride the diamonback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 ^^TB, you gonna rent out your Landen Falls pad?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Diamondback is kind of like a child. We saw it in the topic of Rumor Coaster, not yet a baby just an embryo, then came the announcement day when baby Diamondback was birthed into the world of Kings Island. Then the first track piece went up and it took its first steps. We saw it grow from a toddler to an adult and take full form. Now pretty soon we will see Diamondback in all its fury atop the Kings Island food chain. Immaculate pictures. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianapolisman Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I read some where raising a child cost's around $1mil. So this is more like rasing 22 kids in 4 months. WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trint2004 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 wow, where did u hear that. I dont think its that much for a year. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Given that the average income in this country doesn't even approach that for 18 years, I have no idea where that figure could have come from. Though from five years ago, this says just over a quarter million per child: http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Colleg...kids/P37245.asp And even that is based on some fairly questionable assumptions... The default here is less than $200,000 and the result can be customized: http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calc/raiseChild.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 according to Kings Island eLetter just received... the TRACK IS COMPLETE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointGuyfrmCincy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I renewed my Platinum pass back in OCT. during Halloween Haunt!!Bring on Diamondback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycook Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 New Diamondback info: the ride is finished: http://www.pulsejournal.com/n/content/oh/s...iamondback.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycook Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Click here for photos: http://projects.pulsejournal.com/cache/gal.../070908coaster/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welchce Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I just got the e-mailer from KI and it gives MUCH love to some particular website... One of the top amusement and theme park fan sites in the world - KICentral.com - will have its inaugural Winter Blues event Saturday, January 31 at Kings Island. During the event, KIC members will take a tour of Great Wolf Lodge and hear from guest speakers including Don Helbig and Nick Licastro from Kings Island and the site’s own Robbie Zerhusen, who will give a presentation on the transition in 1971 from Coney Island to Kings Island. The highlight of the event will be a construction tour of the new Diamondback roller coaster. KICentral has more than 3,000 registered members and has been referenced and featured in numerous newspapers, television and radio stories about Kings Island and the amusement/theme park industry. The site attracts thousands of visitors daily. http://www.visitkingsisland.com/news/detail.cfm?item_id=815 Also in the mailer was http://www.visitkingsisland.com/news/detail.cfm?item_id=814 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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