Outdoor Man Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 meanwhile this isn't necessarily a thread about Kings Island (I'll let the moderators determine the relevancy of this thread to it's location)- but I wanted to give props to Ryan, Dane, and any of the other individuals who started this site- as well as all of the long-term members. I just got an eNewsletter from Kings Island, which I assume most on this board receive and in Article #2- the opening paragraph identifies KI Central as "one of the top amusement and theme park fan sites in the world." That's HUGE! Congratulations! just curious... did you ever think that this would turn out as big as it has? Quote
JAHill Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Not to mention they were also featured on Don's Diamondback blog! Great job guys! Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Indeed. What a wonderful place this has become, due to the efforts of so many, and the incredible efforts of a few. Thanks! Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Wow... wow... wow... wow.... I didn't see this. Can someone forward it to me? Quote
goofywdw Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Even though I don't know you guys....I love you.... Quote
welchce Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 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
KIfan73 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Jeez...the next thing you know they'll be letting us visit restricted areas of the park, let us hang out when they're not open, and hob-nob with the park executives. ..oh wait... Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just keep your paws off Diamondback's supports... Quote
KIfan73 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 ...or your tongues, even if you're triple-dog dared. Quote
goofywdw Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 ...or your tongues, even if you're triple-dog dared. I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle! Quote
CoastersRZ Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Yes, it is quite an honor to be mentioned both in the KI newsletter and the Diamondback blog. As others have stated, this is in part a community run site with the extensive forums. Kudos to everyone for helping make such a vibrant and dynamic community. And personally, I am honored that my name was in both the blog and the email. For those of you attending, I sincerely hope that you like my presentation and that it gives you a new perspective and understanding of the history of the amusement park in the Cincinnati area. Not many amusement parks close because of their success and are rebuilt twenty miles away, where the new venue continues to thrill visitors 37 years after first opening. And the park that was "closed" when the new park was built has not died either and is still thriving today in its own right. But I don`t want to spill too many beans before Saturday! Quote
coaster_junky Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 i for one hope that the next four days go by fast, Quote
goofywdw Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 i for one hope that the next four days go by fast, Dang you guys are so lucky to be going to the event. I am definitely going to go to the next event. Have fun guys/girls and thanks for this awesome site that I have so much more to learn about! Quote
kings_island~thrill is me! Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 This website is very good,compared to other amusement park fan sites. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just keep your paws off Diamondback's supports... And show up on time to the events... Quote
KIfan73 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Yes, it is quite an honor to be mentioned both in the KI newsletter and the Diamondback blog. As others have stated, this is in part a community run site with the extensive forums. Kudos to everyone for helping make such a vibrant and dynamic community. And personally, I am honored that my name was in both the blog and the email. For those of you attending, I sincerely hope that you like my presentation and that it gives you a new perspective and understanding of the history of the amusement park in the Cincinnati area. Not many amusement parks close because of their success and are rebuilt twenty miles away, where the new venue continues to thrill visitors 37 years after first opening. And the park that was "closed" when the new park was built has not died either and is still thriving today in its own right. But I don`t want to spill too many beans before Saturday! I really appreciate your doing this presentation. I find the whole transition from Coney to KI really interesting. I'm looking forward to it! Quote
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