goofywdw Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 All I can say about that is: "Steppin' on the beach, root doot doot dooo! Steppin' on the beach, root doot doot dooo!" Omg I say that all the time and no one ever knows what I'm talking about! Quote
DropZone99 Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 I only have seen Meteor Attack and Sponge Bob. Meteor Attack was way better, but still not good. I'm not into those kind of things, I'd much rather be on Drop Tower, Adventure Express, or Son of Beast. Quote
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Wow most of the people in the line aren't the ones who will be riding the coasters. Plus there is never line full of hunderds of people there anyway. I beg to differ. Especially when it's really hot, people seem to flock to Spongebob to have some fun out of the sun. I know I've gone back to the Theater a couple times thinking, "Hey, let's go ride Spongebob. I'm sure the line isn't long," just to see hundreds of people in line. We usually go there to get out of the sun and end up baking in it while waiting. Go figure. Quote
Beast Man Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 I only have seen Meteor Attack and Sponge Bob. Meteor Attack was way better, but still not good. I'm not into those kind of things, I'd much rather be on Drop Tower, Adventure Express, or Son of Beast. Sponge Bob is great to go on when it's raining and all those rides are closed. Quote
kjkjkj Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 even though SB is getting old, I am glad it is staying. We don't need anymore empty, useless buildings back there. Laser tag building is closed, there is that one building that used to be a food stand, but is now closed. I am glad that there won't be another addition to the empty building list. Quote
teenageninja Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 Well the building wouldn't be totally empty, the basement is a maintainence building. Glad to hear my original baby will be open this year. In reply to the seat belt checking, sometimes the other operator in the building would have to throw the 3D glasses in a washer, or rotate out, so that might be why you only had one person checking, but I know for a fact when I was there, we tried to have 2 checking as much as possible. Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 I just read this whole thing and it seems you guys don't like your Backlot Stunt Coaster. Most of us like ours, but the thing is it's an LA theme plopped down in the middle of our Congo theme. We also never got Congo Falls or Adventure Express :-( Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 You also didn't lose your Flight of Fear either.... The siting for Backlot at KD is far better than the one at KI. KI lost a nice, tranquil, family area of the park for an attraction that I really doubt will survive the next two decades. It would be best if it were moved, but that is highly unlikely. Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 ^We lost a whole half of our waterpark. We still have Blue Ridge Tollway which is a fun ride. They use it as a Halloween thing too. Quote
coaster_junky Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 when they had smash factory, what played on the other side? because i remember riding it when i was little and my glasses were shook off my head and i spent the rest of the show trying to figure out why all the characters had two heads. Quote
Erosarrow05 Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Tranquil? Really? I seem to recall the sound of internal combustion engines and the smell of exhaust. I guess the inside of a parking garage could be tranquil to then? ... I suppose the argument could be made, if you want tranquility, go to the lake, or a state park. I'm not quite sure I would associate that word with good ole' Kings Island... and lets be real, Diamondback will be making more noise than IJ... Quote
coaster_junky Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Tranquil? Really? I seem to recall the sound of internal combustion engines and the smell of exhaust. and for some really weird reason that sound and smell calms me, as did once when some grease got on a pile of wood on our farm and it smelled like the lift hill on The Beast close to the start of the season. Quote
nhimes90 Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Tranquil? Really? I seem to recall the sound of internal combustion engines and the smell of exhaust. I guess the inside of a parking garage could be tranquil to then? ... I suppose the argument could be made, if you want tranquility, go to the lake, or a state park. I'm not quite sure I would associate that word with good ole' Kings Island... and lets be real, Diamondback will be making more noise than IJ... I'm pretty sure Terpy meant tranquil as in that area of the park used to be somewhat peaceful, and there was a wonderful family ride there. There were lakes and trees, something we rarely don't see anymore at KI. Once they built BL:SC that part of the park just wasn't very "calming" anymore. Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 It's nice to see other People from other parks and forums coming here and getting involved. Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Posted March 1, 2009 ^Well I'm hoping this year I'll get to make my first trip to Kings Island I can't wait for The Beast. Our Grizzly is like a kiddie ride compared to Beast. Anyway . . . I think we're still just gonna have Spongebob AGAIN over here in Virginia as it is still listed on the website. We're also getting a new kids show this year in replacement of Dora. It's called "Marty's Party". Seriously, who is Marty? Quote
SRCputt Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I saw the Hanna Barbera film at Universal Florida in 1993. I enjoyed it then. I was thrilled when I saw KI would get it, but it didn't hold up. My kids thought I was crazy saying it was that fun. But at Universal, there was a preshow film, and theming in the theater, that made it an experience. At KI it just felt like an afterthought. Somebody forgot there is such a thing as presentation. That said, I hope something is playing at the Action Theater this year. It's a nice change of pace in a day at Kings Island. Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Timeline of Spongebob 3-D in Action Theater: 2003- Ha!, Thats preety cool! 2004- Good I guess.... 3005- Ehhh this is getting boreing I sure hope they have a new movie next year! 2006- Wow, this is getting really, really stupid. 2007- ugh, I just want to shoot that annoying yellow sponge. 2008- Seriously WTF? Quote
Jasper Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I saw Spongebob last year for the first time and i actually enjoyed it. I would like to see something else go in there but beggers cannot be choosers so i am content. I am watching the youtube video right now and it is bringing back summer memories. Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 Paying customers are not beggars, and can be choosers...they can choose to spend their money elsewhere or to make fewer visits to the park and/or spend less money. That all being said, Cedar Fair is making massive investments in Kings Island this year, from Diamondback to Beast rehab to redoing Wings aka Rivertown Junction to new shows... Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Posted March 2, 2009 We're getting no attention from Cedar Fair. The only actual "change" is new Volcano trains but that is because of Intamin - they have reached the end of there life span. We're also losing our best show and our kids show will be replaced this year. The only other thing is a couple fair rides from Geauga Lake. Quote
RailRider Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 We're getting no attention from Cedar Fair. The only actual "change" is new Volcano trains but that is because of Intamin - they have reached the end of there life span. We're also losing our best show and our kids show will be replaced this year. The only other thing is a couple fair rides from Geauga Lake. And you got Dominator last year, which is a great coaster. I am also pretty sure that Cedar Fair had to pay for those trains on Volcano and that they weren't a charitable contribution from Intamin. If you dont want Americana I would gladly like to see it placed at KI. But hey KD hasn't received any attention from CF. Quote
Justin_M17 Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 I will dearly miss Spongebob and his missing pickle. I always went to see it every day. Now my day will not be complete.. haha Me too! No day at KI was complete without Spongebob Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Posted March 2, 2009 We're getting no attention from Cedar Fair. The only actual "change" is new Volcano trains but that is because of Intamin - they have reached the end of there life span. We're also losing our best show and our kids show will be replaced this year. The only other thing is a couple fair rides from Geauga Lake. And you got Dominator last year, which is a great coaster. I am also pretty sure that Cedar Fair had to pay for those trains on Volcano and that they weren't a charitable contribution from Intamin. If you dont want Americana I would gladly like to see it placed at KI. But hey KD hasn't received any attention from CF. Dominator also has a crappy paint job and unused support things sticking out of it. Man I wish they would have welded the things out and been more careful with the paint. As for Americana I'm very exited for the park's first Ferris Wheel! But then again, it's re-located I would have loved to see a brand new Vekoma Big Wheel. Quote
PREMiERdrum Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 Dominator also has a crappy paint job and unused support things sticking out of it. Man I wish they would have welded the things out and been more careful with the paint. As for Americana I'm very exited for the park's first Ferris Wheel! But then again, it's re-located I would have loved to see a brand new Vekoma Big Wheel. I'd hate to buy you Christmas gifts, if you're that ungrateful. CF has been making improvements in all the former Paramount Parks, and I think they've done a great job with them. KD: Dominator, Americana, El Dorado, and a rumored B&M for 2010 or 2011. KI: Firehawk, Diamondback CW: Behemoth Cw: Carolina Cobra, rumored B&M for 2010 GA: Tried to add a GCI Woody, delayed indef. Really, KD has gotten the most out of the former Paramount Parks, and that's not even including the massive expenditure that new trains for Volcano. In a down economy, with a company under a massive debt load, their capital expenditures are just fine. I know it's easy to want everything for your park. What last park was a fanyboys dream of new rides? Look no further than the Geauga Lake/SFWoA debacle. They added a B&M Floorless, Vekoma flyer, Intamin Impulse, and CCI woody in 2 years. Any fanboy's dream. What happened? The overexpansion, which was found across Six Flags parks, caused huge debt and problems in the park because infastructure did not keep up with attendance. Growth done the right way comes slowly, with proper planning and due dilligence. All in good time... you'll get the next headliner. Quote
RailRider Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 ^ Very well put and I am glad I am not buying you Christmas presents either. Quote
standbyme Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 I was just informed that plans for 2009 attractions currently include Spongebob 3D in the Action Theatre. Huh... Well then; end of discussion. Just curious, shouldn't a mod have removed or changed the "Just a topic about the Action Theater closing." line from the title of this thread yet since Ryan has posted that Spongebob isn't going anywhere this year. Quote
CongoThrills15 Posted March 3, 2009 Author Posted March 3, 2009 Dominator also has a crappy paint job and unused support things sticking out of it. Man I wish they would have welded the things out and been more careful with the paint. As for Americana I'm very exited for the park's first Ferris Wheel! But then again, it's re-located I would have loved to see a brand new Vekoma Big Wheel. I'd hate to buy you Christmas gifts, if you're that ungrateful. CF has been making improvements in all the former Paramount Parks, and I think they've done a great job with them. KD: Dominator, Americana, El Dorado, and a rumored B&M for 2010 or 2011. KI: Firehawk, Diamondback CW: Behemoth Cw: Carolina Cobra, rumored B&M for 2010 GA: Tried to add a GCI Woody, delayed indef. Really, KD has gotten the most out of the former Paramount Parks, and that's not even including the massive expenditure that new trains for Volcano. In a down economy, with a company under a massive debt load, their capital expenditures are just fine. I know it's easy to want everything for your park. What last park was a fanyboys dream of new rides? Look no further than the Geauga Lake/SFWoA debacle. They added a B&M Floorless, Vekoma flyer, Intamin Impulse, and CCI woody in 2 years. Any fanboy's dream. What happened? The overexpansion, which was found across Six Flags parks, caused huge debt and problems in the park because infastructure did not keep up with attendance. Growth done the right way comes slowly, with proper planning and due dilligence. All in good time... you'll get the next headliner. I'm not putting anything against it - Dominator is awesome! I would say we got the best GL coaster. As for Firehawk,Diamondback, that pwns EVERYTHING. And were not talking rides, were talking park improvements. I probably did go a little over the line, and I got Guitar Hero World Tour and I loved it. I got a new TV too. Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 ...I would say we got the best GL coaster.... You're getting Big Dipper at Kings Dominion? How'd I miss that? Quote
tigellinus Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 ^^Terpy posting on a weekday in the early afternoon?? ...I don't like it!! I mean, I like Terpy, but the computer in brain produces a parity error!! Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 3, 2009 Posted March 3, 2009 It happens from time to time...when there is a reason. There is now, as there was yesterday. Enough about that...on with the show... ACTION! Quote
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