Bonks Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What I don't understand is why Kings Island's Facebook page even displays guest comments. All of the Six Flags parks I've encountered have their Facebook pages set up to display only official status updates from the park, and images the park is tagged in. You can write on their wall all you wish, but you can't find the guest comments; only they can see them. http://www.facebook....America?sk=wall Since Kings Island allegedly blocks people left and right after leaving disparaging comments, one must wonder why they don't just turn off the wall feature entirely as Six Flags has... You just cannot deny that about 70% of the comments on that site are overwhelmingly negative, and the other 30% is primarily 13 - 17 year olds propagating rumors and answering each-other's questions incorrectly. Most of the stuff posted on facebook is ignorant anyway. Then again it could be because I'm just seeing my friends posts lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwebber Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 That wasnt a complaint. It was facts. Go read for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonks Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 That wasnt a complaint. It was facts. Go read for yourself. Everyone has their own opinions. It would be a pretty boring world if everyone had the exact same thoughts on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwebber Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You cant have an opinion on something that hasn't even been announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonks Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 As for the topic. I don't visit the water park that much so I will be a bit disappointed but Kings Island pays people to do decide on what is needed. If it makes the park better then I will be happy no matter what we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonks Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 You cant have an opinion on something that hasn't even been announced Your first post I commented on mentioned prices and those have been announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdwebber Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thank you We totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 After looking on the KI Facebook wall. There is an overwhelming want for SoB to be fixed. It would be a shame for KI to ignore this....I hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 But keep in mind that the number of guests posting on Facebook still is a minority of the overall target market of Kings Island. Yes, it is a slightly larger target market than this website, but that alone does not mean that most guests want Son of Beast to be fixed. And just because the guests want it to be fixed doesn`t mean it will be. Back when The Bat was around, I bet a lot of the guests (and the park) wished that it could successfully reopen. But alas, the best option was for the ride to be removed and replaced by a new attraction. I sense a similar fate for Son of Beast in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Channel 19 is at the park this morning. They said KI told them it will be a tremendous ride as they zoomed in on SOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 If everything I've heard is true, all it will be for you will be a tremendous disappointment. I, however, think it's going to be great for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dill Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Well. Today will be an AWESOME school day... Since there won't be anything on my my mind, ya know? Haha guess I can find out in art.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I dont't think there will be a need for a trailer tower this year, but a trailer tube might be more appropriate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Good point about possibly closing CGA in the future, GYK. There are many rides that I would take at KI from that park. Flight Deck would be the top of the list, and the best thing is that they would have to give it a better name! I wonder if there is any real possibility that they would remove the "box" from The Crypt. I can't imagine it is very likely. They probably use it for storage during the winter. The ride would likely need to be disassembled in order to take the building down anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrose530 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have to say, I'll be disappointed if this is a re-branding, especially if our waterpark were to become "Soak City" as Screamscape suggested. To me, it's a ridiculous notion, and would be the epitome of "de-themeing," as it were. Like when Top Gun becomes Flight Deck, or Drop Zone becomes Drop Tower. When the opportunity arises to give something a new, fresh, fun identity, why instead choose a generic version of its former identity? Boomerang Bay is - without question - themed. The color palate, the names, and various decorations give it an atmosphere. From the squirting dijeridoos at the entrance to the Australian critter cutouts and themed food establishments. To, for whatever reason, purposefully remove all of those details in favor of a water-themed water-park is absolutely silly to me. Quite the opposite, I think the Cedar Fair water parks still without the Australian theme (Kings Dominion's Water Works, Dorney Park's Wild Water Kingdom, etc) ought to adapt from us, not the other way around. So here's hoping that they at least maintain what they have and don't toss it all away in favor of a "Soak City." It would be one thing if the brand name were recognizable like it might be in Southern California. As it is, I don't think many Kings Islanders even know what "Soak City" is, and we're only 2 hours from Cedar Point... I live in mason and Cedar Point is more like 4 hours away! LOL Would love to make in two hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I do not live in Southwest Ohio, so I was taking a stab in the dark haha. And Pagoda, they won't remove the box from the The Crypt if they intend for it to stay open - it's not able to operate outdoors. It requires a climate controlled, dry environment. Also, if they removed it from the box it still wouldn't be a "spectacle" like Kings Dominion's since it's so far removed from the path, plus it's not a very thrilling ride so people won't be drawn to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Channel 19 is at the park this morning. They said KI told them it will be a tremendous ride as they zoomed in on SOB. are they also going to be showing the announcement? and does anyone know of a way to find it elsewhere online? I could just go to the park but I dont know where they are even doing the announcement I now see on that WLWT article that they might livestream it on their website Edited September 2, 2011 by oysterman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am sure the news will be on the parks Twitter/Facebook/Website by 2:30, if not right at 2:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I am sure the news will be on the parks Twitter/Facebook/Website by 2:30, if not right at 2:00. yeah I am sure it will be as well. but I just wanted to watch the announcement if possible (I have nothing better to do ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have to say, I'll be disappointed if this is a re-branding, especially if our waterpark were to become "Soak City" as Screamscape suggested. Bring back WaterWorks! (Just kidding. I always thought that was a clever name though.) As it is, I don't think many Kings Islanders even know what "Soak City" is, and we're only 2 hours from Cedar Point... If only... But as jrose530 pointed out above, it's four hours between KI & CP, so I can completely see why most KI patrons would probably not know about Soak City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm willing to bet that its a waterpark expansion. Probably a new wave pool and some other small new features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 And I for one hope they don`t rename Boomerang Bay. At the rate Cedar Fair is going, all of their parks will be merely identical with no local flavor or identity. WindSeeker or Dinosaurs Alive anyone? At least they have given most of their major coasts unique names. There is only one Firehawk, Diamondback, Behemoth, Leviathon, Stinger, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 There is only one Firehawk, Diamondback, Behemoth, Leviathon, Stinger, etc. So far. More then one Flight Decks, and plenty of Snoopy. (I know the number of names are limited, but some rides at the same park have very similar names. [snoopy's this, Linus' that.]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebeau Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 For what it's worth, I was speaking with a friend of mine at work about the big announcement. He lives in Mason and he seemed very confident that the announcement would be about BB. I asked him if he had any inside info and he refused to comment beyond, "That's what I've heard." Not sure if he actually has an inside track, but he seemed supremely confident. If it's not the water park like he said, he's going to hear about it later this afternoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I must say I was a little surprised when I saw that another major attraction was coming. But with 2012 and the 40th-it makes sense. I like the waterpark but I really hope it is the addition of an actual ride. Any Intamin coaster would be amazing-and it's something we're missing. My personal fantasy is a double-terminal destination launch coaster. 2 high-arching tracks..2 launch mechanisms. One in Rivertown-one in AZ. You would launch a-la TTD-but instead of straight up, around and down-you would blast in a straight line and then float all the way to the other side of the park. The track would maximize air-time and the sensation would be getting shot out of a cannon and landing on the other side of the park. I'm sure the sheer real estate necessary-plus the need for 2 launch mechanisms would make it prohibitive-but a guy's gotta dream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_humor Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The word "major" is highly subjective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebeau Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The word "major" is highly subjective. That's for sure! KI's "major" is bound to equate to "disappointing" to a lot of enthusiasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I hope SOB comes back to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Im going to go with the majority here and say its a waterpark addition. Just look at the season pass 69.99 logo on the Kings Island home page. There is a wave in the logo. I say that is a hint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsrattler Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The same logo was used last year corn4ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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