kiruler102 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 They need cowboys roaming the place. Thats western feel!!! Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 In today's world, I'd think they would be called cowpersons. Quote
Tom76257 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 They actually did when it was announced to the public! Who knows? They might just hire some of those actors back for Opening Day. Quote
kiruler102 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 They should have a large snake costume of about 6-10 people along the international street roaming it, maybe slither around the Diamondback area and cross back through the path that was blocked off last year. just an idea. Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 That would be pretty cool. Cept I doubt they would want to pay for that. I do like the whole Cowboy theme, I wish they would do that every Saturday...kinda like a theme park...no? lol Quote
dare-to-fly Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 But it is an amusement park, not a theme park. Actually, I'm quite content with Rivertown being a river town, rather than a western cowboy type location. The less western, the better for me, though I'm probably in the minority on that one. Quote
DropZone99 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Actually Rivertown isn't Western, it's supposed to be a Mining Town in the Ohio River Valley. A place where There aren't Diamondbacks, There aren't Whitewater Canyons, There aren't Tomb's, and there is probably not Beasts. And for some odd Reason, all are there... Quote
dare-to-fly Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 Why can there not be snakes, canyons, tombs, and beasts in and around a mine? From one Nick to another, it fits perfectly. Quote
catzdrummer09 Posted April 12, 2009 Posted April 12, 2009 ^ I believe its the ohio river valley part that lacks a majority of the above. Mostly the tomb and Diamondback. Quote
dare-to-fly Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Well, in point, how many mines are there in the Ohio River valley? Quote
kiruler102 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 One at Coney island. I Mine for rocks when i go there!!! Quote
dare-to-fly Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 One at Coney island. I Mine for rocks when i go there!!! I'm surrounded by smart ases. Quote
Kawana Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 They actually did when it was announced to the public! Who knows? They might just hire some of those actors back for Opening Day. Those "actors" you speak of were actually park employees. I'm guessing it wouldn't be too hard to get them back, except if they've moved on. Quote
Tom76257 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 Oh. Sorry about that. I wouldn't mind seeing them again though. If they do have them back I hope it's for Media Day AND Opening Day. I think they added to the whole feel of the ride. Quote
marlfox_21 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I just like the whole Diamondback theme in it's entirety. This sign just adds to it. It is so nice ( just in my personal opinion, please don't take off my head for this ) to see rides get original theming again, and not themes based on movies. This is a perfect and better than expected followup to Firehawk, and I can't wait to ride it and see all that it has to offer in person. Quote
Kawana Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Oh. Sorry about that. I wouldn't mind seeing them again though. If they do have them back I hope it's for Media Day AND Opening Day. I think they added to the whole feel of the ride. Agreed. I would think they wouldn't have a problem dressing up this time as it won't be 90 or so degrees out. Quote
Monroe Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Well, in point, how many mines are there in the Ohio River valley? In actuality, there is a mine about 3 miles down the road on Columbia Rd. near 48. It is a quarry mine for concrete aggregate, but a mine none the less. Also the Little Miami river was covered with mines for salt peter and other materials to make gun powder, i.e. Peters Cartridge just down the road on the river. The Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana area is rich with mines, every thing from salt to slate and we can't forget about coal just to name a few. I'm not trying to nag on you or any thing, just answering the question. Actually if you look up the history of mining in the area, it is a fascinating read. Quote
sgshredder33 Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 I think the sign looks great! I love how they are making everything fit with Rivertown...the wood for the sign, the station, everything. If Paramount still would have owned KI the logo would be plastered on a stainless steel sign with bolts all over it. Plus, the splashdown would have been a gravel pit and it would have sprayed tiny rocks all over the guests of the park. Plus...if Paramount still owned KI we never would have had DB in the first place. Or FOF for that matter! ~Ash I am going to have to disagree, Paramount had many great ride signs such as Face off.. er Invert... Well it was Faceoff at the time so I will call it that,Drop Zone..er Nevermind, and SOB. Three of my favorite signs. Quote
RingMaster Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 Just remember to try not to disturb the snake pit as you make your way up the steep incline... Quote
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