They need cowboys roaming the place. Thats western feel!!!

In today's world, I'd think they would be called cowpersons.

They actually did when it was announced to the public! Who knows? They might just hire some of those actors back for Opening Day.

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.

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

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.

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...

Why can there not be snakes, canyons, tombs, and beasts in and around a mine? From one Nick to another, it fits perfectly.

^ I believe its the ohio river valley part that lacks a majority of the above. Mostly the tomb and Diamondback.

Well, in point, how many mines are there in the Ohio River valley?

One at Coney island. I Mine for rocks when i go there!!!

One at Coney island. I Mine for rocks when i go there!!!

I'm surrounded by smart ases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just remember to try not to disturb the snake pit as you make your way up the steep incline...