chippewa&idora4ever Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Do you think that KI is at the end of it's "at least one new ride every year" phase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yes and no... Will they add a ride every year? No. They didn't last year. However, we're not dealing with idiots here. They realize that they need to keep Kings Island in front of people and continue and interest, even on those years that rides aren't added. That's when you see things like the Knievel jump, Wallenda Walk and Major League Eating contest. The different types of years are exciting in their own ways. Of course everyone enjoys a new ride, but it's also fun to have those years where there's a surprise around every corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippewa&idora4ever Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 I see what you're saying, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 As much as coaster enthusiasts would like there to be one, there is no "Ride addition schedule" that parks have or anything. They don't add rides every year, or a major coaster every 3 years, or a new area every 10 years, if I'm right they for the most part do it by ear. For example: If attendance is starting to drop they make a 3 or 5 year plan to add some major rides and coasters. If attendance is high then they make a 3 or 5 year plan to do other things, such as food and merch, kiddie areas, etc. The economy also plays a major factor. In 2007 when the economy was good, Cedar Fair decided to build a new B&M Hyper Coaster. A year and a half later when it was finished, the economy was in the toilet. So now they try to stay away from large investments for a while. In short, you can not expect a new coaster every 3 years or a ride every year, or any of those schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 And then there was the industry wide fascination with the new millennium and the many, many attractions that debuted that year, 2000. Some of them were marked successes...others were....not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Actually, if you think about it, KI does get new things every year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Like competing with a 300 foot steel gigia by adding a 200 foot woodie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Like competing with a 300 foot steel gigia by adding a 200 foot woodie? Even when that woodie wins hands down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Like competing with a 300 foot steel gigia by adding a 200 foot woodie? Even when that woodie wins hands down.... Jackson, thinking that HAD to be sarcasm.....right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm just going to leave it at that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Uhh.....call me dumb but I don't get it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well, delete me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Uh, not only is that off topic, but it violates the no politics rules in the TOS. I'd strongly suggest you edit post 12...while you are still on here! Terpy, trying to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Like competing with a 300 foot steel gigia by adding a 200 foot woodie? Even when that woodie wins hands down.... They have a 200 ft woodie. Its not running right now lol. Firehawk isnt new. If most remember, it was X-Flight at Geauga Lake. They just painted it a different color and changed its name. Boom, a new coaster in the public's eyes. A saved coaster or just another coaster to ride at Kings Island in ours. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 ...If most remember, it was X-Flight at Geauga Lake. They just painted it a different color and changed its name.... Well, they did also move it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 ...If most remember, it was X-Flight at Geauga Lake. They just painted it a different color and changed its name.... Well, they did also move it.... Forgot to put that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 That move was rather easy though, considering that particular ride was designed for Paramount's Kings Island..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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