As we all know, KI has posted "downtown" instead of "downtime" in regards to The Crypt. Now, this could just be a typo. But, I think it actually is a reference to Manhattan Express, which is at the New York New York Hotel and Casino, which is themed to a downtown. Obviously, KI is hinting that we will receive a rollercoaster similar to theirs- a TOGO standup as a replacement for King Cobra!

Aren't ya'all glad I'm so smart?

(and yes, I don't seriously believe that we're getting a standup... lol.)

I must admit this preposterous idea makes no less sense than moving Demon Drop to Knott's Berry Farm did...

Calm down, take a deep breath, it was just a typo. Kings Island hasn't been that good at marketing in years.

The same exact typo in totally different settings twice? It may have been the inadvertent use of the wrong word, but it was not a typo...Besides, typos stem from misapplication of the fingers...and downtime and downtown are not that similar in keyboarding or typing...

So what? It was on purpouse? I have a hard time believing that.

As I have stated in other threads, I believe the most likely culprit is misapplication of SpellCheck. Downtime is probably not in the user's dictionary...and downtown is...

If you play with Spell check and type in dowtome the top choice is downtime and the second choice? downtown...... terpy for the win?

Well if it means less rumor threads and hooblah on these boards I'll personally invest in a new spell check for Kings Island. And if it STILL says "Downtown" then I'll admit something is being said there.

Where is this posted? (the "downtown" bit)

Ingenious, but likely only a typo.

Ah, typos...

Not as inherently funny as a certain, Australian-themed steak restaurant who went to print with an ad inviting guests to enjoy a juicy steak with "Out House Sauce." Tasty! Ok, the t and r keys are right next to each other, but oh, so vast a difference one letter can make!

...and it's only Feb. 25 - not April 1st

If we were talking about Holiday World here, I could definitely believe that Paula Werne put in a little witty blog tease disguised as a typo...

In this case, however, I'm willing to bet we're just talking about a typo.

You crack me up.

wow, what a great logic.

if only togo wasn't defunct, it could be plausible.

I highly doubt that we will get a new standup, probably just a typo. But I like the way you think. haha

The same exact typo in totally different settings twice? It may have been the inadvertent use of the wrong word, but it was not a typo...Besides, typos stem from misapplication of the fingers...and downtime and downtown are not that similar in keyboarding or typing...

Well, considering it was the same quote, only one quote had a single sentence stating the fact, and the other quote had two sentences, it was probably a mistake the first time, and just an accident the second time.

Where is this quote from and what is the quote exactly?

I have quoted the quotes:

Q: Brian Krosnick wants to know if there are any immediate or long-range plans for The Crypt, or is the goal right now just to keep it up and running. He would also like to know when the 2010 park map will be available on our website.

A: An adjustment was made to the ride program for The Crypt last year that accounted for an increase in ridership of 91,987 over the previous year and more than 100 hours less of downtown. There are fans of the ride that miss the original program, but the adjustment that was made enhanced the ride's performance.

The adjustment to the Crypt ride program for the 2009 season accounted for an increase in ridership of 91,987 from the previous year. The ride also had 100 hours less downtown than the previous year.

(emphasis added to both)

http://kingsislandin...up-in-2009.html

I have quoted the quotes:

Q: Brian Krosnick wants to know if there are any immediate or long-range plans for The Crypt, or is the goal right now just to keep it up and running. He would also like to know when the 2010 park map will be available on our website.

A: An adjustment was made to the ride program for The Crypt last year that accounted for an increase in ridership of 91,987 over the previous year and more than 100 hours less of downtown. There are fans of the ride that miss the original program, but the adjustment that was made enhanced the ride's performance.

The adjustment to the Crypt ride program for the 2009 season accounted for an increase in ridership of 91,987 from the previous year. The ride also had 100 hours less downtown than the previous year.

(emphasis added to both)

http://kingsislandin...up-in-2009.html

Hmmm. If it were a copy and paste sort of thing I could see it being an accident the second time. But being that it is in 2 different places, 2 different times, worded 2 different ways, it does seem a little fishy. Maybe reading too much into it but it does make you wonder.

definitely reading too much into it, it was just a mistake

^^I see it being the quote was copied an pasted from the original, and then changed slightly for the second time, so it wasn't completely the same. If the mistake was missed the first time, or it was a spellcheck mistake the first time, and it was copied for the second one, then it was an easy accident the second time.

^I agree. Definitely not a hint or anything of the sort.

Maybe Crypt is getting a downtown theme?

It would be cool to see Manhattan scenery inside the building, but then again, it might hurt to get hit in the face with coins instead of water. XD

Maybe Crypt is getting a downtown theme?

It would be cool to see Manhattan scenery inside the building, but then again, it might hurt to get hit in the face with coins instead of water. XD

Crypt flips over to do the "Water Drop"...:

McSalsa: Here it comes...OH @^!^!!!

Billions of Quarters fall from the ceiling and kill McSalsa and all other riders. Familes sue. KI pays for lawsuits using said quarters.

(The above was a joke!)

As for getting a TOGO Standup, it's probably not happening...since TOGO went out of business and I don't see one of them getting dis-assembled for movement.

Are we seriously discussing TOGO, and not only TOGO, but two misprints that give the "hint" to a TOGO?

Ya'all (and yes, I AM allowed to say that, natural born KY here) need something to do in the offseasons.

Crypt flips over to do the "Water Drop"...:

McSalsa: Here it comes...OH @^!^!!!

Billions of Quarters fall from the ceiling and kill McSalsa and all other riders. Familes sue. KI pays for lawsuits using said quarters.

Quarters? Nickels would certainly hurt a lot more.

giga, who is feeling goofy tonight

Are we seriously discussing TOGO, and not only TOGO, but two misprints that give the "hint" to a TOGO?

Ya'all (and yes, I AM allowed to say that, natural born KY here) need something to do in the offseasons.

cedarpointer pointed out at the beginning of this thread that it was a joke and only a joke.

edit: you spelled y'all wrong.

I'm sure it was a simple togo in both articles...

Is this topic really two pages long (27 posts)?

Wow, I can't believe I'm adding this comment...

Listen to the pronunciation: Ya-All. Technically it is two A's back to back.

And yes, I know about Giga's first post, but there are some people posting some serious remarks about a spell check error....

This thread has had quite the life for what CedarPointer intended as a joke (Bravo, CedarPointer! )