Outdoor Man Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 wow. just read all comments on thread. That's about 30 minutes of my life I'll never get back. I've read things from the park's press release that I am sure was well prepared and rehearsed... From that I would surmise a few things: don't expect anything in that area except grass and weeds for 2013 and maybe a construction zone in some of it for 2014. the words were clear way for future expansion. I think for some on this board that means every acre used by SOB in that expansion... doubtful. from my perspective. a few things: I anticipate an Action Zone makeover with a mid-completion date of 2015 and beyond. in regards to our newbie's critiquing the Board. I'm going to side with Terp on this. not saying that one should have 35k+ posts like terp to critique... but possibly more than 45. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I want to start a topic about how you FEEL about SOB being removed. Since there's already topics about rumors of it, pictures of it and a discussion of it. Frankly, I'm sad and glad, happy and mad, feel good and bad. The only constant...is change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 ^You sir, took the words right out of my mouth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Im ready for it to go. Its been nothing but an eyesore to the park. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I want to start a topic about how you FEEL about SOB being removed. Since there's already topics about rumors of it, pictures of it and a discussion of it. Frankly, I'm sad and glad, happy and mad, feel good and bad. The only constant...is change. That topic probably exists as well. I'll bet it's buried in the Polls section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 thank you for bringing us back on topic^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I guess my onride photo with the original lap bars is a collectors item now . On a side note, just think about all the footers they have to dig up Maybe there aren't any footings - that's why the ride jackhammered so much! (just kidding) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 To be honest, I'm very happy to see it go. When in line for AE, a kid was asking an adult about "That ride", pointing to SOB. Regular patrons know all the facts, but it looked like a dad and his kids on vacation. The adult says, no, that ride's not open, people got hurt, they shut it down. That's a bum deal for a kid to hear. Part of the thrill of KI is the safety. Once you've seen workmen walk The Beast, that reputation is cemented. Then to hear "People got hurt." That's not good. The look on that kid's face after hearing that wasn't something I'd like to see on a ride goer. The idea of rides not being safe is not an image the park wants to convey. I'll be very happy to see that blemish leave, and hopefully fun, safe things to take it's place. The park employees work to hard on KI's reputation to have that big old fat thing blotch it. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonor_Drummer Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I think I would like to see a nice hybrid coaster like the Voyage at Holiday World. The only hybrid I have been on was Villian at Geauga Lake. Idk, just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaoskat Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Not sure if this was posted, but it was on the local news... http://www.whiotv.com/ap/ap/travel/ohio-theme-park-begins-taking-son-of-beast-apart/nSLBm/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 KI PR posted photos of the demolition on Twitter, which, I think, is good PR. People will wonder what's going to take it's place. Everyone likes a good mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 ^^Original likes links!^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 http://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog-article/online-fun/Dismantling-of-Son-of-Beast-underway-at-Kings-Island Original, this isn't Twitter, but on the KI Website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 ^ There were also pictures posted on Twitter as well. See: https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/status/249526170394181633 https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/status/249526218230226944 https://twitter.com/KIGMGREG/status/249526871266586624 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortexfreak Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Son of Beast was fun i will say that, I never had the chance to ride it after the loop was removed and the other trains but i loved SOB. With that said I have to agree that it is about time to put the past behind and look forward to the future, And i really wonder with the 2006 accident and the incident in 2009 CF just wanted to close the chapter on SOB. What park wants to gave i ride that has had so many issues and injuries. RIP Son of Beast 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 KI PR posted photos of the demolition on Twitter, which, I think, is good PR. People will wonder what's going to take it's place. Everyone likes a good mystery. My question is this: If they are advertising the demolition of their biggest wooden roller coaster via social media, why not have a webcam on their main site? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 ^^I bet someone who knows will chime in, cause I dont! XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 KI PR posted photos of the demolition on Twitter, which, I think, is good PR. People will wonder what's going to take it's place. Everyone likes a good mystery. My question is this: If they are advertising the demolition of their biggest wooden roller coaster via social media, why not have a webcam on their main site? Someone should E-Mail the park about installing a Son of Beast demolition webcam or maybe we should just ask KI using KIC about the webcam...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 or maybe we should just ask KI using KIC about the webcam...... KIC isn't an appropriate way to ask the park anything. You aren't the first person to ask about this here, and I'm sure the park has already been asked in various ways such as email and Twitter. Offhand, I would guess that the park prefers pointing their webcams at more positive things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the only reason they didn't put one up was because of the maintenance. If the webcam went down, they would have to send someone up there to fix it and it would just be a pain in the butt. And if it didn't get fixed you'd have people ranting about it and getting angered at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 or maybe we should just ask KI using KIC about the webcam...... KIC isn't an appropriate way to ask the park anything. You aren't the first person to ask about this here, and I'm sure the park has been asked in various ways such as email and Twitter. Offhand, I would guess that the park prefers pointing their webcams at more positive things. More positive? Kings Island posted pictures of Son of Beast being demolished on there own website......And further park expansion is usually a positive thing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 ^^Well, thats your opinion. Mabey some people were really, um, atached to it.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterOhio Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 (Ignore post. Wrong topic ) How It got in the wrong topic don't even ASK. Don't even try questioning it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 More positive? Kings Island posted pictures of Son of Beast being demolished on there own website......And further park expansion is usually a positive thing.... Perhaps they prefer that people who check the webcams page see things other than Son of Beast. The images on their website are posted on the blog, which is primarily of interest to enthusiasts and anyone interested in park developments. Featuring it on a webcam would draw continuous attention in a way a blog post does not. I'm sure the park currently prefers continuous attention to be directed towards Haunt and next season, rather than whatever is planned for SOB's plot in the future. It's great that the park is taking images of the demolition and publishing them, whether they're offering a live feed or not. You should email KI to thank them! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Many more people go to Kings Island's Twitter page than their webcam page, yet Don still publishes the photos on Twitter. It's almost as if FUN is trying to promote the demolition. I don't see the harm in putting a webcam on the demolition seeing as how they are already promoting it on a much higher traffic site currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the only reason they didn't put one up was because of the maintenance. If the webcam went down, they would have to send someone up there to fix it and it would just be a pain in the butt. And if it didn't get fixed you'd have people ranting about it and getting angered at the park. They don't seem to have a problem with the webcams they have already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 KI PR posted photos of the demolition on Twitter, which, I think, is good PR. People will wonder what's going to take it's place. Everyone likes a good mystery. My question is this: If they are advertising the demolition of their biggest wooden roller coaster via social media, why not have a webcam on their main site? Do you want I should ask the PR firm I keep tied in the utility room of my cottage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the only reason they didn't put one up was because of the maintenance. If the webcam went down, they would have to send someone up there to fix it and it would just be a pain in the butt. And if it didn't get fixed you'd have people ranting about it and getting angered at the park. They don't seem to have a problem with the webcams they have already... Then explain to me why the Soak City cam is pointed in a direction that effectively renders it useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The other ones work just fine. Also, any cam facing Soak City is going to be useless this time of year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the only reason they didn't put one up was because of the maintenance. If the webcam went down, they would have to send someone up there to fix it and it would just be a pain in the butt. And if it didn't get fixed you'd have people ranting about it and getting angered at the park. They don't seem to have a problem with the webcams they have already... Then explain to me why the Soak City cam is pointed in a direction that effectively renders it useless. Soak City's webcam was facing Soak City up until the very last day of SC operation and then they pointed it downwards facing the slides......Which isn't doing them much good now but..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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