Aaron88stang Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I rode Mystery Mine and Thunderhead in the sleet a couple years ago. I was the only person crazy enough to be on Mystery Mine at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFan Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 IMO, they still need restrooms somewhere in or near the X-Base area. If they did nothing else but this in the offseason I'd be happy. I've never really cared about how far I am from a restroom, because I like walking, and I can hold it. My wife on the other hand, every time we get off FOF or Firehawk, says "Bathroom" and I always comment that, there really isn't a worse spot in the park to be in as far as distance from the bathroom is concerned. To which, she is mad at both me, and the bathrooms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 A waterpark that doesn't suck. Oh wait, you said improvements, not miracles. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Kings Island Racer off-season improvements..... Via Facebook Quote Kings Island Facebook "Carpenters spent today working on a section of track near the bottom of the first drop of The Racer roller coaster. In addition to track work, bent posts, batter braces and ledgers have been replaced this winter on the 41-year old ride. More than 97 million guests have taken a ride on The Racer since it opened in 1972, the most in park history. Its record year was 1976, when a park record 3,681,338 rides were given." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The calm before the storm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This was posted as Kings Island's photo of the day with the caption: Construction is underway in Oktoberfest at the Christian Moerlein Bier Garten. Formerly known as Hanks Back Porch, the Christian Moerlein Bier Garten will feature German fare on the menu. This is probably the most exciting news regarding 2013 to me. http://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog-article/online-fun/Kings-Island-Photo-of-the-Day-2-21-13-30 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm stunned, really. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 JFKGNJDJSFIUWH. I said something like that when I heard SOB was going to be destroyed. This might make me just as happy!! I swear. They really do take into account what we have to say here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 wow I wouldn't have thought about them doing something like that.....but im kind of excited for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Department47 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm curious whether the change will affect both sides, or just replace the bar section on the lakeside of the building. Hank's Burrito Shack, besides having some tasty burritos, appeared to be popular throughout last season, and I'd be surprised to see it go so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm curious whether the change will affect both sides, or just replace the bar section on the lakeside of the building. Hank's Burrito Shack, besides having some tasty burritos, appeared to be popular throughout last season, and I'd be surprised to see it go so quickly. It is replacing Hanks Back Porch (the bar), not Hank's Burrito Shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Oh my gosh, they're actually doing something related to theme of Oktoberfest. I do like this new Cedar Fair... 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 O. M. G!!! As if Hank's Burrito Shack didn't cause me to spend more money at the park last year, now they're bringing back German food?!?!? I'll have some tough choices this year. Hank's or Bier Garten? I think I'll just have to make it easy on myself and alternate each time. I loved my days of working Bier Garten in '92 & '93 (or actually Oktoberfest Gardens as it was known then, but I always liked the name Bier Garten better), and I am so glad they're bringing it back, even if it is just the back bar. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 In case you're wondering who Christian Moerlein is…(I was): http://www.christianmoerlein.com/main.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Whoah! I really like it. Nice to see some german themeing going into octoberfest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 What I'm wondering is if the menu will be German-exclusive or if there will be some other cultures included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well if they're offering up Christian Morlein beers as well (and I'll assume that they are, which is a great call to get a regional beer operator involved like they do w/ Skyline, larosas), I think I just volunteered myself to sit there w/ my 1 year old (by the time summer hits) daughter while my wife takes our 5 year old on The Racer, scrambler and monster. happy days are here. If this counts for funperks, we may be level 4 by the end of july. I haven't been to their restaurant by Great American yet, I wonder if they plan to offer up some of the same food. I wouldn't mind seeing Hank's (or the food anyways) served elsewhere in the park, perhaps a new location in Action Zone as part of the Action Zone revamp moving forward? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Talk about a good summer to turn 21. My my, I just flipped my, uh... poop? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm starting to wonder if the clock above Festhaus with the people who moved around (I obviously don't know what they are called) will work this year. I can picture Mr. Ouimet getting his first tour of Kings Island and asking why it doesn't work. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well if they're offering up Christian Morlein beers as well (and I'll assume that they are, which is a great call to get a regional beer operator involved like they do w/ Skyline, larosas), I think I just volunteered myself to sit there w/ my 1 year old (by the time summer hits) daughter while my wife takes our 5 year old on The Racer, scrambler and monster. happy days are here. If this counts for funperks, we may be level 4 by the end of july. I haven't been to their restaurant by Great American yet, I wonder if they plan to offer up some of the same food. I wouldn't mind seeing Hank's (or the food anyways) served elsewhere in the park, perhaps a new location in Action Zone as part of the Action Zone revamp moving forward? They had Moerlein draft beers available there for the past two seasons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm upset. The nachos from there were amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm upset. The nachos from there were amazing. Why? The Burrito shack isn't going anywhere...they are just revamping the "back porch" area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Now were talking,Im excited to eat there now. Best news I had all day,thanks Kings Island! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Now if they would also add an authentic German brass band playing some German music as you dine on brats, sauerkraut and German potato salad, it would be heaven for a German/American like myself! It would bring back the days of old when it was how it used to be when the park first opened. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm upset. The nachos from there were amazing. Why? The Burrito shack isn't going anywhere...they are just revamping the "back porch" area. Oh, duh. I'm thinking of pre-Burrito Shack, the bar used to have awesome nachos. But duh, they'd have them inside now. Nevermind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I think this puts any rumors of KI getting rid of Oktoberfest to sleep. It looks like they want to improve this area which is fine with me 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'm glad they're going back to "vintage" Kings Island like Mr. Helbig said. I can't wait for the season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 wonderful news for KI , great restaurant addition/ remodel for 2013! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great Scott look at all of those notifications! To a quote about KI listening to us, they do and have over the years. Remember when I said that I would be happy with just a little bit of BB? Then what happened at the waterpark, there was bits of BB still there. Plus there is a guy on here that's named KingsIslandPR, but hey what do I know, it's probably just a coincidence. Also about the new idea, great work KI, keep it up, because this is a great step for a better Oktoberfest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Im super happy to finally see some work being done on the west side of the park. Now if only we could do something about that stupid metal-ball-throwing ride across the street from "Christian Moerlein Bier Garten". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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