TheBEASTunchained Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Kings Island made a post on Twitter last night which read "Working on the 2014 Park Guide & Map. What info would you like to see added?" I just thought I'd bring the question here, and see what KIC thinks should be added, or changed on the park map going into the 2014 season?..... Any suggestions?... 5 Quote
fanofFirehawk Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 They should remove the desolate Crypt off the map, and just add it in during the haunt, that really bothers me for some reason. They should also make Fli.... The Bat stand out more, but being next to Banshee... Maybe point more towards the shows they offer? I'm not sure about much else, I really like the the current maps style, and the way it is drawn. 3 Quote
MDMC01 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 When the question was originally posed, I said that I think X-Base should be an area that is labeled on the map (after all, it does have it's own signage!) 6 Quote
Diamondbacker Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I always liked more realistic drawings of the rides rather than the cartoony drawings of recent years. 11 Quote
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 When the question was originally posed, I said that I think X-Base should be an area that is labeled on the map (after all, it does have it's own signage!) If only X-Base had its own bathrooms as well.. 17 Quote
Coasterama Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I would like to see some of the actual logos used for the roller coasters (or at least the larger ones, plus The Bat and Banshee) 2 Quote
BeastForever Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 I know this probably isn't going to happen, but I would really LOVE to see the map return to its art style that it had during the mid Paramount-early Cedar Fair years. I believe the last year this was featured was 2010. -- Don't know why but 2005 was my favorite my map EVER! I guess I liked the little descriptions it gave for some on the rides on both the bottom and top the map. 11 Quote
CedarPointer Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Descriptions for some of the park services (i.e., lots of guests think "baby care center" means babysitting). Markings for places that have gold pass perks. Markings for Fast Lane rides (the Fast Lane people end up having to mark maps with a pen because they're not listed on the map). 6 Quote
upstop Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I always liked more realistic drawings of the rides rather than the cartoony drawings of recent years. I loved the parks original map books. It made it easier to tell where you were and where rides and attractions were located. Never cared for the cartoony type maps. 6 Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Lots of QR codes to add an interactive element to the map experience. Quote
upstop Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Lots of QR codes to add an interactive element to the map experience. In addition, maybe QR codes throughout the park to coincide with the map for park history or entertainment videos of past attractions that were located near the code. 3 Quote
CoasterMyths79 Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Definately the logos to the more known rides. Maybe a trivia game on the back perhaps? 4 Quote
homestar92 Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 A list of the (nonexistant) death tolls for Son of Beast, Drop Tower, and the (Original) Bat so that all the stupid rumors there can stop. Also, an explanation of why Vortex isn't sinking and a notice that at no point did The Beast ever operate with a loop. And perhaps a notice that not everything you read online is the infallible truth. (Bonjour) 10 Quote
CoasterMyths79 Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Maybe a then-and-now comparison map that shows the map in 1972 and today side-by-side! 3 Quote
Creed Bratton Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I thought having a legend by each area would be better than all of to one side like this past year's map....I just feel like the map is just squished together. 2 Quote
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 Or how about having a large arrow pointing at the Eiffel Tower saying HERE IT IS. The amount of people who have asked me where the Eiffel Tower is astonishes me. 12 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 The amount of people who have asked me where the Eiffel Tower is astonishes me. ....And I hope you respond by telling them that it is in Paris..... 6 Quote
bengalsguy23 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Cant get it to work ob my phone but theres a picture on Kings Islands twitter page which shows parts of the 2014 Map Quote
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 We received some great suggestions via Twitter and on this site. We appreciate the feedback. 21 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Cant get it to work ob my phone but theres a picture on Kings Islands twitter page which shows parts of the 2014 Map Yes, it's been posted here elsewhere. Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Not to be a creeper...But Don changed his picture....are you in CF grooming guidelines haha I had to 4 Quote
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 ^ Don just changed it to a Cornerstone-friendly look. 4 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Dammit, I missed the naughty picture of Don. Did anybody save it? Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Hehehehe I got to him I doubt grooming guidelines matter much off season, I know my area managers atm are sporting facial hair. Steve grows it out I swear probably right at the last day of operation Quote
BloodBlade21 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Cant get it to work ob my phone but theres a picture on Kings Islands twitter page which shows parts of the 2014 Map Notice how they tease us by covering up AZ so sly-like. 1 Quote
BB1 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I don't need no map. I don't need no phone at the park. I just need my Kings Island and I'm good. BB1, who knows his waterpark, and his park, like the back of his hand. 5 Quote
upstop Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 When the question was originally posed, I said that I think X-Base should be an area that is labeled on the map (after all, it does have it's own signage!) If only X-Base had its own bathrooms as well.. Agreed, but I'd rather have restrooms...no need to take a bath while I'm in X-Base. 10 Quote
calakapepe Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I'd like Drop Tower to receive a 5 on the thrill scale *cough* I guess I missed my chance since he already posted. *hangs head in defeat*Then again, I didn't have any REAL suggestions. As long as the map is easy to read, and there's still a list of height requirements on the back for the rides, I'm pretty good. 1 Quote
BB1 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 When the question was originally posed, I said that I think X-Base should be an area that is labeled on the map (after all, it does have it's own signage!) If only X-Base had its own bathrooms as well.. Agreed, but I'd rather have restrooms...no need to take a bath while I'm in X-Base. Well, they have those "water chambers" in Hangar 18.... 4 Quote
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