teenageninja Posted September 12, 2004 Posted September 12, 2004 I really doubt it. Most people are not going to Kings Island for the Flying Eagles, no matter if they are the only one that allows snapping. Only about 1/10 of the people snap I"m guessing. Because I usually see one person snapping. And before anyone jumps on me I've seen more than one, but that seems about the average.
PKI Homey Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Also, to add to that, why would PKI spend advertising dollars on the Flyers? That would be a waste of money on an old attraction that doesn't get that much ridership. I'm not saying it gets zero ridership, but not enough to spend advertising dollars on. As teeneageninja said, no one is flocking to the park for the Eagles.
goodtimes Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 THEY ARE GOING WHERE FLIGHT COMMANDER USED TO BE!!! I'LL PUT $100 ON IT AGAINST ANY OF THE NAYSAYERS...YOU'LL SEE NEXT YEAR!!!!
coasterrz Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Cool your jets, there is no need to shout! Anyway, time will tell if in fact the flyers will have a new location next year. I think that Flight Commander`s spot would make for a great location for the Flyers and give them some more visability to the midway.
TheKlockster Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Where did the flight commander used to be?
coasterrz Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Flight Commander was located in Coney Mall. The now dormant site where it once stood is right across the midway from Shake Rattle and Roll, a stonesthrow from the existing location of the Eagles. Flight Commander`s site is right next to the laser tag, which used to be home to a Cinema 180. Last year and for a couple season, the Flight Commander site was home to the Eurobungee trampolines. Before Flight Commander was built, the site was the home to the Zodiac, a giant double Ferris Wheel made by Intamin. That was probably more information than what you wanted, but I hoped I answered your question.
TheKlockster Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Thanks! The way a friend of mine described it, I thought it was in that pond infront of RT Larosas. He said it was over water, and that some kid fell out cause he wasnt wearing his seatbelt, and he hit the water and died, but the water was electrified cause of bad wiring, and a ride op jumped in to save the kid, and was electrocuted to death. Sounds like BS but thats what he told me, so I figured the only place it could be was in that pond, but that seemed like an awful stupid place for a ride so I didnt really believe him anyway.
PKI Homey Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Acutally, that story your friend told is a combination of stories concerning PKI. 1) A drunk woman passed out and slid out of the restraints on Flight Commander and fell to her death. 2) A man reached his hand into a pond (or something like that) and one of the lights was unsheilded and began to electrocute him. I think an employee and security guard tried to help him and were consequently electrocuted themselves. They did manage to save the guy though. Anyone, correct me if I am wrong as the details are a bit fuzzy to me.
TheKlockster Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 Are they going to get rid of the Sprite Obey the Net basketball game or the Roadside Cafe to make room for the Italian Job? Yeah, it makes sense that they would move fliers over by the laser tag - especially if they are installing conduits. Will The Vortex Crew take over the Fliers or will The Beast crew still run it?
teenageninja Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 First of all the day was Black Sunday. I believe y ou could search for it but I'll just say what I remember. 1)Drunk woman slid out of Flight Commander, she unbuckled her seatbelt. 2)A drunk guy fell in a lake and a security officer jumped in after her. The security officer did die but the guy that fell in lived accordign to what I remember. This was why PKI did not sell alcohol for a few years. Also I believe they are getting rid of the Sprite game, the Roadside Cafe, and the Icee shack. They will move Scooters across the midway (maybe) and install IJ:ST. I'm guessing AT will take over Scooters. It is already a long walk from Beast. If they aren't opening the second side of Action Theatre for the whole season next year than it will almost definitely be Action Theatre Scooters. This is up to the rides department, we'll see next year.
PKI Punk Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 I hope they do get rid of Roadside Cafe. The place isn't ever open during the week and it seems like a waste of space. One good thing about Roadside CAfe is that the food is a little cheaper. I also hope the park adds a path through the tiques plot of land. It is a pain to walk all the way around.
fryler87 Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 THEY CAN'T GET RID OF PRESTON T. TUCKER'S ROADSIDE CAFE!!! They have the BEST popcorn chicken, even if it IS expensive.
pki_rulz Posted September 14, 2004 Posted September 14, 2004 2)A drunk guy fell in a lake and a security officer jumped in after her. The security officer did die but the guy that fell in lived accordign to what I remember. This was why PKI did not sell alcohol for a few years. Incorrect, the gentlemen in the pond WAS NOT drunk. He was retrieving a lost article.
DegenRider Posted September 15, 2004 Author Posted September 15, 2004 The lady in flight commander was drunk the man in the lake was sober.
TheSnapper Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 The Scooters arnt going to be removed. And Why would they remove something to put it in a different park when the ride is originally from coney island?
HabloRM Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 I would find it very hard to believe that they will move Scooters to another park. If they're going to be moved at all, then they'll be moved to where Eurobungee was.
coasterdime Posted September 15, 2004 Posted September 15, 2004 THEY CAN'T GET RID OF PRESTON T. TUCKER'S ROADSIDE CAFE!!! They have the BEST popcorn chicken, even if it IS expensive. I hate to be the one to tell you this, but Tucker's recently changed their menu...and replaced the popcorn with chicken strips.
fryler87 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 NOOOOOO.....MY PURPOSE IS LOST... (shreds 2005 pass)
TheSnapper Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Scooters is going to stay at the park! Just a matter of where.
MarketingExpress Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 I would find it very hard to believe that they will move Scooters to another park. If they're going to be moved at all, then they'll be moved to where Eurobungee was. I'll agree with Hablo on this one the only area for it to fit in is Coney and the Eurobungee area seems to be the best bet...if that happens
TheKlockster Posted September 30, 2004 Posted September 30, 2004 They better not get rid of it! I would be very upset if they did. It wouldn't keep me out of the park, but I would be ****ED!
Screwball Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Take it for what's it worth, but recently in the Carowinds newsletter featured a picture of Flying Scooters while they were hinting at the 2005 season. It could very well be a new attraction, but if PKI did decide to not bring them back...
TheSnapper Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 I hope they dont move Scooters to Carowinds because they dont need to leave Pki. Thats the best ride at the park!
pki_rulz Posted October 2, 2004 Posted October 2, 2004 Scooters is not going anywhere. Snapper I think it was a rumor that was started to get your pants in a tissy, just like Busch Gardens. Trust me
IWorkOnBEAST Posted October 4, 2004 Posted October 4, 2004 Wait sparky aren't you one of my sources? I should never listen to anyone who thinks AE is a good ride AE is a good ride
PKIWorker19 Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 FYI, Tuckers is being remade into Happy Days Cafe, which is going to be like Bubba's, only with a different menu and design. Backbar, Ice Cream, stuff like that. It will be really nice and I hope that it does better than the original stand did....
HabloRM Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 What kind of things get served in a Happy Day's diner?
Alien Seed Posted March 17, 2005 Posted March 17, 2005 We couldn't get Paul Hogan to come open CDBB for us, so maybe PKI could try to get Henry Winkler to open the restaurant.
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