Upstop, I agree about the old carnival style lights, but the  thing I like about the LEDs is that they have a much better reliability rating in instances where regular cosmetic upkeep is... shall we say... lacking.  Id rather see LEDs lit, than regular lamps burned out.

And watching Shake Rattle and Roll at night was more than enough for me to want it in Coney Mall. It looks like a dream sequence of amusement park heaven.

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I wouldn't mind seeing light shows on the buildings and stings of Edison LEDs across the midway in some areas to bring the lighting design together. Now all we need, say right about where the old Flight Commander mound is, is a Giant Wheel with a scrolling light show too!

*cough tilt-a-whirl cough*   :D

Or a European version... A Waltzer. Those look like they spin ferociously. Even without the crazy attendants lending a hand....

How about LED chasers on Racer?

Or a European version... A Waltzer. Those look like they spin ferociously. Even without the crazy attendants lending a hand....

No way would Kings Island get that. It doesn't allow park guests the opportunity to bake and burn in the sun.

Personally I like the new LED lighting packages. They keep the classic tradition of having kinetic lights on rides, but with the modern advantage of being reliable and able to shine in any color, including incandescent yellow. They're much more versatile and go a super long time before burning out, because they're incredibly energy efficient.

Im actually kinda liking the blues teals and purple on the scrambler, though i agree the cars would have looked better with a new paint job. The decorative curls on the back feel a little off because the colors, but i cant be too quick to judge until i see what the new LEDs will bring to the table. 

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Banshee is testing.

Its pretty cool watching the water come out of the water dummies on the last slow barrel roll on Banshee, lol.  I had to watch twice to make sure I was seeing what I thought I was.

Just saw Banshee's train on the track for the first time since Nov 2nd 2015!! So excited!

The splashdown pond for Diamondback is now ready to go, looks like testing will begin very soon!

I hope they bring back the Soak City web cam this year.  It would give me an idea of how crowded it was going to be when seeing people start to placing towels on the lawn.  Also curious if they are going to add a lounging area with chairs by the Tropical Plunge.  Definitely needed.

Banshee is testing.

She's been testing for almost a month. Lol

I love the Diamondback webcam saw the splashdown get filled and before people were walking in it before it was filled.

Anyone going to Kings Island May 27th this year??

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/things-to-do/live-entertainment

This has been updated to give short descriptions of all the shows this year.

 

Festhaus - Hollwood Nights & Let It Rock

 

Kings Island Theatre - Origins - A Cirque Experience

 

Showplace Theatre - JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show

 

Bandstand - Off the Charts & PEANUTS Party in the Park

Yes! Off the Charts is coming back to The Bandstand (as it was formally known as Playlist Live)!

I'm looking forward to JUMP! And Origins.

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And watching Shake Rattle and Roll at night was more than enough for me to want it in Coney Mall. It looks like a dream sequence of amusement park heaven.

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know it may sound weird but Shake Rattle and Roll is one of my absolute favorite things about the park at night. It's just so fun to see the bright swirling lights!

Looks like Off The Charts is sticking to the same instrumentation with a 8 piece band (2 trumpets, a sax, a trombone, bass, guitar, drum set, and auxiliary perc).  

I'm surprised they aren't doing a country music show this year. Not that I really cared for it (the country show I saw at CP, with a live band, was far better), but it just seems to be something they do every year.

 

Looking forward to the new Cirque show as well as the dog show.

2014 and 2013 didn't have a country show I'm pretty sure also

They've been done very often, but (luckily) not always!

 

 

EDIT- I saw the country show across from Panda Express at Cedar Point and it was different for sure, and definitely had a cooler appeal with it's immersive setting, real instruments, and the in-your-face nature.. which personally I didn't like the in-your-face nature of it, but I still preferred Kings Island Country show for 2015

Close up on the webcam image of the funnel cake dig, it almost looks like a wooden wall is starting to form. It seems to start right across from the lockers. Hard to tell if it's a wall or not since rain is running down the webcam. Maybe one of the KI PR staff can climb up there and hold an umbrella over the webcam for a few hours.

Diamondback is finally testing

Yes, indeed it is! That just means they are one step closer to opening the park!

 

EDIT: Also, I'm seeing The Bat is halfway up the lift and that something looks to be blowing onto the Banshee cam! 16 days

When you about fall out of your chair in class because you see Diamondback testing... edit: Also, The Bat is doing block checks!

Sorry for double post but 2nd train is now on the track!