SonofBaconator Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Its been rumored that something will be done to the Crypt building in the future. What are your ideas? I'm no architect but I personally think it could be utilized for an indoor/outdoor ride similar to Mystery Mine with a cool backstory. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadAndGo Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I'd love to see an indoor spinning wild mouse coaster themed to a runaway minecart. Think Exterminator at Kennywood. More unrealistically, a flying theater. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Dreamworld in Australia is getting a flying theater in 2018. Smaller park than KI, it will be interesting to see how it is at their park. https://www.dreamworld.com.au/i-ride 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadAndGo Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 21 minutes ago, TOPGUN1993 said: Dreamworld in Australia is getting a flying theater in 2018. Smaller park than KI, it will be interesting to see how it is at their park. https://www.dreamworld.com.au/i-ride Personally, I think a flying theater would be a better fit for Crypt. It would add a greater level of diversity to KI's attraction lineup. You could also have special shows for Haunt and Winterfest. I'm just not sure if CF is willing to take that leap of faith, and if KI's guests would accept such an attraction. *sigh* A coaster is simply a safer bet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I think this would be a cool idea for the Crypt building. (I saw this photo on here at one time, but had to do a bit of searching to find it) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goettablitz Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I think the unthemed part of the building is an eyesore and would like to see it dressed up if an attraction were going to be placed in it. My choice would be flying theator. I do like the idea listed above to include it with the miami river lumber theme. Or just remove it so you can build out behind it. Maybe a modern flume or river battle with a couple of flats like a tilt o whirl and a screamin swing style ride? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I would love to learn how long Kings Island, initially, planned for that building - as well as the ride in it - to last. It's easy to get lost in a park the size of Kings Island, but that is a massive, multi-million dollar, fully functioning (HVAC, electricity, plumbing, etc.) structure that ended up having a functioning lifespan of roughly a decade. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I think it would either have to be a dark ride or some sort of water ride. Unfortunately, I don't see the return of Kenton's Cove ever happening. I think another coaster in that spot would be overkill, with The Beast, Diamondback, and Mystic Timbers all in that one spot. So my suggestion would be a dark ride. Perhaps one that is linked to the story of Mystic Timbers and possibly even The Beast. However, if the building continues to sit attraction-less save for Haunt, then my suggestion is to liberally place vines and roots to appear as if that gnarly-looking tree has taken over. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 I wish there was some type of facade put around the exterior of the building so it doesn't stick out as much 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I know that it would be near impossible to bring back the original Kentons Cove Keelboat Canal, I just found that picture just to give an idea of a replacement. If at all possible, they could build a flume ride that goes through tunnels inside the building, build a rock structure on the outside using rebar and gunnite (spray concrete), similar to how they built Wonder Mountain at Canada's Wonderland. The closest ride similar to the Arrow Hydro Flumes are the Super Flumes built by Hopkins Rides. Super Flume video on Hopkins' YouTube page: https://youtu.be/t_59ERvzi4I 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 7 minutes ago, BlondyRidesOn said: I know that it would be near impossible to bring back the original Kentons Cove Keelboat Canal, I just found that picture just to give an idea of a replacement. If at all possible, they could build a flume ride that goes through tunnels inside the building, build a rock structure on the outside using rebar and gunnite (spray concrete), similar to how they built Wonder Mountain at Canada's Wonderland. The closest ride similar to the Arrow Hydro Flumes are the Super Flumes built by Hopkins Rides. Super Flume video on Hopkins' YouTube page: https://youtu.be/t_59ERvzi4I I would love another flume to go in that spot. I miss Kenton's Cove and it's a shame that it was taken down for something that sadly didn't last very long. A flume also fits the Rivertown theme, better than a dark ride. When I made my comment, I wasn't sure if KI would be willing to do another flume and if that's something the public would want. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I really think that if Hangtime takes off at Knotts, I would like something like Mystery Mine (or just knock the building down completely) with lapbar restraints, but in Infinity coaster form, something very compact and something that can easily have a story to go along with the attraction, either that or a Mack Powersplash (Pulsar), it can be marketed as Kings Island's 17th coaster, a launch coaster, and water ride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Wipe that ugly building out and put it a water ride! #makerivertownwetagain 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony acachalla Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I think they should put in something like electro spin at carowinds, a high level flat ride , there are no flats in rivertown, I’d like them to put in another top spin but I know that’s not happening , but it would be cool to see something like mystery mine . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 ^ the train and WWC are both Rivertown flats 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkMake Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 ^ the train and WWC are both Rivertown flats I would make the distinction that they aren't flat rides but instead tracked rides. With that distinction, Rivertown has no flats. EDIT: On an unrelated note, it appears Tapatalk has logged me into an account I thought I lost. Huh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdeq Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, ParkMake said: I would make the distinction that they aren't flat rides but instead tracked rides. With that distinction, Rivertown has no flats. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk If we go off what crew runs the ride, Shake Rattle and Roll is consider Rivertown along with Backlot Stunt Coaster. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Magenta Lizard said: ^ the train and WWC are both Rivertown flats The train has a slight grade so technically its closer to a roller coaster than it is a flat ride 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I think based upon what our GM has said that we will see something there sooner than later. It is important to note that he was the CFO at the time TRTR was built so he knows how much was spent on that ride. I think a nice dark ride would be great there and would be something they could keep open thru Winterfest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 They could move Xtreme Slyflyer to Rivertown and rename it to fit the theme of the area, like Cedar Point did with RipCord, renaming it Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling. Plus, it could open up some space in Action Zone for expansion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Professor Delbert's Rivertown Fling! Professor Delbert's Miami River Tire Swing! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 To be fair, I really think they should have renamed Skyhawk to Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling, I really think it fits more than Ripcord, or that's a great name for a flying coaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 We need some Knott's level theming if that building's kept 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ideas for the Crypt building? Tear it down. And tear down the SOB station and Action FX Theater at this point. If KI isn't going to put these structures to better use than a haunted house for 1 month every season, they need to go. I'd honestly love to see the Blackout building, Slaughterhouse building, and Killmart go too, but I don't see that happening. At the very least, tear down the old rides that are only used for Haunt now. Such a tacky look. And I'm a big Haunt fan. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtk1378 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 While I agree that most of those buildings are quite an eye-sore outside of Haunt time, I think it would be better for them to re-purpose those buildings for something during the off-Haunt season or at least put up some theme'd decorations on the buildings to fit the areas that they are in so that they blend in. Unless Cedar Fair has something planned to replace the area those buildings exist then it's cheaper for them to just keep them up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 8 hours ago, Delirium13 said: I'd honestly love to see the Blackout building, Slaughterhouse building, and Killmart go too, but I don't see that happening. But a lot of those buildings are, more or less, off the beaten path or hidden in plain sight. Killmart actually still looks like a normal arcade building when its not in use, Slaughterhouse was built behind The Beast so you only really see it when you're either in line for or riding The Beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 15 hours ago, Tony acachalla said: I think they should put in something like electro spin at carowinds, a high level flat ride , there are no flats in rivertown, I’d like them to put in another top spin but I know that’s not happening , but it would be cool to see something like mystery mine . Welcome to KIC! 13 hours ago, BlondyRidesOn said: They could move Xtreme Slyflyer to Rivertown and rename it to fit the theme of the area, like Cedar Point did with RipCord, renaming it Professor Delbert's Frontier Fling. Plus, it could open up some space in Action Zone for expansion. I LOVE Xtreme Skyflyer. I kinda feel like if it's moved, it would fit nicelly in X-Base, no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 If KI's next coaster isn't a Giga I'd like to see a Mack launch coaster similar to Blue Fire or Helix. I think you could use the crypt building as a dark ride section exactly like Blue Fire does. Once launched out of the building and shot off into the woods I'd like the ride to be more like Helix. I know I know wishful thinking. But one can dream right? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Themed highly immersive dark ride in the Crypt building is needed, a ride for all Seasons of the Island. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I would Facade the building into a mountain. Extend the building to the edge of the woods. Put three flats in the extended building with exits that allow you to choose between the three rides (ride one or all three) and call it Mystic Mountain. Theme a legend of the mountain to a cohesive theme to include the other rides in Rivertown. My choice of flats would include a Tilt-a-Whirl, Rotor, and a Matterhorn or Himalaya type ride. I would Leave some extra space to expand the mountain (building) in the future. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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