SonofBaconator Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Do you ever notice that Kings Island has ridiculous amounts of land within the park that are underused or aren't even used at all? I'm talking about the excess land surrounding Backlot, the land between Racer and Flight of Fear, the old Flight Commander area, and I could make an argument for Crypt building and Tower Gardens. I understand not every single patch of grass and concrete needs to be used for an attraction but I find these pieces of land to be... underutilized. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyhollow Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Those plots of land are exactly the reason I love KI over Cedar Point. I love the feeling of openness and a ride being just over the corner from me not over my head. It makes KI a place to visit and enjoy. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I would assume that is because CF hasn't owned the park the entire time lol Just wait they will be used. I just hope its for good reasons. As for the comment about CP. They do not have as much space that KI has. There is sort of a reason they just don't have " open Space". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Don't forget about the area b/w River town and White Water Canyon.. err... nevermind I wouldn't touch the grassy areas around the four legs of the tower, aside from landscaping, however Tower Gardens could be put to much, much better use. I've long thought that the grassy areas between Stunt Coaster and the Diamondback station could be a good area for multiple, family style flats; though there is a decent amount of sloped elevation to work around (though that could be worked around). The pathway from the Tower, to the bathrooms over by The Beast has the back entrance for maintenance for Diamondback, and 1 small food shack that is usually closed, easily the least utilized walkway in the park. The old Flight Commander pad Dinosaur's Alive area is now vacant, though hilly. Half the Boo Blasters building is only used a couple months out of the year. Action Theater is the same (though both are used for storage) Perhaps with the new presumed dinning option in coney, they can get rid of the Coney picnic table area behind the Scrambler which would open up a nice area for a family flat or two right by the Grand Carousel (which kind of sits all lonely in its current spot and is another underutilized general path within the park). I could do without the ladder game as well as the basketball game that border Coney and Oktoberfest, would make for a lovely entry/gathering area for a new ride as some of suggested on here (may have even been the OP) And finally, Timberwolf is now used once a year. How much money does Spirit Song generate? I've seen it packed before, but never actually been in. That is a huge chunk of land that sits unused all but 3 days a year. A ton could be done with that area, utilizing the grassy area b/w the park and the parking lot as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yes, KI has a lot of room to work with. They are lucky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 This is all the potential parts of the part that can be used for something. I didn't star the far left part because that's just too obvious If you notice, a lot of them are in or near the Coney Mall area. I think the area that could use the most work is the area that BLSC encompasses. The coaster's placement makes trying to put attractions around it awkward. I don't hate BLSC but I feel like getting rid of it would free up so much land for future attractions and a possibly a better coaster. I think the only reason why the park keeps it is because its a good family coaster. A multi-launch coaster like Blue Fire, Helix, Maverick, or even Verbolten would be an awesome replacement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Ooo Ooo What about something like Cheeta Hunt at Busch Gardens? Nah I'd take something closer to Maverick with a taller hill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Theater Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'd love to see some more thrilling flat rides come to KI. As mentioned above, the Flight Commander area could really use something, its been without an actual ride for how long now?! I'd also really love to see the land by Backlot used, but I am still holding out for the removal of that ride and replacement with a better coaster I actually really enjoy the Tower Gardens area, but the last time I walked through it there were too many smokers and the landscaping was nothing special. I honestly can't even think of any good flat rides to suggest putting in (its been a long day haha), but I would love to see the addition of some more thrilling ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 @SonofBaconator Can we get a T-shirt that say #removeBLSC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Maybe... BLSC is still very well received as a ride. I try to stay positive with the stuff I make 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 yeah just joking haha I know people love that coaster and it should stay ( although I wish it was in a different location) for the tweeners. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 @Maverick44 I do have these though. https://www.redbubble.com/people/coasterfan/works/30502055-no-chickens?p=t-shirt&style=raglan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 No chickens? lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 BLSC would be awesome where Congo Falls is now. It sucks behind the ET. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 It just doesn't take up the full plot of land it is on. Waste of space. They could just pick it up and move it lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 We should just push it somewhere else 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I mean it's a good coaster for a kid trying to move up in the ranks. Just in a bad spot. Yes lets push, pull or drag it elsewhere in the park lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixohdieselrage Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 We should just push it somewhere else Oh gawd. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryoj Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 2 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: @Maverick44 I do have these though. https://www.redbubble.com/people/coasterfan/works/30502055-no-chickens?p=t-shirt&style=raglan I wouldn't wear that shirt if I was trying to pick up a girl. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, fryoj said: I wouldn't wear that shirt if I was trying to pick up a girl. How about this one? https://www.redbubble.com/people/coasterfan/works/30490914-untitled?asc=u&p=mens-premium-t-shirt&rel=carousel 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I think BLSC would be great in Action Zone and then bring back Les Taxis to its rightful location behind ET. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whengodsaysgo Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 53 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: How about this one? https://www.redbubble.com/people/coasterfan/works/30490914-untitled?asc=u&p=mens-premium-t-shirt&rel=carousel I so need one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Oh goodness. I would have to say I couldn't wear that one lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 two places that BLSC could and SHOULD go one in Action Zone like everyone says but IMO this spot would work better. It would hide the ride to so its not an eyesore. Would it fit though? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I like that spot for it as well. I mean they could just scrap it all together lol Would you actually move it or just replace it with something more fun and less of a coaster with things that don't work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 5 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: @Maverick44 I do have these though. https://www.redbubble.com/people/coasterfan/works/30502055-no-chickens?p=t-shirt&style=raglan Maybe @NoChickens & @Mrs. No Chickens has this shirt? 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooky21 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: I like that spot for it as well. I mean they could just scrap it all together lol Would you actually move it or just replace it with something more fun and less of a coaster with things that don't work. See myself I don't really care for it I ride it every once in awhile, for some reason that helix after the launch is very uncomfortable to me. Other than that helix its a fun ride but short, I miss the splashdown. Now I don't think it should go anywhere right now cause there's plenty of room to expand on and its a kid favorite. So I say move it maybe even re-theme it? I love the location I picked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I say re theming and removing the things that don't work would be a great idea. The splashdown is a must, It was awesome. Re name it for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I don't mind where it is and I actually really enjoy BLSC. I don't dislike or blame BLSC for its placement or it replacing the antique cars as much as I miss them. I really miss the flyers when I pass the 3 point challenge. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick44 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I think they could retool BLSC and make it interesting theming. Right now it just stops and there is a helicopter that does nothing lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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