Sixflags82 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 This is my concept for a rivertown expansion. It would include the the enterance of backlot being move to coney mall, 9 new themed buildings, a more defined border between rivertown and Planet Snoopy, the log flume being re-added to the area, the crypt/trtr building being removed, the Diamondback splash down pond being expanded, a new dining area by The Beast in a new plaza, and finally lots of trees being added to the area 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixflags82 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 The yellow lines is the boarder of the area and the orange blocks are the enterances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I actually really like this! I like how you brought back The Beast lake and made the area more "wooded." I know we all want a new coaster to replace Vortex but I'd be fine if they left that land alone to regrow that foliage 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I think it looks great but I'd probably make one change to start. I'd leave teh start of the Crypt's queue line (tear down the big buildings though) and theme it to a mine shaft and use as a queue for a Screamin' Swing themed to a mine shaft headgear. can leave the new restaurant by The Beast but the building closer to the main midway would be removed. The exit could empty into that new plaza. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubbs727 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I like the idea of a better barrier between Planet Snoopy and Rivertown, because it all kind of blurs together at Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown. I remember the tunnel they used to have connecting Rivertown to Hanna Barbara Land. It was such a nice little transition area. Also, moving Back Lots entrance to Coney Mall would be nice, as I always find that area kind of an out of the way oddity, and you could put some trees and tables in there for a nice little dining section. Definitely get rid of The Crypt building. I'd get rid of The Crypt entrance, too. Make that a quieter section of the park. Maybe create a wooded area with some nice lighting that's kind of a hangout patio with good BBQ food, craft beer, a nice little hangout portion for us old folk. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 There definitely needs to be a better transition between P.S. and Rivertown and the log flume needs to be re-themed back to Rivertown. I love the concept of re-secluding The Beast again. Crypt building needs to go. But I would imagine that they would add maybe a few flat rides where Vortex was just to add to Rivertowns ride count. I like it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Anything to avoid having to enter PS to get to Rivertown is a winner in my book. RFYLCB is a kiddie log flume so I lean toward leaving as part of PS but the placement is an issue. Just like Timberwolf the park is not going to get rid of the tan building without a need to use the land for something else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, King Ding Dong said: Anything to avoid having to enter PS to get to Rivertown is a winner in my book. RFYLCB is a kiddie log flume so I lean toward leaving as part of PS but the placement is an issue. Just like Timberwolf the park is not going to get rid of the tan building without a need to use the land for something else. How is RFYLCB a "kiddie" log flume? (Forgive me for not understanding) I don't see how it is. Sure its themed to the rest of the kiddie area (I mean Planet Snoopy), but it doesn't make it specifically a "kiddie" ride. Take the eagles for example. Before they were originally moved, they were with the rest of the park and were not a kiddie ride. The only reason they are considered a kiddie ride is simply because its themed to the rest of that area. But, again my point being RFYLCB is NOT a kiddie ride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I guess it just my opinion mostly based 2 aspects. First a very short drop for a flume and secondly the boats bottom out with adults in them. Not meant as an insult to the ride. EDIT: Screw all that I said. Go to visitkingsisland.com click Play>Kids Rides and report back your findings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 To be fair, it is a river ride near a Rivertown. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 When it was built for Coney Island it probably wasn't considered "kiddy" but since times have changed I consider it to be more of a kid's ride. Timber Mountain at KBF is a more aggressive log flume 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The flume was part of Rivertown when the park was built. As was the ride pad where Linus Launchers are now. I guess the southern end of the restroom complex was too. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowler265 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 The area I think that needs the most revamping is Action Zone. To me only 4 rides fit with the theming of the area (Banshee, Drop Tower, Delirium, and Invertigo). Congo Falls needs to be relocated to a different spot in the park or removed. The Bat either needs to be themed differently or removed for something else. Also there is so much land in that area if Kings Island can find a way add more rides/restaurants/entertainment there. The Timberwolf Amphitheater’s future would depend on what changes are made to the area 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I too always dreamed DB's helix could have paths on both sides leading to The Beast! I like your concept! We'd just have to have a decision to demolish TR's building though; get ourselves a cool tunnel leading to The Beast :p 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 That sounds awesome! Imo top it all off with an RMC woodie built either where Vortex is (Rivertown side) or between Beast and Diamondback and it would complete Rivertown! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 hours ago, bowler265 said: The Bat either needs to be themed differently or removed for something else. Why? It ties into Banshee's spooky theme. The other rides, with exception to Congo Falls are pretty neutral. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 5 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: When it was built for Coney Island it probably wasn't considered "kiddy" but since times have changed I consider it to be more of a kid's ride. Timber Mountain at KBF is a more aggressive log flume Niagara Falls is a pretty wild log flume. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Here is my take on this idea! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Here is my take on this idea! I really like the idea! I am intrigued by the RMC concept and love the new saloon idea. Could you elaborate on the "interactive area"? I am curious to what you mean by that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Klabergian Empire said: I really like the idea! I am intrigued by the RMC concept and love the new saloon idea. Could you elaborate on the "interactive area"? I am curious to what you mean by that. Think of something like Forbidden Frontier at Cedar Point. I didn't want to take too much time to detail it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Think of something like Forbidden Frontier at Cedar Point. I didn't want to take too much time to detail it. That would be pretty nice. Though I would leave some space for a small Coney Mall expansion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I refuse to support this proposal unless it includes the locations of the Freestyle stands. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 hour ago, King Ding Dong said: I refuse to support this proposal unless includes the locations of the Freestyle stands. That could be the Saloon. It's closed after High Noon on the account of a gunfight. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 https://cedarfair.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rz9aK1cCXjVbWB It looks like Carowinds is getting a new expansion. It would be cool if we got something like one of these two concepts! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 hours ago, FUN&ONLY! said: https://cedarfair.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rz9aK1cCXjVbWB It looks like Carowinds is getting a new expansion. It would be cool if we got something like one of these two concepts! The aviation thing is what Area 72 will mainly be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaFlyer Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: The aviation thing is what Area 72 will mainly be. Have to disagree here- totally different concepts that are 100+ years apart. Wright Brothers were mentioned, as well as DaVinci. Those are totally different time periods than a spaceship and a meteor strike. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klabergian Empire Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 10 hours ago, DeltaFlyer said: Have to disagree here- totally different concepts that are 100+ years apart. Wright Brothers were mentioned, as well as DaVinci. Those are totally different time periods than a spaceship and a meteor strike. Maybe Area 72 will be dedicated to innovative technology as a whole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I do like the idea of completely redoing that midway. Take out the existing pizza place and arcade and build a more functional Harmony Hall type building on the other side of The Beast between it and the TRTR building. They could always put a small arcade elsewhere. The advantage of a Harmony Hall type building (LaRosas would have a new location within it) would also give the ability to have shows back there during the regular season and another indoor showbuilding for Winterfest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rivertown Rider said: I do like the idea of completely redoing that midway. Take out the existing pizza place and arcade and build a more functional Harmony Hall type building on the other side of The Beast between it and the TRTR building. They could always put a small arcade elsewhere. The advantage of a Harmony Hall type building (LaRosas would have a new location within it) would also give the ability to have shows back there during the regular season and another indoor showbuilding for Winterfest. I believe Harmony Hall is basically the same as the Festhaus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: I believe Harmony Hall is basically the same as the Festhaus. I take it you have never eaten at Harmony Hall? Take Coney BBQ, Larosas, Island Smokehouse, and Hanks and put them in a single building to choose from. A great variety of food options in one place. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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