BeeastFarmer Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 ^I had to take a nap after reading that! The issue is that some posters draw wild conclusions and state their opinion as fact in order to draw attention to a website. And then argue ad nauseum about it to the point of being extremely annoying. Compare that with other posters who suggest ideas and flesh out concepts but who do not have an agenda, they are just exploring. Wild theories, based on some paint and flags and lights being turned on are fun to explore. Just don't be a jerk about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 @BeeastFarmer - admit it, you missed my books 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 The" maybe it is this, "I think it could be"," think about this idea" discussions are welcome. The "It is this", I know it will be", "what's coming is" without citing a credible source to back them up are against the TOS. 33 minutes ago, disco2000 said: Keep in mind a site admin started this original thread - this thread and the crane thread were posted here by a site admin That was my full intent with creating this thread. I wanted to make sure it was presented as a rumor and speculatory only before it somehow got presented as a confirmed coaster for that location. Wording is very important, and wanted to get the intent to readers that this was just a rumor thread only, and nothing credible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 As they say a picture is worth a thousand words... If you see something post a pic, then more people can get involved in the discussion. If you only post a foregone conclusion with no info of how you got there, don't feel surprised when you are all alone in the know-it-all club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 I'd just like to say, as a long time member here, with everything that has been going on in the world recently, it is really great to see some good, old-fashioned Kings Island construction rumors/speculation going on! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, KIfan73 said: I'd just like to say, as a long time member here, with everything that has been going on in the world recently, it is really great to see some good, old-fashioned Kings Island construction rumors/speculation going on! The removal of the berm at Timberwolf has piqued my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster sally Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 If Kings Island ends up with the Gerstlauer, I called it saying we were getting it all along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It would be interesting if the front of the park was redeveloped into a special event/entertainment zone and marketplace. Similar to what is in the master plan for California's Great America. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 10 hours ago, KIghostguy said: Did they? Read Kings Island: A Ride Through Time to find out. They did 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Oldschool75 said: They did Thank you for reading the book! I hope you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 4 hours ago, DiamondbackFan said: It would be interesting if the front of the park was redeveloped into a special event/entertainment zone and marketplace. Similar to what is in the master plan for California's Great America. Neat idea but I think there are 3 major flaws with doing this at KI 1- The city of mason is way less dense then the San Francisco Bay Area. Because of this any entertainment area at KI would get way less foot traffic compared to CGA 2-there is no major tourist attraction nearby to attract visitors to this shopping area / entertainment area. Anyone visiting the mason for entertainment is already going to be going to KI. Compare this to CGA where a major football stadium is right next door to draw guests in 3- Due to generally favorable weather in the Bay Area the CGA entertainment area likely would be able to attract visitors to the outdoor venue year around compared to Ohio where the weather isn’t usually all that great. I agree having another source of revenue besides the park is a good idea (for example hotels, sports parks, golf etc) however the CGA model really just wouldn’t work at Kings Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce1994 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Benjamin22 said: Neat idea but I think there are 3 major flaws with doing this at KI 1- The city of mason is way less dense then the San Francisco Bay Area. Because of this any entertainment area at KI would get way less foot traffic compared to CGA 2-there is no major tourist attraction nearby to attract visitors to this shopping area / entertainment area. Anyone visiting the mason for entertainment is already going to be going to KI. Compare this to CGA where a major football stadium is right next door to draw guests in 3- Due to generally favorable weather in the Bay Area the CGA entertainment area likely would be able to attract visitors to the outdoor venue year around compared to Ohio where the weather isn’t usually all that great. I agree having another source of revenue besides the park is a good idea (for example hotels, sports parks, golf etc) however the CGA model really just wouldn’t work at Kings Island This. If anything, they’ll look towards filling in the unused space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Or just leave it alone for now. Like the various haunt buildings scattered across the park, Timberwolf isn't losing the park any money by existing. I honestly don't understand people's constant desire to want to develop every square inch of the park. We're not Cedar Point- we have the space. As I recall there's a giant vacant plot of land behind Backlot Stunt Coaster. Furthermore, I also recall from a certain book I read that management is wanting to focus on Planet Snoopy and Soak City in the coming years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: I honestly don't understand people's constant desire to want to develop every square inch of the park. We're not Cedar Point- we have the space. As I recall there's a giant vacant plot of land behind Backlot Stunt Coaster. Furthermore, I also recall from a certain book I read that management is wanting to focus on Planet Snoopy and Soak City in the coming years. This. They did say in the book when asked about The Vortex plot that they want to add something in Planet Snoopy and Soak City first. Based on that I came up with this little next few year plan 2022 - 50th anniversary celebration: park improvements/TLC in certain areas, a big time celebration event featuring a parade, maybe a new ride or two, but not major 2023 - Planet Snoopy expansion: maybe even removing the old theater and expanding back towards picnic grove and making that section into Camp Snoopy 2024 - Soak City expansion: new slide complex, family water activity, adult only pool/swim up bar, and/or a new dining experience probably a food truck inspired "beach street" similar to what KD is doing this year 2025 - Vortex replacement: multi-launch coaster by Intamin or MACK rides 2026 - new thrilling flat ride: either an S&S scream n swing, air race, or a Mondial top scan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, SonofBaconator said: Or just leave it alone for now. Like the various haunt buildings scattered across the park, Timberwolf isn't losing the park any money by existing. Timberwolf is a different story because it cannot really be seen from the rest of park, but I think that old and unused attractions and buildings should be removed from Kings Island. Even if they are used for Halloween Haunt, buildings like KillMart (though the recent paint job helps) the Son of Beast station, and The Crypt building are eyesores. Walking around the park, it isn’t necessarily nice to see old abandoned buildings up along the midways. Outside of Halloween Haunt, these buildings don’t serve any purpose except looking bad. Six Flags does this a lot. They will close rides, but they will keep the rides just sitting there. I understand that some of Kings Island’s unused buildings are prime locations for future attractions (like The Crypt building), and I am all for new rides and attractions going in there if they can make the exteriors look nice and not just leave the buildings sitting there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 The main season facade for Killmart helps for sure, I wouldn't tear it down if the haunt attraction was relocated elsewhere though, I'd just turn it back into an arcade, or if they think the main arcade is sufficient and don't need to do that, turn it into a shop. Perfectly good building right on the Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 ^^ or how about a KI museum? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 That would be a good location for that, very true. Especially since my original hopes The Vortex station would be saved and remodeled to become a park museum got bulldozed. Literally. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Well lookie here, Don must've seen all the speculation and decided to play off on it lol 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceWayneWins Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 51 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Well lookie here, Don must've seen all the speculation and decided to play off on it lol Clearly this means it's a lawn care themed coaster. Also it's green. /s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That in a week they will cut it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Now I'm just imagining those die hard enthusiasts who take notice of such things to try and get a hint from the mowing schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 They should start selling marker flags in their gift shops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Has anyone else noticed the new survey markers in an area that everyone said was for a waterline, yet said waterline has been installed since this thread started and said waterline is now in operation (and they wouldn't survey for the leaking fire hydrant)? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 hour ago, disco2000 said: Has anyone else noticed the new survey markers in an area that everyone said was for a waterline, yet said waterline has been installed since this thread started and said waterline is now in operation (and they wouldn't survey for the leaking fire hydrant)? Well, duh. This is for the front gate renovation that will happen post merger where they are going to rename Kings Island to Six Flags over Cedar Point -Ohio South. It's obvious. This post is sarcasm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 https://www.avvir.io/blog-posts/when-should-you-leverage-survey-control-what-benefit-does-it-bring "Control points are reference points with known coordinates, used to create a consistent coordinate system for construction projects. These points are essential for land surveyors to accurately position elements on a jobsite, based on digital plans or Building Information Modeling (BIM) models." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 I'm excited to see what comes of this. I would love to see the next big coaster go in a rethemed Action Zone. If it is going there, the next couple years will be entertaining especially the reaction that will come about if it isn't going in The Vortex plot. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 How many markers are in the area? Are there a lot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 More work and markers in the area that was "just a waterline" and said waterline has been in for a few years...along with some markings in Action Zone... Maybe @BeeastFarmer is right about a MEGA new Six Flags entry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 19 minutes ago, disco2000 said: More work and markers in the area that was "just a waterline" and said waterline has been in for a few years...along with some markings in Action Zone... Maybe @BeeastFarmer is right about a MEGA new Six Flags entry Where exactly in/around Action Zone/the park are these located? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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