CoasterJack Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 9 hours ago, Tr0y said: Got shown an ad from KI on YouTube. River Racers looks a lot different from what I remember being unveiled: I think that might be AI generated too. The path of the yellow slide doesn't really make sense, it doesn't connect to anything in the tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 5 minutes ago, CoasterJack said: I think that might be AI generated too. The path of the yellow slide doesn't really make sense, it doesn't connect to anything in the tower Lol, it has to be. There are 2 yellow slide run offs but nothing to the tower....and the blue slide doesn't connect either from what I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticTimberwolf Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Thank goodness the chain is embracing AI art. As a shareholder, I was really concerned about having "artists" on payroll, but this is much cheaper! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 12 hours ago, Tr0y said: Got shown an ad from KI on YouTube. River Racers looks a lot different from what I remember being unveiled: Anyone know which park that is from? I am just curious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 24 minutes ago, IndyGuy4KI said: Anyone know which park that is from? I am just curious now. I don't know if it's supposed to be a specific park or not...but if it is, AI KI Soak City I'm guessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Plans have been filed to modify the entrance of Soak City. Appears they are just redoing the lanes in the front. I have never been through the Soak City entrance, but I know it does end up backing up on busy days so this should hopefully help with the flow of traffic. It mainly appears they are adding more concrete to the area and then also they are adding the sort of set up they have at the dry park with security. I feel like small things like this excite me more then a new coaster or water slide. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheelover Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Going vertical! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, SmartCat7162 said: Plans have been filed to modify the entrance of Soak City. Appears they are just redoing the lanes in the front. I have never been through the Soak City entrance, but I know it does end up backing up on busy days so this should hopefully help with the flow of traffic. It mainly appears they are adding more concrete to the area and then also they are adding the sort of set up they have at the dry park with security. I feel like small things like this excite me more then a new coaster or water slide. I don't know if the permit really has to do with concrete, as it's not really a "build." It is interesting though, that they asked for the permit to be expedited. I do think they could use a similar set up as the dry park with security. Here's a birds eye view of the entrance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 18 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said: I don't know if the permit really has to do with concrete, as it's not really a "build." It is interesting though, that they asked for the permit to be expedited. I do think they could use a similar set up as the dry park with security. Here's a birds eye view of the entrance. As seen here they are planning to reroute the whole thing and add more concrete of course this is a blueprint and things can change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Lovely that smoking looks to be allowed inside the park again. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 New update today, parts of the water coaster have arrived!  4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 26 minutes ago, Imperial79 said: New update today, parts of the water coaster have arrived!  So cool! Can't wait to get on it this summer! I think this color scheme goes really well with the rest of the park 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 3 hours ago, Imperial79 said: New update today, parts of the water coaster have arrived!  This must have taken them at least 45 seconds to write this blog update: February 12, 2025 Fiberglass Slide Delivery Fiberglass panels for RiverRacers have started to arrive at the construction site, where assembly will begin in the coming weeks once all panels have arrived for both the new water coaster and Salamander Sliders' seven new slides. Crews also will turn their focus to Bluegill Lagoon where the activity pool's water tower feature will soon take shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Bearcat Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Status on 2/15/2025 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/10/2025 at 8:13 PM, CedarPointer said: Lovely that smoking looks to be allowed inside the park again. I have a feeling that the smoking area inside the gate is partially meant to reduce the amount of people leaving the park and trying to get back in. Forcing guests to scan back in just creates the possibility for longer entrance lines and increases the number of re-entry tickets that need to be issued per day. It's also probably just easier for space constraints in this context. I wouldn't be shocked if the smoking area used for Haunt (the former season pass exclusive entrance) becomes permanent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 The first pieces of RiverRacers are constructed! I haven't been by there lately, so I can't provide exterior pictures. But, KI released another update on the ride and it's all coming together! https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2025/january/soak-city-expansion-construction-updates                                          Honestly, I kind of forgot about the interior lighting on the ride. What do you guys think about the water propulsion jets? They kind of seem different compared to other water coasters I've seen like Cheetah Chase, Wildebeest, and Krakatau. Here are pics from Cheetah Chase and Wilddebeest.                                   1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartCat7162 Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago They are rebuilding a Coke station in Soak City and it says that it should be done by opening day for the waterpark. "Demo existing Coke building and build brand new structure to house three new Coke fountain machines and two ICEE machines along with a covered area for the sales associates. This needs to be an EXPEDITED permit as we're opening this with the waterpark on Memorial Day weekend." This is from the permit that was filed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago I'm wondering if it's the "shack" semi close to Island Smokehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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