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1 hour ago, jcoop22 said:

Would you take 4 Action Zone closures (Bat, Drop Tower, Invertigo, Congo Falls) if they were transforming the area to a DC Universe area within the next 4 years?

It's an interesting thought and something that makes alot of sense from a corporate standpoint. I personally would not want to see Banshee themed as it's pretty well themed already with the graveyard and everything. I could see repainting Delirium to joker colors or Wonder woman colors. If this is the route they go, I envision a new standout coaster in the Invertigo/Congo, Timberwolf plot and a new flat or two in the Drop Tower/extreme sky flyer plots. If The Bat bites the dust, I don't think we will see it replaced. It is too far removed from the rest of the park to be high on the priority list for replacement keeping in mind we have prime real estate at the end of Coney Mall that is vacant as well. If The Bat goes, the path will terminate at the bathrooms down past Banshee. 

Now I am not saying I want 4-5 ride closures in Action Zone or that I want a DC Universe retheme. I'd prefer something a little more original and to see investment in the aging attractions however that is not the current climate of the chain and if I could settle for a new standout coaster and two unique flats, I'd trade Invertigo, Congo, Drop Tower, and Sky flyer for that .... The Bat hardly counts as an exchange because I think there's a less then 10% chance it gets replaced because of the investment cost and the poor location in relation to the rest of Action Zone. 

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1 hour ago, jcoop22 said:

Would you take 4 Action Zone closures (Bat, Drop Tower, Invertigo, Congo Falls) if they were transforming the area to a DC Universe area within the next 4 years?

Dear god no. 

 

NO DC GARBAGE. KEEP THE DC COMIS GARBAGE OUT OF KI.

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I'm curious what makes D.C. garbage compared to other IPs the park has held in the past. We've seen both extremes in terms of quality under Paramount and Cedar Fair's leadership.

At the time Tomb Raider: The Ride was announced in 2001, CoreDesign had pumped out 5 Tomb Raider games in a 4 year span, the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movie had released to critical failure, and fans were unhappy such a large investment was going to a dying IP. TR;TR went on to become one of KI's most ambitious and critically acclaimed experiences upon opening.

I hope we see the beginning of more ambitious experiences like that again, even if it is "DC garbage".

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I think with the park's family focus, it makes sense to rebrand not just to D.C. in general, but Teen Titans "Jump City". Arguably their most popular IP with kids and teens from both the original show as well as "Teen Titans Go!". Assuming we're not losing any of these rides yet, here's how I'd split it:

Banshee → Raven

The Bat → Robin

Drop Tower → Cyborg

Invertigo → Starfire

Congo Falls → Beast Boy

Delirium → Slade

Even if done in the expected "Six Flags way", it would at least allow it to stand out against the other parks with D.C. themed areas.

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1 hour ago, MysticTimberwolf said:

I think with the park's family focus, it makes sense to rebrand not just to D.C. in general, but Teen Titans "Jump City". Arguably their most popular IP with kids and teens from both the original show as well as "Teen Titans Go!". Assuming we're not losing any of these rides yet, here's how I'd split it:

Banshee → Raven

The Bat → Robin

Drop Tower → Cyborg

Invertigo → Starfire

Congo Falls → Beast Boy

Delirium → Slade

Even if done in the expected "Six Flags way", it would at least allow it to stand out against the other parks with D.C. themed areas.

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3 hours ago, MysticTimberwolf said:

I think with the park's family focus, it makes sense to rebrand not just to D.C. in general, but Teen Titans "Jump City". Arguably their most popular IP with kids and teens from both the original show as well as "Teen Titans Go!". Assuming we're not losing any of these rides yet, here's how I'd split it:

Banshee → Raven

The Bat → Robin

Drop Tower → Cyborg

Invertigo → Starfire

Congo Falls → Beast Boy

Delirium → Slade

Even if done in the expected "Six Flags way", it would at least allow it to stand out against the other parks with D.C. themed areas.

I'd revoke my pass immediately. Lol. 

 

Leave KI as is. Its charm is partially why it's my favorite park. 

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