Losantiville Mining Co. Posted January 12 Posted January 12 It's a little hard to see anything from the webcams, but the fence is still up and it looks like the central rotor is the only part back on the pad. I did just notice that the path between Coney Bar-B-Que and the Scrambler does line up nicely with the Monster. There is, of course, the planter separating that path from the ride, but it's nice to notice something like this in a park I already know so well! 6 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Weird thought, I feel like there might be a benefit of having some flat rides enclosed/sheltered if possible to protect from the elements. Original from @IndyGuy4KI Quote
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted January 12 Posted January 12 Sorry, but just no. That looks ugly imo. 3 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted January 12 Posted January 12 18 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Sorry, but just no. That looks ugly imo. Well it’s AI, I’m sure there would be more decorative options- like how the Grand Carousel has that large exterior. 1 Quote
DoomPlague Posted January 12 Posted January 12 It would definitely need a more decorative building but I would put something over Cargo Loco before Monster. I do think the park needs more sheltered/indoor rides 7 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted January 13 Posted January 13 3 hours ago, DoomPlague said: It would definitely need a more decorative building but I would put something over Cargo Loco before Monster. I do think the park needs more sheltered/indoor rides That’s a fair point- I’m sure there are quite a few rides that *could* be enclosed or covered. Cargo Loco Monster Scrambler Great Pumpkin Coaster (I pitched this idea on a different thread) 2 Quote
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted January 13 Posted January 13 I feel like the coverings wouldn't do much to help aside from maybe some shade from the sun. Any kind of new ride covering is also very likely to look more like Carowinds' cover for their Grand Carousel than anything like Kings Island's Grand Carousel cover. It'd be plain and made of powder-coated metal. I think if the park could've put covers on each Cargo Loco barrel (like existed on Der Spinnen Keggers) it would've accomplished the desired "covered" effect. Something that really needs a cover in the park is Sol Spin's queue line. 6 hours ago, DoomPlague said: I do think the park needs more sheltered/indoor rides Removing WindSeeker and putting a dark ride in Action Theater would get my vote! I haven't figured out a good way to differentiate the ride experience from Phantom Theater, but it would be a better use for the building than being an abandoned 4D theater and a haunt maze. Move the maze into a new building and bring in a new dark ride. The park definitely needs more indoor spaces that guests can stay in. Indoor food lines are good, but they could definitely use another indoor restaurant and another indoor theater in addition to a second dark ride. Monster would not be a good candidate for receiving a covering IMO. The view showcased in the images above is really nice to have because it showcases three different eras of Kings Island history (Coney Island, the original Kings Island, and the modern Kings Island) within one vantage point. (That could be a nice social media post once Spring comes around!) 1 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted Wednesday at 09:36 PM Posted Wednesday at 09:36 PM On 1/13/2026 at 1:23 AM, Losantiville Mining Co. said: The view showcased in the images above is really nice to have because it showcases three different eras of Kings Island history (Coney Island, the original Kings Island, and the modern Kings Island) within one vantage point. (That could be a nice social media post once Spring comes around!) Thank You, but why wait until Spring? 2 Quote
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Wednesday at 11:06 PM Posted Wednesday at 11:06 PM I was thinking it would be better to wait so they could get a new photo (especially with the new paint on the ground) and to let the foliage grow back in for the season. I think it could also be part of a post advertising that "Monster has reopened for the 2026 season", in which case some nice, green foliage would help to show off some of the beauty Kings Island is known for. As little credit the current social media team might get/deserve I do believe they can make some nice posts from time to time. 1 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted Thursday at 01:33 PM Posted Thursday at 01:33 PM 14 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said: As little credit the current social media team might get/deserve I do believe they can make some nice posts from time to time. Is this in reference to the Kings Island social or the KIC social? 1 Quote
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Thursday at 08:07 PM Posted Thursday at 08:07 PM Oops, sorry for the confusion, I was referring to Kings Island's/Six Flags' social media team. I think the whole KIC team does a great job with their social media Maybe the KIC team could also make a post about it! Especially if y'all have a more recent photo with all three rides in it. 1 Quote
IndyGuy4KI Posted Saturday at 11:03 PM Posted Saturday at 11:03 PM On 1/15/2026 at 3:07 PM, Losantiville Mining Co. said: I think the whole KIC team does a great job with their social media Thanks, that means a lot. 1 Quote
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