TOPGUN1993 Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 What happened to the Mining Company it is not there now??? Did any one no this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 It closes early. but its still open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Not to sure it was all closed up when I was at the park. Wounder if something is moving in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted July 20, 2005 Share Posted July 20, 2005 Probably just another game booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Actually its a vendor, not under PKI direct control. So they can technically do whatever they want with their hours and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Probably closed for the rest of the season then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRickster Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 They just sell small handmade leather things. It isnt a big store like it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Does that mean that it is an endangered species? Do we expect Rivertown Mining Co. to operate next season? Have a great weekend! Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 It could be used for fear fesr as a haunted house . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliversrubadub Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I used to enjoy going to River Town Mining Co, however, I think over the years the price got way out of hand and they don't carry as nice as things as they used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 I don`t think they could use it for a Fear Fest house simply because there is not a lot of room there. It is kind of shoehorned in between Wings, and the side of the hill by Swan Lake. The current location of the Backporch stage used to be where the path went down the hillside and across Swan lake and connected with the path by Paradise Island treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted July 27, 2005 Author Share Posted July 27, 2005 This is a photo of Mining CO. http://photos.pkicentral.com/displayimage.php?album=4&pos=69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzahlong Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Actually its a vendor, not under PKI direct control. So they can technically do whatever they want with their hours and such. As a vendor, I assure you they can't just do what they please. We still have to get permission from PKI full-time staff to close early, etc. It's not quite as easy as you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkirocker77 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 It was open when I went with my friend on July 24th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Seeing old pics of that building, it is a shame they demolished that for a queue that is as barely shaded as Diamondback's queue. Imo looking back they honestly could've kept that building and used it as Diamondback's queue house similar to how Maverick uses White Water Landing's old station for its queue. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Saturday at 10:06 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:06 PM I wonder if it got demolished because it would've blocked the view of the lift hill from Diamondback's entrance and ID sign. I could see a scenario where Cedar Fair wanted their first big/brand new coaster's lift hill to be visible from as many angles as possible, especially the entrance. Having the building as part of the queue would've been awesome. It would have also allowed Rivertown to retain more of its "town" feel. I personally prefer Maverick's entrance because of the buildings, and I think Kings Island would be doing themselves a favor to enclose that top part of Diamondback's cattle pen queue with a building similar to the one Rivertown Mining Co. was in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondyRidesOn Posted Saturday at 10:18 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:18 PM 6 minutes ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said: I wonder if it got demolished because it would've blocked the view of the lift hill from Diamondback's entrance and ID sign. I could see a scenario where Cedar Fair wanted their first big/brand new coaster's lift hill to be visible from as many angles as possible, especially the entrance. Having the building as part of the queue would've been awesome. It would have also allowed Rivertown to retain more of its "town" feel. I personally prefer Maverick's entrance because of the buildings, and I think Kings Island would be doing themselves a favor to enclose that top part of Diamondback's cattle pen queue with a building similar to the one Rivertown Mining Co. was in. I know I brought it up in a separate thread, but creating a Rivertown centric storyline to the coaster along with this would be pretty amazing. It's a common consensus among Kings Island fans that Diamondback, while a smashing success and great coaster, took a lot of the vibes away from Rivertown as many trees had to be leveled throughout the surrounding area. An indoor themed queue, set up like either a farm house or an old town shop, can help bring back a little of what was lost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted Tuesday at 12:02 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:02 AM I like that idea. I think a simple queue house structure similar to Maverick's queue (old WWL station building) covering the main part of the queue with the front of it facing the Coke stand decorated similar to the old Rivertown mining company exterior would be awesome. Then inside the queue house have some old western lanterns light up the queue (similar to inside a Cracker Barrel) along with fans and maybe a custom country/western music playlist similar to what Maverick used to have. Would be a good opportunity for Diamondback's 20th anniversary in 2029. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted Tuesday at 03:43 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:43 PM 15 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Would be a good opportunity for Diamondback's 20th anniversary in 2029. I am so old. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM On 6/5/2025 at 12:50 PM, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said: Imo looking back they honestly could've kept that building and used it as Diamondback's queue house similar to how Maverick uses White Water Landing's old station for its queue. I could be incorrect here, but my understanding has always been that, that was the original plan. However, there ended up being a complication with using that building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted Tuesday at 08:02 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 08:02 PM 25 minutes ago, Gordon Bombay said: I could be incorrect here, but my understanding has always been that, that was the original plan. However, there ended up being a complication with using that building. Why was this video created haha 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:22 PM 21 minutes ago, TOPGUN1993 said: Why was this video created haha Hey, laugh it up. I enjoyed this trip down memory lane! Haha. Glad you made it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:57 PM My best guess for the demo. Cost of demo < cost of retrofitting But as Gordon said, I could have sworn that the building was not on the chopping block when the ride was announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Tuesday at 11:19 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:19 PM I could've sworn someone said there were structural issues with the building. It's a believable story, especially if it was a wood frame building. Hopefully the building does make a return as cover for Diamondback's queue. The facade would be great as either a covered porch to sit under or as a small pop-up shop location for festivals/events. For the pop-up shop, imagine the carts/sheds where the park sells No-Boo necklaces or bubble wands — except with the look of the souvenir alcoves on the side of either arcade building. I'd vote for some tables under there as an option if the Outpost Frozen Cocktails ever gets turned back into a food stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted Wednesday at 03:08 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:08 AM 7 hours ago, TOPGUN1993 said: Why was this video created haha @BEASTIEGAL1993 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted Wednesday at 05:57 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:57 AM If the park decides to bring this Rivertown Mining Company building back, maybe people will stop complaining about Kings Island needing an RMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted Wednesday at 06:49 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:49 AM 50 minutes ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said: If the park decides to bring this Rivertown Mining Company building back, maybe people will stop complaining about Kings Island needing an RMC Just like they stopped complaining we need a giga after Orion was built 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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