I would just like to see some kind of steel hyper coaster at KI.

Who doesn't want to see that type of coaster at KI?

But what does adding a new ride have to do with removing the loops on Vortex?

I believe beast or SOB is the best ride in the park. But on saturday Vortex was running as smooth as butter. It was the best ride id ever had on it.

(Don't say anything about the SOB comment...Don't say anything about the SOB comment...Don't say anything about the SOB comment)

That's interesting....

I rode Vortex Saturday and it was a great ride. the new padding and belt was a + for my daughter she would not ride it 2 years ago because of the ear banging but now it didn't happen

I`ll have to bite my tongue as well on the SoB comment. Still in disbelief that it was actually said, but to each their own.

I don`t believe that there was any "new" padding added to Vortex this year. The only change as far as I know was the addition of the seat belt.

I didn't remember padding on the bottom of the seats

I also rode Vortex Saturday and I have to agree that it was an especially spectacular ride. It could have been because the track was lightly misted with rain. Vortex should not be removed to "make room" because if King's Island has something that Cedar Point doesn't it's room to build.