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By ZeldaACFan17 · Posted
I hope they keep the Musical Carousel... Re-theming 10 of their rides...? -
By prozach626 · Posted
I can believe that. Years ago I remember two women mouthing off to the bar tender that he needed to do something about a skunk nearby... I didn't attempt to hide my smirk. I guess he was supposed to scare it away until it sprayed. -
By liltrekkie · Posted
It's been a while since I've been on here. But as someone who thought corporate took a negative view to our park and wouldn't put the needed funds to improve it. I can tell you the park has 100% gotten better over the past couple years. New decking, fresh paint on storefronts and restaurant, path work, decent flowers (even if the skunks and deer rip them up immediately lol), a couple of new rides including a much needed family coaster. Sure, the park still lacks in some areas. I would like to see the Go-fresh store or whatever it was repurposed or reopened. If like the area where tidel wave used to be developed, and let's get something better than moose burger in. I'm biased and would love to see a new giga, hyper or even another water park expansion, but I don't think those things will happen yet. But overall the past two years alone corporate has dumped a ton of money into the park and I think it's heading in the right direction finally. -
By prozach626 · Posted
Says the old lady yelling at old men yelling at clouds. -
By prozach626 · Posted
Always good to hear. I'm glad Herschend is starting to put money into this park. I wonder if this will go in T3's site. -
Kentucky Kingdom just announced an $11 million investment for 2025 https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/kentucky-kingdom-planning-11-million-family-focused-expansion-with-3-new-rides/article_37d90b84-c31e-11ef-aef9-8bb3acc356b3.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Kingdom plans to expand with a new family-oriented section of the park. In a news release, the park said it plans an $11 million addition that will include three all-new, family-friendly rides. It will also re-theme ten rides to give them a Kentucky twist. The additions also include a new 4,800 square foot playground for younger guests. Two dining locations will also be reimagined to serve local dishes. “As a family-centered park, we’re dedicated to creating spaces that bring loved ones together, and this new land is our way of celebrating our Kentucky roots while offering exciting new experiences for our guests,” said Kentucky Kingdom General Manager Sara Worrell in a release. Details about the new attractions will be released later, but the additions will debut in May 2025. The announcement is part of Kentucky Kingdom's plan to invest $25 million over the next two seasons. -
Do it! This ride has been a nightmare and a horrible design from day one. Get a B&M hyper or something as reliable to put in RRR's place. Maybe make it a few feet taller than Mako to take the Orlando record! -
By teacherkim · Posted
Well I have been on here for going on 9 years so I'm not sure what your criteria for a newbie is but that isn't the only way to have knowledge about the park. Yes, you have been on online forums longer than me, but, I have lived within 15 miles of the park for almost 50 years, been to somewhere around 70 parks around the world at this point and as stated my son worked there for 5 seasons; does any of that count? See, this is a silly game. I do take some offense at your implication that I, whom I believe you are alluding to, falls for park BS. What utter nonsense. I already stated that I thought the park was making a mistake in not being transparent about what is going on, a while back I posted about how a rides manager at the park was really not properly doing their job which affected my son's job status, and I really don't take everything that is said for gospel. However, I am optimistic and hopeful, sorry that's just my nature and I will continue to point out that as important as this might be to all of us, nothing that happens at the park is of major real world importance. I care about the park, want to see it successful, have a lot of nostalgia for it for various reasons, feel it's important economically to the region, etc, etc,.........but that is not the same thing as falling for BS. Beside who says things haven't gotten better? Which is a very subjective term by the way. New rides have been put in, just perhaps not the ones you want. I mean the vomitron means nothing to me but you cannot deny its popularity. The park highlighted structural improvements over the winter, boring sure, doesn't mean it isn't an improvement. EV chargers mean nothing to some people but the ones that do use them consider it an improvement. Some people could care less if they have entertainment, but still an improvement if the amount and quality goes up. My point being things getting better is an extremely vague statement. What specific lack of maintenance are you talking about. Rides? Infrastructure? Landscaping? Food? Entertainment? I'm happy to have a discussion with you but at this point you and Zach just sound like old men yelling at clouds. -
By teacherkim · Posted
Good to know. There are so many local sources they could mine for talent. Everything from all the high school drama clubs, to Stages (they have acting classes for kids and adults), to the Muny (not just Muny kids but they use local actors as well in lots of the productions. Of course they have to market it all correctly too. Yeah. That's been a disappointment for sure. I wish they would re-open it because it was the one place you could get light, somewhat healthier fare, like salads and wraps. The quality wasn't bad at all and it was welcome on hot summer days. BUT if it really isn't viable as a restaurant then they need to repurpose or tear down, I agree it is rather sad looking. -
By teacherkim · Posted
Appreciate any and all park news that you are willing and able to give us! -
RIP Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/hollywood-rip-ride-rockit-to-be-replaced-at-universal-studios-florida-according-to-new-permit/ -
By prozach626 · Posted
Yeah. I still like a lot of their parks for now. I still have my fingers crossed for a long term plan that helps the parks run more efficiently. Some of what SF is doing makes a lot of sense. I'm not optimistic that being profit driven without competition won't drastically effect the chain in a negative way. -
By UnleashTheKraken · Posted
In the summer, it is a great theme park. The park has a fine collection of roller coasters, and the grounds are amazingly beautiful with areas that carry the theme of various countries. On a chilly December day, all the major rides were closed except DarKoaster (which is indoors). Closed due to "cold" were InvadR, Tempesto, Verbolten, Rhine River Cruise, Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, Griffon, & Pantheon. Even the train was not running, although it tooted occasionally. Before paying $38 for parking and $41.99 per person there should be a warning that almost all the rides are closed. Even the sign near the front of the park dishonestly (some would say fraudulently) claimed only that Loch Ness Monster was closed. The parking fee is (as far as I can discern) not mentioned on web site, which is a bit dishonest, because it is not some nominal fee, but rather a fee about as much as the theme park entrance ticket. In the summer you could look forward to Loch Ness Monster, which runs smoother than before, and is better themed. Pantheon is a spectacular coaster, with inline dynamic boosters that accelerate forward and backward. Verbolten is a nice coaster with a hidden secret for you first-timers (no spoilers here). Grifffon, Appollo's Chariot, Tempesto, and Alpengeist are all good solid experiences, that I could do repeatedly (when lines permit). DarKoaster is a tight-looping indoor coaster, which tends to have very long lines due to only seating 10 riders at a time. It is not as good as Space Mountain at Disneyland, but is a fun experience. We always plan to get over to Germany for lunch, because the FestHaus has a delicious German feast with (if you time it right) a performance on the center stage. Between the coasters there are some nice slower rides (such as the Rhine River Cruise), gardens, Lorikeets, and other amusements. -
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By michaellynn4 · Posted
The more reason to stop giving them your money. It’s a lot more freeing than you think. -
By michaellynn4 · Posted
Parachutes tower is officially down.
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