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Details can be found here: http://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/event_detail.cfm?event_id=546&ec_id=15

The KI people are certainly excited about the air time. They haven't put any amount of 'total airtime seconds' on it, but the buzz is that it'll surpass The Voyage in air time. We'll find out in a few months!

The entire structure of Diamondback is quite impressive. I know a lot of you guys are from different parts of the country and don't get to visit Kings Island as much as I do, so you haven't been able to see this thing develop for yourselves. It certainly has and will change the landscape of the whole park, much less Rivertown. Personally I'd say it's in a good way. The whole thing fits in so perfectly.

See the latest Diamondback construction photos: http://www.kicentral.com

I'll get back to you guys ASAP with a list of what the park considers accredited coaster clubs.

Just a heads up -- Mark your calendars, on May 9-10, 2009 Kings Island will be hosting a major two day coaster event featuring rides on Kings Island's new 230' B&M hypercoaster Diamondback! You must be a card carrying member of an enthusiast group in order to participate and more details will be released soon! Best regards, Ryan

Just to clarify - Diamondback's media day will be for the media only. Coaster clubs will not be given a blanket invitation to the event. However, Kings Island will be offering early ride times for all Kings Island Gold and Platinum Pass holders every day that the park is open in the 2009 season on both Diamondback and another major ride in Rivertown. Card carrying members of enthusiast groups that do not have a Kings Island Gold Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass can participate in these early rides.