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Figured this was the best place to put this. Saw this on the Von Roll Facebook page and thought it was pretty cool! It's a model of old Coney Island in Cincinnati with working coaster models and a working SkyRide, I know this will keep Coasterbill happy! Check it out! It's located at EnterTrainment near Cincinnati. More info here: EnterTrainment Their Facebook page

Steel 1 Maverick - CP 2 Fury 325 - Carowinds 3 I305 - KD 4 MF - CP 5 Kumba/Month - BGT Wood 1 Phoenix - Knoebles 2 Thunderbolt - KW 3 Thunderhead - DW 4 White Lightning - FS 5 Voyage - HW

^Didn't get through all of it yet on my lunch but so far it's really great! Thanks for sharing!

No particular order, this was harder than I thought it would be. Kangaroo - KW Turtle - KW The Whip - KW Flyers - anywhere Skyhawk - CP Falcons Fury - BGT Tower of Terror Jurassic Park River Ride - USH SkyRide - CP MIB - USO

And by another Intamin, you mean their first? Definitely. The world needs more Intamin. I haven't been to the park in 12 years, I need to get back there soon but an Intamin would have me planning a trip right now!

I like that color combo! Light blue with the purple will really pop!

Falcon's Fury, incredible. Other good ones even though they scare the crap out of me: Drop Zone - KI Fear Fall - KK, small but pretty intense! Also enjoyed Demon Drop when it was at CP

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1. What is the name of your home park? Growing up - Kennywood Now - Kings Island/Kentucky Kingdom 2. Do you own a coaster related T-shirt? TPR Shirts 3. Do you enjoy Vekoma SLCs? No 4. Name the first 3 coasters that come to mind. T3 (see above) Maverick Storm Chaser 5. One park you would definitely never go back to is... Can't say I've been to any that were absolutely awful...yet.. 6. Have you ever ridden a drop tower taller than 200 feet? Yes, these are the rides that scare the s*** out of me every time but I always enjoy it when it's over 7. What is your favorite roller coaster? Maverick 8. When you go to a park three things you must have with you are... My coaster jacket to zip all my belongings up in. Camera Money to buy shot glasses (my coaster collection) 9. How many times did you visit your home park last season? KI - 3, KK - 3 10. The first Intamin coaster you rode is... Millennium Force 11. Have you ever spent an entire day at a park alone? Yes, all the time. 12. The independent park you go to the most is... Kentucky Kingdom 13. Does B&M or Intamin make better hyper coasters? B&M since I only have one Intamin hyper in my count. 14. If it was free, what upcharge ride what you jump on right now? Slingshot 15. What is the best food at your home park? Hmm that's tough, because I don't really think any of it is that great... 16. The name of the worst GCI you've ridden is... Apocalypse 17. When you're not riding something at your home park where are you? Working or sleeping 18. Favorite water ride in a dry park (flume, rapids, etc) Log Jammer - Kennywood 19. Do you get your photo taken with park mascots? At Disney, yes 20. Name one personal item you've lost at a park. My hat on Rebel Yell at KD. My phone flew out of my pocket on Maverick's first drop after I forgot to zip up. But the ops found it that night! Just a small scratch on the case and that's all that was wrong with it. 21. Name of the worst B&M invert you've ridden is... I have really liked all the B&M inverts I've ridden but my least favorite was Silver Bullet 22. Name your favorite steel coaster under 125 feet tall. Maverick, it's my favorite coaster period. 23. Name your favorite coaster/ride manufacturer? Tie between Intamin and B&M 24. What waterpark have you visited most often? Not much of a waterpark person, not really a fan of swimming..but we'd go to Idlewild a lot when I was little 25. The name of the fastest wooden coaster you have ridden is... Voyage. 26. What is the name of the flat ride you've ridden the most? Turtle or Kangaroo at Kennywood. 27. Name a ride-related injury you have suffered. Nothing really other than a little bruising on my thighs after riding Skyrush over and over. 28. Favorite Halloween event at a park? I've only been to Kings Islands and Cedar Points, I like just walking around and taking in the sights. 29. Name the most recent Arrow ride or coaster you've been on... Tennessee Tornado 30. Name of your favorite ride that never leaves the ground (safari, train, bumper cars, etc) Train or Auto Race 31. What ride makes you laugh the most? Flyers or Gemini at CP/Racer at Kennywood 32. How many RMC's have you ridden? 1, Storm Chaser. Went to Dollywood 3 times this year, LR was down every single time...oh well. 33. Best flat that goes over 100 feet is... MaxAir or SkyHawk 34. When you are on your way to your home park what is one worry that you might have? Operations will be slow and lethargic. 35. Favorite park that is NOT your home park is ___________. Cedar Point 36. How many different parks did you go to last season? 9 - CP, KI, KK, HW, DW, BGT, USO (both), Fun Spot 37. The indoor coaster/dark ride you ride most often is... Flight of Fear 38. When you spend the day at the park what do you drink all day? Water 39. The name of the best B&M you've ridden is? Fury 325 40. Name three other forum members that will fill this out... It's embarrassing I don't really know many of you! My social awkwardness comes out here on the boards too..

Is it common to have two different companies programming different parts on coasters, especially launch coasters? Not that I'll ever get a chance to build a coaster and contract jobs out, but I would assume it would be easier to have just one company do it all.

You could ask me tomorrow and this list would change order, but one thing I know for sure is that Intimidator is the worst out of all of the ones I've ridden. 1 Phantom's Revenge 2 Diamondback 3 Apollo's Chariot 4 Magnum XL200 5 Goliath SFOG 6 Skyrush 7 Steel Force 8 Goliath SFMM 9 Intimidator

I think a large factor in the construction progress lies in attention to detail. That of which IvadR seems to have much more, as it is a terrain hugging machine. Let alone any other themeing surprises BGW has in store. Not my quote but yes, I agree with you. InvadR has much more going into it than just a shed.

Kings Island is closed, BGW is still open. I'm sure they have to be extra careful when guests are around and that probably slows things down. But who cares? As long as it opens at some point, does it really matter that another coaster was further along in construction in December? I'm sure BGW is fine with what has been completed so far, which seems to be a decent amount.

Wow, this ride looks fantastic! They really put a lot into a small space. Looks like a big time winner for Fun Spot!

Even if it was going there, there is still plenty of space for other things in that area. What this park has done in these past few years is pretty great. Two new coasters, refurb of one (even though I wish T3 would just be taken down), plenty of flats, and a pretty decent water park. Yea a Larson Loop isn't the best of rides, but I think it's a good thrilling addition for this park. I already have my season pass for next year. It's so cheap and I got it early enough for free drinks, I'm basically robbing them of money at this point. Glad to see this park growing!

He doesn't but this year will be his first...

^ And that is perfectly fine.

This is from Kolmarden's website. Press release here

That looks incredible!

I like the new restraint on the wing coasters and inverts, but they really need to stay with the old restraints on the Dive Coasters. I like the freedom they give on the dive machines, the vests don't let you float as much I think.

I'm in line for WE now, it said about 40 minutes but it's moving pretty well.

My Lightning Rod luck just won't turn around for me. Ride not open today yet. Hopefully it will open later...I'll just go enjoy some tasty Dollywood food!

My list plus the first year I went there! Idlewild '95 Kennywood '97 Disneyland '98 Cedar Point '00 Busch Gardens Williamsburg '02 WDW Magic Kingdom '02 WDW Hollywood Studios '02 WDW Epcot '02 WDW Animal Kingdom '02 Myrtle Beach Pavilion '04 Canadas Wonderland '05 Kings Island '07 Disney California Adventure '07 Universal Studios Hollywood '07 Elitch Gardens '13 Holiday World '13 Dollywood '13 Carowinds '14 Six Flags Over Georgia '14 Kings Dominion '14 Dorney '14 Hersheypark '14 Knoebels '14 Six Flags Magic Mountain '14 Knott's Berry Farm '14 Kentucky Kingdom '15 Universal Islands of Adventure '16 Fun Spot America '16 Universal Studios Florida '16 Busch Gardens Tampa '16

I was thinking your break run would be a lift hill. Basically have the trains go into the hill just like Thunderbolt with a tight Phantom style drop into the building. Or maybe they plan to demolish that building? Either way, I'm excited my original home park is getting some new. I haven't been able to get back there for a few years, I miss my favorite Kennywood classics!

I know this is a joke, but god would I love to have this here. An Intamin an hour away? Yes please. It would fit nicely with their low height restrictions.

Oh man, that is so good! lol Where did that come from??? Regarding Mean Streak, I'm rooting for a topper track conversion. Looking at Wildfire, Outlaw Run, and Lightning Rod, I don't think there is much they couldn't do with Topper Track that they do with the IBox track. I think it would be cool to see something a little different. Either way, whatever comes will be way better than what Mean Streak was.