B&MBoy1982

Plymouth Rock Cafe is my favorite. http://www.holidayworld.com/visit/food-restaurants

I tried searching for that on Youtube, instead I found this.... KI Pride Night 2011.

I am not sure if it has been said yet, BUT...... If you are planning to go to Kings Island, do so this season. The sooner, the better. Beast is running at it's best! The best rides that I have had on it, have all been this season! I would go as far as saying that 75% of the ride has been re-tracked, and it is amazing. The valley and turn into the long brake shed, a good portion of the run between the long tunnel to the second lift, and helix finale have all been re-tracked. Also, I could be wrong, but it feels as if the entrance to the helix has been re-profiled. It feels like it is banked more as you go into the tunnel form the drop.

I do have to say the Voyage gives it's best rides in the front row. It is the only place I ride on Voyage, and I marathon it. Yes, the entire spaghetti bowl was completely demolished and rebuilt from the ground up. Although I have not ridden since the refurb.

Yes, I have Raptor and Force. Still have to add Maverick and Dragster to my collection. I have: Kumba SheiKra Griffon Alpengiest Apollo's Chariot Talon Hydra Beast Diamondback Force Raptor Gatekeeper All of the B&M trains can run on the CoasterDynamix track system, but you must purchase the metal wheels from them.

A lot of the wing lights weren't working on media day. Speaking of wings, look what I found in my deliveries from yesterday! Even though I am very familiar with the CoasterDynamix steel roller coaster modeling system, this photo is totally "squeeeee" worthy! Can't wait to get my hands on some new track, and some metal wheels!

Hey Doug! <------ SheiKra_rocks from the old CD forum! How does the train handle the non inverting loop?

Out of the 28 B&M's I have ridden, Kumba is by far the loudest. It is louder than Mantis! A couple years ago, BGT cleaned and repainted Kumba's track, and that made it slightly louder. I love the sound of Kumba's roar echoing in the tunnel!

Our four open air excursion cars for Beech Acres Express has been delivered:

I am very busy with work, (those pesky, needy mermaids!), but I have managed to squeeze a few hours at the park. I have some Windseeker and Wilde Maus updates for you. Windseeker track and 'cables' have been installed: (might not be able to see them very well.) Ride area for Windseeker has been "poured". Wilde Maus track is complete: Employee lying down on the job!

I am an avid listener of a radio station here in Cincinnati called Remind 94.9. Last week we were in the car on the way to downtown Cincinnati (Dennis was driving), and they had one of those "be caller 9 and you win something" thing. The Reds were playing in Chicago, so the question was, "In the movie Chicago, which actress played 'Roxy Hart'?" Well, I called and was surprised the phone actually rang. I thought there is no way I was going to win. They answered, and asked the question, and I responded Renee Zellweger. (I was actually caller 10, but caller 9 answered "Queen Latifah." I WON 4 tickets to the Reds home game for Father's Day. Well, I am not a fan of the Reds, but I accepted the tickets. The next day I contacted Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and donated the 4 tickets for them to give to a family of 4 staying at the hospital.

Actually, the opposite. I think getting it up (giggles) will be easy, and getting it to spin will be the hard part. My thread for my HO amusement park http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=65609

I am working on gathering material for actually make it a working model.

Hmmmmm, Windseeker anyone?

Voyage

I very recently started working on an amusement park in HO scale. (BETTER PHOTOS COMING SOON) Here is some information.... Welcome to Beech Acres! We are located near Beechmont Ave in Anderson Township, 15 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Rides: Beech Acres Express - Take a relaxing train excursion around Beech Acres. Status: Under Construction Little Beast - Hang on tight for the amazing drops on this classic wooden roller coaster. Make: Coaster Dynamix Model: Comet Designer: Coaster Dynamix Status: SBNO (See note.) *The Comet is currently undergoing a transformation to become Little Beast. The train and structure are each being painted in the colors of the original Beast roller coaster located just north of the park. Wilde Maus - Zig and zag your way along this steel roller coaster with hairpin turns to avoid that ferocious feline that's hot on your tail! Make: Faller Model: Wild Mouse - 20th Anniversary eddition. Designer: Faller Status: Under Construction - Opening TBA. WindSeeker - Soar 261 feet in the air and get a bird's eye view of Beech Acres and the surrounding area! Make: Mondial Model: Windseeker Designers: Mondial (for the actual ride) B&MBoy1982 (model) Status: Under Construction Food: Burger Bar - Enjoy breakfast*, pizza, hotdogs, and of course our famous fire grilled burgers! *Breakfast is served from park open to 11am. Games of Skill: Guessing Game - We guess your age, weight, and birth Kentucky Derby - ....and they're off! Race your noble steed to the finish line to claim your prize! Frog Pond - Land your frog on a lily pad for a prize. Ring a Bottle - What is an amusement park without a classic ring toss? BULLSEYE - Show us your baseball throwing skills. Thanks for looking. More info and photos coming soon.

If you look at Diamondback construction, it has a long rectangular "box" under the station area. I think the purple area will be a block before the station, then you turn left into the station from the block.

Well, I rode it 5 times on opening day. I got in line for the last ride between the Tower and that theater, and the line was only 90 minutes. The queue when full with all the lanes opened is 45 minutes to board a train. So it took 45 minutes from the tower to get to the entrance, then another 45 minutes to board.

I've done the one at KI several times. If you time it just right, it's $5 per rider. This is the only time I ride. I don't like paying extra for certain attractions.

I am beginning to think that the green supports are indeed for KI. The same supports ( and section of green track) are still in Batavia, in the same spots as in the photos posted a few pages back. The only thing new out front are 3 orange box trailers that the trains are usually shipped in.

This is what I do when I go. It works for me, and I ride everything that I want several times. Purchase your tickets online (unless you have a pass) Look to see if they have the Play & Dine Deal. It is the best value at BGT. You will receive two vouchers, one for admission and one for All Day Dining. Redeem you ADD voucher at Zagora Bar, then definitely ride Cheetah Hunt first thing. Try for front row for the best airtime in Florida. Then ride Montu in the front. After Montu, make you way to the back of the park by cutting through Edge of Africa. Perhaps hit the 2 coasters in Timbuktu on your way to Kumba. From Kumba head straight to SheiKra. (Last time I was there, the queue was full by noon, on a weekday.) You must make time to see the shows, and a last row ride on Montu later in the day. Montu rides amazing later in the day. Give Kumba some lovin for me while you are there, please.

KI is taking notes from The Beach Water Park: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/article/media-center/Soak-City-Waterpark-to-make-a-splash-with-DiveIn-Movies

Well, I can't remember any that I have ridden where you travel into the creature's mouth. I do know of a couple where you are ALMOST eaten by some creature. JAWS JP: River Adventure Simspon's Ride - baby Simpson puts you in her mouth I know, I know. It doesn't count. Let's face it though, depending on where you sit, that T-Rex gets pretty darn close!

Drove to Clermont Steel. The supports are a dark green color. Think "Forest Green". The green section of track is still there, and has not been moved since last week. It is possible that the track is replacement, and the supports will be shipping to their construction site soon. I do know that the Batavia plant builds the older style B&M trains, and there happen to be 3 box trailers sitting out front. If KI wants to go back to the theme before Action Zone, I would say, the supports would fit, and are indeed going to KI.

I was only at the Point on Media Day this season. That guy you seen must have been sexy if he looked like me! Actually, Wicked Twister is one of my favorite rides at the Point! I love the last car of the train going up the spike. I like almost everything at the Point except for Raptor and Force.