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Ed Hart has said before that he doesn't like launched coasters because they're expensive to run and have reliability issues. Firehawk is apparently both of those things. Hard to see him making this move. I don't think you're thinking of the right roller coaster, and that the coaster you're thinking of is not going anywhere anyways since it'll be open for Winterfest this year. In terms of reliability and expense, you're probably right though. That ride's horribly inefficient (and loud) My bad. I was referring to the fact that he dislikes launched coasters because they're expensive to run and unreliable. Apparently Firehawk is very unreliable and has likely been expensive to maintain recently. So it would make sense that even though Firehawk isn't a launched coaster, Ed Hart wouldn't want it for those same reasons.

Gatekeeper - Cedar Point

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I just can't see Vortex being the ride that is removed. It's really popular with the GP, no matter how much enthusiasts love to hate it. Plus it really fits well with the aesthetic of the Coney Mall area with its classic feel. Removing it would really detract from the atmosphere of that area IMO. Firehawk, on the other hand, is apparently a maintenance nightmare. It has never really fit in well with the Kings Island coaster line up, and I think a lot of people just kind of forget that it's there since it's sort of out of the way. Plus, it's blocking in what could potentially be a pretty large expansion area.

Ed Hart has said before that he doesn't like launched coasters because they're expensive to run and have reliability issues. Firehawk is apparently both of those things. Hard to see him making this move.

The park's Twitter and Instagram story both seem to indicate that something will either be teased or announced tomorrow. Instagram story says "2019 plans? The fun begins 09/14/18 on our YouTube Channel!"

The noise from the amusement parks would disturb all of the corn Why is the Beast trimmed?

So does anybody know if they've done away with the turkey legs this year? I absolutely love them and I haven't been able to find them in my two visits this year. I also can't find anything about them on the food section of the website or any of the park maps.

I just visited Kings Island yesterday and it seems that they have loosened their policy this year. While I didn't ride Congo Falls, it seems that they are now allowing you to ride at least Race for Your Life Charlie Brown and White Water Rapids in your bathing suit so long as you have some type of shoes on, where as in the past you've always had to be fully dressed.

I think the thing that makes the least sense to me is how Cedar Point allows guests to wear swimsuits on all of their water rides in the dry park, but no other Cedar Fair park has this policy.

I like Vortex and Invertigo at Kings Island

Wicked Twisted at dusk. One of my favorite pictures that I've ever taken.

The Vortex at Kings Island. And I was terrified of inversions at the time

Thunderbird. I'm not a huge fan of wing coasters but I was pleasantly surprised.

Thunderbird. I'm not a huge fan of wing coasters but I was pleasantly surprised.

Best: Tatsu and The Beast. Seeing pictures of Tatsu and then actually seeing how high it is above the ground in person are two completely different experiences, and that last helix gives an amazing view that sort of hangs you out over the edge of the mountain. The final rose bowl of the Beast is insane at night. Worst: Gatekeeper and Adventure Express. I don't think Adventure Express needs an explanation. As for Gatekeeper, having a helix as the only element at the end of the ride makes the MCBR seem pointless.

Spend about 30 seconds on the parks Facebook page and you'll realize why that would be a terrible idea.

I picked up #92 Apocalypse at SFMM a few weeks ago.

I've found myself wondering the same thing. If you look at the old POVs, Twisted Twins just isn't all that fast or exciting. It's going to take a lot of modification to get a real thrill machine.

I think that they are great if you only have one day to do a busy park, or drive a long way to visit one. Otherwise they're kind of a waste of money. And I agree that they do draw a line between classes. To say that $50 isn't a lot of money is a matter of perspective. It's a hefty price not worth paying to a lot of people.

More than likely this is when they are stopping daily operation. I assume that it coincides with JCPS starting school again. Then they reopen during the week of the state fair.

I actually like Vortex.

I'm not sure if they'll try to brand Enterprise as new or not, but we're forgetting about the water park. Best to expect at least one new attraction there and hopefully decent new flat or two. And not to sound like I heard it from the Dippin' Dots guy but a few people I know who work at the park have mentioned that Ed Hart was considering playing with the budget and moving some projects scheduled for later years around to try and compete with the Thunderbird announcement.

^^Yes, you do, but tickets to KK are discounted during the fair partly for this reason. No need to apologize for the Kentucky State Fair Board making things way more complicated than it has to be.

Traffic is unpredictable and at some times outrageous trying to get in as well. Probably best to plan on coming an hour or two early and burning some time at the fair if necessary.