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Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yes. Its like the Batman clones at six flags parks -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
While everyone's speculating about Future attractions and the themed rattle to Diamondack, lets take a look on the progress of Tropical Plunge shall we? 3 of the 6 slides are now complete and sun visors (roofs? idk what to call them) have now been placed. I imagine maybe this week or next week we can see the whole complex done. Nice to see some of the slide goes out over the road, or at least seems to. thanks to a friend who sent this in to me! -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The train, racer, scrambler, monster, eiffel tower, dodgems, flume, grand carousel, Linus's Beetle Bugs, Peanut's Off Road Rally, and Woodstock Express. Most rides except the train, racer, and the eiffel tower where relocated from Coney Island, the oldest being the Carousel which is 96 years old i think?... and honestly if you look at the past additions to the park, they've covered a few big things. 2014 (Banshee) 2015 (Woodstock Gliders and Space Buggies additions) 2016 (Waterpark expansion and park/traffic modifications) So honestly i feel like 2017 will either be a) a new coaster or b) a flat ride, cause it may be to soon for a coaster and we haven't got a nice thrilling flat ride since............. (does windseeker count as "thrilling"?) lol. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Hoping the flume stays (That's where i work ) but im wondering aabout the new WWC train crossing. Where will the exit go or are they using the same path for both? And like stated a few pages back, I hope this is not like a Busch Gardens let down -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^That is one of the rumors i have heard, Screamscape also has heard it to. When i was at the park for on ride training, the fence wasnt installed but the "supports" for it was, and i noticed a couple flag markers in the pile of dirt. They havent cleared out anything other than the funnel cake and old WWC entrance. So if anything unless things change, im betting on a new flat ride. BUT it could be something else. Maybe a GCI woody? I dont think wed see a giga that close to Diamondback. Whenever i get a chance to go to the park as a guest, i will be sure to ride the train and get some pics if its not fenced off from the backside. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks like a new show will be in the Festhaus and will be taking the place of the country show! Photo cred to the parks instagram -
Valleyfair (VF) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to the_rock401's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Maybe I should suggest "Love Roller Coaster" by The Red Hot Chili Peppers -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I dont have a video but I do have some more recent pics from the parks instagram and a fan made instagram. Scramblers new LED lights. Creds to the parks instagram. New entrance sign is being constructed. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I believe, anyone can correct me if im wrong, that The park owned and somewhat operated the resort until the park was purchased by Cedar Fair. At the time i believe either the same management from the PKI Stayed running the Resort (without the parks help) or it was sold to a different company. I do know since Cedar Fair bought Kings Island, Service and maintaining the resort dropped a lot over the years, leading to its closure and demolition -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I know i may post to many (or edit my posts) to show pictures and info about what I find out. Sorry if its annoying. Just dont know how else to get the word to you guys. Anyways KI just posted a new picture on their Instagram and it shows the new entrance for WWC. Well there will neither be a bridge over the tracks or a tunnel underneath the tracks to get to WWC. Instead there will be..............................................................A crossing! Photo cred to Kings Islands instagram -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The toll plaza is looking really nice! Ill be at the Great Wolf on saturday and sunday and ill grab some pics of Tropical Plunge and anything else! Photo cred to @KingsIslandPR on Twitter! -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Another "prank" the park did was put a picture of Goliath (RMC) under the name Centurion on the homepage to! -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
So they're adding a wall next to the second dive?.............. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Either: A) Giga back in the back where dino's is and stuff (ive seen dozers on the banshee webcams a couple times rooting around there) and maybe a small yet noteable flat ride in rivertown OR B) A rivertown complete renovation complete with a nice new GCI wooden (or RMC coaster) and park upgardes Honestly i feel like we're getting a coaster, i would love to walk the park on opening day and try to see anything unusual happening but thats prom weekend. Cant miss that on your senior year . That next weekend (the 23rd - 24th) If i have a day off ill stay at the park and look around. There was recently some Gold colored track spotted at the B&M plant in Batavia...........Could be going anywhere......... -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Got you covered. Also looks like the train station is receiving some work to! I think somethings coming to Rivertown next year. photo creds to the parks insta. -
Hi guys! This will be my first time in general at Walt Disney world and i needed your guys advice on what to hit up first, and what to skip. I want to try to ride every coaster (who doesnt ) and i i only have three days and we have park hop tickets so we can go to any park we want no matter how many times.Please let me know! Thanks By the way the trip is sceduled for May 27th - June 1st.
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Nice pic's! I know this may sound stupid, but are they going to put a roof on the storage shed? I mean they have the support beams for one..........but a roof hasnt been placed yet. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Photo creds to the parks twiter! Slide pieces leading out of the splash pools have been installed! ^Honestly i can possibly see that. Mainly because CW is like a testing ground for Cedar Fair. Im still kinda wishing maybe they bring back a newer version of an old ride people loved back in the 70's, Like a rotor, an enterprise, or antique cars. *Edit 3/26/2016 Just found a couple more recent picture (yes its recent) that a friend reposted from the KIGames twitter page. Looks like the games this year will be going digital! Also found on Greg Scheid's twitter that the restrooms across from Hank's burrito shack (near the beginning of Coney Mall by Racer) is being completely updated. EDIT 3/26/2016 Photo cred to Greg Scheid's twitter. EDIT 3/26/2016 Photo cred to KIGames on twitter -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
New map design looks nice! But a new coaster in rivertown?............I cant see it. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
drummermattk replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I swear im not crazy , but im pretty sure they're clearing land
