PKI Jizzman Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Really wish the scooters were replacing the 3 point challenge game by Vortex, but that's okay. I'd like to see that area of the given some new life. And for the love of god please we need some new capacity monster water slides in the water park. That place is no fun with it's 1980/1990 slides that have 35 minute waits. Oh yeah we do have a 2004 Tornado and 4 Lane mat racer that you can wait about an hour for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The new models can be snapped. I got some snapping on the ones at Knott's, and that was my first time on flyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippindotsguy8 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The new ones are definitely snap-able... the problem is that some parks have really started cracking down on snapping. At CGA the ops didn't care at all, but I've been told to stop at other parks. Hopefully it will be permitted at KI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff513 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 ^ The park said in the announcement that snapping will be allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless92 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippindotsguy8 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 ^ The park said in the announcement that snapping will be allowed. Ah! Not sure how I missed that. Good for them! I wish that policy could be rolled out to all the parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff513 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 ^ The park said in the announcement that snapping will be allowed. Ah! Not sure how I missed that. Good for them! I wish that policy could be rolled out to all the parks. I agree, I'm excited to give them a ride next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 After 9 laps on Diamondback Sunday, it is now my new #1 coaster. The airtime was incredible on this one, simply amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Just read on Facebook that the kings island inn and resort right across the street from the park has closed. It also mentioned that there is a chain link fence around the building and that an auction is in the works. This is a bummer, as we always enjoy staying there. We just stayed there a few weeks ago and there were no signs of them closing. The last day of operation was Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 You can get a reasonably priced hotel on Priceline that does a lot better than 2 circles (which is abysmal) on Tripadvisor in the area. I stayed at the Hyatt Place in Mason twice for around $80 each time. The reviews online make it sound like it probably needs to be leveled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Besides it being a little out dated, we always stayed there. With our discount, we paid around $65 a night. It was great staying right across the street from the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 That's pretty surprising to hear. I've never stayed there, but it always seemed to get decent business. Hopefully, another hotel will replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Baby Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 For some more information on the closing of the hotel, click the link. http://www.wlwt.com/news/kings-island-resort-and-conference-center-closes-doors/29522088 That was the only hotel we would stay at whenever we went to Kings Island because it was within minutes of the park. I guess now we have to find a new place to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Is there any reason why a new owner couldn't buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Is there any reason why a new owner couldn't buy it? I ran across this: http://queencitydiscovery.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-end-of-suburban-cincinnatis-alpine.html?m=1 Assuming there's some truth there, a serious mold issue and shoddy original construction would probably doom it, along with general neglect faced in the years since. Seriously, some of the Tripadvisor reviews are hilarious. The one person talking about how the shuttle was a van rather than the garishly painted buses because, he was told, "the brakes finally gave out on the bus" killed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatabeast Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Maybe Cedar Fair is about to give them the resort treatment, and build a breakers-style hotel. ...and if that happens, hopefully the waterpark will continue to be included in admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 ^I doubt it. Great Wolf Lodge seems to be doing a sufficient job of being Kings Island's "main" hotel. That old hotel reeked of 70s, and not really in a good way lol. It was time to knock it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 That's a surprise. The last bit of the original Kings Island complex biting the dust. I always considered it a landmark. If the hotel was under CF owndership I'd think there would be a different outcome as I could see a Breakers type remodel of the property. It's going to look weird driving on Kings Island Drive and seeing it gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 If this is a surprise to anyone, I don't believe you stayed at the hotel or visited the property. The place was a dump. Nothing seemed to have been touched since day 1. Sure it's cheap! And that's exactly what you get. But it does not reflect what the park represents today. I would be thrilled to see something even close to a Breakers Express be put in place. Seriously, all the reviews on the place are accurate. It's the worst hotel I've stayed in. It was fun because my group was light hearted about how crappy it was, but thank goodness the place is shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 We stayed there quite a bit over the years, and never had an issue with cleanliness. Sure it was outdated, but the price and convenience of it was perfect for us. We mainly just slept there and did not spend much time other than that at the hotel. It was a clean place to lay our head. We also liked the breakfast buffet in the morning. It was nice being able to just walk on down and eat instead of having to pack the kids up and try to find a place. They also had a bar inside the hotel as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 We were going to stay there this Memorial Day weekend before I read the reviews because the price was amazing given the location... needless to say we didn't stay there once I read the reviews though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Here is another great video of Larson Flying Scooters snapping. Some riders are also turning them 180º and 360º. You DO NOT want to turn them 360º, there is some industry law that says that's a no-no. (but it would be so FUN!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I liked the Hampton that we stayed at for Banshee bash and it was only across the interstate - about a five minute drive unless you're fighting park traffic at the end of the night (which we weren't due to ERT). A bit more expensive, but well worth it. I effing love the pillows and comfy beds at Hampton - now if they could only start having European or Asian-style hotel breakfast buffets there, they would be the ultimate! I could see them building something better in this KI complex though. It would also be cool if they would put a campground (back) somewhere near the park as it kinda sucked having to drive like 20 miles to the closest campground after a full day at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I agree. ..they need a campground near the park like they used to have. Does kings dominion still have a campground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 ^It sure does. Haven't stayed since I'm with in good driving distance but from what I hear, it's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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