KIJester Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I too can recall riding in the early 80's and I swear I don't recall it slowing down going thru that first shed. I could be mistaken and maybe it just happened after a hard rain, but DAMN, with no brakes, all I remember was that thing careening towards that first tunnel thinking to myself, it might be traveling a bit too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 ^ I recall that too...especially on the night rides. We were absolutely hauling ass through the woods and tunnels. I was sure that we were all going to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Less than a month till my first visit Im expecting crowds wont be very bad on a late May Thursday. Hopefully enough to not need fast pass and still get plenty of everything. Â I've heard mostly rave things about Diamonback. I will admit I dont love Nitro quite as much as I used to, due to simply newer rides being better I guess, but I am excited about it. As well as Banshee and MT! I am gunna not be an enthusiast for once and temper my judgements (usually goes well) about Beast. I really am not expecting much tbh so hopefully will be pleasantly surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 ^ Do whatever it takes to try and get a night ride on Beast in the front seat. You are on here enough to probably already know that, but it's worth mentioning again just because of its epic-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 May have heard that once or twice ha Yeah Im trying to dampen expectations, so it can only exceed them really At the very least Im excited about the historical aspect of it, I mean it's a legend, been seeing and hearing about Beast since well long as I can remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I remember taking a beast behind the scenes tour during coasterstock​ a couple years ago. Don Helbig led the tour and did a Q&A. During which the question "Why is beast so trimmed now?" His response was that the ride seems slower now because they changed from skid brakes to magnetic trim brakes which slows down the train more abruptly, giving you the illusion that it is slower overall. He said that that is not the case and that Beast is still running at the same speed it always has despite the illusion that it is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 ^I've also seen adamant affirmations that Beast is not any slower than it was historically. Good luck getting folks to believe that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofgage Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'm working on planning my summer visit to Kings Island. Â What's a good, reasonably priced hotel that's close to the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Comfort Inn fields ertle road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'm working on planning my summer visit to Kings Island. What's a good, reasonably priced hotel that's close to the park?  Here. I always recommend this place when people ask where to stay.  or here.  You can't go wrong with either. Both are perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I always stay at the Baymont on Water Park road, 5 minutes drive, good hotel, cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadofgage Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I always stay at the Baymont on Water Park road, 5 minutes drive, good hotel, cheap. Â Cool - thanks for the responses! Â I'm excited to take my son - I haven't been to the park since the early 80's..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaceBoarder Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 So what's cool to do in the Cincinnati area? Going to drive down with a buddy from Chicago on July 26th before hitting the park on the 27th. Haven't booked a hotel yet, so wondering if staying in Cincinnati proper would be worth it? Any solid breweries or unique food options? Any retro arcades/barcades? Reds are playing the Phillies, so kinda meh on that, but it's the default option if there is nothing else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 So what's cool to do in the Cincinnati area? Going to drive down with a buddy from Chicago on July 26th before hitting the park on the 27th. Haven't booked a hotel yet, so wondering if staying in Cincinnati proper would be worth it? Any solid breweries or unique food options? Any retro arcades/barcades? Reds are playing the Phillies, so kinda meh on that, but it's the default option if there is nothing else... Â Â The first hotel I posted above (Here. I always recommend this place when people ask where to stay.) is 5 minutes from the park, but also about a 10 minute drive from Cincinnati. When I was there a few year ago, I only did the river front park. Down by the two stadiums there are some pretty cool things to do. There is a casino right of the highway as well. Â Not so sure with food options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Glumac Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I definitely believe the Racer at Kings Island is going to be demolished. There are orange markers by the ride. This is right by the far turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 I think you're jumping to conclusions pretty quick, man. Those markings could mean anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 That's in the same general area as Dinos Alive, so it's far more likely to be for whatever is replacing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDipper 80 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 So what's cool to do in the Cincinnati area? Going to drive down with a buddy from Chicago on July 26th before hitting the park on the 27th. Haven't booked a hotel yet, so wondering if staying in Cincinnati proper would be worth it? Any solid breweries or unique food options? Any retro arcades/barcades? Reds are playing the Phillies, so kinda meh on that, but it's the default option if there is nothing else...  If you're planning on hitting up Cincinnati, I would recommend heading down to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, which is the main "hipstery" Brooklyn-esque neighborhood in the city. Lots of cool old historic buildings if you're into that sort of thing, and an unbelievable number of food and beer options. I tell everyone to go to Rhinegeist Brewery, they have good beer and an awesome rooftop deck. Other good bars include Sundry and Vice, Low Spark, Queen City Radio, and Japps. 16-Bit is the barcade in Cincinnati. There's also a streetcar that goes between Over-the-Rhine and downtown; it's $2 for an all-day pass. You can go to the Carew Tower, which has an observation deck and the Cincinnati riverfront is incredibly nice. You can walk across the suspension bridge into Covington Kentucky too. Also over the river in Kentucky is Party Source, which is the country's largest liquor store if you're into that.  Food-wise, my favorite restaurants in OTR and downtown are The Eagle (fried chicken), Nation Kitchen and Bar (burgers), Senate (fancy hot dogs), Harvest Pizzeria, and Eli's BBQ. Moerlein Lager House is also a great option if you want to eat near the waterfront. There's plenty more options that I won't link depending on your price range, from Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse to Nada (modern Mexican food) to the Court Street Lobster Bar.  If you want to actually stay in the city itself, 21c Museum Hotel and Hilton Netherland Plaza are the nicest by far. But since it sounds like this is mostly a Kings Island trip, you might want to stay closer to the park. I'd look around the Blue Ash area, which is about 15 miles from downtown Cincinnati and 7 or so miles from KI. Feel free to ask more questions if you want other suggestions!  Over The Rhine   Rhinegeist Brewery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 ^I'd also recommend Braxton Brewing, if you plan on heading over to Covington. They brew Graeters ice cream flavored beers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Racer is not going anywhere anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 No way The Racer is going anywhere. If anything it might be more renovations done for Coney Mall next year or a new flat ride or maybe something for Halloween Haunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Racer is not going anywhere anytime soon  Tell that to the people that loved thunder road at carowinds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I do like how KI markets Racer as "vintage," themed loosely after the 50s/60s with that same type of music in the station as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks, Big Dipper 80. Noted for my own Cincy trip, hopefully later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewA86 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 So what's cool to do in the Cincinnati area? Going to drive down with a buddy from Chicago on July 26th before hitting the park on the 27th. Haven't booked a hotel yet, so wondering if staying in Cincinnati proper would be worth it? Any solid breweries or unique food options? Any retro arcades/barcades? Reds are playing the Phillies, so kinda meh on that, but it's the default option if there is nothing else... Â I love the Reds stadium. Yeah they suck but I think their stadium is one of the better places to watch a game in baseball. Â You asked about unique food options, I don't know if Italian food is unique to you, it is to some... I don't mean to be a snob, but I'm Italian, was raised on traditional Italian cooking, and I cook for myself just about every day. So I know what good Italian food is and Campanello's is the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to. I've probably been there 100 times in my life. It's not fine dining by any stretch of the imagination. This place is VERY old school. The owners work hard and they have the stains on their aprons and clothing to prove it. And the food runner was probably in the middle of making dough so when was told to serve you your food he could be covered in flour. So just a heads up because that can rub some the wrong way. But the food is absolutely unbelievable! Â http://www.campanellos.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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