Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread

[ginzo]

Son of Beast injury case settled

 

LEBANON - A Kentucky man's lawsuit against Kings Island for a Son of Beast ride accident was settled Monday as jury selection was getting under way in Warren County.

 

Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

 

Jonathan M. Yanik. 20, had sued the company that owns the Mason amusement park, Cedar Fair, in connection with an 2006 roller-coaster accident that hurt 27 people. His case was filed in 2010 and alleged he sustained a shoulder injury.

 

The lawsuit was the last of five cases that riders had filed.

 

The ride did not operate last year.

[larrygator]

Yeah I think the price for the attraction is more than reasonable at $5 I just seems like every past visit Ive had to Kings Island the parks attendance is made up more of younger teenage to early/mid 20's thrill ride type people and not that kind of people that would be interested in a Dinosaur walk through regardless of the admission price. Although I'm sure theres enough younger children and families (and Dinosaur enthusiasts) to justify the attraction. I still think the timing of the whole project is really weird but oh well.

 

Might this possibly help the park with sales to schools in the area? Not sure how "educational" trips are defined in that area.

[SharkTums]

^That would make sense, but I'm almost surprised they didn't arrange this so it could be a seperate admission from the park as well. $5 add on if you're in the park, or $20 stand alone attraction.

[CoasterGuy06]

Might this possibly help the park with sales to schools in the area? Not sure how "educational" trips are defined in that area.

When I visited last May almost all the guests there were school groups. In fact, once they left about 4 I wound up with solo rides on Adventure Express, Flight Deck, and Invertigo. Diamondback had empty of seats on every train, Beast and Vortex had half full trains, if that, etc. While it might help push a few extra schools that way, it didn't seem like they are lacking school groups now.

[jray21]

Wow, Jeff Johnson is now an upcharge, is that a tactic to suppress high demand?

 

Meanwhile, NASA scientists continue looking for a number high enough to express JJ's credit count.

 

I'm more interested as to whether King's Island is in league with the Empire (Industries).

 

That is amazing given that until very recently, JJ always had to pay to ever get it.

[downunder]

^But it was always free to point and make fun of him before, now we've got to pay $5.

[OldJJman]

....... now we've got to pay $5.

 

And I won't see a freakin dime of it either!!!

[downunder]

^Sounds like you need a new pimp JJ.

[ValleyfairFan]

I wonder if there won't be a significant discount given to schools for this. X amount of dollars to do this per class or whatever. Seems like it might be another selling point in getting the school to do that for their field trip instead of a different activity.

[timfreeman]

As a season pass holder, they will only see my money for this once. For a family of 5, that's $25 just to walk in. They already rip you off for $50 at the food stands and have 4 pay attractions. Really a shame as both my sons love dinos.

[jedimaster1227]

 

Kings Island also tweeted the following: http://twitpic.com/4d8qhm

 

The new WindSeeker ride at Kings Island is growing up fast!

Edited March 25, 2011 by jedimaster1227

[chickenbowl]

This thing is going to be much taller than people expect. I'm excited for the one at Knott's.

[phantomfan93]

I can't wait to ride these and the Skyscreamers. But couldn't they think of better names for all of them?

[BrandonR]

I can't wait to ride these and the Skyscreamers. But couldn't they think of better names for all of them?

 

What, like "Pole Ride"?

[jedimaster1227]

The entire tower has been completed.

 

http://twitpic.com/4dnj8o

 

PHOTO: WindSeeker tower has been erected!

[gforce532]

Execpt for the red decoration thing at the top.

[B-RadG]

Holy shit! I didn't really have a visualization of how tall it would be until then. Pretty freakin' epic.

[KDcoasterMAN]

It actually looks shorter to me that I though it would look like...

 

Me would like one shipped to KD asap!

[Intimidator305]

Me would like one shipped to KD asap!

 

I wouldn't be shocked if KD saw one in 2012 at all if they are a success this year for Knotts, CP, CW, and KI. They need something big to attempt to compete with Busch Gardens' launch coaster, and considering they just got a giga coaster, I could see a Windseeker being a smart choice (not very expensive either). I actually hope we get on in 2012!

[jedimaster1227]

http://twitpic.com/4ed0x5

 

PHOTO: The tower for WindSeeker stands tall in Coney Mall.

[coasterbill]

Freakin sweet.

[Ace Of Spades]

Holy schnell that thing is tall!

 

Looking forward to riding the ones at CW and CP later this year!

[DJeXeL]

 

 

From their Facebook

[Vffreak07]

While I have no doubt that this will be a fun ride, I am extremely glad that not all of the Cedar Fair parks have them (as of yet). Does it look fun? Yes. Will it be well received? Probably.

 

My only issue with this ride is the sheer size of it. I realize that there's not too many ways to make the ride look appealing given the size of the ride tower, but judging by the photos, it looks like another gigantic attraction placed in the middle of a concrete midway. I loved KI, and the park is themed far better than my home park (Valleyfair), but I feel that single rides that are simply added in the middle of baron wastelands of concrete and rides make the park look almost RCT-ish.

 

I realize that after the ride construction is finished they'll probably add some themeing, trees, landscaping, etc., but if these things aren't added, it could potentially look a bit out of place.

[asimowalk]

^ It's Cedar Fair so I don't think you could expect anything more than plopping rides where ever they can fit. Windseeker doesn't really have a theme, as far as I know... I guess you could look at it as a light house or something, but that might confuse people even more.

 

I like to look at the Windseekers as giant cigarettes.