Midgetman82 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 ^I "think" the top scan could fit where the old Rainbow ride used to be, next to the bridge. The cement pad it sat on is still there. And I do not think the Quake should come back, unless its the flipping model like what you can find at Dreamworld with their Wipeout ride. Also, I checked the park's facebook page and they're replying to people asking about Enterprise saying that they're still waiting on a part to come in, but plan on it opening sometime this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh Please No, Quake was the most boring ride ever. In all the time it was there I rode it several times and maybe 2x I had a whole ride without a breakdown. I know it was a prototype and unique at the time, but it was still boring. I think we will see something new in Dragsters spot next year to fill a void between Thunder Run and Raging Rapids. In their contract they have to add at least 1 new ride a year, not including the reopening of T3, Raging Rapids and Twisted Twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I never actually saw Quake running. I didn't know it was the non-inverting kind. That does sound kind of meh, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I never actually saw Quake running. I didn't know it was the non-inverting kind. That does sound kind of meh, then. every time I saw the Quake it was always stuck in a weird position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 It mostly rocked people around while making a lot of noise, outside of it breaking down a lot. I remember my rides on them. It was fun enough for me as a kid, but overall not very exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 A bit off topic, but according to screamscape, attendance for Kentucky Kingdom is "through the roof". I'm glad to hear this, after Ed spent so much time restoring, so this is his well deserved reward. Could this mean they have more money for attractions in the future years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 That is an interesting question... I'm not entirely sure how money is distributed between the management group, the fair/expo center, and the City of Louisville. You would think more people, more money for all parties, but I'm just not sure. Regardless, I think Ed and his team will stick to their plan set in place for the next 3 years. Then after the park is fully operational, I think we will see any money, in excess of what they were expecting, put into possibly more additions than they were expecting. Right now, I think KK views any extra money they may be getting as a security blanket, for if the park is unable to sustain the type of numbers it is getting this year. That way if there is a dip in attendance by reopening rides that people have already ridden, the management team can still afford to try to make a major splash in year 4 with a major attraction or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 ^Yeah we don't want them going too big from the start and running into troubles after they put so much work into getting the place running again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What's up with this? http://instinctmagazine.com/post/man-called-queer-kicked-out-kentucky-water-park-wearing-speedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What's up with this? http://instinctmagazine.com/post/man-called-queer-kicked-out-kentucky-water-park-wearing-speedo I mean, I get that a Speedo might be a little too revealing for a family water park, but calling the guy "queer" and threatening to arrest him was completely out of line. Simply asking him to change into a different swimsuit would've been the better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Just came across this video on youtube of lightning run that (on top of being pretty nice) shows some more swaying action! Check 1:14 for the overbank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgiumcoasterfreak Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What's up with this? http://instinctmagazine.com/post/man-called-queer-kicked-out-kentucky-water-park-wearing-speedo I mean, I get that a Speedo might be a little too revealing for a family water park, but calling the guy "queer" and threatening to arrest him was completely out of line. Simply asking him to change into a different swimsuit would've been the better choice. Lol what the f'ing... Since when is a Speedo something you can link to somebody who is homosexual? And since when is it 'revealing to much'? Little children wear this type of swimming outfit a lot and in some parts in Europe it's even obliged to wear it because it's much more hygienic then a normal short. Some people are just plain stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterWeasel Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I remember seeing that guy talking to LMPD on the way to Deep Water Dive but didn't know anything had came of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwjjm Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If Speedos are forbidden, then bikinis should be forbidden too. Just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bikinis should never be forbidden!! What kind of nonsense is that?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I wonder what the whole story is... on the speedo thing. Not saying he did anything stupid (or rude) but, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I don't know what was up with LMPD.....especially with this being Louisville and all; completely uncalled for and out of the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Well, all I have to say is that Scandi parks like Djurs Sommerland have no issue with speedos, but maybe they should? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Had the guy been fat and trashy with a family in tow, this wouldn't have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 If you don't know, I work for a very large LGBT print newspaper. I saw this story this morning and chose NOT to report it yet. I smell shenanigans with this one right now. As an on-line journalist, social media specialist, and LGBT community member, I see too many loose ends in this story that need explaining. I'm not buying anything on the speedo story just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Oh America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudvayneimn Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I will say one thing; they really do need to get a better handle on the PR thing...don't be surprised if you read some kerfuffle about breast feeding. Didn't pay too much attention but I saw the following statement on my FB news feed: "Some Facebook followers have misconstrued our earlier statement regarding breastfeeding. So, for clarity, please refer to the policy: At Kentucky Kingdom mothers can and have always been welcome to breastfeed anywhere in the park, providing they use discretion. However, for those who desire privacy, Kentucky Kingdom has several locations at their disposal including 3 health service buildings, and 2 bath houses with private stalls located in Hurricane Bay. This is our official statement and we caution everyone from posting comments that are either uninformed or posing as impostors." wth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yeti Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I disagree with the park's decision to kick the guy out for wearing a Speedo, but I must say I also disagree with that guy's decision to wear a Speedo...I don't think they're really "in" right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I disagree with the park's decision to kick the guy out for wearing a Speedo. Until more details emerge i'm not sure what can be believed but you may need to read the article again, It seems the problem was with a police officer not so much the park and he removed himself from the park. Jesse Colter wore his red swimtrunks to the Kentucky Kingdom earlier this week, and was told his swim attire was suitable by one of the park's public safety officers. Unfortunatley, the park's officers weren't on the same page as Louisville Metro Police. “He informed me that several Public Safety Officers from the park had warned [me], which is 100% false," Jesse added. He decided to take himself and his apparently controversial Speedo out of the park to avoid being arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Everyone is wearing a "speedo" by the end of Deep Water Dive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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