mikeykaise Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 It looks great finally, the only other thing I'd like to see is another crossing from where Lightning Run is to where Sky Catcher is, that would really connect the park and make for a total loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Bummer - I was hoping to possibly hit up this park on Thursday or Friday of next week, but see that it's not open. Oh well, maybe some other time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienPoint Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I just noticed how cool the park flows, the water park being in/near the middle, and everything around it basically. It's really unique to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Did you guys see this? Kentucky Kingdom is adding what appears to be a bird show. All it says is "coming soon!" check it out Here I'm guessing there's going to be an eagle and/or birds of prey of some kind, as the logo appears to be an eagle or bird of prey. It's a cool edition for the park but I don't go to Kentucky Kingdom for it shows lol. I've only been there once and I spent all my time on their rides, except for Cyclos and Deluge which were closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 It looks great finally, the only other thing I'd like to see is another crossing from where Lightning Run is to where Sky Catcher is, that would really connect the park and make for a total loop. It's more like a figure-eight, with the bridge in the center or the crosswalk next to the old Enterprise site. Was at the park opening day, and did a second swing yesterday (after working a hectic Derby week) to catch up on a couple things I missed the first time around. Here's some new things for this year that isn't Scream Extreme, since it's not on site and ready until May 26th. Advertising at the front of the 5D theater the new Zipline Kingdom zipline course the park bought this year The park has a ton of new merchandise including some very nice shirts, which I ended up buying a couple including this one which caught my eye for obvious reasons. There's a whole wall of shirts in the very back of the 5D theater's gift shop that has a big selection of them (which I should've taken a pic of too). Kentucky Kingdom is now a Pepsi park, and got some new sweet looking dispensers and a few more drink stations scattered around the park. A ride's height requirement was pulled down to 48". Can you guess the ride? If you guessed Himalayas, you obviously scrolled too far and saw the ride name. The ride hasn't been running these past two weekends, though. These are the new 5D films. First half of the day is the Happy Family show and the second half of the day is "that show with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in it." I rode Journey 2 on opening day, and finally tried Happy Family yesterday. Personally, I think Happy Family was better than Journey 2 and just a little more exciting than Angry Birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 ^ That T3 shirt might be the only one where "survivor"/"survived" is literally appropriate. I love it. Also, great to hear about the reduction in the Himalaya's height requirement by a whopping twelve inches. Seriously, the old 60" height requirement was one of the most baffling things I've ever seen at any amusement park. It confused my son as well as he's spent nearly his whole life going on those types of rides. Glad to see they've come to their senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Actually, I guessed it because of the recent discussion in the thread. That's great to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 ^^ That's awesome. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought 60" was a touch unrealistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 ^^ I never understood the 60" height minimum for the Himalayan as well, now if only they would change the programming to allow it to go backwards too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I kind of want to buy that T3 survivor shirt for Brit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 KK having Pepsi..... Brings back Good memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I can't bring myself to buy a roller coaster tee shirt, but that T3 shirt is pretty funny. I know there are a ton of "I survived XXX ride merchandise," but this one almost holds true. I'm sure KK knows what a terrible experience T3 delivers. It might help to actually change the marketing toward that ride as some kind of endurance accomplishment. They could really hammer the survival aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 There must be something wrong with me since I found T3 rerideable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 ^Negative. That just means you're tougher than we are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The ride doesn't track well, but the trains do protect against headbanging. That being said, I shudder what it would have been like with the original trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 ^ It was awful, with the old trains. It is much more tolerable now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Oh god, the old trains... Memories of bear-hugging the bulky restraints and pressing my face against one side of padding for bracing. Regardless of what anyone says of the ride now, I think it's improved for sure (and I, too, can re-ride it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Oh god, the old trains... Memories of bear-hugging the bulky restraints and pressing my face against one side of padding for bracing. Regardless of what anyone says of the ride now, I think it's improved for sure (and I, too, can re-ride it). The best trick for any otsr is to keep your head way forward so your head never makes contact with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Oh god, the old trains... Memories of bear-hugging the bulky restraints and pressing my face against one side of padding for bracing. Regardless of what anyone says of the ride now, I think it's improved for sure (and I, too, can re-ride it). The best trick for any otsr is to keep your head way forward so your head never makes contact with them. I don't know about you, but when it comes to a ride as snappy as an SLC, I'd take a blow to the head over snapping your neck any day, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 ^What they said. And the padding on old SLC trains can be large enough that you could accomplish both if you tried it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 A quick drop into the park today. A certain special something had made an appearance this past week. Scream Extreme! The park was working with electrical components in it as I passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 It's very colorful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I vote to rename this the Starburst Juicy Spin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Reminds me of the chance chaos colors or something from the 90's!! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I vote to rename this the Starburst Juicy Spin! LOL yes. I know those colors reminded me of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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