Photo TR: Kings Island 6/13

[TheGreatOne]

I decided it was time to finally visit Kings Island for the first time since I moved back to Ohio (My last visit was early 2004). It was a good day, as crowds were light (no wait over 20 mins) and the weather was fantastic (cloudy, but mild). In a rare circumstance, I ALMOST went a whole day without seeing a mullet at PKI. Luckily, I caught one in line for Face/Off. Photo evidence below. Recapping the rides:

 

Tomb Raider: Still unique, but it felt like some things were missing.

The Beast: Man, this ride feels like it's getting worse. Maybe it's because I've ridden Thunderhead, New Mexico Rattler, Voyage, Hades and Avalanche since my last ride on Beast, but it's getting downright painful.

Italian Job: I really don't see why so many enthusiasts whine about this ride. It was pretty fun and warranted some re-rides. Nothing intense, but fun.

Flight of Fear: Still my favorite coaster in the park.

Racer: Running fantastic with good airtime that it lacked a few years back. Now my favorite woodie in the park. Seat 2.1 was kind to me.

Adventure Express: The coaster that is part mine-ride, part tropical feeling. The "You will pay" voices were not on.

Son of Beast: Whoever said it has vastly improved because of work is a sadomasochist. Still an awful ride and will be until the trains are gone.

Top Gun: Still a fun front seat ride, but I'll take Big Bad Wolf

Face/Off: Still intense, I avoided the headbanging.

Drop Zone: Still awesome, new paint job, walk-ons in the evening = awesome.

Avatar: So Zamperla calls this a "Disk'O Coaster", but it feels like neither a Disk'O or a coaster. It feels like a larger, faster Rockin' Tug and I loved it. A great addition, not a coaster.

Reptar: For the credit.

Scooby Doo's Haunted Castle: Still fun, and I still suck at it. (570 is awful)

Other Rides: Monster (took forever to unload), Scrambler, Shake, Rattle and Roll (Troika), Zephyr (Wave Swinger), Viking Fury (made loud banging and felt slow), Eiffel Tower.

 

Got all of that done between 10:30am and 8pm! On a side note: I miss the Flyers. Especially on a day like this with no crowds, it was depressing. It angers me that a downright medicore park got them. Oh well

Kings Island officials went over to Paris with guns drawn and demanded they hand over the Eiffel Tower. France surrendered (as usual). Thanks for reading!

Sign of quality #2 on "You will Pay: The Ride"

Delirium. It actually ran for most of the day and still kicks tail.

LaRosa's pizza owns my soul. Provolone cheese instead of mozzerella = genius.

Avatar: it's actually a lot of fun.

Gimme some candy!

Drop Zone got a fresh paint job since my last visit. It now looks as awesome as it rides. Notice the Great Wolf Lodge under construction in the background.

An overview of the kids area for those who haven't seen it in a while. It's really nice. Where was this when I was a kid?

Racer: now the best woodie in the park. PKI needs more rides with airtime.

You suck!

If they wanted the theming/ride to be more accurate, you would have to wait in traffic on the 101 until you want to bash your head into a brick wall.

Here's the super righteous mullet! After this picture, his kid bit me and gave me rabies.

Sign of quality #1. The photo was blurry because my camera was repulsed by the logo.

I love Graeter's Black Raspberry Chip! The worker loaded me up with giant scoops!

[Reon]

*gasps for air* You...didn't even MENTION Vortex.

 

 

Other than that blasphomy, I agree with your oppinions on all points other than Delerium's existance. BRING BACK THE COBRA!

[TheGreatOne]

Ah, I forgot about Vortex. It was running a lot better than I remember. I had some great rides in the second to last seat.

[ECZenith]

Nice photos and TR. I haven't been since Tomb TRaider was new, I had no idea they added that 'avatar' ride. It's weird, it actually has a rockin' tug 'boat' on the disk'o "coaster" track, didn't know this option was available when buying one.

[BeemerBoy]

Nice report, and props on the Lake Winnie t-shirt. It's a shame to hear Beast may be getting worse.