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[TombRaiderFTW]

We've all kinda suspected it, but Screamscape is now reporting:

(10/31/11) I’m not sure how legit this rumor is, so please take it with a grain of salt until I’ve gotten a better lock on the story. That said... I’ve heard an early rumor claiming that The Crypt (formerly: Tomb Raider) may be on the way out of Kings Island for good. Not sure if they are thinking of moving it to another park, or if there is something wrong with it. Anyone else know more?

Thoughts? (I'm currently trying to restrain my own. Mainly because they sound like this.)

On that note the lava was not turned on yesterday... Related?

[Beast1979]

For whatever reason, our group rode it yesterday. The state it's in is so pathetic it's actually laughable. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if it is on its way out. I really don't see what's left for Cedar Fair to do with it.

[McSalsa]

Uh-Oh...it's Screamscape rumor time!

http://www.screamsca...ings_island.htm

Screamscape, the amusement park rumor site, is reporting that they have heard a rumor that 2011 was The Crypt's final season. While Screamscape isn't the most reliable source in the world, this rumor could be true- The Crypt hasn't exactly been met with a warm reception in recent years, and a lot of people on KIC claim it to be boring and waste of space.

While this is JUST A RUMOR, I felt this info should be passed along. Take it with a grain of salt (actually, a grain may not be enough, take this with a SPOON), I'm not saying The Crypt will or will not be here when KI opens again for 2012...but, if it doesn't stay, I won't exactly cry or change plans to visit the park, etc etc.

What do you think? Should KI keep The Crypt and continue to attempt to make it "not boring" (Be aware and take notes- this ride was never built to do numerous flips and does not like fog and water, and Cedar Fair isn't Disney when it comes to theming their rides) or just get rid of the darn thing, replacing it?

[beastrider97]

I think The Crypt would not be gone next season. Through the year, it seemed they were trying to make it suck less than it does. I think the park could do much more with the ride and possibly make it exciting. We all know Cedar Fair isn't the best with themeing, but I believe if they truly tried, The Crypt could be a decent ride. While the current ride cycle does keep the ride from being down half the time, I believe they could do a little bit more with the ride to make it thrilling.

[The Interpreter]

This was posted at 7:21a.m. This morning in the Coming Attractions forum.....

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Since this is a rumor at this point I just merged those post with this one. Happy Halloween Everyone!

[thunderbeast1968]

Uh-Oh...it's Screamscape rumor time!

http://www.screamsca...ings_island.htm

Screamscape, the amusement park rumor site, is reporting that they have heard a rumor that 2011 was The Crypt's final season. While Screamscape isn't the most reliable source in the world, this rumor could be true- The Crypt hasn't exactly been met with a warm reception in recent years, and a lot of people on KIC claim it to be boring and waste of space.

While this is JUST A RUMOR, I felt this info should be passed along. Take it with a grain of salt (actually, a grain may not be enough, take this with a SPOON), I'm not saying The Crypt will or will not be here when KI opens again for 2012...but, if it doesn't stay, I won't exactly cry or change plans to visit the park, etc etc.

What do you think? Should KI keep The Crypt and continue to attempt to make it "not boring" (Be aware and take notes- this ride was never built to do numerous flips and does not like fog and water, and Cedar Fair isn't Disney when it comes to theming their rides) or just get rid of the darn thing, replacing it?

Take notes, OK. It was not meant to do numerous flips and does not like fog and water. So, what was it meant to do? Maybe a building for a new restaurant. The ride was reduced in size,(row of seats removed) I think, maybe this ride never lived up to expectations? Who knows??

[LongliveKingsCobra]

It lived up to expectations and then some when it was TR:TR. Which was a theatrical (Sp?) ride experience. Once the themeing was taken out they tried to make it exciting again by making it do flips and such. Then they realized....oh well thats tearing the ride appart peive by peice and is now in it's current state. Of course Yellowkorn could give you a much better and more in depth version of what I just said....

[KI FANATIC 37]

IF this rumor is true, It wouldnt bother me! Hahaha

But what could possibly fit there? Its not a huge site, and it cant be tall because of DB's hill...

[Dwight_Schrute]

its really sad. TR:TR was really a world class attraction and on the caliber of Universal Studios- both the ride AND the line.
now, its not even an afterthought and no one would lose sleep if it were gone.

Just wondering if they'll put something in there or demolish the building?

[dudecoasterman]

I think they should trade Crypt for Firefall at CGA, but thats just me.

[PhantomTheater]

^formally Texas Twister of Geauga Lake. The first top spin in North America, and when it first opened had one heck of a ride cycle with a great final lock.

[The Interpreter]

Indeed, but Cedar Fair has sold CGA.

[flightoffear1996]

There is enough room for a ferris wheel

[The Interpreter]

Or another Three Point Challenge, or some other upcharge not included with park admission. Heck, they could put in booths to sell Fast Lane and Fright Lane passes, and Dining Lane, no waiting with the hoi polloi.

[thekidd33]

^Stop giving them ideas!


Screamin' Swing?

[RingMaster]

An indoor wild mouse to replace the indoor top spin, similar to the Dark Knight Coaster at a few of the Six Flags parks.

[nhimes90]

Now I know that we all know how well Cedar Fair does at themeing, but we also have to keep in mind that come January we will basically have a brand new leadership team for CF. A lot of that team has had background in other theme parks like Disney and Paramount.(back when they cared a tiny more) Mr. Ouimet has had a lot to do with Disney and he could be the one person that changes the game. He could believe that theme has a lot to do with a park like Kings Island, but who knows only time will really tell. The Crypt could really be saved if they took a little more time themeing it and trying to work out a longer ride program. I'm not talking about one that does ten flips or anything. Heck I would be happy for one that just does four or so. It's not really the ride that sucks; it's the quality of that ride we are given and the ride experience given with it.

[Beast1979]

I really doubt we see Mr. Ouimet's influence in larger additions / subtractions for another couple of years. Long term plans are put into effect up to five years in advance. All we're left to ask is, if Crypt is leaving, when was the decision made?

[InnocentRyan]

I think some Antique Cars and Flying Eagles would be a nice replacement.

[kinserman11]

They should have kept the Keelboats! Lol!

[TombRaiderFTW]

If they're removing The Crypt (and the TR:TR fanboy in me still hopes they don't), I really hope something fitting the western theme Rivertown's getting would go there. Given Cedar Fair's recent exploits in theming, the closest theme we'd get would be Dale Earnhardt or an animal. Woo.

Still, I'd really like it if KI had (a) 300' S&S launch tower(s). Especially if they used the existing ride chamber as the loading station. That'd be cool. Or if the park added a path back into the woods beyond Diamondback's turnaround and put pretty much any kind of terrain coaster back there, as long as it's not so big that it ruins Beast's or Diamondback's atmospheres.

[InnocentRyan]

Diamondback's atmostphere? Do you mean the grassy valley with a couple of meticulously placed placed maintenance roads?

[qscott86]

I sincerely hope they don't remove the Crypt. Although it is nothing like it was when it was Tomb Raider, it is still one of my favorite attractions. Cedar Fair is horrible at theming - or cheap is a better word, but that doesn't mean it should go.

[chugh43]

If they're removing The Crypt (and the TR:TR fanboy in me still hopes they don't), I really hope something fitting the western theme Rivertown's getting would go there. Given Cedar Fair's recent exploits in theming, the closest theme we'd get would be Dale Earnhardt or an animal. Woo.

Still, I'd really like it if KI had (a) 300' S&S launch tower(s). Especially if they used the existing ride chamber as the loading station. That'd be cool. Or if the park added a path back into the woods beyond Diamondback's turnaround and put pretty much any kind of terrain coaster back there, as long as it's not so big that it ruins Beast's or Diamondback's atmospheres.

Don't see a path going back beyond the Hammerhead of Diamondback....that area pretty much drops off very steep. I about fell off of it when collecting lost and found items last year.

If this proves true, I'll be sad so many great memories of riding and even operating.

[HTCO]

I would love to see a coal mine themed wild mouse coaster. Sort of like what Ringmaster said. The only problem is getting the ride removed and the new ride erected with the box already there.

[chugh43]

Remember HTCO there is a pretty big garage door on the back side of the building.

[HTCO]

Indeed there is. But what would lift these 4 tons of steel into place? Certainly not Billy and Joe.

[The Interpreter]

Of course not. That type of work is best done by Birtha and Sally!

[XGatorHead 8904]

^^Not to mention the drilling that would be required to put in the footings.