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Coney Mall Subway Becomes Coney Mall Cocktails
beastfan11 replied to Taylor.B03's topic in Kings Island
Hey, I take offense to this! I’m in no way wealthy! -
Coney Mall Subway Becomes Coney Mall Cocktails
beastfan11 replied to Taylor.B03's topic in Kings Island
The frozen $5 footlong for $18! Add an extra shot of mustard for $8! -
Coney Mall Subway Becomes Coney Mall Cocktails
beastfan11 replied to Taylor.B03's topic in Kings Island
Agreed. I was excited about that as well, but after seeing the actual product I was a bit let down. Looking forward to checking it out regardless! -
Camp Snoopy Construction Updates
beastfan11 replied to Hawaiian Coasters 325's topic in Kings Island
Ha. Their construction updates are truly adorable as they are predictable. Anyway, excited to see Good Gravy testing! -
Coney Island/Sunlite Pool Demolition
beastfan11 replied to beastfan11's topic in Coney Island Central
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It appears as though our dear friends at CSO/MEMI have brought the hammer down on Coney Island and Sunlite Pool. As of this post, the destruction of the pool has started: 3/21/24 I actually stopped by the park last night before dinner to snag a few pics. Didn’t think today was going to be demo day. Glad I went when I did: 3/20/24 Looks like a lot of working going on in the corner of the park by Lake Como, the interstate, and Kellogg. Maybe this is the site of the new venue? I’ve heard the pool area will be a parking lot expansion… Anyway. I adore this place and hate seeing this happen. But I’m sick, and I plan on doing periodic updates with pictures. So I’ll post them here as things progress.
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Just awful. CSO will always be remembered as a villain in this story, fair or not. Did not have to be this way.
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Pretty much dead on. The somewhat recent restoration of Music Hall is now ironic as it is hypocritical. On top of their desire to seek tax payer dollars to fund this project for a so called “non-profit.” Ha. CSO/MEMI didn’t have to be the villain, but they’re certainly acting like one. Regardless of what some have said, the pool was apparently still doing well and even turning a profit. I just don’t think the then ownership wanted anything to do with either the wet or dry side of the park. It’s deteriorated over the last ten-ish years to its current, non existent state. It’s my opinion, based on their actions, that they have just wanted to get away from it all. The ride closures solidified that. And that’s a shame because, if ran well, the park had so much life in it still. They deserve a lot of the blame. That said, CSO/MEMI have done nothing to help themselves. They can’t complain about being vilified if they’re going to vocally speak out against the wishes of the overwhelming majority. They don’t have to close/demolish the pool. But they’re choosing to. So, in that sense, they deserve a lot of the blame too. It’s just a garbage situation that could’ve been easily prevented had the park been run properly. There’s room for the venues, pool, and park to coexist. But that’s just not their plan, unfortunately. Hopefully Moonlite Gardens and the surrounding area can be saved. It could be a wonderful addition to their new “campus,” and it would be a nice nod to history. Maybe. I’d be willing to throw my support behind any historical preservation efforts should it come to that. A sad ending, regardless. Hard to believe that for the first time since 1925, Sunlite Pool will not be operating for the people of Cincinnati.
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Coney Mall Subway Becomes Coney Mall Cocktails
beastfan11 replied to Taylor.B03's topic in Kings Island
I’m in! -
+ 1 for the Grand Carousel. That ride is an absolute treasure.
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EnterTRAINment Junction for sale
beastfan11 replied to Oldiesmann's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Certainly hope a buyer can be found, but wish the original owners the best in their retirement. That entire operation is phenomenal! One of my favorite places to visit. Especially around the holidays. -
No kidding. Sheesh. Times have changed.
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My Idea The Phantom Theater Ride Returned...
beastfan11 replied to kingsislandfan1972's topic in Kings Island
Spot on and well said! Couldn’t agree more. -
My Idea The Phantom Theater Ride Returned...
beastfan11 replied to kingsislandfan1972's topic in Kings Island
I think the merger (should it/should it not go through) will have a serious effect on any new, major additions. That being said, Six Flags’ newer track record with dark rides is actually kind of impressive. Something like Pirates of Spleelunker Cave gives me hope that CF/SF hypothetically has the ability to create a really special updated PT or other new dark ride. But do I think they will? NOPE. But between CF/SF, they have the ability to do things the right way. It’s just up in the air on whether or not they do. Regarding the PT effects, a large scale Pepper’s Ghost scene featuring an entire theatre, stage, performers, balconies, and audience members/was is incredibly impressive for a seasonal park outside of Cincinnati. And to say that the effect was a “copy” of the Haunted Mansion is kind of a flawed argument. 1. The Haunted Mansion at the Disney parks is literally one of the top tier attractions in the history of the industry. Emulating that is a good idea. 2. The Pepper’s Ghost effect isn’t even a “Disney” thing. It’s been around for hundreds of years: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper's_ghost That all said… To be honest a lot of the animatronic effects weren’t that terribly intense. That’s not to say the ride experience, atmosphere, and story were weak. But many, myself included, tend to look back in time through rise colored glasses and align PT with Haunted Mansion in terms of their effects. But for what PT was, it was beyond impressive in my opinion and certainly has earned its spot in the history of well beloved dark rides that really deserves to still be around, should the park have taken care of it appropriately. It was a perfectly level of tech/effects for a park like KI and there’s a reason there’s such love for it still. I think one of, if not the, most major hole in the parks lineup is a great dark ride. Boo Blasters ain’t it, kids. At this point I’d be excited for any kind of dark ride update/addition. I’d love that to be PT, but like others have mentioned, it would probably be more in vein of the new Berry Tales at Knott’s. Which would be a bummer. Prove me wrong, KI! -
My Idea The Phantom Theater Ride Returned...
beastfan11 replied to kingsislandfan1972's topic in Kings Island
Love the idea!