rlentless

I think it would be great idea if they made a smaller Moonlight Gardens replica for an indoor VIP area . . without the dance floor . This could pay a little homage to Coney Island in the process. I think I remember reading the wrought iron was stored at Kings Island once. So maybe they thought about doing this at one time??

Gotta admit I have been more anticipating "Camp Snoopy" than SSBR. Not sure if it's the park's problem with marketing or just me. I thought what they did with Adventure Port was great and wanted more upgrades like that around the park. Then I started thinking "Would I really know about a new coaster at KI, if I wasn't reading KIC posts everyday"? Not sure.

I am slowly losing faith in CF. Not just this but other cuts to the "experience" of being in their parks. I know they want a strong bottom line for the merger but hoping things turn back around after it is complete. I don't expect them to be Disney or Universal.

I got to ride it when it first opened. Actually went on my lunch hour with a co-worker. I really had no idea what type of ride it was and went totally uninformed. It was amazing and I was blown away. My favorite part was being hung upside down to the lava pit . . I could feel the water hitting my face. The only other time I was that amazed at KI was my first time riding "The Beast", but you gotta know I was 12 when it opened. The other ride that comes to mind is seeing "The Outer Limits: Flight of Fear" being launched for my first time. You could hear everyone in line just say 'wow'. Remember it was a new experience back then. Honestly, I do not think Disney or Universal could have done a better job.

I'm in my 50's and still love the rides. But I find some days I just like to go and see shows, atmosphere, food, shop, etc. is just as much enjoyment as hitting all the rides. But basically, I have to be in the mood now to just do rides all day.

I am willing to give it a chance. Obviously we are all disappointed Phantom Theatre Encore is not coming back or it's caliber of production. The cast made it feel personal too.. But this new show just feels like cost reduction. I just think I will not be willing to go see it 3, 4 or 10 times like I did for the previous show. But who know??

I very much enjoyed the first hill lift and drop. Loved seeing the coaster overlooking KI. But wow it was painful on the thighs, especially in the rose bowl. I was there the Saturday in 2009 before it closed. I passed on riding it that day because of the pain it inflicted. But still kind of wished I got that one last ride in.

Loved the Enchanged Voyage . . can still picture the boats going into a TV screen. At least I think it did. To a small child it was magical.

I regret not riding the SOB when I went in June 2009. It closed 2 days later.

I understand there are a lot of variables that go into operating a business. But whether or not I go (as a season pass holder), the park is still going to spend X amount of dollars to open, operate and close the park for a normal 10am-10pm operational day. The season pass sales basically pay those base costs or a large percentage of it. Where they make profits is me (season pass holder) buying food, merchandise, playing games, etc.. Or the once/twice year ticket purchasers who also purchase in the park. I go out of my way to buy food and merchandise, so the park has more cash flow for all the things we like. Just my small drop in the bucket that adds up with everyone else's. If we all stopped buying season passes it would be more like a death blow than just showing our displeasure in cuts. So for me, if they see season pass holders not buying in the park, it should be enough to get management's attention. To show our displeasure of not cleaning the mid-way, closing rides early, etc.. I don't know how far it would have to go for me not to buy season passes. Been buying them for 20-30 years. For now, my protest is to stop spending extra while in the park. I will still eat there because I don't want to leave and come back. But no more t-shirts, sweatshirts, key chains, Christmas ornaments, Snoopy Squishmallows, etc.. And it will break my heart, but no more blue ice cream. Well . . maybe not give up blue ice cream - - my protest can only go so far. I will also probably still buy a funnel cake or two. And a turkey leg. I'm a hypocrite.

I really like the views in front row but I feel like you are half way down the first hill before you get any speed. So I like to ride in the back.

There was a season or two as a very young boy that the KI SkyRide was my favorite in the park. I liked seeing the huge compass on The Enchanted Voyage building.

I don't think they are taking on SF mentality of cuts per say. But pre-merger a company would want a stronger bottom line and leaner operations. CF knew of the coming merger opportunity and started planning months before GP knew of the possible merger. Plus downturn in economy, higher costs for just about everything and missing out on a year of season pass sales due to covid all played a role. Interesting next couple of years ahead post-merger. But I feel bad for the people losing their positions and for park goers who no longer have this great service available to them. Some of slack will have to be covered by existing employees and putting more pressure on them.

Bring back a working mill wheel for The Beast. Not the pond/lake under the track turn. But just a small pool to collect water and pump it back up to turn the wheel.

"Ride Sally ride"