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Today’s photo set is one of those “probably should have tilted the camera a few inches” ones. I found the proper place to stand pretty easily. (I found an aerial of the 1974 area and superimposed it onto a 2011 shot.) I am not sure though if I have the direction quite correct...i’m thinking that maybe I should have pointed my camera a little more towards the right. (Not that the shot would have been anymore interesting! ) 1974 I know that most of the posters here mourn the loss of The Flying Eagles...but to me, I miss Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal a LOT more. (Second only to the Antique Cars.) 2011 Nothing to see here...just keep moving! It goes without saying that there is no contest for me for where I would rather be standing today...1974 wins by a mile. In my opinion, the ONLY thing that Tomb Raider: The Ride EVER had going for it was it’s excellent theming...Kenton’s Keelboats were a lot more fun!

First thought, why is it so hard for people to deal with it whenthey're wrong? Something to think about: My sister nearly burnt down one if my properties and I hurt her feelings saying something about how messy she is (she also stole my fire extinguisher for her business). She won't talk to me. Who is in the wrong? Srandbyme I couldn't disagree more. Meaning I do disagree and it couldn't be more so. I have found not only friends here but mentors I greatly respect and help me in my daily life. The tone here definitely gets bratty and I'm guilty too. I teach high hookers (auto correct for high schoolers Lol) and they are incredibly rude to eachother and honestly, it's how they show love. It's just how they are. If they posted the way they talk and I thought it was coming from an adult, I would be ticked. Something to think about. EDIt TO ADD: After a nights rest I've come to a conclusion. The biggest problem on here is people getting offended by criticism, no matter how kindly it is posted. Problem #2 People really freak out when they act like they know more than they do and someone who really does know points that out. Re-read posts and you'll see who is right and who is wrong, and still... the incorrect try to lie and speak vaguely and try to make us re-interpret what they said so they look right. BEST LIFE LESSON EVER: Person #1- says something incorrect Person #2- "No that's wrong" Person #1- "Oh, OK. Thanks" Maybe a good thing to practice in the mirror. It took me about 30 years to get that one right.

"Can't see the forest for the trees"...you are right, I was looking right past Diamondback...you have changed my mind, I would much rather have Diamondback...although if I could have it & KCKC that WOULD be perfect!

^^ You're right. I think the official website listed the ride time for Tomb Raider at like, 40 minutes, because the line and pre-show were part of the experience. To claim that same statistic of The Crypt would be laughable. I'm not denying that it's a thrilling ride in its statistics and the experience if you're woozy at the thought of heights. But in those awful "bred to shred" commercials, WindSeeker was shown towering amid Drop Zone, Diamondback, and The Beast as the park's "totally sweet, hip-hop-happenin' thrill rides." It's one thing to say, "WindSeeker is a real doozy for the bravest members of your family!" It's another to market it to a teenage, "thrill-seeking" demographic. As I said, WindSeeker is listed among Kings Island's "thrill rides" while Adventure Express and Backlot Stunt Coaster are called "family rides." Does that sound right to you? It doesn't me... And like Shoot the Rapids or Alton Tower's Thirteen, I think it would've been massively successful if the marketing had presented it for what it was. I imagine it was the inclusion in media like that which led to the rumor that it "dropped" like Drop Zone after its cycling ended. It's a family ride, with a family height requirement, nice music, beautiful lighting, and a thrilling, fast-paced swing ride. I just can't imagine classifying it as more than a family ride, much less as a thrill matched with Diamondback, The Beast, Drop Zone, etc. My impression is that Cedar Fair agrees, since all the new WindSeekers are being bundle-marketed alongside Dinosaurs Alive, as if it's one large-investment to increase family attractions at the park rather than one badass thrill ride and one family walk-through. That's the impression I get, at least. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZo9djosjbs

You make someone get down on all fours and shove a costume on them.

Something I try to keep in mind while on the forum: Since we are a small group of individuals that are KI enthusiasts, I think we should go above and beyond to show each other more respect and be more forgiving with each other as we talk and learn about the park we enjoy. I understand that we hold each other a little higher for posting wrong info, but should be courteous and respectful when correcting someone. It just maintains credibility and keeps the conversation fun.