RailRider

Inverted all the way, B&M makes all types of great coasters but their Inverted is like nothing else, but I also wouldn't mind seeing one of their floorless multi inverters. I honestly wouldn't complain about any B&M coming to KI. Hopefully CedarFair will instal a B&M in the near future.

Yeah the launch is a bit more intense the FOF, seeing as you go 120mph compared to 54mph in about the same distance. TTD will pin you in your seat.

I agree rain can make a day great at a park, but not rain in October at night on Lake Erie. Just makes for an extremely cold and wet evening.

Ive had about 20 rides on Dragster. Just pray it doesn't stall at the top on you, that is an amazing ride yet you honestly dont want to be launched a 2nd time. Not a bad seat on the thing, but the front is amazing. My biggest suggestion is wearing eye protection, sun glasses or something like that because your eyes are extremely dry by the end especially if you take a bug in one.

I know, but they have glue and welders and we can bring it back, I mean its gotta be reliable heard it from the pixie dust spreader at the tilt-a-whirl.

CP has one of the best midways of any themepark. The old historic ballroom the buildings, the great fountains, flower gardens, and the sky ride down the middle. Cedar Points middway is better than any out there for just strolling and people watching, not to mention some of the best rides are directly off the midway. Stay at the breakers, in the historic section, on a week day late in the seasson and go to the point and as you stroll down the middway it almost feels like a different era. Eventhough some areas lack trees, frontiertown is such a nicely wooded area and especially how the paths just wind through that section. Great area to tack a break from the thrill rides of CP.

I heard Vortex would be removed and replaced with the now disassembled Drachen Fire down at BGW. Can't wait till we can all ride Drachen Fire next year and then go ride SOB for something a little smoother. I also heard from the Dippin Dots guy up at CP that the Space Spiral will be traded to KI for the Eifle Tower and a ride to be named latter. Any other ungodly stupid rumors out there people would like to talk about?

Welcome... Try CP for Halloweekends on a cold October night with pelting rain and high wind. Talk about a miserable evening

Once again from the breakfast I had up North a few weeks back this is what I was told and it makes perfect sense. People that normaly go to CP or GL with their seasson pass will probably take atleast one weekend and travel South to KI now and likewise for people that only go to KI with their seasson pass will travel North to hit the other Ohio parks. How many seasson pass holders make at least one trip during the summer where they can use their KI seasson pass at another park? Makes good business sense, not to mention how it will help increase cash flow at all the parks. More access and another reasson to go.

Next years seasson pass will be amazing, because you get 3 great Ohio parks not to mention all the other CedarFair and new Cedar Fair parks. Expect to pay more, but it will be worth it. Some of the best coasters and rides are in Ohio

Maverick will not be the tallest by no means, but if you have seen the posted teaser signs around the construction site and also the WindWalker concept at PortAdventura being built, think that with pivoting seats with a longer layout. As far as you know I have been comissioned to pour gas on the fire for CP. Can't trust anyone.

At what point in this post did I make it seem like breaking news? I know everyone knows CedarPoint is getting a new coaster. Nice use of sarcasim, but the intention of this post is to discuss what Maverick will be, not that it is just another coaster at CP.

Next year Cedar Point will unleash Maverick , which is already under construction at the park. All Im going to say about this coaster is that it will be absolutely amazing and long. "Are you ready for some serious sidewinding?" As we all know Intamin track is on site, but this new coaster will be a cross between Millie and X. Something Intamin likes to refer to as a Wing Rider type coaster. Seating will also be 4 across for this new Intamin bad boy. Get ready to make the trek to CedarPoint next year and pay homage to the newest member at Americas RollerCoast.

The CP vs KI mentality has been destroyed a long time ago, with KI focusing on "The Best of Hollywood Entertainment" and CP being "Americas RollerCoast." It is very obvious to anyone that has visited either park over the last few years that they offer a completely different experience. SixFlags tried to compete against CP with GL and they failed miserably. Look for CF to add nice attractions to KI but nothing extremely ground breaking or record breaking, that will always go to to CP

I am amazed at all of the moronic ideas and opinions on these boards now. Yeah Cedar Fair is going to move the CorkScrew to KI along with installing Demon Drop because KI has no Arrow loopers or freefall rides. Makes sense folks. Hey why we are at it lets discuss how CedarFair only invests in CedarPoint and does nothing else for its other parks. Who here would complain if a ride like Patriot, Hydra, Talon, Xcelerator, Silver Bullet, the various Inatmin Impulse Coasters, the various flatt rides (Meteor, Thunderhawk, XtremeSwing, etc.) or how about the various Hypers instaled in the 90's. I think everyone here would be thrilled. I just hope people start using some common sense and stop repeating every dumb rumor they here from their local crack dealer... I know that was a little harsh, but it is getting old. Oh by the way Magnum XL is sinking and Cedar Point doesnt know how to fix it.

Not surprising it has always been one of those things that you just wonder why it had never happend. I would imagine we will see both the zoo and Wyandot Lake combined in to one attraction and one ticket. The Zoo may very well go in the direction of Busch Adventure Parks.

It would be nice if the smoking ban was enforce at the park. Honestly dont know how many times this year I have seen guests that dont pay attention to the smoking ban and employees that just stare at these guests yet say nothing. Just an observation I have had so far this year.

Corkscrew moved??? Right because for some odd reasson it would be worthwhile moving an old classic coaster like that. Honestly the cost doesnt make sense nor does the stupidity of such an idea. One of the best photographic spots in the park like mentioned earlier also an extremely well kept small foot print looper. May as well add the Blue Streak with it when they move it to KI.

Seriously, Avatar has a lot coaster features and a lot of dark ride features. Honestly its a judgement call. True Websters definition it is not a coaster, but it is pretty darn fun. So give yourself a halfa coaster ride everytime you ride it.

SixFlags ran GL in to the hole. Given time it will come back, thats why CF went the waterpark route and is leaving the new construction of coasters alone for awhile. CedarFair has a tough job rebuilding that parks entire image. Cedar Fair also has some big things instore for the 07 seasson. Wait till they release the details about Maverick at CedarPoint. Why do you think construction has already started? Not to mention the changes that will take place at what were formerly Paramount Parks. Also the 07 seasson pass will let us in to all CedarFair parks... 08 seasson will be the addition of a great new coaster at KI and the possible install of Nick theming at existing CedarFair parks. Thats just my humble opinion. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Or perhaps I had breakfast with him, last week...

I greatly enjoy staying at the Comfort Suites next to the Harley Davidson store and Outback right by KI. Very nice hotel and they offer quite large rooms. I also recomend staying north of KI because of the heavy trafic the farther south you go past KI on 71. There are also a few nice hotels in Lebannon, which is only a few miles north of KI. I dont need to stay at KI, but I have stayed at a few of the mentioned hotels, which I think are still better choices than the KI hotel. Enjoy your trip and take a couple days to enjoy everything. Go to a Reds game if you have the time. Nothing better than spending the evening at GABP with the family and watching the Reds win.

He not only wants to stay on for awhile longer, but also it is a requirement from CBS for the deal to work. Lets just say I had quite the interesting breakfast up north late last week! Also as previously mentioned Mr. Kinzel started out working in food services at CP and worked his way through the ranks. He also lives on the pennisula, thats why you will see him quite frequently at CP.

You must forgive me I added this topic late last night. He will be delaying his retirement atleast for another year and will be working the 2008 seasson as the head of CedarFair. Kinzel is the man that made Cedar Point great and he is a great story of someone who started at the very bottom and made it to the top. We will see Mr. Kinzel walking around KI during the seasson this year, like he strols around CP. If you should happen to see him say hello, he is one of the nicest men you will ever meet.

I have heard it straight from the horses mouth that Dick Kinzel will not be retiring after this seasson. In fact part of the deal between CBS and Cedar Fair is that Mr. Kinzel oversee the addition of the new parks and that he remains at the helm for the 08 seasson atleast. There will be a press release soon about this.