Everything posted by PhantomTheater
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Mystery Construction at Cedar Point
They have done some fill at CP, they extended the peninsula for light house point. Also, the ever shrinking (man made) lagoon.
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First looping coaster?
Geauga Lake's Double Loop, it was also my first coaster. At that time the height restriction was 42 inches.
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Future of Big Dipper meeting
Geauga Lake's Dipper Meeting On April 25th there will be a meeting to discuss the future of the Dipper. The Big Dipper is the 12th oldest coaster in the world and is in danger.
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What ride have you wated the longeest in a line for and tell if u have a funny story about it
6 hours for TTD on opening day. By the time I got on, i had the song list memorized and the "Sunday, Sunday, Sunday" speech stuck in my head.
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What are your opening day plans?
I plan on getting to the park at 8 am, line up for the ert, then after riding DB and after 10am head to The Beast. At 11:30 leave for class at 1 pm. (all plans tentative and subject to what the final plans are by KI.)
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KIC Diamondback Tour & ACE Winter SOAR
I have used a digital camera, a high quality one neither the less and I still prefer film.
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KIC Diamondback Tour & ACE Winter SOAR
It is the gamble we take on how much longer we have.
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KIC Diamondback Tour & ACE Winter SOAR
^I agree, I shoot in a totally manual film camera. I find the print quality better and longer lasting. It just takes awhile to get film develop in my family.
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How long do you spend on kicentral
A small portion of my life is dedicated to these forums. Though in the summer its a different story.
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Ohio: Some Old Carousels Are Still Entertaining Young and Old
That number reflects hand carved wooden carousels I believe. There is an old quote that "the carousel is the heart of an amusement park." Unfortunately, I do not know the origin.
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KIC Diamondback Tour & ACE Winter SOAR
My orange hat is easy to spot, almost as easy to spot of my legs in shorts.
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Action Theater
Days of thunder was the best. In second was Elvira's Superstition, i was sad that it did not return last year.
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Feb. 21st WEBCAM trip report
Oh no, I've gotten use to it.
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Feb. 21st WEBCAM trip report
Yes I wore shorts, I didn't realize that would be a big question for today
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Conneaut Lake: Hotel Welcome Mat To Return
The Hotel Conneaut is a beautiful place, having stayed there when the temperature was 35-40 degrees heat will be welcomed. I wonder how the spirits will take it.
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Good interview with GM of Lakemont Park
Skyliner is the other coaster at Lakemont, it is in right center field. Boyertown was the previous ownership. My bad for stupidly swicthing coaster names.
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Good interview with GM of Lakemont Park
If its hot, i sugest Del Grosso's water park. Also, dont miss the Go-Karts at either location, they are excellent.
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Good interview with GM of Lakemont Park
Yes, I did them both in one day, if you can go on a Wednesday. That way you can experience spaghetti Wed. at DelGrosso.
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Old on-ride photos
The Beastie has one of the best cameras to pose for. Though i have never purchased an on ride from KI.
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KI Merch
I have many KI shirts, Beast 25th is probably my favorite.
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Kennywood, Sister Parks Confirm Layoffs
It seems the new owners, ousted the old management. This may not end well for kennywood if the new management changes things.
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Pre Kings Island Rituals
Stop at the Speedway in Xenia for coffee, then i listen to my CD of KI tunes. The last track is Top Gun anthem, and is timed to play when entering the parking lot, it is played loud.
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Whats the funniest rumor youv'e ever heard?
You mean Tower Johnny, and he is not a rumor.
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KIC Offseason Blues Party!
Yes that is me in the Penguins coat. No, i am not crazy, my legs do not get cold. I wish i had gloves though.
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Walking Through a Snowy Kings Island, Diamondback is Complete, Season Passes, 2009 Auditions & More!
Why is the carousel not covered up to protect it from the elements?