James78

Does anyone else think SOB looks weird with a blue train? a little bit but at the same time it looks pretty cool with the new logo on the front. I rode the blue train both times today.

From what I could tell the first seat was the old second seat and there were about 5 gates at the back of the station that are no longer used. They put up new railings to block these off but the old railings are still there. People seemed excited to ride it again from what I can tell. I know I was the park just isn't the same without it in my opinion. As for the loop I do miss it, but at the same time I'm just glad I'm able to ride it again. I didn't find it all that rough there were a couple of spots yes but it isn't in worse than any other wooden coaster. Plus I really like the new trains it was a nice comfortable fit.

After I found out it was open I went up right after work. The lines were about 20 minutes long for me a little longer the second time since I waited for the front. The new restraints were pretty comfortable they have a little padding around the bars. It's still fast and a lot of fun. The first time I rode near the back and got great airtime on the first drop. I'll be back on my normal KI day on Tuesday and it will be the first thing I ride.

I was also at the park on the 3rd. It was nice to see a greeter instead of a sign. They told me that they had hoped to get it running today but it didn't look like it was going to happen. And it didn't, but there were several cycles of both the red and blue empty trains as others have pointed it. To me that's a good sign on top of an actual greeter.

The basketball solution could be an easy one. Instead of giving you a basketball when you win you are given a voucher then on your way out of the park you can collect the basketball. That way you still get your beloved basketball and none of us get hit with it.

I didn't plan on going to the park today but a friend lives by there so if I go there I may just have to swing by if it's open great I can't wait to ride it if not I'll ride The Beast a few times then head over to my friends.

I was also at the park on 6/26 and watched several test runs. I also could've swore I saw people on it with the test dummies but wasn't sure. Son of Beast probably ran at least 10 cycles that I witnessed if not more. I also got a good look at the logo on the front of the train but couldn't get my camera phone to snap a photo in time. It was great hearing the roar of the chain lift again.

Cool maybe one of these days I'll make it there. I'm usually not by myself I go with my mom who got me into coasters at a very young age. And I'm with you on the basketballs.

Why should someone have to ask to sit in a seat that is next to yours? You don't own the seat. I would rather see a full train cycle than a train with single riders in multiple seats. If the ride operators do not attempt to fill all the seats, that only means longer waits for the people behind you. My wife and I are still using the parent swap program. We understand that chances are, we will not ride together. Most times, both of us will get multiple dirty looks from guests that do not understand the program. The last thing I would ever do is have another single rider wait an extra cycle because I am not willing to let them sit down unless they ask. It's not that I mind riding with strangers I have had several good experiences riding with someone I don't even know. I just always ask the person out of respect. I know I'm not always going to get the same it's just nice. I've never refused someone whether they asked or not. Years ago some guy asked me if they could ride the front seat with me on The Beast turns out it was his first time. So let me say again that I don't mind riding with strangers. I know they paid the same as me it is just nice when someone says "hey is it okay if I ride with you?" I have made friends this way before and even spent the day going to other rides with them since they were by themselves too. It just breaks the tension of sitting with a stranger by asking. Sorry if I offended anyone.

Like I've said I loved King Cobra it was a great ride and no one would like to see it put back up more than me. I don't think sitting in a field for a little over 4 years can be good for it though. I would say put in a newer stand up with the same elements Cobra had only longer. Even call it something cheesy like Black Mamba. I don't know it's late and I'm tired.

Last I heard it finally made its way to the scrap yard. I used to hold a grudge against Delirium for replacing King Cobra but have since given in and enjoy the ride. King Cobra was one of my favorites. I was at the park yesterday too, didn't get there till about 3 though, took a quick ride on The Beast then the rain came. I got back in line for The Beast and waited out the rain there. The park was pretty empty yesterday I walked on almost everything. I think my longest wait was for Flight of Fear and that was only about 10 minutes for the front seat. On Vortex for some reason I've found if you sit in the back it doesn't jerk you around as much at least not for me. Also I may be crazy about this but I swear if I have my hands up it's a smoother ride. And on Firehawk you have to have your hands out to get the full flying sensation. I had to edit to say that I also rode Tomb Raider: The Ride and without the music it was completly pointless. It was borderline silly seeing all the effects go off with no music to go with it. At least it didn't slam me around this time though.

I'll be at the park again on Tuesday as I go every tuesday. If I see anything else I'll post it here. I'll try and get some pictures but all I have is a camera phone and as someone else said Son of Beast's loading station is hard to see inside of. The best vantage point I got was on Drop Zone but obviously I can't take a picture from there.

I was there yesterday as well. The line looked to be about 30min or so. I went and rode everything else numerous times then made it my last ride of the night and I only had to wait one cycle. Mind you this was right at 10.

I liked the show a lot. But I did suffer of when is it not appropriate to clap. I wasn't sure. I didn't want to clap at the wrong moment, but I thought it was a well done show and the performers were fantastic in my opinion.

Yeah I was kind of shocked there wasn't headrests either. I mean all the other rides at Kings Island have them. Racer has them The Beast has them. Although it would be different if Son of Beast doesn't have them. I'll ride it no matter what once it opens. It was one of my favorites I used to ride it first every visit. Open the day with Son of Beast and close the day with The Beast.

I was at the park today (Tuesday the 19th) I couldn't get a photo but there was a complete train inside the loading station of Son of Beast filled with water dummies as passengers. Looks like it's one step closer to getting opened. Oh and the train that I saw was just like the ones shown in other photos. Red with no headrests. You can kind of see it from the exit ramp of Top Gun but I got a better view while riding Drop Zone.

I've had that happen to me a few times. What makes it really bad is when they forget their RightGuard. If I'm by myself I usually wait another turn because chances are I don't want to ride with them as much as they don't want to ride with me. I have no problem if someone asks. I've asked once this year. It was crowded and my day was cut short. The person was nice and didn't mind though so it was cool.

Years ago I was on Adventure Express riding in the back, when the people a few seats up thought it would be good to throw up their cup of water guess who got hit with the cup. It was just a little plastic cup, but still if you can't hold on to things while you ride then don't take them on the ride. I almost took some sunglasses to the face on The Beast once but I was lucky enough to dodge those. The only thing I've been hit with on TR:TR is change that people think will magically stay in their pockets.

I sitll rode Flight Commander after it reopened. I always kind of liked the ride.

That's funny you should say that because the lady in front of me on Vortex did just that. As for what annoys me. I would have to go with this list in no order. 1. smoking in line. This coming from a smoker. Look I know how to use the designated areas why can't everyone else. 2. Basketballs I hate those things they should make the rims smaller so no one wins. 3. People that feel the need to elbow or kick you while on rides like Delirium and then act like it's your fault. 4. I am a slow walker I'll admit that I even have a limp but I hate it when big groups of people just stop right in front of you to talk when it's crowded and then get mad because you bumped them. 5. Line jumping I hate this so much I think I hate the people that "have to get up farther to their friends" the most because I've been almost run over by them so they can ride first because they had to go to the bathroom or get a drink. Look hold it or don't ride it's that simple I'm sure all of us have gotten in line only to find out we have to use the restroom I can only speak for myself but I usually hold it or leave the line then start the waiting process all over. 6. People who abuse the handicapped ride policy. 7. Overweight people wearing bikini tops and tight shorts. Look I'm not wanting to be mean and I have no issue with your weight if you're happy I just don't want to see it. 8. People who can't use the trash cans. I was in line for The Beast the other week when this guy who walked by the trash can decided it would be better to throw his empty beer cup on the ground. 9. I don't really have a problem with beer drinkers in line as long as they don't spill it on me. Same goes for little kids with Cokes that are way to big to carry for them as long as it isn't spilled on me we're cool. 10. People who constantly break the rules on Zephyr how hard is it to not grab your friends or twist in your swing? I think that's it for now. Thanks for listening.

I'm torn on this one. I hate the fact that it comes to almost a complete stop but at the same time I do like the inching forward bit especially in the front seat.

I also waited about 5 hours.

Hey all I'm new here. I went to the park today with the sole intention of riding Firehawk. I got to the park around 9:30 waited for the ropes to drop then made my way over. On the way I heard an announcment that it wouldn't be open until around 1 pm. So I quickly took a ride on The Racer. Then after thinking about it decided it would be best to head over there. The way I saw it was either wait for 3+ hours now or later. And besides I wanted the shirt. I finally got on around 3 in the afternoon and having never rode it before thought it was worth the wait. It was flat out awesome. Only having 3 hours of sleep because I worked the night before and being burnt to a crisp by the sun did not change my mood. It was just that good in my opinion.