iChase

Why don't ya sit the next couple of plays out, chief.

Eh, I don't see it being that big of deal. It doesn't really defeat the purpose of riding, it compliments it. In the case of Diamondback, it would add to it, considering the riders never actually get wet. Then the guests could choose if they want to get wet.

The model was whipped up fairly quickly and that section isn't accurate. Not necessarily CD's fault. Just time's fault.

Nice idea with the trash-pod. I love the pictures.

What WON'T they be eating?

^Exactly. (Chase, a fan of one word posts, which, by a turn of events, this post no longer falls in that category.)

Hey guys I'm going to KI today along with my friend and a German exchange student. If anyone's going try to find me. Blue polo.

My God man, I love your PTRs. I have several questions, but first I will say, nice trip report. It sounds like you had a good time despite your mood paralleling the weather. My questions: do you carry a tripod everywhere? My reason for asking is the long shutter on the carousel. Also what settings (F, shutter, ISO, so on) did you use for the Maverick silhouette? CP is a very photogenic park. Especially Painfu...Mean Streak. It may not be a great ride but it sure looks nice in pictures. Great job Ronny.

It would be cool if the exit bridge went over the splash down or paralleled it. That would kind of mess up the lake area though.

standbyme KIfan73 Avatar cat13 Vortexfan92 jessie8 jamesv7 taynes and daughter BavarianBeatle dare-to-fly touchdown62 (and friends, don't know screen names yet) Cory Butcher KIcook304 Gordon Bombay Ogrmac (and friend) derek9312 (and dad) timw725 (and GF) iChase (and camera) I, too will be a loser and go alone. It's alright, all the better to make friends.

Why do I never get to see the new coaster shows?! Oh well, I'll catch it next time it runs.

That's the idea of most splash downs. They're more for looks, not to actually get the rider wet. I'm really looking forward to this. I love the site, especially the webcam. This is going to be a great season watching this ride be built.

My first trip was in the 1992-93 range. I was 3. I recall my parents passing me over Top Gun and I was terrified because I thought I would be dropped. Ah, good times, good times. Avatar, that's hilarious!

It'll be interesting to see what happens at Kings Island... where history is made and records are broken. Hmmm....is it possible for Labor Day weekend guests will be allowed to repel down vertical tack for the new 2009 coaster with carabiners?? Now THAT would be an up-close experience!!! That would be a heck of an experience. One I doubt I would partake in.

That's great! I love it.

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Well guys I ordered mine last night. Nothing like a straggler. I'll see you all there!

^My offer still stands.

Ravine is a little strong its pretty much a dip. there is not a very big drop, 30-40 feet maybe. Granted, if it was straight down that may be seem significant, but it is rather gradual. It started as a ravine. Now that it's been filled it's more of a ditch.

I think you mean a fairy hill. On a serious note, the changes sadden me. It's a classic and shouldn't be changed. The tunnel is no biggie but the hill?

I could take you. I live an hour away from you.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the track start to go through the ravine.

Nice trip report Nick. Chicago is a really cool city. Did you get to go to the Barrington area? It's a really nice town. And Dane, can we unblock the C word? It's getting a little silly.

Eh, it depends on which day you ride it. Sometimes all the lights are on sometimes they're all off sometimes there are effect lights on.

The western theme is just a guess based on other stuff they've done. It sort of mixes with the Rivertown theme, but a little different. I would hope that they'd keep it "local" if they choose an animal name, and the ones that have been mentioned are intimidating enough! Well keep in mind that CF runs amusement parks,not theme parks so just because a ride is built in a specific section of the park doesn't necessarily mean it will follow that area's theme. CF may run amusement parks but KI is a theme park so a ride built in an area should fit that theme.