Beast Man

Whatever would go in the area left by SOB would be a better made ride.

I think he means if it was your first big coaster.As in not in the kid's area.The backwards Racer was my first big coaster and I liked it a whole lot more than forwards.It was because you couldn't see where you were going and it was hard to anticipate the next drop.When American Eagle at SFGAM was turned backwards for its 30th anniversary last season,I had to make a trip there to ride it.It was the first time I had been on a backwards racing coaster since The Racer in 2007.

I am very saddened to hear of Keith's passing.He was always a pleasant man with a smile on his face.When I think of him the first thing that comes to mind is standing in line for DB.He was there frequently and for ert.I also remember the unusual way he would squat down when bowling.He would release the ball and then immediately squat down and watch the ball hit the pins.I was on The Racer train last year when it stopped on the lift and everyone started saying,"Keith!You broke the ride!"He was very devoted to his two boys.I remember the last time I saw him in June outside DB's entrance.He had lost a lot of weight and his voice was a whisper.His sons were with him.Even in not the best of health he still wanted his boys to spend time with their dad at KI.I had heard that he likely didn't have too much longer.I didn't want to believe it.Farewell Keith.The next time any of us are at KI take an extra lap on DB for Keith.

The best thing to do would be to call the park and get a definitive answer.

Diamondback's queue area was defaced pretty quickly with graffiti and gum,especially the part with the wood fence that goes under the lift.

Looks like a shark.I don't know if it's from a specific cartoon or just a generic character created for the ride.

Sorry if I struck a nerve! (I am also POSITIVE that I do like some things that you yourself would find embarrasing...i'm just not going to help you out with that info. ) Some of us were kids then and absolutely loved the Smurfs at the park.

We were told at the GOCC party that the schedule for 2012 will likely be similar to 2011.Opening day will be at the end of April and daily operations will start in May.

It's interesting that the sky ride is featured in a number of the photos.It was relatively short lived at KI,but the one at Kings Dominion lasted until 1995.Thanks for all your hard work J. D.I really enjoyed this thread.No I don't want it to end!Wwaaaahhhhhh

The "islands" have been there as long as the park has, as seen below: April 29, 1972. Photo courtesy Paul Holzschuher. Regarding the '74/'11 comparison, I think this is one of my favorite shots so far. I like how similar the shots are and how many buildings and attractions have survived. Once again, thanks for taking the time, energy, etc. to put all of this together, J.D. You can see in this pic how The Racer's exit was originally on the opposite side.In teh pic of Race For Your Life Charlie Brown,it's interesting to see how the wood covering the trough have been removed making it bare looking,Catwalks have been added,possibly for easier maintenance.Also of note is that the movie Race For Your Life Charlie Brown was released by Paramount Pictures.So in a way there is a Paramount movie ride added (or re-themed) by CF to KI.

Not too sure that's it's really that hard to maintain.They still have one at KD.SFOG also has one.

In that first pic you can see the original exit for The Racer(it was on the opposite side from where it is now).These DVD sets can be bought brand new at Half Price Books for $9.99.That's where I got mine.

Well if you really want people scared...

Everyone has been talking about the changes to the waterpark,but has anyone paid attention to this?The trick or treating is no longer free and is now a 5 dollar upcharge.There's bound to be plenty of disappointed families over this one.

The painting of International Street is actually Kings Dominion.

I did see the fog screen at the beginning of the season.It was a static picture of Boocifer this year whereas it was a moving projection last year.

Jesse,I didn't know that you were having issues.

It's likely because WindSeeker is hardly ever open.

http://www.funnyordi...trick-warburton This a very funny parody video.SOB is altered and The Beast now goes through Canada.

It was a life changing experience!I'll never be the same ever again!Actually it was pretty much what I expected:a very tall swing ride.It had some nice views of The Racer and parts of The Beast.The music was a nice touch.It was different with each ride cycle.

The Racer's lift hill also got a new camera.

The surveillance cameras on The Beast's lift hills have been updated with newer models.

I must admit that by closing day last year that employees seemed to have a poor attitude,as if they were in a hurry to get the park closed.Planet Snoopy closed an hour before the rest of the park,but I didn't see anything posted about it(unless I missed it).I was in line for Surf Dog with several other people and it was announced(while the ride was running with people on it) that the ride was now closed and we had to leave the line.I went over to Flying Ace Aerial Chase(which I assumed was open because the entrance was not blocked)went up the queue,stood at the gate for a few seconds only to be told that they were not open.I politely told the ride op that if the ride is not open then they should block the entrance like they do on any other operating day. The last ride on The Beast did not go exactly smoothly either.There were a number of us waiting at the entrance a couple of minutes before 8 only to be told that the riders were already taken up to the station.This might have been a miscommunication as we were finally allowed to enter the station.

The KD pass did not scan at KI two weeks ago.I went there to check if it did and it, uh, didn't.However, a Carowinds pass scanned fine.

I really liked the one at WOF.We rode it several times last year.I did have a problem sticking to the wall until I learned to turn my feet sideways and bend my knees.I stuck pretty good after that.