Coney Islander

I was just at Coney earlier today, and when I came to Tempest, it was completely taken apart and seven people were working on it. All of the chains and parts looked horribly rusted and corroded. I'm wondering if you can fix something like that. Its been closed for a week now and I'm hoping it reopens.

I was also not aware of this. I'm putting it on my phone's calendar fo next year.

Neat-o

YAY Bathrooms!!

That reminds me, last year I got "lost" looking for the bathroom after getting off FOF. It took me more than 15 minutes to find it, even after asking a park employee. When I finally found it I realized I had walked right by it 4 times.

I really don't think they'd add a coaster to a section that already has two coasters and NO other rides. My best bet would be flat rides but I think they'll be in Coney Mall.

My teacher said it IS still legal to paddle kids under the law (in Ohio at least), but school districts just 'outlawed' it. Anyone know anything about this? That is not completely true/ if their school board decides to legalize corporal punishment, and parents sign up their kids, it is allowed in public schools. (my teacher says)

That is awesome! I'm suprised they're allowed to do that (Are they???). Anyways that sound like an awesome experience! Oh, you just reminded me of one! Way back, when I was 7ish, I was riding Phantom Theater and the ride-op stopped the ride mid-course. Then suddenly the animatronic in front of us (I think it was the Houdini one) turned his head and said "It looks like you won't be going anywhere anytime soon! Muahaha!". Now that was awesome! Not only that, but if I remember correctly (my memory is patchy for that trip), he also turned all the lights off in the tunnel so it was pitch black. It was sweet. That brought back a lot of memories of PT. Thanks for sharing.

Last time I went to Kings Island we rode Adventure Express right before the park closed. Half way up the final chain lift, the ride op stopped the ride for 10 seconds or so and talked to the riders in an evil voice, ending his message with "MWAHAHAHAHA". Now that I look back, that was the best Adventure Express ride I've had.

Actually, thats the only reason I started eating at Festhaus in the first place. Hope its fixed.

I was googling about Kings Island being haunted and I found this VERY interesting story on the theme park insider website. http://www.themeparkinsider.com/news/response.cfm?ID=3108

I just got back from a full opening day at Coney Island and it is better then ever! Twister, in my opinion was a major success being faster than the Zoom Flume, having quick drops, and having double tubes. In addition to Twister being sweet, there were many other changes round the park. - No roof on Flying Bobs - New paint job for many of the rides - Trabant not only got a new paint job but also got Fixed up Neon Lighting. It looks beautiful. - No National City Kids Town. - Coney Island Mining Company relocated to the shores of lake Como. - 4 of the original Kids Houses relocated to the shores of lake Como. - More artwork around the park. If anyone wants a full review I might post a PTR when/ if my parents let me borrow their camera. If anyone else went to Coney feel free to post about your experience.

The total speed of the slide depends on how much water they have flowing. There's a good chance they'll increase the water flow for opening day and beyond.

I think it would be neat if Kings Island got a Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter like Mystery Mine at Dollywood. And if the rumors are true that the Crypt is tearing itself apart, this would be a perfect spot for a haunted mine. They could even bring home the record "tallest Gerstlauer coaster". Heres a POV of Mystery Mine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D42Sc43HCi8

I just finished editing the Coney Island Wikipedia article, adding a list of flat rides. I am kinda new to editing wikipedia articles, so does anyone have any suggestions on it? Heres da fast link- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coney_Island,_Cincinnati,_Ohio

Will there be any sort of fence preventing guests from walking under the slide?

I agree. It is a small fun short coaster, that provides just enough thrills, to be an "in between" type coaster. The theming on it, although a lot of it doesn't work, is still great. The ride still tells a good story about being on a runaway mine train in the jungle. I hope Adventure Express is here to stay for a long time. I found the soundtrack to AE HERE Do they still play that final tunnel soundtrack? I ride AE at least 5 times a year and have never noticed it.

My Bestest Favoritestest coasters- 1. Millennium Force 2. Flight of Fear 3. The Beast 4. Adventure Express 5. Pepsi Python (coney island rocks ) I would add more Cedar Point Coasters but only remember a few. Can't wait to ride D back.

I know that Diamondback and Behemoth have very similar layouts, so are the ride experiences really that different?

Can you get on the rides for free if you have your 2009 season pass?

How was it?

Probably not. The tunnels were originally themed to those themes and still are "a little".

I heard a rumor that the original plan had one of the slides ending on the dry side of the park. Would they have actually been considering doing that?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crypt_(Kings_Island) I think wikipedia just hates me, but is this true?

Does anyone know how long Phantom Theater was? I know that Scooby Doo is around 5 minutes long but didn't they speed up the cycle once they changed it to Scooby Doo?