TheCrypt

Great trip report. I especially love the pictures of Firehawk. Well done!

At least force yourself into Cavern of Terror. It's phenomenal.

It doesn't have bins, but you can still leave food and drink, large stuffed animals, etc. in the station (hand them to the restraint checker on the left, and they'll take it back to the exit platform for you), and most items can ride with you. Actually They added bins to Backlot this year. They are by the exit gate. They have 3 one for each train color. They do have red, white and blue bins at Backlot but I don't think the associates knew about them? I asked to put my rather bulky bag into the bin before loading and the ride op told me to keep it with me.

I'm confused about what this is..

Don't miss The Crypt at KD. The fire, water, and music (assuming they're all working) make the ride a staple flat. Also, pass up Backlot Stunt Coaster. Kings Island is the only place the ride is worth anything. As for Busch Gardens, ride Escape from Pompeii and The Flying Machine. Both are excellent rides but for different reasons.

I feel like I've heard Panic Station by Muse once or twice.

Not at all. It sounds like a bitter ride op to me.

As a side note, the ramp to get to the queue house has been blocked off at the mouth with landscaping. The lights are still there along the path (they are in the same style as the ones on the DA! picnic pavilion) but are not lit.

Interesting to note the park said the ride will reopen tomorrow. I wonder how the fire departments cut the restraints in such a way to not seriously damage the restraints?

Looks kinda boring IMO.

That was for The Crypt's sign.

What kind of Topspin was it? A standard Topspin, suspended, or Topspin 2?

Yet with the quick line and a slower crew, I'm sure the mentality is "Why rush?"

You must, however, wear shoes to ride Diamondback. No bare feet allowed. Why does Diamondback require shoes anyway?I believe it is in case an evacuation is necessary. The terrain back there is pretty unfriendly to bare feet.

Stratosoar is a dead trademark and hasn't been renewed for some time now.

White Water Canyon has shelves at the loading platform to store your stuff. Don't be cheated by foolishly buying a locker. Log Flume will be fine without a locker as long as you keep the important bags in the back seat.

Wouldn't you want to find your luggage first?

Millennium Force and Magnum might have a better and faster crew than Diamondback because, to use your words, Cedar Point is about capacity and Kings Island is about the experience.

You just answered your own complaint. Why go on a MCBR rant when you recognize it's the employees' fault?

Where to begin... I think I'll just sum up my thoughts in two sentences: This is not normal. The crew is at fault, not the ride.

^Darn it. Massacre Manor was one of my favorites. That's one more original Haunt gone.

I understand that, but how does a storage building signify the return of a Haunt attraction?

There is nothing significant in that photo.

Wheel seats in the front third of the train are good, but when you get closer to the back it is just unbearable. I rode in 4-3 a week or two ago and it was horrendous. Front seat or middle row for me.

Thank you for the trip report! I really wish I could have attended. The FoF tour sounded awesome!