Everything posted by DJSkyFoxx
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Does age change the amount of times you ride a ride in a row?
It depends on the ride. For example, something like Orion/Millie and even Mysti are incredibly too easy to marathon without any issues for me. But I can't marathon a coaster with inversions. I marathoned Banshee on Media Day and that was the last time I did that. I can manage maybe 2X in a row on a coaster with inversions, but any more than that and I am done. The only exception to the rule on marathoning inverting coasters has been with RMC hybrids. For some reason they don't bother me the way other types of inverting coasters do. The only thing RMC hybrids do that would make me tap out are the punishment the lap bars give
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Gazillion Bubbles to replace Phantom Theatre Encore in 2024?
This is the kind of show that would be more fitting in the evening on the bandstand. I feel this would fit that kind of space more appropriately as well as engage the crowd. Kids would be into it. Play some fun music. Have some lights. Like most of you were saying, this kind of show is a terrible waste of the main theater. Bring back cirque. Or something that really utilizes the KI Theater in such a way that makes the audience forget where they are for 30-45mins.
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The future of SOB: My opinion
I think it also holds nostalgia in general for a lot of people seeing as it opened at the dawn of the Millennium. Parks were trying new things and pushing the limits. Everything felt new and exciting. During this time we had a powerhouse of parks in the state of Ohio with Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake/Sea World ( Later Six Flags Ohio/Six Flags Worlds of Adventure ). SoB just evokes a lot of what the beginning of the Millennium brought in. On that note, I was much younger and able to take the beating this ride gave and even in my teens/early 20's could only muster about one ride on it per visit. It was like putting your head in a paint shaker. I will agree with @IndyGuy4KI about it having one of the best drops on a wooden coaster of all time though. Not sure if it was because of the shear size of the ride and knowing you were sitting atop a struction made entirely out of wood vs steel, the picturesque view of Action Zone and the now Adventure Port being what you fly past on your way down, the intense build up while climbing that insanely loud lift hill, the little pre-drop before you dove straight into your fate. Honestly it was magic until it wasn't The ride was anything but graceful or refined. But I will say that my best memory has to be the last year of it's operation. I rode it a week before they shut it down for good. Probably the best ride I ever had on it. It's almost like he knew he was on borrowed time.
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Gazillion Bubbles to replace Phantom Theatre Encore in 2024?
Why is it that when I looked at this photo I just hear pure silence. No music. No "ooooo ahhhh!" Just the grunts and groans of this guy waving a bubble wand. Maybe a fart for an encore.
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Gazillion Bubbles to replace Phantom Theatre Encore in 2024?
I wish they’d bring Cirque back
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Dorney Park Winter Chill Out
https://www.dorneypark.com/events/winter-chill-out
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Kings Island: 50 Years of Memories Documentary Film
I really hope another crack at this can be made. This would have been a really cool watch. Maybe someday.
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How Much Time Does Xtreme Skyflyer Have?
I hope that it isn't on its way out any time soon. I enjoy it. Biggest thrill in the park and one I do at minimum 1-2X a year. But I feel there may be a trend in the removal of upcharge attractions happening through CF.
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Old Nickelodeon Store On International Street!
I really do not remember the Nick store ( sadly, I was a 90's Nick kid growing up! ) but I DO remember the carousel horse in the window!
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Top Thrill 2 and Fastlane
We did 3 days in a row last May and THAT was almost too much. I absolutely love CP, don't get me wrong, but I would absolutely need a break from the park all together to break it up. Plus there are a ton of really cool places to see, eat at and explore in Sandusky as a whole. I feel like folks who stay up there for the park rarely venture away to experience the awesome little city it's located in.
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Kings Island General Discussion 2024
One less thing to have to worry about potentially losing and one less thing to carry haha
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PETA going after Carousels!
Look. I am all for ethical treatment of animals and ensuring their well being and safety. But PETA is a joke. No one takes them seriously and haven't for far too long because of asinine stuff like this. Riding a carousel animal does not equate "bad" treatment of actual real live animals. I have been riding actual real live horses for basically my entire life at this point. Owned many and trained many. PETA would hate me for that. But if anyone who has spent the significant amount of time with real live horses the way I have, most of them actually ENJOY work and having a rider. It's a bonding activity and it gives them enrichment. Certain breeds, for goodness sakes, were specially bred to do a job. And believe me, a horse WILL tell you when they've had enough of something or they are unhappy. An ethical rider/owner will know this and take note. I was riding real horses long before I was riding carousels. So PETA, do the math. Oh, that's right, that would require them to actually use logic!
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Top Thrill 2 and Fastlane
Yeah and with the dismal ops I experienced last year on my visits, I can't imagine how bad ALL of the lines will be this season.
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Top Thrill 2 and Fastlane
I also wouldn't be surprised if when the season kicks off if they decide to only merit one go-round per Fast Lane user regardless of whatever type of FL+ they have.
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Top Thrill 2 and Fastlane
I literally just saw this exact post. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. I imagine Sandusky PD and park security will be abundant as I can imagine there will be those who will raise Cain over this because "they didn't know"
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Winter Chill Out 2024
I'd still say it could be fun just to go up and hang out in Sandusky though. Plenty of things to do in the little city and if its warm enough (which is absolutely possible) spend some time by the lake. WCO is a neat event but I always say that going and hanging out in Sandusky is also a good time.
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Coney Island Permanently Closing
I wonder how much they'd want for that sign
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Favorite Off Season Activities?
Going to the gym has been one of my biggest off-season activities. Staying active is a huge part of my well-being. Going to some of the Cincinnati Great Parks to hike and explore. Arcade Legacy and Scene 75 are always cool. Volunteering at the animal shelters. Trying new food places. Pretty much anything that keeps me moving.
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Discussing Land and Space in and around Vortex
I hope this offers Fast Lane. I'm not sure I will be able to stand waiting in the regular lines to ride this monster!
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You might be a KI addict if you...
I wish I still had photoshop. It would be funny to do The Bat logo in Top Gun font and make the actual bat-animal logo look like it has little jet motors on its wings haha!
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What is the "best" seat on The Bat?
Very front because of the view and also that last big swing before it hits hard into the brakes feels like you're about to slam into one of the support beams. Get's me every time. And the very back row because of the bigger feeling of speed. This ride is so deserving of much more praise. It's such a powerhouse of a little coaster.
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Days of thunder
Maybe a Snoopy "Flying Ace" experience?
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Days of thunder
It would be interesting and for those new to KI, the theater would be a "new" attraction. Probably would require extensive construction and new mechanics/hydraulics and such. But it would be awesome to see a resurgence.
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Winter Chill Out 2024
You could always just request the time off anyways and if you win, cool, if not you have a free weekend? I see no negatives here.
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Restaurant Chains you wouldn’t mind seeing at KI
In a dream world I would love to see Freddy's replace Jukebox Diner.