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But but but...you know how much they love to reuse themes anywhere they can!

We're planning on going up in the fall as well. Now that we have had a fall visit to CP, we no longer have an interest in summer visits. Looking forward to a (hopefully) successful year for both TT2 and Siren's Curse! I don't even know if I can say which one I'm most excited to ride as they are both very different experiences and my opinion changes by the day. At this particular moment, I think I am more excited for SC because that thing looks like something that could compare to Maverick/SteVe levels of crazy with that tight layout. But then other days I get more excited for TT2 for the speed and height and of course to revisit an old friend with a new hairstyle lol

Looking forward to seeing the updates at the water park, but also sad to see the bygones of an era. It can be both happy and sad.

I am fairly certain that if The Beast were ever to be slated for demolition the entire tri-state area and all of Cincinnati as a whole would riot in the streets and swarm the park with picket signs

This new light package is more exciting than the ride experience itself

"River Glider" and its just a turkey vulture themed coaster

I'm in the camp of no spinning coasters please. I do not do super spiny stuff. And for me personally, I realize I do not speak for the trees, but as a longtime fan of Xtreme Skyflyer, I would really hate to see it replaced with something I simply cannot ride. A Screamin' Swing would be ideal as I love those things like most of you, but by the sounds of it that may not be what goes there. I will again say I just hope that whatever takes place there will be something worthy of that plot. I have a lot of great memories with Xtreme Skyflyer and I am hoping to be able to make many more there. I will also say that I would rather see the "family thrill attraction" go in that plot vs Vortex's. That land is sacred ground

They missed a golden opportunity here to really give riders a true Cincinnati coaster experience. Make the brake run where the helicopter scene is the Big Mac Bridge and instead of helicopters shooting at you, make it a car accident and you sit in traffic for awhile. Put a big screen at the top of the tunnel with bumper to bumper traffic and make the coaster train inch forward slowly like you're really in it. Now that is a true Cincinnati experience! scariest part of the ride!

Glad to see they are making the effort to keep this classic running strong for awhile. They could have easily just decided to do away with it and scrap it, but I am really glad they have made the decision to invest in keeping it around. Having a mix of classic and modern rides just gives a park a sense of respect for the past and appreciation for the tech we have today.

As of today at 0824HRS, Monster appears to still be in pieces surrounded by the blue construction fence. I'd say refurbishment, but it really would be nice to receive an official statement from the park itself seeing as pass holder/park opening are happening in a matter of days.

For what its worth, Monster is still listed in the rides and experiences section of the website, so there's that. I know that doesn't always mean anything, but just an observation for the time being. Also, I just checked the webcam and I see what you all are saying. There appears to be a blue construction-esqe type fencing around the ride and it is still sitting disassembled at this time. Hopefully the ol'guy will still be around for some years. I know these types of rides are becoming a rarity. I'd like to think that if it wasn't going to reopen at all that all of the parts would have been removed and not still staged appearing to await reassembly, but who knows.

Axin' n Relaxin'

I'd say wherever you think your partner would be happiest/most comfortable. Some folks like the limelight in front of an audience, some do not. I would say tune in and pick wisely. That will make a difference in the moment! Ask me how I know

Why wouldn't you want it to stay open longer than a week? Curious...

This is going to be the renaissance era for Vekoma in the states I feel.

Not as much as some, but definitely more than others. It's a good ride on a hot day. The breeze always feels excellent and I enjoy the views these rides give.

All I'm saying is something awesome better go in it's place. I will still stand firm on the fact that nothing they put there will compare to the thrill this thing gave IMO, but hopefully something of a worthy successor gets placed there.

No to both. I have yet to experience a 4D-free spin but they honestly don't look all that fun to me. And Larson Loopers are also incredibly boring and generic IMO. If there were honestly going to be any kind of cloned/cheaper ride brought back, I'd rather see another El Loco like Steel Hawg pop up somewhere.

I kind of wish they would do something completely new and different. I agree that Grand Carnivale has run its course. I unfortunately did not get to experience it the first year when it apparently was actually good. The event left a lot to be desired the last two seasons that I have been. Hopefully since they are bringing it back this year they actually devote more resources into making it what it once was. As for the Food and Wine Festival, that's not really my vibe personally. Glad other's enjoyed it though. A refresh of events next season would be nice to see though.

This is actually a disappointment for some of us though. For those of us who actually enjoyed this attraction, it was well worth the upcharge, especially when you could catch it on the cheap. I always did this 1-2X a year for sure and it became a Pride Night tradition with some of my friends. Heck, I got my fiancé' on it by sheer shock and surprise this past event. Now I am so glad she rode it because now it appears to be no more. And I agree. It really was the most thrilling experience in the park. If you've never experienced this kind of attraction, you can't imagine what a rush this thing was. No coaster or flat ride compares.

"Wind Chaser" sounds like a fart...

It's not my favorite coaster in the park by any means, but I know it is a favorite among many others. It holds a more nostalgic place in my mind than anything. It would be a pretty great loss though seeing that would eliminate yet another one of our already dwindling list of inverting coasters and it is the more intense of our two launching coasters. So one-two punch there if this rumor comes to fruition. So at this time the rumors of The Bat or FoF are on the radar of possible removals by the sounds of it. And either one of those would be a sad loss. Not enjoying this theme of removal rumors vs theme of replacement rumors. Because at this time we have no idea what our 2026 addition will be.

Completely agree with this sentiment. I went to Marineland once years back when I was visiting my family in Canada. I was truly not impressed by the overall vibe of the park. It was sad, felt overgrown and left a lot to be desired. This was still when most of the rides were operational and I can gladly say that I did get to ride Dragon Mountain more than once and the awesome Sky Screamer launch tower. But none of the rides made up for the sadness in those animal's lives and their pathetic enclosures. Kiska dying alone in that sad tank broke my heart. She deserved better. All of the animals that have died and currently live there deserve(d) better. Human greed never ceases to disappoint me.

Cool story. But the point is, why would you have a candy themed park without candy themed rides? Doesn't matter how its done. Which is the point I was making.

But a key takeaway from your example is that it is HERSHEY Park. They will obviously advertise their brand throughout the park as it is a park mostly themed to what they sell.