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Someone mentioned the possibility of this being a Rocky Mountain Construction coaster because of tight turns and a possible inversion. Didn't GCI say that they too can go upside down, because we already know they can to overbanked curves? Doesn't Rocky Mountain usually have a list of what projects they have in what state/country? Last year they confirmed projects in Tennessee (Lightning Rod at Dollywood), Kentucky (Kentucky Kingdom), and California (Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom). With that list, we may have a better idea of what is happening in Rivertown and to Mean Streak.

I have a random question. Are the nightly fireworks still done by Rozzi or are they done by Zambelli out of Pittsburgh like at Cedar Point?

I heard "Fifty Ways to say Goodbye" by Train while working in Sweet Spot today. It has a Mariachi sound, which fits International Street a bit.

I always tend to watch my language around guests wheever I work.

I don't see how this would require removing the log flume. It's still pretty popular. I feel like a major coaster that close to Planet Snoopy would look out of place. I feel that way about Diamondback as well.

Perhaps the 2017 project is a revitalization of the train possibly even Rivertown. Maybe a restoration of some theming (Hopefully not Boneville like at Cedar Point). Just judging by what everyone is saying about it not looking anything like the site of a new coaster.

I tried putting my Beast model together, but one of the pieces wouldn't fit in the slot, even though the others fit snuggly. It was closer to the center of the piece and it was just a millimeter from fitting right into the slot. Are there any suggestions?

And the possibility of Drop Tower closing made me think of Space Spiral's demise at Cedar Point. How much downtime has Drop Tower (INTAMIN Gyro Drop which is still in production) been getting, in relation to Space Spiral (Von Roll observation tower by Willy Buhler's Space Tower Company, both defunct)? Not saying it will happen, but depending on downtime and mechanical issues anything can happen in the future.

On my way to Cornerstone for my break, they were playing the ending musical number from Shrek in Planet Snoopy, coupled with laughing Donkey (Eddie Murphy). Are there any songs from the Peanuts cartoons that would thematically fit the background music there?

Kings Dominion also plays "Aquarium" from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint Säens. Possibilities of classical music could be Sabre Dance by Khachutarian, Hoedown by Copland, I'd even be alright with the Sleeping Beauty Waltz by Tchaikovsky or Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Johannes Brahms.

I work in the Merchandise department. I thought to myself that I should get one of my own whenever I'm a guest.

Nothing really. It just needs a bit of love.

Repainting and restoring The Racer would be the top of my list. I think Thunderhawk at Dorney, which just got a bit of restoration done this year, was also painted with lead based paint, so it can be safely done from what we've seen. A Grear Coasters International retrack would really help the ride immensly. Are there any wooden coaster manufacturers that allow their trains running backward? Because that would increase the ride's already large popularity extremely. If RFYLCB is staying, I'd honestly prefer if they annexed it back into Rivertown where it belongs. I feel it would help bring back the area's theming a little more.

Are the bells/chimes that play along with the pipes working again? They worked off and on last year.

Thanks for the update! Can't wait to hear it play again during my next visit.

I found this old TV advert for Fantasy Farm a while back. It's kind of creepy knowing that it's basically just an empty lot with old LeSourdsville rides sitting there in storage.

If I should say so myself, the floral clock looks much like it did in the 70's and 80's with that concrete in the center, which I believe were initially stones back in the day.

My mom's friend worked there in the 80s, and she gave me a whole box full of old Kings Island tickets and tokens. Its really cool.

I work in Merchandising at the park and one of the guests told me that the park should consider removing Vortex because of its rough and jerky ride experience. Though it's nice to know it is noticeably better. Edit- Made it to not sound too specific as to where I work.

I'm not sure I understand this logic. That's like saying last summer: I don't think Valravn is going to go where it's rumored because that's too close to Rougarou. Well, I guess that's true. I'm just a tad bit skeptical because both Diamonback and a giga would be so tall next to each other and the skyline might look uneven. Rougarou and Valravn are two different ride experiences, so that's probably why they are so close to one another.

I honestly don't think this will be a giga, only because it's really close to Diamondback. If it were replacing Dinosaurs Alive or if it was around the X Base area, then it has a greater likelihood of being one. Also, has it been confirmed that Race For your Life Charlie Brown is leaving, or is it still on the rumor board?

What Facebook post went out regarding RFYLCB?

Wow, I totally never knew that that was the song that was playing! I thought it was an original song all this time. You learn something new every day around these parts... Going back to the Adventure Express discussion, the final tunnel music is around :44 seconds into the piece. I decided to share this in case anyone was curious.https://youtu.be/S7ac8qtskAg (All rights go to the talented John Williams)

A petition probably won't work. Most people don't look at petitions.

I noticed that the Temple God from Adventure Express was working again. "You have disturbed the forbidden temple. Now you will pay!" Couldn't tell if the background music ("Belly of the Steel Beast" from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade by John Williams) was playing, but it's nice that the effects are improving.