Imperial79

With all these new special updates throughout the park, yes we've had a no new ride year for 2018, but we got a bunch of new things that's made the park shine! I like this direction they are going in!!!

Do you think the new planters in Coney Mall look good enough for them removing the tree's and shrubs? Could have they kept the tree's and shrubs and added the planters also? Most people want more shade not less..

Looks like work on the clock, and the sign for the restaurant is done! We're getting closer to preview night and opening day! Picture from Kings Island Instagram.

Indeed, I like what they did so you can sit or stand and take picture's in front of it! I hope they bring back the European style floral bushes next to the fountains though, they looked amazing!

New pic of Coney Bar B Que. From Kings Island Instagram.

Do you (or anyone) know when it was taken out and just replaced with grass? From the KIC Podcast, Chad didn't tell us but something new or updated seems to be in the works for International Street, my guess is new paint on some of the buildings.

Looking back on the 90's and in 2001 and seeing International Street this way, with the landscaping along the Royal Fountains, really makes me miss it! Link: http://www.kiextreme.com/historyphotos/displayimage.php?album=5&pid=36

Where did you find it at?

I can't wait to try this place out! I think by the looks of things people will be very happy!

Nice fancy building they designed, I like it! I was hoping they'd put in a clock on it and they did! Great idea!

That is really shocking, omgosh. I thought the indictment would show some problems with the ride, but it had tons of problems!!! I can see now why criminal charges were filed! Terrible!

^^That's why I put down the other options as well... It would be nice to see the park add more flat rides.

Has the Flight Commander spot, been empty all the way back since 1995???

I could see that too!

If they was to move Congo Falls to Rivertown, what would go in Congo Falls place in Action Zone? A new small roller coaster? Or a new restaurant to help with the lines more? Or something else?

They have announced the speakers, ERT and other events for Coasterstock 2018. Link to check it out! https://www.visitkingsisland.com/play/events/coasterstock

Sad that they removed it, the skyline of the park with it would look great if they had kept it! I've read that there was lights under the gondola's as well.

Yes that's true, but the count is still the same, 3 in regular Coney Mall, 2 in X-Base.

I'd probably go with The Racer right now too. But if they did do Diamondback, then that would make Rivertown even nicer, since they've been adding and updating that area of the park for the past 2 years.. Firehawk and Diamondback are half and half imo, can't choose which need it the most, after The Racer.

I don't think there was a media day event in 2015 and 2016.

Ok so Coney Mall has 3 if we don't count X-Base, if we do it has 5 coasters, Action Zone has 3 but is harder to add but not impossible. Coney Mall is easier to add another coaster to that area, but would it be okay to use that space for another coaster, or use it for flat classic rides? I think they could add more flats and another coaster and still have its Coney atmosphere (done right).

After looking at Knott's advertising their Boysenberry Festival, and seeing how popular it is with everyone on Facebook and YouTube, I'm thinking Kings Island could have a Spring Festival event similar but different to distinguish itself from Knott's event. and have different characters from holiday's in the Spring, with the Peanuts characters roaming around, greeting guest, and maybe have a parade around the Eiffel Tower. I think this would be a great hit if done right. Anyone else think this would be fun?

I agree, it's in the backstage part, I can see the fence more clearly now. No construction in that area confirmed then.

It has been awhile now but yes there was. It was back in 2014.

Here's a pic from 2017 of the same area, Google Earth.