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I know absolutely nothing about "the business", but Cedar Fair seems to love B&M. I'm guessing a big part of that is because they work well for years and years at the set price, rather than something they have to throw money at constantly. It would make sense, but again...I have no real idea.

I don't know either, but I figure they stop making parts when there aren't anymore buyers for said parts.

From what I can gather, a lot of Czarnecki's work revolved around the turbulent airflow over winged aircraft. Vortex? The Bat? Firehawk? I think all COULD apply.

English Bro'. What do YOU think is coming and going at Kings Island?

All that trivial tombstone insight, and no suggestion of what the end-game is? Argh!

If that were the case, I doubt they would take the stance of, "well, we just got rid of it without letting you know, but if you really love it just go to Kentucky Kingdom".

I can't imagine them removing a major coaster without telling the public well in advance so those who love it can ride it to their heart's content before it goes away. That would just be really rude. At this point I think the Big Brown Box is going bye-bye. Or something else the park doesn't think is much of a big deal enough to forewarn us.

Is Firehawk "one of our own"? To KI?

I agree with this entirely. But still. I don't think it is happening. Yet.

No idea what is leaving, but I cannot possibly imagine them removing Vortex without letting everyone know well, well in advance to get many rides in. The younger folks here might not feel that way, but some of us remember the hype before and as it was being built. It was a big freakin' deal, and still stands in one of the most photogenic spots in the park.

Well, now your earlier post makes perfect sense...lol.

Is there a Kings Island opening in Dubai, or are we still talking about the one off I-71

LOL. I figure it'll go back to Top Gun if the USAF is paying for it. And apparently Vortex makes King Ding Dong's vajayjay itch. Who knew?

More corporate sponsors. "GMC's Mystic Timbers". "Ford's Antique Cars". "USAF's Top Gun". "Vanguard's Drop Tower". And so on.

I think next year we'll go. It's a big drive for us on a Friday, but...every year this comes up, and I wish we were there, having fun. Sounds like it is more than worth the price of admission. :-)

Is this a family-friendly event? Sorry if that's a stupid question. Every year I think about taking our family. We're very traditional, but have no beef with different lifestyles. I've always worried we would be crashing someone else's party, that's all.

Is attendance down because folks are busy working? Just throwing it out there. Unemployment rate keeps dropping. Folks are busy. Busy working. My family visits are down this year, but it's because of work. I'm guessing we are not alone. There's many variables at play, for sure. Work is one of them, though.

Did someone say "Elvira show"? Wait...just watched some youtube videos. Whoa. Oh my...that's fantastic! We definitely need some "Mistress of the Dark" at Kings Island! My dad will certainly pay to attend as well...

Just be there early at opening, ride several rides, and then leave if it gets too busy, stay longer if it's not. My family does this all the time. You never know about crowds but yes, it's gonna be hot this weekend.

LOL. I voted for Surf Dog. I've got 3 kids, and we've only rode it 2-3 times over the past 6 years. We all ride Stunt Coaster though! My 10-year-old son loves it. It's his favorite. But we all enjoy it. If you take all the Planet Snoopy rides out of the equation I would probably vote for Firehawk. I just don't like it at all.

I think it'd be awesome! If they're going to make a Giga and spend all that money they might as well make it really unique. Flying Coaster, Stand-up Coaster, Dive, whatever. As a fan of Top Thrill Dragster, I often wish someone would take that launch-into-a-Strata idea, and then build a big coaster after the drop instead of slamming on the brakes. At least we can dream...

Anyone else intrigued by the idea of a stand-up Giga? I'm guessing this would be extraordinarily unlikely for quite a variety of reasons, but I think it would be amazing. http://www.bolliger-mabillard.com/product/stand-coaster

So basically your step-dad tried to kill you at age 9. Kidding! I'm glad folks have such fond memories of it. I do too---I rode it, and lived another day. Rode it some more, against my body's best advice. Some didn't even get that chance. I'll forever feel it had to go, though. And should not come back. Just one of those things.

I guess I'll go against the grain and say I didn't find it very pretty or aesthetically pleasing at all. Intimidating to look at? Holy heck---you bet. Ride experience? Scariest coaster I've ever been on, though I am not an enthusiast that travels park to park just for coasters. For me it was just the helix that was so scary. It felt so unsafe, and you had to really use your muscles to get through it. I've never been on anything else like it.

This is the kind of post likely to get you mauled as a newer member, but I'll bite. I heard all 3! The first Giga-Dive-Wing Coaster ever! :-) How awesome would that be. :-)