Really, Really Big Ferris Wheel

Hell, I'd even settle for Geauga Lakes old ferris wheel.

The GL ferris wheel would be good, I hope we get that and time warp.

Why does everyone want time warp, that ride is absolutely awful.

Kids play area, new sitdown restaurant, Nick Parade, Ferris Wheel and theming upgrade for some rides (TR, etc...) and a few new water slides at BB.

KI has a great kids area, I dont think they need to expand it this year.

It would be nice to have a sit down restaraunt up in IR, but it would have to be done correctly. When IR was open, it was close to being a suit/tie place.

As for rides, a steel hyper, ferris wheel, and either upgraded theming or upkeep on the current theming would be great.

ki will never get a ferris wheel that big.

^Nor would I want them to. I'd rather get those 682ft in a lift hill.

I would love to see a Ferris Wheel come to KI Where do you think a good location would be? I think it would go nicely in Oktoberfest between Adventure Express and Racer.

Wow it holds 40 people per car thats is almost 2000 riders on a cycle.

why would ki get a ferris wheel when they have tower.

Uh, why would anyone want a roller coaster when they have a roller coaster?

Sigh.

There are many many parks that have both observation towers and Ferris Wheels. Ferris Wheels are great for the scenery, but it's also a pleasant ride, and they really add to the atmosphere in an amusement park. Try picturing your favorite boardwalk (i.e. Coney Island in NY, or Santa Cruz) without a ferris wheel. Even Navy Pier in Chicago has one and it really brightens up the atmosphere there.

what i mean is a ferris wheel is in a way a lood out tower just like a ferris wheel

A ferris wheel is a lookout tower just like a ferris wheel? I guess that makes sense but doesn't prove any point.

Take Cedar Point as an example; they have Space Spiral and their wheel right next to each other! But each ride does provide a different experience.

Personally I think a ferris wheel would fit well at KI as long as it's not taller than the tower (and I don't think there are many 300+ ft. ferris wheels besides the London Eye and the one discussed above). And IMO the perfect place..........in place of Eurobungee and the laser tag building. A great view of the Coney Mall midway, more traffic in that area of the park, and an end to Eurobungee and that vacant tent looking thing - 3 birds with one stone!

I would love to see a Ferris Wheel come to KI Where do you think a good location would be? I think it would go nicely in Oktoberfest between Adventure Express and Racer.

I would Love to see IJST removed and it go where it was.

The bad thing about the giant one is that what if your mom fell down the stairs at home and you just got on and the capsule has just closed? It will take like an hour to complete the circle, because it's slow, and they need to load and unload people at the same time, which will take maybe 5 minutes each...

(Poor mom...)

I'd never know...I don't take my cellphone in the park...besides, why would she call you and not 911? Especially if you are in ...CHINA!

Kids play area, new sitdown restaurant, Nick Parade, Ferris Wheel and theming upgrade for some rides (TR, etc...) and a few new water slides at BB.

Yes I agree the kids area is better than some I've seen! What about bringing back the old Lion Country Safari? Or The Zodiac. As far as places to eat how about a Buffalo Wild Wings or similar?

I must agree. The old Zodiac/Flight Commander area is the perfect spot for a large ferris wheel. I always enjoyed the views from Zodiac, especially at night.

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If we happen to get a flat ride that is probably where it would end up. Key word IF

Wow it holds 40 people per car thats is almost 2000 riders on a cycle.

I'm sure that everyone has heard of a few stories of younger children falling asleep on the school bus after school, only to be found hours later by their freaked out parents...

Now imagine the same situation on that ferris wheel.

Yikes!

^I did that once! Although The bus driver was kind enough to wait for me to wake up and drive me home. I think that was like 8th or 9th grade. lol

Something I have thought for sometime that KI could use and I believe could pay for it’s self over time is a great show on International Street. A show that would use the Royal Fountain being synced to a sound track of some type (event or seasonal), but the show could use the tower, characters or live performers to give it that extra wow factor. The area around the fountain would not be big enough to hold the event for a one time daily show (like a night show), so several day shows (2-3) would be necessary. That would work in KI favor as guest when coming/going or while waiting for the show would be shopping or eating/snacking. It would also make for a must get table with a view if International Street restaurant would ever reopen. To do this they probably would need to remove a lot of the trees to help guests to get a proper view. I think something like this could even be used to give the 4th of July and FearFest events a spectacular memorable show that the park could use to promote those events. But if KI ever did this they would need to make sure to really put some WOW moments in the show to get guests to return to International Street lined with restaurants and shops in the middle of the day on every trip to the park because they want to see the show every time they come to the park.

If we were to get a Ferris Wheel, I would want a normal Sized one.

Besides, do we need a ferris wheel?

I mean, if someone wants a good veiw of ki, they can just go to the top of the Eiffil Tower.