Another fun rumor about this... A coworker told me tonight that Son of Beast will be torn down and that KI will be getting a new coaster in its place for 2015. I don't know where he heard that though.

this sounds pretty true except 2015!? Kings Island wont wait that long

They've waited this long...

If you put a timeline out, say they announce the SOB is being dismantled this fall. Will take until 2013 to complete that. Would be 2014 at the absolute earliest to have a new ride open.

Doing a major refurb would be 2014 as well, as just redoing the track isn't going to completely change the "ride experience". Would have to be some major structural changes made as well.

Kings Island will wait as long as it takes. So will most of its patrons.

Another fun rumor about this... A coworker told me tonight that Son of Beast will be torn down and that KI will be getting a new coaster in its place for 2015. I don't know where he heard that though.

this sounds pretty true except 2015!? Kings Island wont wait that long

They've waited this long...

If you put a timeline out, say they announce the SOB is being dismantled this fall. Will take until 2013 to complete that. Would be 2014 at the absolute earliest to have a new ride open.

Doing a major refurb would be 2014 as well, as just redoing the track isn't going to completely change the "ride experience". Would have to be some major structural changes made as well.

true.. Could Kings Island make a new part of the park like add a new area possibly or will they build the new coaster in the Action Zone area?

At this point, there can be no assurance there will BE a new coaster. Maybe there will. Maybe there won't be.

Oh yeah, thanks for straightening this out for me terpy!

Remember this isn't Cedar Point. Waiting 6 years really isn't that long compared to some parks that haven't gotten a new coaster in over 10 years (California's Great America). They haven't really gotten a big coaster since 93.

That was a special case. First, the park eas threatened with acquisition for the 49'rs Stadium deal. Second, it's on leased property.

In these forums, I have found that we often go back and forth between two main perspectives. One is that of a park visitor. The other is more of an operational perspective. Often the latter is used to create a reality check for the former.

I can understand the reasons why or why not Kings Island may or may not get a large coaster (or other attraction). However, that doesn't stop me from thinking that Kings Island needs something new and exciting sooner rather than later.

I really hope that something comes before 2015.....

Thats just to long for me to wait!

Technically, some things have come before 2015.

2009-Diamondback

2010-Penn Station (just kidding, Planet Snoopy)

2011-WindSeeker and Dinosaurs Alive!

2012-Complete rebranding of the waterpark and a new wavepool.

I think we'll get something during the next 3 years!

I don't want to sound like I know anything for sure, but I bet we will get at least a flat thrill ride (meaning not a roller coaster) before 2015. In my opinion, this is what we need before a big roller coaster. Although, anything could happen and we could even get a new coaster next year. No one knows.

Kings Island will wait as long as it takes. So will most of its patrons.

Ah, but not all!

What's the last thrilling flat we got? I don't think WindSeeker is all that thrilling. It's fun, but not thrilling. So would it be Delirium in 2003?

What's the last thrilling flat we got? I don't think WindSeeker is all that thrilling. It's fun, but not thrilling. So would it be Delirium in 2003?

Yep. You're right. We need Skyhawk at CP. It looks really fun, but I've never been on it.

I went on one like that in Dollywood. I think it was a bit smaller but it was really fun.

As much as I like WindSeeker, it was a let down as a thrill ride and KI should get more large flats. But the next thing the park needs is a roller coaster or a water coaster for Soak City.

I'd love a screaming swing. What other flats could work?

Skyhawk is my all time favorite flat ride, that feeling when your facing the ground with just the lap bar is amazing. The air time is pretty good too.

SkyHawk is amazing! One of my favorite flats of all times!

I think it would go great where The Crypt was. Even though the park has no intention of getting rid of the building....

I believe someone once said that as well, having it fly over the midway, however what would happen with DB?

Skyhawk is my favorite flat and I would love for KI to get a screamin swing. My friends and I say that Skyhawk always delivers and they're aren't many rides I can ride 7-8 times in a row and not get bored with.

I believe someone once said that as well, having it fly over the midway, however what would happen with DB?

If you put it far enough over it should be out of the way of DB's hill, right?

I believe someone once said that as well, having it fly over the midway, however what would happen with DB?

If you put it far enough over it should be out of the way of DB's hill, right?

If you put it over where the actual Crypt ride is, and place it so it swings towards Rivertown, I think it would be out of the way.

How about a Ferris Wheel?

We need Skyhawk at CP. It looks really fun, but I've never been on it.

It's a great ride, I've actually been hoping to get a Screamin' Swing for a few years now.

That's a good one too, I'd love a giant Ferris wheel!

I dunno 'bout the rest of ya, but I'd LOVE a flat ride like a Top Spin, but bigger! Hopefully it works, and maybe theme it to an abandoned Crypt? Just thinkin' out loud, here!

Cause it worked so well last time...

Maybe it could be "Return of the Crypt", where it's back and it's taking it's revenge on the old crypt...instead, this time, it spins not once, not twice, but a grand total of THREE times upside down, while the rest of the time you swing up and down, while staring at a black wall! I think it sounds amazing, and it would also cut down on the cost of extra themeing.

You didn't stare at a black wall, you stared at a half-lit black wall!