This was just something I found funny when I looked at this past year's park map. Since SOB is not on the map it seems that somehow Flight Deck has somehow moved to fill in the space. Haha

Here is a comparison to an older map. It's a surprising difference as if they want it to look like nothing was ever there:

Obviously the style of map has changed, but it's more than that...

The Topic title made me all excited for a new 2013 map design for a moment. Alas it was for not.

I haven't picked up a map in years, so I didn't notice that last season. That's pretty hilarious. Suddenly, Flight Deck scooted over and turned sideways.

You mean they moved Flight Deck? WOW! I thought they were gonna use that space for future expansion. (lol)

The Topic title made me all excited for a new 2013 map design for a moment. Alas it was for not.

The 2013 map is nothing to be that excited about- they were giving them out at season pass processing over the weekend.

The Topic title made me all excited for a new 2013 map design for a moment. Alas it was for not.

The 2013 map is nothing to be that excited about- they were giving them out at season pass processing over the weekend.

Doesn't matter, I still am really excited to see it.

Hmm...wonder what they are going to do if/when a big new roller coaster (possibly as part of an AZ expansion) on the map, because Flight Deck sure does hog a lot of that space on the current map...I'm thinking they would move Flight Deck down to its original location...

They may have also moved Flight Deck to its current location to hide the fact it is far from the rest of, well, anything not named Son of Beast! (2012 Map if it talked: "Oh yeah, it's not that far a walk..." People begin walking to FD... Map: "Suckas!" )

Stuff on the far right side of the map - the water park - has been jiggled around too!

The Topic title made me all excited for a new 2013 map design for a moment. Alas it was for not.

The 2013 map is nothing to be that excited about- they were giving them out at season pass processing over the weekend.

Doesn't matter, I still am really excited to see it.

Spoiler alert.

^ Does the description of the Bier Gardens include any menu items? Any other food changes? (Other than the Bier Gardens and Red's Grille)

All the trees are somehow shorter and less developed. Kings Island is such a magical place.

All the trees are somehow shorter and less developed. Kings Island is such a magical place.

Magic always comes with a price. Better make sure it's magic!

^ Does the description of the Bier Gardens include any menu items? Any other food changes? (Other than the Bier Gardens and Red's Grille)

Auntie Anne's pretzels on International Street (mentioned on Twitter a while ago) and gluten-free items at Coney Potato Works seem to be about it. I'll look for more when I have it in front of me.

Edit- OP delivers!

KI Pretzel Company is now "Auntie Anne's- Hand-Rolled Pretzels, Pretzel Dogs, Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade"

Is this new at Stunt Crew? "Stunt Crew Grill- Mouth-Watering Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Salads, Desserts, Saratoga Chips, Ice-Cold Beer"

"Christian Moerlein Bier Garten- Full Service Bar, German Fare, Fried Pickels, Appetizers"

"Reds Hall of Fame Grille- Full-service, air conditioned sports-themed bar with 20-plus TVs. Fresh-grilled burgers, chicken wings, Montgomery Inn pulled pork, baby back ribs, Saratoga chips, wraps, appetizers, salads, homemade deserts, soft drinks, draft beer, wine"

Drop Tower no longer has the Drop Zone spiral in front of it- nice attention to detail!

WindSeeker is still there, for anyone who doubted that.

Coke Freestyle locations are now marked.

Was International Restaurant on the map before? It's now "Banquet facilities".

Last year the Stunt Crew Grill had burgers. I don't think it was open towards the end of the season, but sometimes there was a mobile burger cart that showed the same menu.

Interesting that there are 'Saratoga Chips'...are those just fresh cut potato chips?

If you don't know what "Saratoga Chips" are, you've never been to Montgomery Inn...but, essentially a fresh made potato chip, with BBQ sauce for dipping.

Last year the Stunt Crew Grill had burgers. I don't think it was open towards the end of the season, but sometimes there was a mobile burger cart that showed the same menu.

Stunt Crew hasn't been open at the end of the season for the past 4 years. Instead, a family of butchers commandeer that location and serve meats of more dubious origin!

If you don't know what "Saratoga Chips" are, you've never been to Montgomery Inn...but, essentially a fresh made potato chip, with BBQ sauce for dipping.

...and probably the ONLY thing at Montgomery Inn that Terp doesn't like...to be kind.

Saratoga Chips aren't just at Montgomery Inn...I see them at most restaurants nowadays. I love them! I will be getting them all the time at Kings Island now.

Oh, they are fine other places. It's Montgomery Inn's I don't care for. I find they have an odd, off taste. At least to me.

A lot of BBQ chips leave a gross after taste. I used to love them, but I can't stand them anymore.

My favorite saratoga chips are the ones from Riverwalk Sports Cafe in Newport (hole-in-the-wall sports bar across from the Levee on 3rd Street with surprisingly good food for such a place).

Last year the Stunt Crew Grill had burgers. I don't think it was open towards the end of the season, but sometimes there was a mobile burger cart that showed the same menu.

Stunt Crew hasn't been open at the end of the season for the past 4 years. Instead, a family of butchers commandeer that location and serve meats of more dubious origin!

I've heard they may be hiring this September, it seems like a job to die for.

Wow Action Zone looks soo empty on that map. At least Drop Zone is still there

Since you guys seemed rather interested in the Bier Garten...

It looks awesome! Also, Action Zone got new, non-faded banners!

This was just something I found funny when I looked at this past year's park map. Since SOB is not on the map it seems that somehow Flight Deck has somehow moved to fill in the space. Haha

Here is a comparison to an older map. It's a surprising difference as if they want it to look like nothing was ever there:

Obviously the style of map has changed, but it's more than that...

I feel like the old maps were better, I like the more realistic looking map as compared to last years

A better while not complete map is available on the KI Site - https://www.visitkingsisland.com/images/uploads/file/CMP%205k%20Course.pdf

Is it strange that I'm mega excited about the new banners? I'm weird...

But what are we going to do now that Ronny's picture isn't there? Plus...I miss the water tower. Not to mention, when did Racer get pointy? (Can you tell how much I love change?)

Even if they did jiggle around FD, it looks better that way than with a gaping hole in it where SOB should be. Here's something fun - compare this years map with an 03 park map and scare the hell out of yourself with how many things have changed in ten years. Then think about what it might look like in another ten.

Hah. Compare it to 1972. Some of us don't need a map to do that.

Hah. Compare it to 1972. Some of us don't need a map to do that.

earliest i can even go is 1985...