http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...EWS01/608230365

(Coasterville posted a link to this article deep in the season pass thread where some may not see it...but this deserves its own thread, in my humble opinion...)

To bad it won't get torched and something new put in it's place.

Although Cedar Fair has not revealed whether next year will bring new rides, several lower-profile changes are already in the works - including plans to lower season-p*** prices.

Next year's p***es go on sale Saturday.

Other planned changes include asking patrons to pause for the Star-Spangled Banner each morning as the park opens for business, adding landscaping and an increasing emphasis on cleanliness

Lower p*** prices sweet!

I thought asking patrons to pause for the Star-Spangled Banner each morning was a Six Flags thing.

Thats good to hear that there are going to clean the park up and make it look nicer! See i honestly wouldnt mind seeing SOB torn down bc it isnt worth it anymore.

I thought asking patrons to pause for the Star-Spangled Banner each morning was a Six Flags thing.

The National Anthem should be played prior to the daily opening of the park. It shows support for our troops, and we should display our thanks for being in the United States. I strongly support Cedar Fair doing this with Kings Island. It is one of those things that just makes a big difference in the parks mood and feel. Older people will probably feel more at ease at the park if it opens with this too.

SeaWorld opens their day with the National Anthem, and guests actually do stop and stand still for the duration. I don't know about other people, but it makes me feel good about where I decided to spend my money and time for the day when I hear it played. I have always enjoyed going to a Cincinnati Reds game and hearing it played too.

This reminds me, in the new Shamu show "Believe" at SeaWorld, the first thing that they do is show a video showing tribute to those serving in the U.S. Military on their new M***ive plasma screens, followed by the trainers asking for those present who either have served are serving to stand and be applauded, and these people are also shown on the screens. I think that it is a really good thing that the park does this. These individuals do need to be respected for all that they do for the country.

Sounds like Cedar Fair is taking Kings Island into the right direction to me!

K.C.

The closing of SoB for the rest of the season is not exactly a surprise.

I do like some of the changes mentioned though. It is going to be a most interesting off season.

Did anyone happen to see the pricing structure of the passes on this page?

Adult Season Pass: $74.95

Child/Senior: $44.95

Maxx Pass: $124.95

Free parking if renewed by Oct. 29

New passholders season parking $34.95

So, the Maxx Pass sounds like a steal.

edit: Okay, who is playing with the censors?

edit 2: darnit for being in the wrong topic...sorry fellas and ladies, it's an early morning for the Reclaimer.

Edited August 23, 200619 yr by Dane

Well is the star spangled banner played all throughout the park, like even in Coney Mall cause I was there yesterday and I didn't hear anything or even any talk about it.

I believe they are planning on doing the Banner in the near future...they haven't started it yet as far as I know.

Now you know whats new for next year.

It will be a good thing to play the Banner in the morning. Thats how I woke up every morning for 8 months.

Seriously it would be a good thing because it really helps when people show support for troops. Its hard to explain to those who arent in the military (nothing against that) but it really makes it worth what you go through to have someone walk up and say thank you, or by businesses supporting troops overseas.

Props to them.

The park actually played the Star Spangles Banner at park opening the first couple of weeks after September 11th in 2001.

I'm not at all surprised that it will be closed for rest of the season. I just hope the problem is solved over the off-season and it will be running next year. I don't care if I get flamed for this, but, Son of Beast is one of my favorite wooden coasters (ducks behind flame retardant wall).

Uhhhhh, last time I checked the National Anthem is played as it's the National Anthem.

Yes, all well and good and I certainly encourage supporting those in uniform, but playing the National Anthem is not done as a mere "Support of the Troops."

Thats weird, ass isnt even in the filter...

I was there Monday, which was the very first time that the park played the National Anthem at opening. (Maureen verified at lunch.)

It is played right at 10am, and when finished the ropes are dropped on International Street.

This is one of the Cedar Fair implementations... per Dick Kinzel himself. It's a Cedar Point tradition.

Shaggy

Thats weird, ass isnt even in the filter...

This was all my fault. I added "ass" to the filter, which I found out filtered parts of words like "pass". Once I noticed that, I removed it, but the edited posts still remained. My bad.

Dang i was actually wanting to ride that piece of junk i cant beleive it is going to be closed down for the rest of the season but better safe than sorry.

Well they are not even close to finishing testing yet. They are going to make sure what happend back in July never happens again. I just hope though the ride returns in 2007.

I think those prices are not bad at all. I would like to see the prices for food and everything else drop also...

I think those prices are not bad at all. I would like to see the prices for food and everything else drop also...

I'm sure they will be by next year. I wouldn't doubt if the the price for a one day ticket isn't dropped to 39.99 for next year too. And still your pass would be paid for in 2 visits. Well the regural PKI pass anway.

And then there is THIS:

http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=5316486&nav=0zHF

Debate Over Whether Son of Beast Will Roll Again This Year

Aug 23, 2006 11:43 AM

(Mason, OH) - According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Ohio Department of Agriculture says that the Son of Beast probably won't be providing thrills and screams for the thousands who visit the park each year.

If you talk to Kings Island they have a different idea.

A spokesperson for the amusement park said that they are working on the roller coaster and are trying to get it running for the weekend sessions scheduled to begin after the park closes tonight at 8 p.m.

The Department of Agriculture said that they didn't expect the ride to go again this season. A spokesperson for the department said that the investigation, in which over a dozen people were hurt, continues and is not close to being over.

The park will be open just two more weekends until the annual October Fear Fest begins.

The section that investigators say was at fault for the accident is currently being rebuilt and water filled dummies are being used to simulate passengers.

Report: FOX19 News

Information from the Associated Press

Well, I think the State has the trump card here. It's called not issueing Son of Beast a permit.

Then I suppose the park could sue the State, but by the time thats heard the season wil be over.

Well, I think the State has the trump card here. It's called not issueing Son of Beast a permit.

Then I suppose the park could sue the State, but by the time thats heard the season wil be over.

If it came to that, by the time that was heard, next season would probably be over!

Could Son of Beast gave it last ride? What would you do if Son of Beast wasn't there any more.

^I'd Move Along

I wounder if GAY is filter^

^I wonder how long it will be till your banned again, dont you know that they can check the ip's and see your using the same one over and over again just under a differnt name. Sigh, you jsut cant play nice, well I'll just let Dane handle it soon.

Are you ok^? But i was maken fun of the video not you lol O, What did you mean by banned again? This is my first time registering.