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By Jared

August 3, 2009 9:59 PM | Link to this

I rode the new coaster Diamondback 3 times at KI and plan on riding it as many times i want to next week, and its amazing!!! I love it…if you arnt going to KI because of the price well your missing out on all the great rides including Diamondback!!! Tough up about the prices!!!

By Heather

March 29, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

It is sad when Americans are trashing one another from just a simple question about a roller coaster ride!! If you don’t like KI, then don’t go. There is NO need in all the trash talk. Grow up! I know that my family ENJOY going to KI. It is a small price to pay for a whole Summer of fun. Pack a cooler for the day, fill up the gas tank and go! Think about it! As for me and my family, we look forward to going to KI and riding the new ride this year :)

By Darieyhal Amanii Rembert

February 21, 2009 12:24 AM | Link to this

bitsh don’t be a hater kings island got the f**king best ride in ohio so hope off uh cedar dick in wen dha ride does be better dhen dha ride u talking bout then b***h waht chu gonna do then get on king islands dick…………… So b***h get real we all kno that king islands is the best in dha NATI WUHS UHP lil’ mahma<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>/???????……………..

By jessica

December 18, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Nothing, no matter what will EVER beat what Cedar Point has. It’s got the Maverick(2007),the Top Thrill Dragster(2006) and all the other great ones. King’s Island…ummmm…well…it will NEVER be like Cedar Point

By jeffro

August 7, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

THIS COASTER BETTER BE RINGER,CP HAS BEEN BLOWING KI OUT OF THE WATER FOR YEARS.YEAH,I KNOW THE POINT IS MORE EXPENCIVE,THE REASON IS IT’S A BETTER PARK!!!DON’T GET ME WRONG,KI IS OK,BUT THEY NEED A COASTER THAT MAKES PEOPLE GO WOW,WHAT A RIDE,INSTEAD OF OUCH,I HAVE A CONCUSION(VIA SONOFBEAST)!!!!

By jeffro

August 7, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

THIS COASTER BETTER BE RINGER,CP HAS BEEN BLOWING KI OUT OF THE WATER FOR YEARS.YEAH,I KNOW THE POINT IS MORE EXPENCIVE,THE REASON IS IT’S A BETTER PARK!!!DON’T GET ME WRONG,KI IS OK,BUT THEY NEED A COASTER THAT MAKES PEOPLE GO WOW,WHAT A RIDE,INSTEAD OF OUCH,I HAVE A CONCUSION(VIA SONOFBEAST)!!!!

By luchmiami

July 25, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Kings Island is the best, and cheapest of all the major theme parks in the United States. Maybe they should double or triple the cost of admission to keep all the miserable whining garbage out of the park.

By tehBeest1337

July 15, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

i talked to one of the employees on the train, and he said it would be 300+ feet high, have 3 inverts and splashes you. he said it would be one of the top 5 roller coasters in the world. PS: drop tower is about 300 feet so imagine a roller coaster dropping from that high

By kings island lover

July 13, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

dont anyone complain about topgun if u dont like dont ride it,what they need to do is get rid of Adventure express and put in a fast low ride with a couple corkscrews………if u dont like the prices u dont know what your talking about only thing you have to do is got to krogers and get a ticket for about 25 dollars or get a gold pass if you or your family or friends love kings island…..instead of going once a year go once a week…..ands it a great place for kids

By noe of u buisness

July 13, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

dont anyone complain about topgun if u dont like dont ride it,what they need to do is get rid of Adventure express and put in a fast low ride with a couple corkscrews………if u dont like the prices u dont know what your talking about only thing you have to do is got to krogers and get a ticket for about 25 dollars or get a gold pass if you or your family or friends love kings island…..instead of going once a year go once a week…..ands it a great place for kids

By cody chop

July 10, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

yea i know its the same company but they still want to see who has the better park there just trying to make a park like cp because its so suseful so they can make more money

By jells08

July 8, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

They’re not trying to out do CP they’re owned by the same company for one cp just doesnt have any room left and ki has about 300+ acres left to build on

By cody chop

July 2, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

all of you telling tails about the new ride stop just wait and see. its not going to be willy wonka themed ride b/c thats from paramount and there done w/ that stuf thats why they changed the paramount ride names. its to small for a big roller coaster but i think there trying to out do cp so its going to break a record. we will all have to see.

By Mitzi

June 30, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

WOW! I can’t believe the complainers! Last I looked KI attendance was a choice! I’m sure KI owners, pay the same for gas, groc, insurance, etc, as everyone else.

By Tyler

June 29, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

I KNOW WHAT ROLLER COATSER IT WILL BE!! I’M 100% positive it’s a coaster just like Millinium Force at Cedar Point My sources say it’s supposed to go Under the beast back near the side of Tomb Riader or Now The Crypt and It’s supposed to go near the racer/Fire Hawk Please if you want to know any more info e-mail me at tyle792@aol.com

By ACER 1967

June 29, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this

Here is what I think:

The new coaster will be a B & M hyper coaster (Behemoth, Nitro, Raging Bull)and dive at the end for splash down like Griffon (a Busch Gardens B & M coaster).

It will go out into the woods between the Beast and the Railroad/White Water Canyon.

My beliefs are based on several park visits this season, conversations with many park employees, and research online concerning the amusement park business and coaster design business.

B&M and KI - it will be a great match!

By tremont

June 29, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Any local who doesn’t buy the season pass, its less than $100, doesn’t understand value. The swimming area alone is worth that. Even at minimum wage, that is about 20 hours of work for a summer of fun. Get real crybabies.

By Josh

June 29, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

I’d like to see another top thrill dragster like in Cedar Point, but my guess is like the Griffin and Busch Gardens.

By lissablue

June 29, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

Given the small area of the construction site, it may not even be a roller coaster. I think it’s great that KI has not yet announced what the ride will be. This way, all the speculation that is going on is building interest and excitement about it. Which will increase news coverage & attendance when it is finally open.

By Steveo

June 28, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

Alls I know is I aint leavin. I lived here all my life and i aint afraid of no rolley coaster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU14VqcPIDo

By KYLE

June 28, 2008 4:18 AM | Link to this

AMERICANA OOOPS…. I MEAN KINGS ISLAND WILL BECOME A RECREATIONAL VEHICAL CAR LOT BEFORE YOU KNOW IT. STAY TUNED FOR THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS. AMERICANA’S ADDMISION WENT UP AND THE DOORS WENT SHUT. WHY DO YOU THINK PARAMOUNT BACKED OUT

By Rob

June 28, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

Actually, yes part of SOB DID collapse during high winds while it was under construction. I remember seeing it on the news. And yes, some of you seriously need to grow up and stop whining. If you can’t post serious comments about the article, then don’t post anything. It asked what you thought the new coaster was going to be. It didn’t ask you to give your thoughts about KI ticket prices. I think the coaster is going to be a hyper coaster that ends with a dive into a splashdown.

By Rob

June 28, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

Actually, yes part of SOB DID collapse during high winds while it was under construction. I remember seeing it on the news. And yes, some of you seriously need to grow up and stop whining. If you can’t post serious comments about the article, then don’t post anything. It asked what you thought the new coaster was going to be. It didn’t ask you to give your thoughts about KI ticket prices. I think the coaster is going to be a hyper coaster that ends with a dive into a splashdown.

By Rob

June 28, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

Actually, yes part of SOB DID collapse during high winds while it was under construction. I remember seeing it on the news. And yes, some of you seriously need to grow up and stop whining. If you can’t post serious comments about the article, then don’t post anything. It asked what you thought the new coaster was going to be. It didn’t ask you to give your thoughts about KI ticket prices. I think the coaster is going to be a hyper coaster that ends with a dive into a splashdown.

By Scott

June 27, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

If its like the Griffin @ Busch Gardens in Virgina that would be great. And if you people pay full admission price your just dumb. There are so many ways to get coupons and pay cheaper admission its ridiculous. I love Kings Island and Cedar point. Ohio is the best for roller coasters. If I had one complaint it would be the Top Gun ride. Terrible! Get rid of it and put a ride like the Raptor @ Cedar Point.

By Bobby

June 27, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

I cannot believe the ignorance of the people who post these comments. First, like it said before Son of Beast did not fall over; an unforeseen error in track design caused part of the track to buckle. Second, Drop Zone did not cut off anyone’s legs. Third, light rail, I am not even going to touch that one. Fourth, King’s Island has to make a profit just like anyone. The “high” admission price is because of a low attendance rate. Also, there is a thing called grammar, learn it and use it.

By cody day

June 27, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

Do you people do anything but b***h?

Christ.

By Tim Clarke

June 27, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

DDN should take responsibility for seriously monitoring the comments posted on all its’ website. It only encourages the dissemination of ignorance in the absence of monitoring.

By Frylock

June 27, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Too bad none of the things you mentioned are true Billis. When did SOB topple over, and I’m curious when DZ chopped someone’s legs off. LOL

By Jenn

June 27, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

I think it’s a hypercoaster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtg3qm0Wiy8

By John Doe

June 27, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

mason resident-Must be your neighbors

By Yippee

June 27, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

I have a trusted resource from “inside” that claims the new ride is Willy Wonka’s magic elevator.

By MasonResident

June 27, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Actually, the admission price to KI is really not that unreasonable. What I hate is the MASSIVE amount of poor white trash that you will find there on any given day.

By Yippee

June 27, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

Awesome! Another ride that lasts 15 seconds and you have to wait 1.5 hours in line for!

By billis

June 27, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

I just hope that it doesn’t fall over when the wind blows like Son of the Beast. It would also be good if it doesn’t cut people’s feet off like the drop zone. I will let all you fellas try it out and if none of you perish or become maimed then perhaps I will try it. We’ll see.

By BnOPanther

June 27, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

All you complaining about money, shut up! The public library is free, go there and stay away from KI then. I choose to spend my entertainment dollars on things such as riding a new coaster, which I hope is like the one at Busch Gardens by the way. The nerve of Cedar Fair to try and turn a profit. Shame on them!

By Dennis Kelly

June 27, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

Sounds like comments from people who probably smoke and waste over $2000 a year while killing themselves and annoying others with the stink they create and the litter they leave everywhere, even when others are watching. A season pass is well worth it if you go more than twice and if the weather is not too hot, it’s a great place to be away from computers and phones. Lighten up folks and enjoy the life you have - if you knew the future, God would have to make you a lot tougher than you are!

By Hugh Jorgan

June 27, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Bubba,

Nobody said anything about any of those things.

and it’s “you’re”, not “your”.

By Craig

June 27, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

i personally can’t wait for the new ride to be put in. i just went to king’s island last week, and saw the construction site. it’s a pretty small area to put a ride in, especially if it’s a roller coaster! king’s island needs some new roller coasters. they need to put another stand-up coaster in. i like delerium, the ride that replaced the king cobra, but i was very pissed when i found out that king’s island was taking out the king cobra. they need to put in a HUGE, LONG coaster!!!

By bubba gump

June 27, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

KI expensive? So is golf, cable TV, mistresses, beer, and everything else. Buy a season pass. Go twice and your even.

Light rail? hahahahahahahahahhahahaha

Yeh I’m going to ride light rail. It costs me about 15-20 in gas to get there. What do you LR zealots think my light rail ticket for 4 is going to cost….and I still have to drive to a rail head.

By Will

June 27, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

I heard its going to be of a similar design as this roller coaster at bush gardens.

http://themeparks.about.com/od/coasterridereviews/fr/GriffonBGE.htm

By Steve

June 27, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

My sources at KI have told me that it’s going to be a 150ft tall animatronic gorilla that punches you in the stomach and takes your wallet, it will randomly squirt water at people also.

By BukyBalls

June 27, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

An official there at KI said that it will toss you upside down several times until your wallet has fallen out of your pocket and into a net below. Luckily, they only charge to let you park your car. They haven’t figured out a way to charge you to let you leave yet. I’m sure they will find a way to do that.

By Railman

June 27, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Ya know….what KI REALLY needs is light rail….that would save them. 8 )

By Coaster lover

June 27, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait to ride it! Its worth every penny spent spending a fun filled day at KI. Whats not expensive these days? KI gives you tons of things to do so yeah of course its not going to be cheap but it is worth it.

By Hope

June 27, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Who cares? It’s too expensive to go there anymore, I’m sorry to say.

By Phil Man

June 27, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

The barfinator.

By THRILL SEEKER

June 27, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

I have heard that the new ride will be a hyper-coaster. Those are the ones that are hundreds of feet tall, like the Magnum ride in Cedar Point.

By johnny5

June 27, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

I wonder if this will raise the price of admission to $150.00 per person? I love affordable family fun!