FYI, Screamscape has posted an update on SFKK closing.
Screamscape:
"Park News - (2/22/10) A reader passed by SF Kentucky Kingdom over the weekend and noticed that while all the rides were still in place, it looked like some of the custom Batman scenery in the arena and Looney Tunes signage were being taken down. Rented moving trucks were also visible in the park itself, as Six Flags is likely packing up their possessions and moving out."
Which (of course) led to a lawsuit. I thought just the ride removals were applied. Anyways...
"DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Kentucky officials are suing bankrupt theme park operator Six Flags Inc. over ownership of rides and equipment at a shuttered amusement park in Louisville.
State officials contend that the rides are considered fixtures to the land on which Kentucky Kingdom sits, much of which is owned by the Kentucky State Fair Board.
In a Delaware bankruptcy court filing, Kentucky officials are seeking a declaration that the state owns the rides, and an order preventing Six Flags from removing them.
The state filed the lawsuit late last week after learning that Six Flags had positioned trucks to begin removing equipment. It preceded the lawsuit with a letter to Six Flags instructing the company not to remove the rides.
Six Flags has filed a countersuit, claiming that it owns the rides and that the lawsuit by Kentucky is prohibited by the bankruptcy code. Six Flags is seeking court permission to remove the rides and a permanent restraining order prohibiting the state from trying to take possession.
A pretrial conference in the dispute is scheduled for April 14.
Kentucky officials have said at least four companies have expressed interest in taking over Kentucky Kingdom, and that a new operator could be in place by summer."
I think I'm siding with Six Flags. I mean, the rides have got to relocate. I don't want them demolished, or just sitting there 'till they rot. You can do it Six Flags! SAVE THE RIDES!!!!!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Intimidator 305 Testing Next Week?
From Intimidator305kd at the KDFansite:
"I do want to say that John Pagel said if all goes well (ie: no inclement weather) testing will begin around the 1st of March."
I hope this is true...
"I do want to say that John Pagel said if all goes well (ie: no inclement weather) testing will begin around the 1st of March."
I hope this is true...
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Son of Beast Jeopardy Timeline
Let me summarize...
May 31, 2009 - A woman has suffered a head injury while riding the Son of Beast wooden coaster at Kings Island.
June 16, 2009 - The woman reported the injury to KI officials, and Son of Beast was closed.
June 24, 2009 - ODA inspectors traveled to Kings Island and conducted an investigation on Son of Beast.
July 2, 2009 - Son of Beast will remain closed Independence weekend.
July 5, 2009 - The Kings Island website listed Son of Beast as temporarily closed. All merchandise for the coaster has been pulled out from KI stores.
July 30, 2009 - Son of Beast was cleared of all charges, but the coaster is still closed.
August 7, 2009 - Kings Island has been selling a plethora of Son of Beast T-Shirts for just $2.50.
August 8, 2009 - A Toledo man dies while riding Firehawk.
August 10, 2009 - Even though Son of Beast was cleared of all charges, Kings Island announced that the roller coaster will remain closed for the 2009 season. The Kings Island website listed Son of Beast as closed for the remainder of the 2009 season. The Son of Beast logo has been removed from the crate at night. Firehawk reopens.
August 12, 2009 - The other signs at the entrance are removed (including the entrance sign, height check signs, wait length time, safety warnings, etc).
August 16, 2009 - There is no merchandise left for Son of Beast.
August 21, 2009 - The exit gate is screwed in and the entrance gate is zip-tied.
August 22, 2009 - The Son of Beast sign is inside the sign shop.
September 17, 2009 - Testing is occurring on the coaster.
October 4, 2009 - The red train is being dismantled.
October 18, 2009 - The Son of Beast trains are in the gravel area by Adventure Express.
November 9, 2009 - KI revealed that a problem occurred with the coaster during construction, when a snowstorm damaged the superstructure, thus making people deem it unsafe.
November 16, 2009 - News stations are reporting that Son of Beast may possibly never reopen.
February 17, 2010 - The park stated "Guests can check out the park's 14 thrill-inducing roller coasters, including our newest, tallest, and fastest one ever, DIAMONDBACK." The park counted 15 coasters last year, while they're now counting 14 coasters, hinting that Son of Beast may not reopen in 2010.
February 19, 2010 - This was reported on the Math & Science Days at Kings Island:
"A preliminary list of operating rides is as follows: (subject to change)
Diamondback, Firehawk, Delirum, Drop Tower, Invertigo, Racer, Beast, Flight of Fear, Viking Fury, Dodgems, Eiffel Tower, Vortex, Adventure Express, Carousel, The Crypt, Zephyr, Congo Falls and Flight Deck."
The Math & Science Days are April 30th, May 7th, May 14th, and May 21st, 2010. This hints that Son of Beast may not reopen in the 2010 season. The subject may change, however.
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Things aren't looking good for Son of Beast (please stay, please stay, PLEASE STAY!)...
May 31, 2009 - A woman has suffered a head injury while riding the Son of Beast wooden coaster at Kings Island.
June 16, 2009 - The woman reported the injury to KI officials, and Son of Beast was closed.
June 24, 2009 - ODA inspectors traveled to Kings Island and conducted an investigation on Son of Beast.
July 2, 2009 - Son of Beast will remain closed Independence weekend.
July 5, 2009 - The Kings Island website listed Son of Beast as temporarily closed. All merchandise for the coaster has been pulled out from KI stores.
July 30, 2009 - Son of Beast was cleared of all charges, but the coaster is still closed.
August 7, 2009 - Kings Island has been selling a plethora of Son of Beast T-Shirts for just $2.50.
August 8, 2009 - A Toledo man dies while riding Firehawk.
August 10, 2009 - Even though Son of Beast was cleared of all charges, Kings Island announced that the roller coaster will remain closed for the 2009 season. The Kings Island website listed Son of Beast as closed for the remainder of the 2009 season. The Son of Beast logo has been removed from the crate at night. Firehawk reopens.
August 12, 2009 - The other signs at the entrance are removed (including the entrance sign, height check signs, wait length time, safety warnings, etc).
August 16, 2009 - There is no merchandise left for Son of Beast.
August 21, 2009 - The exit gate is screwed in and the entrance gate is zip-tied.
August 22, 2009 - The Son of Beast sign is inside the sign shop.
September 17, 2009 - Testing is occurring on the coaster.
October 4, 2009 - The red train is being dismantled.
October 18, 2009 - The Son of Beast trains are in the gravel area by Adventure Express.
November 9, 2009 - KI revealed that a problem occurred with the coaster during construction, when a snowstorm damaged the superstructure, thus making people deem it unsafe.
November 16, 2009 - News stations are reporting that Son of Beast may possibly never reopen.
February 17, 2010 - The park stated "Guests can check out the park's 14 thrill-inducing roller coasters, including our newest, tallest, and fastest one ever, DIAMONDBACK." The park counted 15 coasters last year, while they're now counting 14 coasters, hinting that Son of Beast may not reopen in 2010.
February 19, 2010 - This was reported on the Math & Science Days at Kings Island:
"A preliminary list of operating rides is as follows: (subject to change)
Diamondback, Firehawk, Delirum, Drop Tower, Invertigo, Racer, Beast, Flight of Fear, Viking Fury, Dodgems, Eiffel Tower, Vortex, Adventure Express, Carousel, The Crypt, Zephyr, Congo Falls and Flight Deck."
The Math & Science Days are April 30th, May 7th, May 14th, and May 21st, 2010. This hints that Son of Beast may not reopen in the 2010 season. The subject may change, however.
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Things aren't looking good for Son of Beast (please stay, please stay, PLEASE STAY!)...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Bing Maps #1
Well, while Bing Maps doesn't really update the bird's eye view of Universal, SeaWorld, Disney, or BGT much, they did update some Six Flags parks and Cedar Fair parks. Here are some examples:
The Best Updated (late 2008/early 2009):
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Odin's Temple of Tiger under construction. Tony Hawk up.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Goliath has arrived from Six Flags New Orleans.
Six Flags Great Adventure - Dark Knight has replaced Chiller, and Medusa is already in the process of becoming Bizarro, as the track is fully repainted blue and purple.
Six Flags New England -The Dark Knight site is cleared, and Superman is already in the process of becoming Bizarro, as the lift hill is painted purple and blue.
Dorney Park - Possessed has arrived from Geauga Lake, and Laser has been removed.
Carowinds - Nighthawk is getting repainted, Carolina Cobra is up, and the log flume is being removed for Intimidator.
Hersheypark - Fahrenheit is complete. Construction is occurring with the Shore (a wave pool).
The Medium Updated (late 2007/mid 2008)
Canada's Wonderland - Behemoth is under construction. The lift is topped off.
Kings Island - Firehawk up, and Diamondback land clearing. The Son of Beast loop is gone.
SeaWorld Orlando - Aquatica under construction and Manta land clearing.
Geauga Lake - Dominator, Thunderhawk, Steel Venom, X-Flight, and the Kiddieland section were already removed, but Villain, Head Spin (it's at Carowinds too... weird O_0), Double Loop, the Monorail, El Dorado, Black Squid, Americana, and the Sky Tower are still on site.
Knott's Berry Farm - Pony Express up.
Disney's California Adventure - Toy Story Mania under construction.
Busch Gardens Africa - Jungala under construction.
Universal Studios Hollywood - Simpsons under construction. The backlot fire has not occurred yet.
Six Flags Magic Mountain - X is becoming X2. Psyclone is gone.
Pembroke Pines (my hometown!) - West Broward High School is nearing completion.
The Not-So-Much Updated (late 2006/early 2007)
Universal Orlando - Blue Man Group under construction, Back to the Future still open (but close to closing), and no signs of Simpsons, Harry Potter, or Rockit construction.
The Worst Updated (late 2005/early 2006)
Disney (What the?!) - At Animal Kingdom, Everest is still under construction.
I Don't Know
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom - I would assume between late 2007 and early 2009, because the Superman Tower of Power was already removed after the accident, and I think Twisted Twins is closed. Deluge is up. I can't tell if it's 2008 or 2009, because nothing changed. I'll probably know once they update it later this year. It will show either the same, or Chang getting removed. If it shows the same, I will put this in late 2007 and early 2008, but if it shows Chang coming down, I will put this in late 2008 and early 2009.
FUTURE:
By this summer, I'd expect them to update Carowinds showing Intimidator under construction, Demon Drop pieces at Dorney Park, Terminator Salvation up at SFMM, Bizarro complete at SFGAdv and SFNE, Behemoth complete at CW, Diamondback under construction at KI, Manta under construction at SWO, Double Loop, the Monorail, El Dorado, Black Squid, and Americana gone from Geauga Lake, the lagoon sunk and Sun Wheel rethemed and TSM open at DCA, Jungala open at BGT, HP and Rockit construction and Simpsons open at UOR, Pony Express open at Knott's, and Everest up at DAK.
The Best Updated (late 2008/early 2009):
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom - Odin's Temple of Tiger under construction. Tony Hawk up.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Goliath has arrived from Six Flags New Orleans.
Six Flags Great Adventure - Dark Knight has replaced Chiller, and Medusa is already in the process of becoming Bizarro, as the track is fully repainted blue and purple.
Six Flags New England -
Dorney Park - Possessed has arrived from Geauga Lake, and Laser has been removed.
Carowinds - Nighthawk is getting repainted, Carolina Cobra is up, and the log flume is being removed for Intimidator.
Hersheypark - Fahrenheit is complete. Construction is occurring with the Shore (a wave pool).
The Medium Updated (late 2007/mid 2008)
Canada's Wonderland - Behemoth is under construction. The lift is topped off.
Kings Island - Firehawk up, and Diamondback land clearing. The Son of Beast loop is gone.
SeaWorld Orlando - Aquatica under construction and Manta land clearing.
Geauga Lake - Dominator, Thunderhawk, Steel Venom, X-Flight, and the Kiddieland section were already removed, but Villain, Head Spin (it's at Carowinds too... weird O_0), Double Loop, the Monorail, El Dorado, Black Squid, Americana, and the Sky Tower are still on site.
Knott's Berry Farm - Pony Express up.
Disney's California Adventure - Toy Story Mania under construction.
Busch Gardens Africa - Jungala under construction.
Universal Studios Hollywood - Simpsons under construction. The backlot fire has not occurred yet.
Six Flags Magic Mountain - X is becoming X2. Psyclone is gone.
Pembroke Pines (my hometown!) - West Broward High School is nearing completion.
The Not-So-Much Updated (late 2006/early 2007)
Universal Orlando - Blue Man Group under construction, Back to the Future still open (but close to closing), and no signs of Simpsons, Harry Potter, or Rockit construction.
The Worst Updated (late 2005/early 2006)
Disney (What the?!) - At Animal Kingdom, Everest is still under construction.
I Don't Know
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom - I would assume between late 2007 and early 2009, because the Superman Tower of Power was already removed after the accident, and I think Twisted Twins is closed. Deluge is up. I can't tell if it's 2008 or 2009, because nothing changed. I'll probably know once they update it later this year. It will show either the same, or Chang getting removed. If it shows the same, I will put this in late 2007 and early 2008, but if it shows Chang coming down, I will put this in late 2008 and early 2009.
FUTURE:
By this summer, I'd expect them to update Carowinds showing Intimidator under construction, Demon Drop pieces at Dorney Park, Terminator Salvation up at SFMM, Bizarro complete at SFGAdv and SFNE, Behemoth complete at CW, Diamondback under construction at KI, Manta under construction at SWO, Double Loop, the Monorail, El Dorado, Black Squid, and Americana gone from Geauga Lake, the lagoon sunk and Sun Wheel rethemed and TSM open at DCA, Jungala open at BGT, HP and Rockit construction and Simpsons open at UOR, Pony Express open at Knott's, and Everest up at DAK.
Recently...
Sorry for not posting much lately, but recently...
Intimidator:
Testing has begun on February 4, 2010. Here is a video made by Wormy at Carowinds Connection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9jsFVrQsz4
Not too much anymore. Just landscaping, queue, entrance, etc. and well... Voíla!
Intimidator 305:
http://www.intimidator305.com/public/latest/gallery/
If you look at the first four pics, you can see that the train has indeed arrived. Only, it wasn't my latest UOTI when it came... it was February 11, 2010. I've also received report today that the first part is on top of the lift. I'm not sure if this means testing or not. Clint Novak is getting an update today.
SFKK Closes:
http://www.sixflags.com/national/footernav/kentuckykingdom.aspx
To be honest, I'm not really surprised of this outcome. With the Chang relocation, NW Territory closure, and they've had no ride since 2003, when a used Greezed Lightning came to the park. However, the park is having conflicts with the Kentucky Fairgrounds, not allowing any ride removals. Six Flags property includes Chang (ruled out, because it's already gone), T2 (from what I've heard, this is a very rough coaster, but I hope they save it. Sue me, I actually like rough coasters), Penguin's Blizzard River (a concrete river rapids, need I say more), some of Twisted Twins (the trains are gone, this is coming down), and Mile High Falls (they could relocate, I'm not sure). All others, including Thunder Run, the kiddie rides, and Greezed Lightning are part of fairgrounds. I hope Six Flags finds some way to get the rights of relocating their rides for SFKK.
Project 2011 at Busch Gardens:
A plethora of survey markers have appeared. There are some in the old Clydesdale Hamlet, outside the Skyride, by the opening of the Skyride, by the entrance of the Edge of Africa exhibit, in front of the Nairobi Train Station, and in the wet portion of Rhino Rally. Also, there will be a big February 25th announcement. Initially, Project 2011 sprang to my head, but last night it was actually said to be Sesame Street info. However, next month, there will be a bigger announcement. I betcha the coaster will be announced that day. Also, on February 10, 2010, a building permit has been filed for an animal interactive area. I'm assuming the queue will be something like Manta at SeaWorld with an animal exhibit and an alternative animal exhibit. On that same day, BGT updated their ride rehab page. It now states that the Skyride will close June 1st, 2010 to the end of the year or beyond (thus confirming rumors of the monorail side becoming the station), and the Serengeti Express will close April 17th to May 27th, right before the Skyride. This wasn't the first time the train was closed for construction, as back in 2004 (I think), they rerouted it for SheiKra construction. I wouldn't be surprised if something similar is happening. There are also rumors spreading that a new walkway will be added from the Edge of Africa to Nairobi (probably by Rhino Rally's entrance). Also, in yesterday's Behind the Thrills park update, there is a backhoe by the hippo exhibit. I'm assuming construction is starting.
Intimidator:
Testing has begun on February 4, 2010. Here is a video made by Wormy at Carowinds Connection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9jsFVrQsz4
Not too much anymore. Just landscaping, queue, entrance, etc. and well... Voíla!
Intimidator 305:
http://www.intimidator305.com/public/latest/gallery/
If you look at the first four pics, you can see that the train has indeed arrived. Only, it wasn't my latest UOTI when it came... it was February 11, 2010. I've also received report today that the first part is on top of the lift. I'm not sure if this means testing or not. Clint Novak is getting an update today.
SFKK Closes:
http://www.sixflags.com/national/footernav/kentuckykingdom.aspx
To be honest, I'm not really surprised of this outcome. With the Chang relocation, NW Territory closure, and they've had no ride since 2003, when a used Greezed Lightning came to the park. However, the park is having conflicts with the Kentucky Fairgrounds, not allowing any ride removals. Six Flags property includes Chang (ruled out, because it's already gone), T2 (from what I've heard, this is a very rough coaster, but I hope they save it. Sue me, I actually like rough coasters), Penguin's Blizzard River (a concrete river rapids, need I say more), some of Twisted Twins (the trains are gone, this is coming down), and Mile High Falls (they could relocate, I'm not sure). All others, including Thunder Run, the kiddie rides, and Greezed Lightning are part of fairgrounds. I hope Six Flags finds some way to get the rights of relocating their rides for SFKK.
Project 2011 at Busch Gardens:
A plethora of survey markers have appeared. There are some in the old Clydesdale Hamlet, outside the Skyride, by the opening of the Skyride, by the entrance of the Edge of Africa exhibit, in front of the Nairobi Train Station, and in the wet portion of Rhino Rally. Also, there will be a big February 25th announcement. Initially, Project 2011 sprang to my head, but last night it was actually said to be Sesame Street info. However, next month, there will be a bigger announcement. I betcha the coaster will be announced that day. Also, on February 10, 2010, a building permit has been filed for an animal interactive area. I'm assuming the queue will be something like Manta at SeaWorld with an animal exhibit and an alternative animal exhibit. On that same day, BGT updated their ride rehab page. It now states that the Skyride will close June 1st, 2010 to the end of the year or beyond (thus confirming rumors of the monorail side becoming the station), and the Serengeti Express will close April 17th to May 27th, right before the Skyride. This wasn't the first time the train was closed for construction, as back in 2004 (I think), they rerouted it for SheiKra construction. I wouldn't be surprised if something similar is happening. There are also rumors spreading that a new walkway will be added from the Edge of Africa to Nairobi (probably by Rhino Rally's entrance). Also, in yesterday's Behind the Thrills park update, there is a backhoe by the hippo exhibit. I'm assuming construction is starting.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
I305 Webcam Fixed
Forget about what I said last post:
The webcam is back, and it looks like old man winter has payed KD a visit.
Thank god it's back! =)
The webcam is back, and it looks like old man winter has payed KD a visit.
Thank god it's back! =)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Updates of the Intimidators #7
Arrgh... I've been wanting to say this for a while. Uh... Ah yes... INTIMIDATOR 305's WEBCAM IS CRAP:
It has been like that for a WEEK! Argh! >=( Does Kings Dominion even realize how crappy the webcam is?! They should get something like Carowinds' webcam! I'm just sick of looking at this picture! I can't even see anything anymore!
Anyways, I've heard that the trains for I305 are on site (it may be a joke, but IDK). Carowinds' trains, I know, are on site as of January 11, 2010, so I expect testing to begin sometime this month. Queue and entrance work is occuring with Intimidator at Carowinds too.
I saw a video of I305 showing the coaster, and it seems like the gift shop is vertical.
I'll keep you updated... and I'll write a letter to KD saying that they better have a new better webcam! ARGH...
It has been like that for a WEEK! Argh! >=( Does Kings Dominion even realize how crappy the webcam is?! They should get something like Carowinds' webcam! I'm just sick of looking at this picture! I can't even see anything anymore!
Anyways, I've heard that the trains for I305 are on site (it may be a joke, but IDK). Carowinds' trains, I know, are on site as of January 11, 2010, so I expect testing to begin sometime this month. Queue and entrance work is occuring with Intimidator at Carowinds too.
I saw a video of I305 showing the coaster, and it seems like the gift shop is vertical.
I'll keep you updated... and I'll write a letter to KD saying that they better have a new better webcam! ARGH...
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