Six Flags announced today that it would not continue it’s lease for Kentucky Kingdom from the Kentucky State Fair Board after they unsuccessfully tried to work out new agreements. So, basically this means that the park will no longer operate.
There were clear signs, mainly being the closing of a good portion of the park a couple years back and the removal of the park’s star attraction, Chang, last year. However, many thought that because the park had announced a water park expansion and season passes had been sold that the park would at least see another year.
I can’t exactly say this is a bad move on Six Flag’s part, with their current situation and a park that has clearly gone downhill, they need to do whatever they have to to make sure the whole chain doesn’t go under. They plan to distribute most of the rides to other Six Flags parks.
Kentucky Kingdom was our writer Doug’s home park, and I’m sure he’ll have a post up soon with his thoughts about this move and memories from his visits.
Around 4:15 PM EST today Intimidator got the green flag and took its first test run with the train flying through the ride’s mile long track. While neither of the ride’s 2 trim brakes appeared to be on and the mid course brake run barley slowed down the ride, it’s pretty obvious that this ride will live up to its theme and be just pure speed, not to mention the airtime that will result from it. Intimidator opens to the public on opening day, March 27th.
The park did a great job getting the word out that the ride would be testing today allowing fans to come see the first test in person, in fact there’s already a great video on YouTube:
What did you think of the first test run? Does it make you want to take a trip to Carowinds this year? Leave your comments and Park Thoughts!
After months of pretty much nothing interesting happening with Cedar Point’s 2010 addition, Shoot the Rapids, the crews finally started putting steel into place for the two hills. Despite no real news until now, the ride has made significant progress, a good amount of the water troughs are either done or currently being poured, what appears the be a maintenance building has been constructed, and it looks like the station will be started any day now. Shoot The Rapids is expected to be ready for park guests on opening day, May 15th.
Photo: Cedar Point
For the latest news and updates about Shoot The Rapids read the Cedar Point blog, or watch the official webcam.
What are your opinions on Shoot The Rapids? Will you be there to ride it on opening day? Leave your comments and Park Thoughts!
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