Last week, park owner Cedar Fair applied for federal trademarks for two new ride names: Orion and Polaris.
Coaster forums have been buzzing about the big clearing going on behind Flight of Fear in recent weeks.
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In photos taken from the Eiffel Tower and the top of The Racer, it appears the land under Firehawk is now being prepped for something else. In addition, photos show what appears to be additional tree clearing in the land where Dinosaurs Alive used to stand.
Enthusiasts on KI Central forums are hoping it could be preparation for a 300-foot-tall giga-coaster, which most of Kings Island's sister parks (such as Cedar Point) already have.
KI Central Forum member thoe124 created the image of what a possible giga would look like in the spot.
Trademark applications filed
WCPO obtained copies of Cedar Fair's paper filings, which request trademarks for the names Orion and Polaris, each as an "amusement park ride," along with T-shirts, toys, magnets and more.
Kings Island declined to comment but provided a short statement: "It's not uncommon for Cedar Fair to file trademark applications to use (or not use) In the future. Our policy is not to comment on rumors or speculation that relates to any of our properties."
The names could also be for future rides at other Cedar Fair parks, such as Kings Dominion or Carowinds. The trademark papers we inspected do not mention Kings Island (or any park).
However, the land where Firehawk stood is known as "X-Base," which has a space and paranormal theme. Enthusiasts say Orion or Polaris would be perfect names for a giant space-themed coaster on the huge swath of land behind The Racer.
So the speculation continues.
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