Unless people were lying, I know a few people that will be on the crew and they are definitely the best out there at the park.
I was also told that the head of rides will personally be at the ride, for at least the first few weeks and he's very big on efficiency, so that's another good sign.
And as far as assigning seats, Kings Island was assigning seats on Diamondback back in May when I visited. Don't know if they continued that all year or not. I don't think it slows down the line, you just don't all bunch up in the station and stay in line more.
I was looking over on another site I will probably be banned for mentioning on here, so I just won't.
Anyway, it's funny how much it does remind you of Intimidator. Maybe we can flood part of the parking lot?