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Glad you enjoyed Knoebels. Definitely not your typical park but the layout with the roads and such reminded me a bit of (New) Conneaut Lake Park (though CLP isn't nearly as big). Unfortunately the only time you'll get night rides on the woodies is during Phoenix Phall Phunfest as they otherwise apparently don't run their woodies after dark. I didn't get to ride Flyers last year as it was down when I was there (or at least when I wanted to ride it), so hopefully I'll get that in this year (along with Over The Top and the sky ride, both of which were also closed last year when I was there).
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The tweet and article from Local12 aren't there anymore. I wasn't referring to the original tweet.
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Local12's tweet containing a link to that article has also mysteriously vanished. I wonder if the park asked them to take it down.
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The new Typhoon Twister water slide at Six Flags St Louis has closed after a rider somehow fell out of the tube... https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/new-typhoon-twister-water-slide-at-six-flags-in-eureka/article_e871af80-26e2-54a7-bc02-91af1f9c34d1.html http://www.kmov.com/story/38496518/six-flags-new-ride-typhoon-twister-closed-due-to-ride-related-incident
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My guess would be extra loading time. If someone does decide to sit in that row then you have to wait a short time while the guest adjusts the seatbelt to fit them. If that row is empty the next time around, it takes longer for the ride op to pull the belt tight again. I have always wondered why they even have belts on Timbers to begin with since they just tell you they have to be buckled but not tight.
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I recommend stopping at Sara's while in Erie. It's right up the road from Waldameer and is a really fun diner/tourist trap type place with good food. If you have time, Presque Isle State Park (also right up the road from Waldameer and Sara's) is worth a trip. I didn't venture out to Gull Point because I was being bombarded with bugs on the trail, but there's a lighthouse and a lot of other stuff to see/do there (beach, picturesque lake views, etc.)
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To be fair, someone did record a Snoopy-themed parody of a Snoop Dogg song a while back:
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Direct link that doesn't go through a couple of Google redirects: https://www.wblzmedia.com/2018/06/16/kings-island-gravity-is-an-experience-you-cant-miss-at-the-park/
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Given the desing of the doghouse I'd guess it belongs to Snoopy's brother Marbles. Sent from my Galaxy S9 using Tapatalk
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Relatively minor incident but still something you don't expect to see. https://www.wral.com/bumper-car-catches-fire-at-carowinds-park/17605410/
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When I was riding Great Pumpkin Coaster with my niece earlier, a kid in front of us was saying that GPC is a "mini Banshee".
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HoliWood Nights 2018: Coastershack
Oldiesmann replied to Oldiesmann's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
I'm staying at the Red Roof Inn near the park and it's the same there too. Sent from my Galaxy S9 using Tapatalk -
The Indy Star decided to write an article comparing KI to Holiday World... https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2018/05/29/heres-how-kings-island-compares-holiday-world-indiana/633416002/
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HoliWood Nights 2018: Coastershack
Oldiesmann replied to Oldiesmann's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Both water coasters have cubbies in the queue for your stuff as I recall Sent from my Galaxy S9 using Tapatalk -
How many amusement parks (and theme parks) have you visited?
Oldiesmann replied to McSalsa's topic in KI Polls
Assuming I'm not missing anything... Americana Beech Bend Camden Park Cedar Point Coney Island DelGrosso's Dorney Holiday World Kentucky Kingdom Kings Island Knoebel's Magic Kingdom Memphis Kiddie Park New Conneaut Lake Park Stricker's Grove Waldameer -
How Far Do You Live From Kings Island (and how do you get there)
Oldiesmann replied to McSalsa's topic in KI Polls
I live about 10 minutes or so from downtown Cincinnati, a few miles from where I-74 and I-75 meet. I can typically make it to the park in about 30 minutes depending on traffic -
Like usual, Gold Passes have been extended again this year, but until July 4th this time instead of the usual week or so that they usually extend the sale for. Pass sales must be way down this year.