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Yeah! And the fact that Kings Island uses Carowind's Skytower in Winterfest descriptions is just fine. What do you mean?

Heh... couldn't have said it better myself.

Does any other park put yellow tape at the bottom of the OTSRs like we do?

^ Heck, the whole face of the industry is changing. I mean, I was playing RCT3 the other night (yes, after a year I finally got the darn thing to work on my computer) and I noticed that in several of the scenarios, you start off with the ability to build things like a slingshot-style ride and a 3D cinema, but the ability to build a wooden coaster comes later... I mean, I'm sure that it's just gameplay but where is the world coming to when the ability to build a woody is an afterthought..

Can we talk about things like this on here? So long as it stays tasteful.

My guess is that Skyline is there to stay. The thing that's curious about it is that it seems as though PKI always followed Walt Disney's theory about the main street, in which people will inherently enter on the right side and exit on the left, thus food stands should always be on the right since people will be checking out what looks and smells good as they enter, and souvineer stands and shops should always be on the left because people will be likely to pick up souvineers on their way out. This seems to hold relatively true for PKI, I mean, there are probably more shops on the right side than Walt would have wanted, but you do pass a long string of restaurants. With the exception of whoever happens to be currently occupying the area were Skyline is now as well as the place the sells the funnel cakes (loosely speaking since it's kind of around the corner) there are really mainly shops on the right. Click here to see the photo of the new Skyline from the article that the Captain was talking about. BRING BACK THE CHIPPERY!!!

I voted for Phantom's Revenge, but I'd say Exterminator was in a CLOSE second.

I went last July and there weren't. The rocking is the best part! You could totally tell who were the locals in Noah's Ark because there were probably 10 people in the room with the animatronic animals swaying with the boat looking at them and having conversations, while I'm trying to stop myself from running into walls and such.

They had the same thing at the Forest Fair Mall several years ago. They called it "Glice Skating" which may or may not be the name of the technology. I'm a prettty experienced skater and I even found it difficult to skate on... of course, this was years ago.. I have heard that they're going to install cooling coils for the fountain, but I'm not certain. It would make a lot of sense because we have such odd winters around here.

Kennywood is my favorite park besides PKI. Noah's Ark made my day there.

CoasterRZ was so kind as to share with us his photos of the fountain being overhauled for Winterfest. You'll be able to see that they are laying pallets down to create a base for the skating rink. Click here to go to CoasterRZ's web site!

From the concept video, it looks as if they're going to use similar technology to what they used for Nights of Fire.

The way it was explained to me is that B&M does things a certain way. For example, if they manufacture a coaster that's 180ft tall with 3 inversions one year, they won't manufacture a coaster that's 300ft tall with 8 inversions the next. This is simply so they don't destroy their market in between. With PKI wanted all of these custom jobs, it would be difficult to work with such an orginization. I'm not 100% sure of that, but that's what I've heard.

The ride was just as stated before -- more or less Wild Thormberrie's without the extra squirting effects. The ride was fun, but the most distinct thing I remember was how they had the turntable-style loading platform.

Get tickets from either Blockbuster or Kroger, I think they're selling them with a big discount.

They've closed early the past two years on season passholders' day. You have to admit, though, that's one of the most fun days of the season!

And you know they were not replaced before then how...? Actually, from what I understand, the elevators that were installed at the beginning of the 04 season did replace the original elevators. I think he's right.

Accroding to the press announcement, the rides that will be open are the two carousels, the train, and a "Christmas-ized" SDATHC.

I haven't seen the arcade yet, but he's right, it has changed. They sold clothing and stuff at the beginning of the season.

Was that the Chuck E. Cheese style thing with the ball pits and stuff?

Back to what Klockster was saying about Arrow... When Arrow development originally designed the log flume, the owners of the park (and I think this was Knott's at the time) told them that it should be a water ride, but no one should get wet. It was simply the mode of transportation. After arguing with the park and doing extensive research, they came to the conclusion that people want to get "kind of wet" on water rides. That directly relates to the front of the flume. If you noticed that a cylindrical shape is cut out. It's actually intended to push water away and have a small amount splash up. Now, I think the theory is true because it's never really fun to get drenched on these rides. It's always one of those things that sounds good at the time, but then you regret it an hour later. I'd say all 3 have ups and downs: Flume: Ups: Cool theme Classic ride Downs: Ride can be boring at points Congo: Ups: Excellent air time Downs: Short Themeless WWC: Ups: Perfect natural theme Interesting layout Downs: Gets you too wet sometimes Brandon's the sup Just kidding Brandon!!

Yeah --- I haven't been up there in a couple of weeks.. have they done anything with the Royal Fountain yet or is it still just empty?

Yeah, just be at The Beast at close.

In this Issue (Thursday, October 13, 2005) R.L. Stine's Fear Street Nights Comes to Life at PKI New Nick or Treat is Perfect for Halloween PKI vs. PKD - It’s Like Seeing An Old Friend A Boy, A Girl and Kings Island Upcoming Events Unsubscribe/Contact Information R.L. Stine's Fear Street Nights Comes to Life at PKI Young adults love the scary stories by author R.L. Stine, including the Goosebumps and Fear Street series; and now they can be part of the spine-tingling action at the R.L. Stine Fear Street Nights attraction at FearFest. Be prepared this October as heathens jump from the pages of R.L. Stine's Fear Street Nights into this walk-through nightmare. The house is priced to sell, and as you enter one terrifying room after another the sounds of torture and horrific stories echo in your head. There is no turning back from the frightening adventure that lies ahead on this Fear Street...can you escape the wrath that curses this house? R.L. Stine created the Fear Street series in 1989, and it has become the best-selling young adult series in history. He has new books coming out this year, including Moonlight Secrets, Midnight Games and Darkest Dawn. Goosebumps began in 1992 and quickly became a hit with kids around the world. The books were even turned into a TV show, which was number-one three years in a row. R.L. Stine has received numerous awards of recognition, including several Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and Disney Adventures Kids' Choice Awards. He has been selected by kids as one of their favorite authors in the National Education Association Read Across America. During the month of October, Kings Island will be giving away Fear Street books. Enter to win by telling us your favorite scary moment from an R.L. Stine book. Can't remember one? Visit R.L. Stine Fear Street Nights at FearFest for a terrifying reminder. Tell us about your last trip to the park, win up to $1,000 We really want to know about your last trip to the park! Participate in our online Guest Satisfaction Survey and you'll be entered in a drawing to win two tickets to the park or one of a hundred prizes ranging in value from $25 to $1,000. See a list of past winners. Thank you! New Nick or Treat is Perfect for Halloween Guests are invited to dust off their costumes and make their way to PKI to help us celebrate the Midwest’s most elaborate, most spooktackular children’s Halloween event, Nick or Treat. Every Saturday and Sunday during October, this special event offers kid-sized haunts and boo-rific Nickelodeon fun with your favorite characters! Nick or Treat '05 features new Halloween attractions like the Corn Maze, where guests weave through a festive maze of straw stacks and cornstalks and discover surprises around every single bend; and the Funhouse Express, where you meet Jimmy, would-be inventor, on this spooky interactive experience where a dilapidated fun house attraction turns into a test drive of “Clown Chaosâ€Â! Other attractions include Wizard’s World of Wonder, Pumpkin Patch Express and The Great Pumpkin. Also returning is the Trick or Treat event. Every Saturday and Sunday kids can collect Halloween goodies as they travel throughout Nickelodeon Central from 11am to 4pm. This 2005 hauntingly exciting event is free for all PKI season passholders, and free with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Simple Plan in Concert at PKI on Oct. 30th The five-member band from Montreal Canada hits the road in support of the highly anticipated upcoming release of their “MTV Hard Rock Live†CD. This very talented multi million record selling band has been called “punkâ€Â, “pop†and “rockâ€Â. Whatever you call them, don’t miss your chance to see this indefinable but exciting band live at TimberWolf Amphitheatre on October 30th. Tickets on sale now! PKI vs. PKD - It’s Like Seeing An Old Friend by Lisa Bamberger, Park Guest Paramount Parks offers a blast of a time for people of all ages. As a long-time visitor of Kings Island, I took a trip over to their sister park Kings Dominion. They had some unique rides and shows, and yet so many similarities to Kings Island that it was deja vu. If you’re a fan of one, you’ll want to visit the other. It’s like seeing an old friend. Driving on I-71 in Ohio and I-95 in Virginia, you can see the same Eiffel Tower replica. Once inside Kings Dominion, it’s a concourse of original attractions and twin rides found in both parks, yet some have unique differences. Both parks have The Racer (called Rebel Yell at PKD) and the Flight of Fear. Drop Zone at PKI rotates on the way up; Tomb Raider at PKD is outdoors. PKD’s feature steel coaster, Anaconda, seats two across and has loops like PKI’s Vortex, but includes an underwater tunnel and splash effect. PKD’s Hypersonic XLC and PKI’s Italian Job are both thrilling coasters you ride in a race car along the track. Eating can add pleasure to your visit with tasty choices offered at both parks at reasonable prices. At PKI, I recommend Cincinnati favorites LaRosa’s Pizza and Skyline Chili which is served at several locations throughout their park. PKD offers delicious Black Angus burgers at Happy Days Café and other locations. When visiting both PKI and PKD, make time for School of Rock Live In Concert. Even my “don’t like shows†boyfriend really liked this one. At Star Search you can compete singing your favorite song live on stage. For some of us this is more frightful than any roller coaster! People love to be a star and we love watch, cheer, and even laugh. Go to both parks and experience the fun yourself. I must admit I prefer Kings Island, the King of Woodies! My boyfriend, who’s only been to Kings Dominion, says I’m partial to my home town park, but we’ll see! I can’t wait to take him there along with my son and brother next year! If you'd like to be a guest writer for the Kings Island Newsletter, click here to submit an article idea. Only 26 Days Left to Get Your '06 Season Pass! Time is running out on our better than ever deal for the 2006 Season Pass! Purchase and have a photo ID made by 11/6/05 to receive free parking for the rest of 2005 and all of 2006! Plus, you'll get free admission to 2005 FearFest and 2005 Nick or Treat, and the lowest available price on '05 Winterfest admission...all for the lowest price of the season! For more information on this limited time season pass offer of only $69.99 each when you purchase 4 or more, click here. A Boy, A Girl and Kings Island Numerous times when I was a kid, my family would take yearly trips to Kings Island. However, due to me and my siblings growing up and being involved in nearly everything that we could, it became harder to take those annual vacations out to the amusement park, even though the thought of it was always there. About three years ago, I met and began falling in love with the most wonderful girl. We became inseparable. As we were getting to know each other, we would talk about our past and things we had done. One time the topic of vacations came up including Kings Island. We both had gone there many times when we were young with our families and both hadn't been back in a long time. It was kind of ironic and interesting that there could have been times that both our families were at the park at the same time, and that we could have seen each other even before we actually knew it! It was almost like Kings Island was some sort of fate that brought us together! With this thought always on our minds, we both decided that we needed to go back there sometime to relive those childhood memories. We managed to find a time this past summer right when we got out of our sophomore year in college to plan a vacation out to Ohio and back to the park we remember from our childhood years. It was such a wonderful time and we couldn't have picked a better place to visit. It was fun to be in the park and see how much each of us remembered from years back. The trip was also special because we were creating new memories - this time together! It was a special time with the most special person that I know, and we both look forward to revisiting the park more times in the upcoming years. We now see the connection that we have to the park and to each other even all the way back as far as we could remember. Thanks Kings Island for creating those memories, for initially bringing us together, and for having many more special times for us to share in the future! Brian C. from Peoria, IL will receive two tickets to Paramount's Kings Island. Winners are randomly selected. Submit your entry! Stay tuned for our next issue in two weeks! Upcoming Events Thursday, October 13 Open Weekends Thru Nov. 6th Check the park calendar for specific fall operating hours. Friday, October 14 Park Open 5pm-midnight FearFest Face the spine-tingling terror....IF YOU DARE! Friday and Saturday Nights in October. Saturday, October 15 Park Open 10am-Midnight Nick or Treat Enjoy the all-new Nick or Treat with your favorite Nickelodeon Characters! Saturdays and Sundays thru October. Sunday, October 16 Park Open 10am-8pm Friday, October 21 Park Open 5pm-midnight Saturday, October 22 Park Open 10am-midnight Sunday, October 23 Park Open 10am-8pm Friday, October 28 Park Open 5pm-midnight Saturday, October 29 Park Open 10am-midnight Sunday, October 30 Park Open 10am-8pm Simple Plan in Concert The five-member band from Montreal Canada hits the road in support of the highly anticipated upcoming release of their "MTV Hard Rock Live" CD. Saturday, November 5 Park Open 10am-6pm 2 More Days! If you just need to ride The Beast one more time, or didn't get enough of The Italian Job Stunt Track, here's your chance! This will also be the last chance to purchase 2006 season passes and get FREE PARKING for the entire 2006 season! Sunday, November 6 Park Open 10am-6pm Last Chance! Last chance to ride The Beast one more time and purchase 2006 season passes! Discount Coupons FearFest Friday Night Discount: Saturday and Sunday Savings: Win Park Tickets! R.L. Stine grew up in Columbus, Ohio near Paramount’s Kings Island. He even wrote a book about one of the roller coasters in our park. Can you tell us the name of that book? Last issue we asked you what is the site of Ichabod Crane's last hours before his unfortunate encounter with the headless horseman? The answer, as stated on PKI's FearFest Site, is the Van Tassel Farmhouse. Congratulations to Allen J. from Dayton, OH for knowing the correct answer! He will receive two free tickets to Paramount's Kings Island. Contact Us Have a question about your Season Pass or about ordering online? Have a comment about our newsletter? Send us a note! Source: PKI e-newsletter

Nah... they'll talk to you... that's what they're there for. Both Jeff and Maureen have been great to PKIC and have done tons of things for us. It's going to be hard for them to try to actually meet with you, but I'm sure that Maureen is more than happy to answer any questions you have through e-mail.