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rcwizard13

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  1. I love the new bright theme! I was one of those who used the IPB default theme because the KICentral dark made it difficult to tell what was or wasn't read and was just too dark for my liking. The new theme fixes both of those and allows me to enjoy the modern layout. The new banner is also awesome.  Great job and thanks to all those responsible! 

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  2. I don't want another big ugly building to look at. If a Triotech comes, I only want it to go in the Rivertown box. Sure, a new building would be fine if it would be hidden with theming or, as your drawing shows, trees. However, this is Cedar Fair and we all know they would never do that.

    Plus, a dark ride there would remove the only viable location for X-Base expansion.

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  3. 2 hours ago, medford said:

    It has been said, by Terpy and others, that the state requires them to operate the ride and trains as indicated by the company that built the ride and trains.  Apparently PTC doesn't recommend that as an option, and I'm guess will not (at least not without some sort of fee) so they both run forward now.  It probably also helps the operating cost of the ride as they can shut one side down during low crowds and not have the general public feel like they are "missing" something.  I would assume if PTC isn't willing, the park could go out and find a manufacturer that is willing and buy new trains, I'm sure that is not cheap.

    I remember reading on this site that this is a false rumor and Kings Island made the decision to turn it around purely on their own. I believe Kings Island responded to a Facebook comment and said so.

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  4. 1 hour ago, Kenban said:

    Last year I do not remember any rides being closed.  The food stands were short staffed and had long lines but the rides were all operating.  

    I am more worried about the fact that the park schedule lists the park as closed for a private event.  Pure speculation but I suspect that the park has been bought out during the day so it might not just be pass holders in the park.

     

    No, I think you're looking at it the wrong way. I think the private event IS the pass holder preview. I doubt Kings Island would let anyone buy the park out for a day before it officially opens to the public.

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  5. Thanks to everyone who posted advice in this thread. Last weekend I applied and this morning I had my interview. I was in a larger group interview with 8 of us split into two tables of four. We had all applied to a mixture of departments, as well. Initially I was offered a Planet Snoopy position, but as I'm over 18 I was also offered Xtreme Skyflyer, which I accepted.

    When I was thinking beforehand of rides I'd want to work at, Skyflyer hadn't even crossed my mind. I'm eager to learn all about it though. If any of you have worked Skyflyer, I'd love to hear about your work experience specific to it.

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  6. Zoo Executive then: "It's the middle of winter. Let's do free admission for those that brave the cold!"

    Zoo Executive now: "Well, that didn't turn out how we expected."

     

    Edit to point out this quote:

    The previous attendance record was set December 10, 2015, during the Wildlights holiday festival as 37,459 people visited the zoo that day when temperatures were also in the 60s.

    Dang! Broke the record by 26 thousand!

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  7. I have not heard any rumors about the the bins on Diamondback and personally think their removal unlikely. However, if they were removed, I'd love it. Diamondback is my favorite ride at the park and the number of times I've seen all three trains stack up disappoints me.

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  8. 1. Without a doubt Banshee's media day. Perfect weather, free food, free rides, free Skyflyer, and great company. A fantastic day.

    2. Drop Tower

    3. No, but I don't now nor have I ever really had favorite songs. Just some genres or artists I'll prefer over others.

    4. Yes! It doesn't need to be permanent, but a temporary Recar similar to what Six Flags did with many rides would be an awesome blast from the past.

    5. The part we're in now. The holidays keep me busy through January, but once school starts back its just agony. And it gets worse with every passing day.

    6. I am 99% percent confident it's just special theming like Adventure Express and/or projection screens.

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    8 hours ago, Bansheeback said:

    What departments can 15 year olds apply to?


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    I applied as a sweep with a note saying I'd accept any position back in 2013 when I was 15. I was emailed back to contact them later to set up an interview after I turned 16. So, unless things have changed in the last four years I think the answer to your question is none, but if you turn 16 over the summer, you could still apply.

     

    And, if you're wondering, I did not set up an interview because I filled out the application pretty much on my own and only afterwards did I realize my parents didn't want to drive me there from the west side for every shift. I hope to finally drive and get my own car soon though and will be applying once again.

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