RollerColt
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It's perfectly fine to be nervous. I've been riding these rides for 20 years, and honestly I still get the butterflies when queuing for some of the rides. For me, that's what makes it a great thrill and frankly addicting haha...
I would start small and work up to Banshee and Firehawk. For years I would always start my day with a ride on The Racer. For Firehawk, be prepared for the lift hill. You'll notice fairly quickly by just standing in the line that it. is. LOUD. It can give quite a headache...
But if you can get past the sound, it's definitely worth it! If you've ever wanted to experience what it would be like to have wings and fly around, this coaster is for you, sir! I would ride Firehawk and maybe Vortex before trying out Banshee. Vortex will truly test your limit on how many times you can handle going upside down. If you're A-OK after riding that thing, then the time for Banshee should be had. It's smooth, fast, and quite intense. It's a world class ride for sure!
As a side note, don't stress yourself out too much if you don't think you can handle these rides. Only YOU can make that decision, not the lady standing next to you. If they're a good friend, it won't bother them either. Honesty is a good policy with girls, as Han Solo says: "they always find out. Always..."
Anyways, cheers mate! Let us know how it goes for ya! Heck you might even run into me if you decide to ride Banshee!
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2017... And so it begins. The speculation, the anticipation... I'm having a flashback to a certain year.
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I agree! It's nice to see my childhood through the eyes of KI. We've all been blessed to experience such a rich history! Thanks again, Don!
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In cases like that, I just tell them I did it. They have a script, they are either unwilling or unable to deviate from it (even if they know it is stupid too) and it cuts through the bullcrap faster if you don't argue it. I'm more likely to be corresponding through text or email tho, I hate talking on the phone.
In all honesty that is the best trick Magenta. Once you finally break their script they're forced to improvise on the fly. Usually that means they expedite you to someone who can truly help: the blessed tier two technician. Some say that we're legend, but we exist and we can help... Getting to us is far more difficult than talking to us hahaha...
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Wow. And to think I was actually considering working there for IT. My field is very hard to work in sometimes... Businesses will think we aren't needed> then get rid of us> then complain that they are having all sorts of problems. By that point they panic and outsource on the cheap with less than desired quality.
It's one of those fields where if everything is going right, we're viewed as lazy and sitting around doing nothing. If everything is going wrong we're... lazy and sitting around doing nothing haha...
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Obviously you have not ridden The Roller Coaster At New York New York Casino formerly known as Manhattan Express.
No love for that infernal contraption. At least not from me. It's despicable. On a good day.
Heh, I have actually! But I was quite young and naive. So my judgement on the quality of the ride was lacking... I'm sure if I rode it now I would sing a different tune!
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I love all coasters,
Some ride low and some are tall,
We can get along!
My Haikus are always lame... hahaha...
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Yep. I can attest to this as well. My wife and I went to the Universal Parks for our honeymoon a few years ago and we ended up leaving well before closing time. Too many screens gave her a terrible headache. It's true that a lot of the rides seem to have a flair of redundancy... At least the Harry Potter World scenery was pleasant!
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It's crazy how things can significantly change over 10 years.
RollerColt, I love your profile pic, did you design that yourself?
I sure did! It's not perfect by any means but thankfully Photoshop is quite forgiving!
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It's crazy how things can significantly change over 10 years.
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And they still don't have an app for Android or iOS... What is this, 2007?
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I still have to wonder how turning a critic away would be an effective practice. That would be like Disney telling people who are cautious about "The Force Awakens" to go find another movie.
That's not fear I smell, is it? I guess they aren't confident in their product...
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Working as a technology specialist at my school corporation, I was quite surprised to receive a ticket from our ticketing software "Spiceworks":
** Make Plans Now to Turn Your Spring Field Trip Upside Down!
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If your school or class is thinking about taking a field trip this spring that’s fun, educational and STEM-focused; you’ll definitely want to consider visiting Kentucky Kingdom on one of our Education in Motion days (April 22 and 29, 2016; May 5, 13, 20, and 23, 2016).
Kentucky Kingdom is open on Education in Motion days from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.(Please note: the Hurricane Bay water park is not open on these days.)
We offer a special group admission rate of only $19.95 per person (plus tax, if applicable). In addition, for each 5 paid admissions, we provide one complimentary admission ticket that can be used for bus drivers, chaperones, etc.
We also have some great food and drink packages that start at only $8.50 per person for an all-you-can-eat picnic buffet. To sign up, fill out the reservation form athttp://www.kentuckykingdom.com/groups/education-in-motion/** School groups are also allowed to bring their own lunches into the park. Please inquire if you’re interested in this option.
Mind you, this was a ticket and not an email haha... I was so confused at first... "Why is Kentucky Kingdom asking me for tech support?!?!"
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I'm with BeastForever on this one. 2005 had it going on!
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My first upside down experience... King Cobra. What a ride. Looking back now, I am so glad I decided to ride it. Way back in '97.
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I've never said this before here.
I read this forum and its predecessors for years before I joined. And that's true of most of the other forums I belong to as well.
Terp...just sayin'.
I spent 7 years reading the discussions on KICentral, before finally making an account and joining in on the conversations last year. I really have Banshee to thank for bringing me back to this wonderful group of people!
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It's very impressive! Huge kudos to Holiday World for a successful unveil! Will would be proud!
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Will Power... that's a touching tribute on many levels...
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^^I can see it now, a bunch of KIC members at one member's house huddled around someone with a Smartphone or a PC trying to get the stream to load.
Come on over! I've got plenty of room!
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Bahahahaha... that girl... "Why aren't your friends here with you?"
"Uh, because they don't want to be?"
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Woah, that was nuts! All three of my computers just loaded it at the same time, with my iPhone still blaring and trying to out-do them! Lol... the wive is looking at me with a crazed look right now... hahaha... sorry dear!
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my iphone is working perfectly
Well how about that... out of all of my devices my iPhone is also working perfectly... LOL
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Yep, mine too now. Guess we have an answer about those servers... lol..
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Friends, if you are having issues watching the livestream, try running it in low quality. It has helped me so far.
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I need advice for Kings Island in the summer of 2016
in Kings Island
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That's true. Excellent point! My technique is from how my father built me up for the rides. I can't honestly say if it's right or wrong, though it's probably closer to the latter hahaha...
But yes, Banshee to Vortex is night and day. As others have stated, not staring at the track can help tremendously if motion sickness is apparent.