KIfan73 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I searched other threads, but hope this hasn't already been posted... I was reading the 2008 Season Pass FAQ section on PKI.com and it states very clearly that next year HH will definitely be a separate charge. I believe it even says that the free parking will not be available during it, as well. http://www1.cedarfair.com/kingsisland/spec...fo/pass_faq.cfm I know it has been said on here that it was expected to be an up-charge, but I hadn't read anything definitive. Again, I hope this isn't a re-post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieR Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 As a passholder, I don't have a problem with that. I'm a MAXX Pass holder this year, and will be a Platinum Pass holder next year... Had they decided to charge THIS year, I would have pitched a fit. The impression was certainly given that it would be included with '07 passes. But it's clearly being stated that it's NOT included with '08 passes... so I'm purchasing my '08 pass knowing that if I want to go to KI at the end of the '08 season, I'll have to pay extra. No problem. (I do think paid parking is a little ridiculous -- that experience is exactly the same as it's been all year lol -- but whateva.) Right move by CF in my book. (And I'm def not agreeing with many of their moves these days, LOL.) I'm glad they went with reason and positive PR over $$$ for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Halloween Haunt will definitely be an upcharge next year, however it's FREE with park admission and for passholders this year. Don't forget that it starts this Friday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleHenry Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Make sure to swing by Cornstalkers for a frighteningly good time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchdown62 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So, next October, would season pass holders need to pay for a ticket for the day if they arrive at the park in the morning, or will KI only charge for HH when the event actually starts in the evenings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well, if I had to guess, I`d say that the park would be open on Saturdays from either 10am or noon until about 5pm for pass holders and general admission. They would then clear the park, and let any paying customer, be it general admission or season pass holder into the park for Halloween Haunt. However, the park might not yet know the specifics of how things will work next October yet, beyond the fact that they intend to charge everyone for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I will be there Friday, I was suppose to go yesterday, but never made it. So I'll be at the park from 7pm till 1am on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So, next October, would season pass holders need to pay for a ticket for the day if they arrive at the park in the morning, or will KI only charge for HH when the event actually starts in the evenings? That is a decision that has not been made yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? Maybe, maybe not. I'm willing to guess that they'll have it open to passholders from 10 to 5 and then close it from 5-7 and reopen as an upcharge for HH. Then again, you'll just have to wait until the park announces how they're going to handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 No, The park will still be open on Saturday's and Sunday's in October next fall. However when HH starts it'll be a separate fee. So season pass holders can enjoy the park on Saturdays and Sundays. The will probably have the park open from like 10am till 5pm on Saturday's, and then close and reopen for HH. (This is for next year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 That seems dumb to me to open and then close the park again. Why just not force the people going to fearfest have a wrist band or something alond those lines. I wonder if they close the park if you can stay in the parking lot to avoid having to pay for parking. I guess these are all issues that the uper mangament will have to deciede in the coming months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? it will go down the drain just like winterfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? it will go down the drain just like winterfest I'm afraid I agree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH13TEEN Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? it will go down the drain just like winterfest I'm afraid I agree with you. they are just pushing people away i think i am going to cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 ^ I wouldn't go that far. I don't think they're "pushing" people away, but I do think that most people are used to it being included in admission and with their season pass. I hope its hugely successful both this year and next year, and every year after that. I just know I probably won't pay extra next year to go to it. Hopefully I'm in a tiny minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 So basiclly the end of August will be the last free days for park operations next year? it will go down the drain just like winterfest I'm afraid I agree with you. they are just pushing people away i think i am going to cry Woah, people are acting like its armegedon. Many, many, many parks do not include Halloween attractions in SP admission. Universal, Knotts, Disney, Carowinds, BGA, etc. all have seperate times/admission for the haunted attractions and other parks (like SFGAm) have normal admission for normal rides and add on fees for the haunted houses. KI and CP are actually in the minority with providing Halloween for free. However, I do hope that they go with the wristband idea, it makes the most sense. Simply station ride ops at entrances and have them check for them after a certain time. Then if need be at a certain time (like 1 hour after normal close) have security start escorting people still on the midway with out a bracelet. That way the park is open as long as possible, there is no complicated, unneeded and annoying 2 hour close for day visitors on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padfoot714 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I have mixed feelings about the upcharge. On the one hand, it will reduce the insane crowding and horrible lines that have plagued Fearfest in the past. On the other hand, I feel like I'm getting ripped off for essentially having to pay park admittance twice. Hopefully the HH '08 pricing will be reasonable. If it is anything over $20 I just won't go. How much are tickets this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^ I guess I'm confused on how you are getting ripped off. You paid a flat rate to enjoy the park as many times as you wish, and that rate is actually paid off in 3 visits. HH is a special event that includes attractions that are not at the park all summer. And you think that you should not have to pay an extra fee? When you buy a car, do you expect the car with the standard 3.0 engine and the 2.7 twin turbo to be the same price? Of course not. One is normal, one is special. it will go down the drain just like winterfest Wow. We don't even know of how HH will go this year, but from all the early reports it is going to be a huge hit. And you are already comparing it to Winterfest? How is that even possible? There were many TR the last few years, after Paramount stopped making FF an upcharge event, that there were too many people in the park and that you could not enjoy all the haunts in one night and it wasn't worth the money that was paid. Then this year the rumor that HH will be an upcharge event, and that pi$$ed everyone off because they were not notified when they purchased their pass. But it turned out to be just a rumor and HH is still free this year. Now the park has already told everyone that HH in '08 will be an upcharge, and people are still pi$$ed. Can't some people ever be satisfied? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I for one an actually glad that the Halloween Haunt will be paid for next year. I am also fall in the bracket I am stilling living at home and making pretty decent money and really don't need to worry about if 20 or 30 will break the bank on not. I think tehy should have the rides open to everyone and the Hautned Areas are only for people with a wrist band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIemployeeforlife Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I worked Fearfest when they had the whole wrist band thing. It was hell!!! There were more guest complaints this year, and it cause more people to want to jump in the lines. To control the amount of people yes it is a good idea, but overall I think the park should have learned its lesson about not doing the wrist bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Well to avoid that you can just have the the entrace off main midway where they wrist band would be checked then the main line were the bulk of it would be off to the side in an area and have one person patroling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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