IndyGuy4KI Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I picked up Jesse (Avatar) at 6:30AM and we heading towards Mason, OH. We had a nice conversation and trip over. Once we got there I wanted to upgrade my Gold pass to Platinum. So I headed to the ticket booth to process. Here is a picture of Ro Tag, Tom76257, and Gigacoaster holding up their pass and my new pass. (Not sure what is up with Tom?) We headed to DB and had an amazing ride on it. There was about 7 KIC'ers together at this point so we headed towards Beast. Beast decided to be a little difficult and went down 2 cycles before we got on. We waited it out for a while, but gave up and headed to look at WS. We meet a few other KIC'ers outside Beast and we decided to hit up Crypt to see the new theming. There was some changes in the queue and the music is quite awesome during the ride. If you were wanting a different cycle you will be disappointed, but the ride seemed to be very smooth during the cycle. After Crypt we headed to see WS. Here are the pictures I took of WS during the daylight hours. We then headed towards Racer for a ride. The park was packed and the line was almost to the Coney Mall entrance sign, and that was with most of the switch backs open. Blue side was the side open. There was about 12 of us ridding and when we got 2/3 way up the lift will the train stopped and about 15 minutes later we had to be evacuated from the ride. This was a very cool experience to have been a part of especially when almost half the train was KIC'ers! This will be a great story to share for years to come! Thanks to KI staff for getting us off safely and making this a memorable experience! A few of us went up into the ET and we then meet back up with rest of the group to watch American Country. We decided to hit up Lunch at Rivertown Junction. Ryan, Robbie and myself at RJ. Gary and Jeese Ryan, Robbie, and Jesse After getting over stuffed at RJ, we headed to the train to let it settle. here is Gary and Michael on the train. Robbie and Cory with Keith and Jesse behind them. After the train ride, I had a interview with Don Helbig live on the radio with the Indianapolis radio station I work for back in Indianapolis. I hope to post that interview once I can get to the station and get the interview uploaded somewhere! After the interview we meet back up with Robbie and Michael (Oldiesmann) for a ride on FD. The new painted track looks great! I hope the supports are planned for painting next season! We then decided we really wanted to ride Beast for we had heard the track work was awesome! We got a really great ride on Beast. The track work after the brake shed feels great! Way to go KI! Here we are in queue. Michael and I went and got another ride on DB A few pics of DB WS in the back ground. Looks like a lot of the ride ops lost a lot of phone before the start of season! LOL! We then meet back up with Jesse and headed towards WS to see the light package. Here are some pics. What a great light package. This is going to be an awesome night ride! Jesse and Michael Here is a video I took of the WS light package. This really does not do it any justice. We took a ride on Vortex and got on Racer right before the fireworks went off. WS as we are pulling out of the parking lot after the park closed. Ride Count: Beast 1, DB 2, Crypt 1, ET 1, FD 1, Racer 1.1, Train 1, Vortex 1, Total: 9.1 Even though the park was packed and we did not get very many rides in, we all had a great time. No one was upset lines were long or complaining about line jumpers. We didn't care some of the rides were having beginning of season issues (like being stuck on Racer.) We will cherish this day for years to come and have stories to share with new members and relatives, and that is what it is all about. Opening day reminded me why I became a member of KIC. I joined because I love Kings Island and wanted to meet other people who are just as excited about KI as myself. I hope everyone who was there yesterday or will be going soon will also remember why you love KI and became a member of KIC! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I saw you guys before we entered the park for ERT we were about 1 metal detector over but then I did not see anyone from KIC besides Gabe a couple of times for the rest of the day. Looks like you all had an experience on Racer having to walk down, sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 I saw you guys before we entered the park for ERT we were about 1 metal detector over but then I did not see anyone from KIC besides Gabe a couple of times for the rest of the day. Looks like you all had an experience on Racer having to walk down, sounds interesting. I am sure it is a once in a life time experience and was very cool! Wish we could have meet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 It was great to see you!!! I had a wonderful, yet odd day at the park! Thanks for showing your pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 It was great to see you!!! I had a wonderful, yet odd day at the park! Thanks for showing your pictures! Thanks and you as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Great PTR! Man WindSeeker looks Great!!! Can't wait ro ridd it, especially at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Incredible pictures and a great trip report! Glad y'all had fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks Terp! It was a truly great day with friends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 WindSeeker at night looks awesome! I can't wait to ride it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Saw many of you on opening day! Glad everyone can start seeing each other again at the park instead of just talking with each other here during the off season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 The WindSeeker sign is pretty slick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Very nice trip report. Agree with you about track work on Beast-had super ride during ERT-normally the ride doesn't seem to go that fast in the morning but we were really flying. Was so nice to see many of my friends whom I don't get to see during the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks for the report...it was a very fun read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 it was great seeing old friends, while my plans got changed thru-out the day & not a lot of rides in; the day still had honorable mentions. ex: Capt. Nemo, myself, RWildman got seat's 1,2,&3 of row 1 of first cycle of the season on Crypt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for posting Brad - good to see you and hang out with you (I can't really say ride with you ) on Saturday. Love the photo's - can't wait to see/ride WindSeeker at night. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for posting Brad - good to see you and hang out with you (I can't really say ride with you ) on Saturday. Love the photo's - can't wait to see/ride WindSeeker at night. Wow! The kinks seemed to work themselves out by the afternoon time! I hope you were able to get some rides in with your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 LOVE the avatar Indyguy. I had to cancel my plans for opening last minute but, I still experienced it through members posts... even during the day. What an awesome site we have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have to give credit to Oldiesmann for that pic. His came out a lot better than mine since he was using an actual camera and I was using my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Great TR. Thanks for posting. I plan on visiting the park when it quits raining. It should be nice in August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Great TR. Thanks for posting. I plan on visiting the park when it quits raining. It should be nice in August! Any everyone will be begging for it to rain again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Nice PTR...thanks for sharing. I agree with some of the other posters about WindSeeker...it's gonna look sharp at night and will be an amazing night ride. Looks like I will be able to get a pass this year after all...got some extra money coming in, can't wait to venture up there for another amazing season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Saw many of you on opening day! Glad everyone can start seeing each other again at the park instead of just talking with each other here during the off season! You said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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