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^ That and 8 lbs of apples is $1. I can say with certainty that I've never bought 8 lbs. of apples. 10 cans of peas for $1? That would be one of Kroger's 10 for $10 deals nowadays. That's the most detalied description I've read of that planned park. Just think... if that had actually happened, I may never have worked in an amusement/theme park (much less for 22 years) and I probably wouldn't have gone as often (since it's farther than KI is to my house). Right now in some alternate universe, there's someone posting on Frontier Worlds Central about a cornfield in Kings Mill, OH that was supposed to be a new park with a 1/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

Guys I received a large surprise from the Kingdom today. I learned I was being promoted to be in charge of the operation of the Thunder Zone. Apparently I have really impressed in the last few months with my quality of work. This will give me an even greater chance of interacting with some of you as I will be moving sporadically throughout my zone to ensure smooth and proper operation. I just really hope I am able to live up to and exceed all standards that are expected of me and I am now ready for Kentucky Kingdom's 2014 season. See all of you guys there!

It's the life of a Kings Island enthusiast. I'm always looking forward to the future of Kings Island. I can't even wait for what happens in 2018. Or 2030. What?! What can it be?!

Whats more shocking is bacon was $.65 a pound!

If you just heard someone say that, it might be incorrect information. As CoasterOhio noted, a source should be cited. Posting incorrect information can result in needless calls to the park, untrue rumors, and even questions from the media. Kings Island really appreciates it when we don't let that happen. Kings Island maintenance staff and state ride inspectors have a lot of work to do with each ride in the park before it can open for the season. Drop Tower is apparently a bit late this year. Rides are complex machines with a lot of individual parts which must be inspected, refurbished, and/or replaced on a regular basis.

Look at what I saw this morning! Very close to Summer now! (KIWebcam)

It's a well-known fact that talks of moving Coney Island Cincinnati originally sprung from the fact that Coney had been ravaged by floods throughout its history on the banks of the Ohio River. However, another factor the helped move the project forward so quickly was that Fess Parker, TV's "Daniel Boone" and "Davy Crockett" announced that he intended to build his own theme park near the intersection of I-71 and I-75 in Kentucky. The competition wouldn't have fared well for Coney Island. Check out this article from the Nevada Daily Mail that talks about Parker's plan to build his own Frontier World in Coney Island's back yard. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1908&dat=19680920&id=GkUrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ctQEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2328,1051949

Funny part is, the location he was eyeing isn't far from where the Ark Park is supposed to go.

Both rides are unique and can run 3 trains each without a MCBR. However, sometimes they do block on top of the lift hill. Definitely worth a re-ride. But you must exit the train and rejoin the line. Both load and unload have the retractable floor that operate independently of each other, so safety reasons, you must exit the trains each time. I rode them a couple years ago, and they are still just as smooth as when they first open. Definitely get down there. I am not a fan of the movies either, but I was completely 100% impressed with Forbidden Journey. It replaced Spider-man as my number 1 dark ride. Had absolutely no idea what was going on, but I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. You have to ride Forbidden Journey. I love Banshee, it has taken my number 1 inverted spot from Montu. Banshee is one of those coasters that just gets better with each ride.

Gold and Platinum passholders are encouraged to wear their favorite dinosaur gear and join us for complimentary donuts, coffee and juice on the Dino Pad located near the entrance of the world's largest animatronic dinosaur park, Dinosaurs Alive!, Sunday, May 18, from 9:30am until 11:00am. Admission to Dinosaurs Alive! is free this year for Gold and Platinum passholders. Use your pass to literally step back in time to the beginning of the "Age of the Dinosaurs" and encounter The Beasts that dominated the planet for over 180 million years. *** This event will also take place on June 1 Source: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/things-to-do/events-and-promotions/May-18-Roar-with-the-Dinosaurs

Hopefully I find out this summer!

A lot of false propaganda has been posted on this site this year. As previously stated, the ride crews are permitted water.

I agree with markr, and add it also gives some a avenue to vent a little.

Good Day everyone. Kings Island in an article in this month's Cincinnati Family Magazine. http://cincinnatifamilymagazine.com/2014/05/get-away-kings-island/

There are enough of those within 6 hours of here for my liking.

Probably the reason you don't see a Peanuts dark ride in our park is because Boo Blasters was commissioned by the former CEO, who saw fit to save money by ordering the same re-theme to all existing Scooby Doo themed dark rides. Our dark ride happened to be in the Peanuts-themed area, but that's not the case at all of the rest of the Cedar Fair parks. And Kinzel wouldn't waste a time personalizing ours. That would be outrageous!

Free admission for Military personnel May 23-26; July 3-6 Kings Island is once again honoring the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military. All members of the military -- active and retired -- will receive free admission to Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend May 23-26 and during the Fourth of July holiday July 3-6. The offer also allows military personnel to purchase up to six (6) discount admission tickets for members of their immediate family for only $29.99 at the front gate admissions windows on the day of their visit. Military personnel who qualify for the free admission ticket and discount offer for family members include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers' Training Corps with government issued ID. Source: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/things-to-do/events-and-promotions/Tribute-to-the-Armed-Forces

I am hoping so to, Lucas!

Perfect example of what should be shown on the Fun TVs. Perhaps a line-jumper of the day photo made to look like a police booking, holding a date and time plaque, with a front and profile pose. (JK)

Good news. Nothing warms my heart like a Coaster Comeback.

USA Today calls Banshee "the world's longest roller coaster".

^Yet Kennywood, Knoebel's, and Waldemeer can keep up their dark rides.

And yet Kennywood has a fantastic one... I beg to differ. The 1972 brochure lists The Enchanted Voyage as part of HB: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/197x/pki197x1_2.html ... as does the 1974 brochure: http://KICentral.com/history/photos/displayimage.php?album=8&pid=247#top_display_media The 1989 map lists Smurfs' Enchanted Voyage as part of HB: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/maps/1989/pki1989index.html Even in the Paramount years, Phantom Theatre's ride entrance & exit are firmly in the pink HB section of the map. 2000: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/maps/2000/pki2000.html 2002: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/maps/2002/pki2002.html And with Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle, same thing. The "Attraction Locater" section of the 2005 map even has a pink circle number next to the ride name, indicating it's part of Hanna Barbera Land and not International Street (which has green circles for its attractions). 2004: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/maps/2004/pki2004.html 2005: http://www.themeparkbrochures.net/maps/2005/pki2005.html

Hopefully I'll be around for their 100th! "I'll tell you, grandkids...back then, we had this ride called Vortex...but it sank into the ground!" *shock and awe on grandkids' faces* "...and Son of Beast, don't even get me started..."

Kentucky Kingdom on Facebook : "Ed Hart and Ed Glass showing off one of our newly designed park direction signs!" Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook

At visitkingsisland.com, the price is $64.99 per ticket, plus $5.99 processing fee per order. Five people would be a grand total of $330.94. Assuming that it's still offered at Kings Island's front gate for the same price, the total total there would be $324.95. Parking at Kings Island would be $12/$15, at parking at Cedar Point would be $15. You might save some money by purchasing your ticket at a participating Kroger or Meijer store. If you choose this option, call the store you plan to visit to verify availability and price. If you buy the tickets at Kroger on a weekend and use their fuel points coupon, you could save $1.30/gallon on one Kroger gasoline fill-up.

A lot of people read this message board, so there are often real consequences when bad information gets posted. Something overheard from a member of the public, another KICentral member, or even a ride operator isn't necessarily something that should be published online. I don't mean to single you out; this is in general. The terms of use of this site require that any "insider" information have a source cited. Unless this source is a person authorized to represent the park (Guest Services, public relations, etc), posting it here is probably a bad idea. You don't want to post incorrect information, and you don't want to get any park employees in trouble.

Jeez that water slide! Do you have to stick a wedge of wood in your crack so as not to have your swim trunks surgically removed from your intestine?

I never had that experience (forcing our 5 year old to ride). From the moment he's been tall enough to ride anything, he's always been more than willing. However, after riding drop zone several times last year, all of a sudden he became convinced that he was too scared to ride it, or it made his stomach feel funny. I don't ride Drop zone, but Mom loves it, so she was always with him while I waited with our youngest. Since she is pregnant this year, I guess he gets a reprive as I'll only jump on if he insists and talks me into it, he had to force me on Drop Zone rather than vice versa 1x on that thing was enough for me. We'll see if he stays on past seasons pace and grows the next 4" before the summer is over to ride Banshee. Of course, then we'll have to see if Mom will let us, since she's ride free this summer. There was a comment in there about the best time to go with small children. One little tidbit, and its not going to work for everyone, but if you kids can stay up late enough, the last hour in Planet Snoopy during the middle of the week is often empty. Since my wife is a teacher and the kids are out of school, they generally stay up a bit later in the summer since they can sleep in and take longer naps. You can get a bunch of ride cycles in b/w 9:00 & 10:00 in Planet Snoopy. Another thing to note, is pay attention to what you kid can ride, you may not think they're tall enough to do much of anything, but there are some things in there. Our 1 year old was on the obvious rides that most parents would think about, the Train, Merry Go Round (x2), Boo Blasters, but she was also on The Monster, and whatever they call the mini-Whip it last season. Neither have a height requirement. My wife said she didn't look like she enjoyed the Monster, but she loved riding Whip It with her brother last season. I'm not sure if she's 36" this season or not, she'll turn 2 in a few weeks, I'm sure she'll love Charlie Browns Wind Up, The Red Baron and a bunch of the other 36" tall rides in Planet Snoopy.

Theoretically, the load area could be moved, but that would be a real journey into your imagination...

http://i.imgur.com/syyOggi.jpg They have to let me get out of line and take my bag on Banshee/Firehawk or it's discrimination.

Thanks the Kidd for the vote and yes I defiantly know my way around Disney World Parks and resorts. My latest visits have been more in the way of in and out (few days) visits due to running events and such. I do recommend RailRider as he has been going a lot lately with his little one and is most up to date. I know he sees the value of preplanning to get the best value and family time.

With meetups, people generally don't stick together in one large group. Getting everyone there on the same day might not be necessary, except for special events that everyone wants to attend. (Coasting for Kids, Coaster Crew event, ERT events, announcements, Closing Day, etc)

Here's my view on it: It could be themed to The Great Pumpkin (not including that The Great Pumpkin Coaster is right next door ). It has always made me wonder why its not Peanuts themed when it is located in Planet Snoopy and the ride workers are wearing Planet Snoopy uniforms.

Brain fart, corrected..It's been a long day..Three major admissions in a day already probably more. One pt with GI impaction, one Asthmatic pt who self shot epi and living off of benadryl and sitting in anaphalaxis barely making it, then one pt with a temp 106.XX for rapid cooldown. Busy busy busy day

I am hoping so to, Lucas! Oh, make no mistake Brad, you WILL find out this Summer, even if we all have to toss you in the trunk of the BMW when we go!!!

Also known as the day of massive crowds. We did this for father's day one year. It rained and yet everything was still and incredibly long wait.

True... But is stealing Diamondbacks attention really necessary?

Kentucky Kingdom on Facebook : "We hope that you'll "drop" in opening day, May 24th! (This is a picture from about 3/4 of the way to the top of Deep Water Dive, America's tallest body slide!)" Photo : Kentucky Kingdom via Facebook

I'm kinda jaded, I guess... I've never been that jazzed about Eurofighters. I've ridden Spongebob Squarepants Rock Bottom Plunge at the Mall of America, Mystery Mine, and Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags over Georgia, and none of them were anything to write home about for me. Dare Devil Dive is one of the most uninteresting rides I've ever ridden, and the capacity seems way too small for what SFOG requires. I can't imagine that thing ever not having a full queue. In the same way that Georgia Cyclone uses Rocky Mountain Construction's Topper Track to compliment the ride instead of redesign it, I'd like to see Beast get some work done. Somewhere around here is a topic about making up your own future plans for the park, and I still stand by my post with the idea of very subtly remodeling Beast to introduce more laterals and remove the number of trim brakes. It would do wonders. That's the next coaster I'd like to see at the park. In response to the original post: no, I don't think the way they marketed Diamondback rules out getting a bigger ride in the future. It just meant that Diamondback was the biggest ride in the park's history. I do think that it isn't likely that we will see a bigger ride any time soon, though; coasters seem to come every five or more years with the way Cedar Fair works now. And for me, that's okay. With Banshee, Kings Island's lineup really doesn't have any major holes. I'd rather they put in new family-friendly flats for the next decade, but that's me.

I hate all of the Peanuts stuff as it is. I'd rather not have another ride with them being used.

We all hope you do get caught if your still choose to break the law. Insider secrets folks! I would have loved to hear this phone call/email. Cedar Point will be busy on opening day if it's a nice day out. (Thanks for those who reported this.)

Most people would not be happy with that, like me.

I ride it to relax and cool off when it's hot out.

^THIS^ x 1000....My three year olds rode it with the wife and I this past Saturday and couldn't have been more more bored with it. That is until the skeltons at the end, which absolutely terrified them. What a waste.

Bahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha—*takes breath*—hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excuse me for that little outburst, but you see, a "perfectly working" Boo Blasters is one of the most hilarious things I have ever heard, especially when on any given day, a significant number of guns do not work.

The area around Viking Fury just got new concrete and fencing. Doesn't that count somewhat?

I have no pictures, but if you stand at Blue Racer's exit and look towards AE, many trees have been removed, and there is a backhoe/dozer (not sure which) parked with a pallet of something that appears to be wood on the blacktop.road behind the Blue Racer's train storage shed.

I would take a B&M Floorless coaster over any 300ft B&M hyper coaster any day. KI could definitly, use another kiddy coaster, a Mack Wild Mouse coaster would be a great addition.... I would like if Soak City got some additions a Proslide Watercoaster comes to mind.

Also remember that Cedar Point ERT is open to all resort guests, which requires a larger area to deal with the much larger number of people. On top of that, CP has four gates and it's not reasonable to expect everyone to use one gate given the layout of the resorts. Transmitted from Wild Space via my datapad's DROID brain