King Ding Dong

One potential problem with spieling is it can give the impression it is slowing down intervals. Especially on typical a "Thats not loud enough!" type of game prior to dispatch. 5-10 seconds per dispatch does make a difference. Hopefully the ops are trained well enough to not actually slow the dispatch down, but in certain circumstances it does give that perception.

So they hired of bunch of people whose attitude is "That's not my job"? If you can run a register at a shop, food stand, dipping dots stand or whatever you can scan bar codes at a refresh station.

^^ We all have different experiences and expectations and as I have said the spieling does not bother me much except in the more extreme cases but I have to go along with Silver on this one.

But how they allocate those limited employees is a very conscious decision. I have certainly seen no shortage of beer stands open with absolutely no lines, while at the same time only 3 drink stands open in the entire park. A conscious decision to not service the commitments they have already made.

First thing is you need to realize KI is not a theme park, it is an amusement park with a heavy emphasis on thrilling coasters, not dark rides or water rides. Manage your expectations, this is definitely not Orlando. In my opinion KI excels at two things, a lightly themed kids area with lots of ride options for them and thrilling coasters. Two things you did not mention are your favorite things. We have seen lots of posts from first time visitors, "WDW is so much better" Yep, and your credit card balance backs that sentiment up. Although White Water Canyon is an excellent raft ride and a ton of fun, it is just a trip through the woods and now has a coaster running over it. Degrading it in my opinion, enhancing it in many other's opinion because they somehow "interact" with each other, but I still haven't figured out how exactly. If you go to Soak City it opens at 11 and the rides to hit first before the lines get out of control are the large family raft ride and the tornado raft ride. If you want a chair by the wave pools you must get there at rope drop because all the season pass holders were let in 1/2 hour earlier. You may have to settle for the grass. The drop pod slide will get a long lines as well. I find the other tube and body slides to generally have reasonable waits. There is also a surfing simulator that looks really cool and I would check out if you are the well balanced type. I just get banged up and limp away.

Just don't go on the same day I do. I am convinced they close it down as soon as my pass is scanned in at the toll booths.

Right after Maverick Kiefer started complaining about his foot hurting. Ryan and I did a couple coasters then bailed, already home. Seems like half my park visits are cut short from someone not feeling well for one reason or another. I need to plan a solo trip like you. Relying on other people sucks. I so wanted to ride Maverick a few more times.

Just did Maverick! I fit with room to spare! Awesome ride! Silver, yes it is muggy but there is a good breeze that helps. Stay hydrated! I brought my sodium and potassium pills.

Provide power is restored we will be up tomorrow at CPS until 1-2ish and then hit the dry park.

I tend to agree. Just like on an airplane it is all wonk, wonk, wonk to me anyway and I just ignore it. I know keep my hands in the car, just push the button and let's go. Rides like the train is where I start getting annoyed.

The route I would take is once off the causeway take an immediate right on 1st St. (before you hit Breakers Express, Thirsty Pony and such) that turns into E Monroe at a slight bend (Sail Inn), follow that until you hit Columbus Ave., take left for 1 block, then slight right on Route 4, it takes you straight to Route 2. I would come in that way as well, just ignore all the signs pointing you in a different direction to CP.

I rarely ever watch them for more than a minute or two. I will say I similar problems last season with my old iPad 3 choking on them but my iPad Air 2 handles them just fine.

Weather is looking fantastic for Wednesday, high of 77. Thursday I have seen reports as high as 90 with chance of late afternoon/evening rain. Also I read (I think on Pointbuzz) that the Soak City/CPS Parking lot is not opening until 9:30 this year. Makes sense as CPS ERT is not until 10:30 and there is less space now for non-preferred parking. You could still try it, but build in some extra time in case they funnel you back out to the main lot. With the new configuration parking back there does not save as much walking as it used to, unless of course you want to start at the back of the park. If you are forced to the front lot consider Malem's strategy of hoofing it to the Marina gate to start closer to VAL/MF.

Looks kind of fun.

I rode in a Mini once and it wasn't very comfortable, so.....

Not always. Closed down and signage removed last Wednesday. I posted this last Thursday. Smokehouse has them open sometimes, not always. When they are open they are immediatly to the left and right of the front door along the wall.

You could always pick up a Johnny Space Commander Mask by The Irwin Mainway Toy Co. That abc13 report and others on Pointbuzz indicate the swarms are coming out after park close so I wouldn't worry about it to much.

OMG the mayfly swarms show up on Doppler radar. Hopefully they start dying off by Wednesday. I have heard you can buy the FL at the resort entrance ticket window.

Great news! Some context would be helpful.

The chairs at the wave pool nearest the tornado slide seem to be new or at least newer than at the other wave pool. Didn't notice an increase in umbrellas.

It is hard for me to judge crowds by the webcams but it looks like it is light to moderate from what I can tell. Any reports? Kind of wishing I had strong armed the boys to taking me for Fathers Day right now.

Were the drink plan express lanes open at Smokehouse today?

This past Wednesday only one side of Smokehouse was running but that side had two cashiers at 2PM. Was sufficient due to the weather.