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Here is the blurb from Coney`s Special Events page:

As always, it all depends on the day that you visit. Typically the closer to Halloween that you visit, the larger the crowds will be. A lot also depends on the weather.

I also have to wonder if the rides listed as being open on that map are accurate. The Scrambler typically has not been open for Haunt for the last several years, as they use that area as part of the queue for Massacre Manor.

And keep in mind that the two seating areas, while they are open on the sides, are in fact under roof. So if they put the new haunt in the seating areas, it would be protected from the elements (ie rain), although not heated if it is a cold October evening.

Its really hard to say. A lot depends on many factors, including the weather. Last year, Labor day had typical weekend crowds if I remember correctly. That being said, Kings Island maybe less crowded than Coney Island on Labor day this year. That is because President Obama will be visiting Coney Island for the AFL-CIO picnic.

Not sure about prices this year, but last year prices were $9 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under. I know that there is a banner hanging on the fence of the Rock O Planes with information on this years Fall O Ween Festival, which includes the prices. I believe (although am not 100% certain) that adults are $10 this year. When I work this coming weekend, I`ll verify the prices and report back.

You really should try and make it out for the Fall-O-Ween festival. It is a fun time, and all of Coney`s rides are open. There are also lots of special activities going on. And new for this year is the Fright Lights Laser show at 8pm each night of the festival. If you want to visit before Fall-O-Ween (which occurs on September 26th, 27th and October 3rd and 4th), Coney has a bonus day on Sunday, September 13th. Hours for both Sunlite Pool and the classic rides are 11-6 pm. Admission to Sunlite Pool is $6.95 per person, Classic Rides are $6.95 per person and a pool and ride ticket is only $9.95! That is a pretty good deal, considering a normal pool and ride ticket is $21.95!

Here here with that one. Although, the way the elephant sprays now does not drench riders as much as it used to when the ride was first rethemed to the Thornberrys.

Well back in Coney Island`s days, before Taft became involved to build Kings Island, the theming in the children`s area was not tied to cartoons of any sort. The kiddy area was known as the "Land of Oz." Back then, there were no costumed characters that tied to popular television shows or movies. In fact, the characters that children sought out were Coney`s own mascots like Kellems the Klown. Granted, things have changed a lot since then. But the basic principle is the same. Heck, look at Looney Tunes in the Six Flags parks. Those shows aren`t even on basic television like they used to be. But the point is, whether its Spongebob, Bugs Bunny, Snoopy or some other character, kids will still have fun riding the kiddy rides in an amusement park. They will still make memories and have a good time. Things change over the years, sometimes not always for the best in some people`s opinions. But the root issue is that kids will still enjoy themselves regardless of what characters grace the rides they are enjoying.

Beginning Saturday, August 29th, 2010 season passes to Coney Island go on sale. The price per pass is just $69.95 now through October 11th. The price is valid for guests age 5 and up. For those who are 2-4 years old, a junior pass is available for only $29.95. But better hurry, because after October 11th, the price increases to $79.95 for regular passes. To find out more about 2010 Coney Island season passes, visit Coney`s website here: http://coneyislandpark.com/season_info.php

In a word, yes. If you have ridden the Python in the front row of the back car, you will know that the first drop is rather forceful.

Now I wonder who some of these personalities could be?

Now that is a very interesting and nice article!

After all, "Coney Has it." The Rock O Planes can give quite an intense ride experience if you get the cars spinning (or if you kindly ask the ride ops to give you a spin before starting the ride).

Yep. Those two other properties are very formidable competition for a target market whose discretionary income is already limited. While Kings Island does face competition from the parks mentioned above, it is not as difficult of a decision as it would be if you lived near KD. Just imagine for a second, that Frontier Worlds had been built in Northern Kentucky (the park that really spurred the development of Kings Island to begin with) and that KI was what it is today. There would be two large amusement parks competing in essentially the same market. Which park would you go to? Which park would attract the largest piece of the target market`s discretionary income? Coney Island would be like Double A competition compared to the big leagues between those two major players.

But a main difference between that old model and this new model is that Halloween Haunt is included free with park admission and season passes. Unless that too has changed and Halloween Haunt is now an upcharge event, I see no reason why they would need to clear the park. Subject matter or not. I remember attending FearFest back in 2001 when it was an upcharge event, and exiting the park at closing time was a nightmare with all the Fear Fest crowds coming in. They even issued wristbands for those who paid for FearFest because they couldn`t effectively clear the park in an hour before they began letting in the Fear Fest crowd. It simply was a logistical nightmare. I fear that this could potentially happen again, regardless of the good intentions that the park has to ensure that young children are removed from the park by the time the monsters start to roam.

To add on what Terpy said. Why would you want to kick out your customers when they could continue to buy food and merchandise, adding to your revenues. Kicking them out of the park for an hour seems like a great way to make the paying customers mad (and in turn, a customer that wants to spend even less money), and add an un-needed inconvenience. I just see the whole exiting and re-entering being a potential bottle neck that will anger more guests than it will appease. I remember exiting the park back in 2001 when Fear Fest was a separate gated attraction. It was not fun exiting, because we were "hoarded" through the old season pass entrance, and the crowds were comparable to the thick crowds after a sold out Reds game. Granted, I realize this is their solution to try and keep parents from bringing their small kids into the haunts and ruining the experience for the people that really want a terrifying experience. But in years past, they had shut down Nick Universe at 5 or 6 anyway, which should have been enough to discourage most parents from keeping their kids in the park, let alone taking them through the haunts. I`m sure the park has had complaints from parents before (I know I`ve witnessed several upset parents in prior years). But that is the parents choice/fault. They had ample warning about when the scareacters begin to come out and the park transforms from family friendly fun to the darker haunts that come when darkness settles over the park.

Yep. There is a specific way in which we load the Wheel at Coney to keep it balanced. This method is partly the reason why it takes so long to load and unload. And yes, people do want to rock the cars, even though there are warning signs on the back of all the cars! I have yelled at almost as many people for spitting on the Ferris Wheel this year as I have rocking the seats though. When I see someone spit on the ride, I yell at them, and promptly kick them off the ride.

You would be amazed at how many people in general are petrified of Ferris Wheels, regardless if it is the new modern versions like at Cedar Point. I know I`ve had to let people off of the 45' high Eli Bridge ferris wheel at Coney because they simply can`t stand the ride. And I`m not just talking kids either. There are often adults that come off practically in tears because they hated the experience so much!

Yep. And sometimes height requirements do change. For example, Delirium used to be 54" to ride. Now its 52". Also, Coney had some height requirements actually lowered this year. (River Runner and Scream Machine).

I`d really like to go to the World of Coke! My room is somewhat themed to Coca-Cola. I even have a Coca-Cola train that encircles my room. (See below). In addition, both Coca-Cola and Coney Island were both founded in the same year (1886). And, incidentally, Coney used to serve Coca-Cola, as one of the early partners in the ownership was in control of the Coca-Cola bottling franchise in the Cincinnati area. Today, Coney is a Pepsi based park.

Has the city and Cedar Fair made any progress in these talks? It seems like the city keeps ignoring all the issues that Cedar Fair keeps bringing up. It appears as if the city would much rather see Cedar Fair and its amusement park shut down in favor of an NFL stadium for the 49ers. While a new stadium would bring in money on those select days that there is an NFL game, those in Cincinnati know how often the facility is used outside of NFL season. To me, it would seem to be a mistake on the part of the city to completely ignore the issues that Cedar Fair is raising. It is after all better to have two venues that can harmoniously survive as opposed to both venues surviving, one at the detriment of the other, or even worse, for only one venue to survive.

Well, as always, the operating calendar is subject to change.

Yep. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Ci...rk/121898760525 I was supposed to work a double today, too!

Sunlite Pool, Coney Island and its classic rides are closed, Wednesday July 29th due to inclement weather. The Warped Tour concert at Riverbend is going on as scheduled.