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Unfortunatly, the forecast does not look good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all though the rain is supposed to be more scattered in nature, and at least the highs will be in the upper 50`s to 60s. Don`t know if they would push back the opening of IJST if it is raining.

Yes, the park will be open to Gold Pass Holders from 5 to 10 pm this Friday, weather permitting. Based on the most recent forecast, this weekend could end up being another wash! At least there won`t be snow, but enough with the rain already! Saturday the park is scheduled to operate from 10-9 and Sunday`s hours are 10-8, also dependant on this crazy stupid weather where it can be 70 one day and two days later there can be half an inch of snow on your car!

Sounds very neat! I just watched all three of the original Star Wars Special Editions this weekend. I had to do something since the weather here in Cincinnati was crap! When does episode 3 arrive in theaters?

As I said earlier, the parking lot opens either at 8:30 or 8:45. Also, sometimes in the summer White Water Canyon won`t open until noon.

They haven`t updated their site with that information, but I wouldn`t doubt it. It is still snowing where I live in Cincinnati, although the stuff that was on the grass has already melted away. A smart decision by the park to0 close.

Well, for this season, your tradition of visiting the campground will be impossible. According to the PKI website though, a new campground will be ready for next season. I really don`t have any "traditions" when I visit the park. When I go there, it is to enjoy myself, have fun, hang out with friends, and forget about the troubles of school/work for a couple of hours.

You know you are a PKI addict when.... you have more than 1,700 posts in a forum on a fansite for the park!

Parking lot opens at either 8:30 or 8:45. The front gates and shops on I-Street open at 9. The main areas of the park and the rides open at 10. Between 9 and 10, guests are pretty much llimited to I-Street.

Well, I was originally supposed to volunteer to help out in the Picnic Groves today. They called yesterday to say they wouldn`t need me. I`m sure the picnics are booked well in advance. I don`t know what they in terms of the picnic groups. (I heard somewhere that Time Warner Cable had a picnic there today).

Why was it a mess? Was it because of the weather, or because it was crowded? In all honesty, I can`t blame them for closing early. The weather today sucks. Coney didn`t even open the select rides they normally have running for the flower show today. my brother went in, and they told him to go home, and gave him two hours of pay for showing up.

Well, the snow advisory runs until 2PM tomorrow, not 2am. And the park was open today from 10-4. I did not go up there, but I assume it was desserted and pretty miserable up there with the rain, old and wind! The same will hold for tomorrow if they open.

It will first open during the Gold Pass Party next Friday from 5-10. It will then be open to the public every weekend until daily operation begins and the ride officially opens on May 20. However, as has been stated, they will continue to fine tune the ride experience up until its official opening on May 20th, so sporadic closures and downtime will occur when it is open.

Just a heads up, the park has announced on their website that they will be closing today (Saturday April 23, 2005) at 4pm due to the inclement weather.

Just a heads up, the park has announced on their website that they will be closing today (Saturday April 23, 2005) at 4pm due to the inclement weather.

No real big surprise there! Heck, Cincinnati has a snow advisory from 6pm today until 2pm tomorrow! I tell you what, Cincinnati weather is crazy. On Monday they were calling for sun and highs in the mid 50s, and then as is typical with Cincinnati forecasters they kept dropping the temps.

Just curious Dane, but were you aware of this before I made my earlier post on this same topic?

Yes, those are some classic Nick shows. Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts. I even remember Wild and Crazy Kids, although that wasn`t filmed at the Nick Studios down in Florida, if I remember correctly.

I understand what you are saying Skippy. But aren`t a comment and statement the same thing? I didn`t even realize it was hosted on PCW`s site until Dane posted his message. I wonder why PCW used an image from PKI?

And one of the main reasons they cemented the old queue stairs was because of their location. Very few rides load from the center like Flight Commander did. Now, I wouldn`t mind seeing them reuse the shaded area of the queue and rework the approach to the concrete pad for a future ride. I just wish they would install a ride there that is a ride and not a pay attraction!

Um? I believe that he was refering to the image that was in the original post. Which definantly looks like it is at PKI, as the queue is to the left and behind the billboard. While at Wonderland the lake is behind and to the left of the billboard.

Hmmm. Very interesting. It almost looks like the Borg Sphere (although less complicated at this point in time) that can be found under Borg Assimilator at Carowinds.

Nope. I haven`t seen that many people on PKI`s version. In fact the times I have been at the park the past couple of weekends, I haven`t even witnessed them test it without people, much less with people. It shouldn`t be long now!

Anyone have any idea exactly how long the track is? They said just under 2,000 feet. I am curious to see how long it is. I would say around 2,200 feet but that is just a complete guess. It seems like there would be more than 2,000 feet of track.

Yes, when trains are not full, they offer a better view of the track ahead. But, on the flip side, because they are not as full, they also do not go as fast.

Why couldn`t you have edited your post instead of posting two topics within one minute of each other? And the park is open Labor day weekend (the first weekend in September). They are open that Friday (from 10 to 8), Saturday, Sunday and Monday.