radishman

I was surprised how much I enjoyed the trio of flates (this, monster and scrambler) because I thought they'd be meh compared to the coasters. Just wish it didn't take so long for monster to set up. But big fan of this one.

All things considered I'm thankful I didn't throw 700-800 in the trash (plat + fastlane) but even if they do open this year I think I'm just gonna sit things out to be on the same side. Haven't eaten any fastfood since it started for the same reason. Just pray everything is squared away this time next year.

Jokes on me I paid (like an idiot) the lump sum the day I bought everything. It's an expensive lesson, no future year renewels until the season starts. You don't save that much just by doing it early anyway.

Just WindSeeker. I guess it's baby brother Zephyr, but I've been on dozens of those in my life just not the one @ KI.

I feel that. Hope it rolls over as I know there's zero chance I'll get my money back otherwise.

I'm just going back to my original thought process of considering this season a wash. Each day things seem to get worse and with needed supplies so scarce right now I just don't see amusement parks being a big priority right now. Hopefully for 2021 we'll be up and running.

Hopefully this has settled by then, but I'll believe it once they scan my pass.

Yeah I graduated in 03 and have no kids so I forgot about that. Still the point is things could be this way for a while so it could just mean no rides this year.

Yeah I'm hoping we get something by at least the summer, but with the possibility of schools being closed till 2021 I'm preparing for no Orion rides. Of course I understand it's a day-to-day situation.

Looking more like this season is gonna be a wash. Regret buying the pass this early, but wonder if they'll give us an allowance for next year?

Was kinda hoping they'd do something like this. Now to debate if riding it early is worth donating $150...

Sundays were my go-to day at the park this past season because it's my only guaranteed off-day (the life of a postal worker). I live really close to the park (I can literally see the top of orion, Drop Tower and the eiffel from my balcony) so I could go almost any day, but I'm usually too tired after work to venture out and be around people. It's slightly disappointing is all. Doesn't really change anything as I still plan to go around 20x like I did in 2019.

This was my first season of many things: Kings Island in general, going to theme park solo and having a season pass. I think I ended up going to KI proper 17-20x. Maybe closer to 15. Sounds like a lot for someone who went to a theme park once every 5 years, but reading some of the posts throughout the season almost makes it seem like I got ripped off even buying a season pass LMAO. I think I went the second weekend as the first one was mostly rained out. Also went to CP 2x this year. 4 hr drive, well 8 to get back is just too brutal to do too often. I think both of them took place in May. I have a platinum which may be wasted if I don't go more than that in 2020, but with the cheapo Gold Pass I am expecting it to be a nightmare so...

I usually only go on Sundays, so the April schedule is a little disappointing. Guess it's either wait for May or just put the Season Fast Lane to good use on those first few weeks. That or just pray it's really rainy and it becomes a wash anyway.

I'm surprised at how enthused most ride ops are. Never really encountered any grumps but I wouldn't fault any given the heat and stress for minimum wage. Only time I see any tude is when the "how was it" reply gets silence lol. Think it was DB and he told us to go ride the carousel. Food service... yeah usually goobers.

Rode MT today and they stopped us on the lift hill because of a cell phone. After the speaker warning they started us back up. Can't even get through ERT without this stuff... Then again a few weeks ago some old guy thought he was gonna be able to take a bag and his cane on Drop Tower, so I guess people assume it's a warning to everyone else.........

Was there today and it was running since I heard the ride op make one of those upside down jokes.

Loch Ness at Busch Gardens. I think 6 or 7th grade so likely 98. First at KI was BLSC early this season.

I did ride it once this season. Won't lose sleep if it's closed and replaced.

Would give me an excuse to use the app at the park again. First 2 visits I used it for the map until I got a feel for the park and of course to mark my spot. Now I just memorize what row I'm in and only look at my phone for the time.

A few times I've been on Delirium and thought wow there's not much to save yourself if that happened. Scary to see it can actually occur.

Took advantage of ERT for the first time and got a few DB rides in. It was kinda strange visit today as my normal route at the park has me going to DB/MT last, but this time I started there. May need to take advantage of that since outside of BLSC I never seem to get the chance to ride front seat on basically anything. Decided to try out Adventure Express again too. Got to ride it solo since it was early. Just lucky since the train before me was 80% full and when I got back they had a few people in the queues.

I'm just gonna assume pass perks is an elaborate troll job and it never actually existed.

Would love some sorta shuttle between Banshee and The Bat LOL. That walk back always seems to take forever.

Beast has felt quite rough for me, especially those tunnels. But it's still enjoyable since I keep coming back for more. The magic seat was the best for sure, but with how the ride operators assign seats I can't always get it so I've skipped out on it the past few times. Really gotta change up my routine a bit and ride it at night to experience that.