Thrill_Biscuit

"How's come they let that roller coaster go when the water's all flooded like that?" (Pathway between DB and BLSC. I didn't bother.)

^Thanks for the heads-up. Possible "Derecho." Mad lightning reported. I'm going to get inside. Map here.

I'm waiting for the day when the stupid things become illegal not to possess. We had a major meeting last month in Chicago. A week before the mandatory event, we all got e-mails saying that in order to participate, we all must download an App onto our phones, because certain functions required it. I think I missed the policy letter mandating ownership of a smart phone (the company doesn't provide smart phones). Good thing I found a cheap, $14 (because obsolete) "smart" phone at Meijer. I had to buy a $55 card to activate, then go through the third degree to "activate" all of the phone's functions. Dang-on whippersnappin' Twitterin' machines anyhow!

Interesting name. I hope it doesn't disappoint; the nicknames would be hilarious.

Well, I headed out earlier than I thought I would today. Just exhausted! The "Epic, 2015 Thrill Biscuit Season of Amusement Park Therapy" continues... Was a good trip today. Wore my airbrushed "Tb KIC" shirt and made my way over to Kings Island. Got in early enough to park at the edge of the preferred lot (I call it "half-preferred parking"), and got in the pre-Anthem line. I met fellow KIC'er MDMC01, chatted a bit over some Starbucks and then split off into the rapidly-growing crowds to start another KI day. I Got in a mini-marathon of 3 rides on The Bat (until the line got about to the top of the hill, uncharacteristically fast for that ride so early in the day); experienced my first-ever, mid-ride, claustrophobic "overclick", which scrunched my 6'3" frame into a hunched ball (tall people: avoid the back-seats of Bat cars!) I had to take deep breaths and wait patiently for the train to be released from the "landing zone," back to the "loading zone," so that the oppressively tight horse collar could be mercifully released! Lesson learned! Caught Panda Express right at opening, and enjoyed some noodles, Pepper Chicken and Crab Rangoons on the patio, watching for "harmonic convergences" of Delirium and Banshee, listening to the caller at the prize wheel echo along the crowded midway. I noticed something: there's a never ending stream of people who've never seen (and are blown away by) the view of Action Zone emerging from the overhanging trees as they make their way along the "International Street-to-Action Zone corridor". Watching their expressions as they realize how awesome Kings Island really is never gets old to this old fanboy. Made my way to Banshee and said "Hi" to DonKIPR, who was walking about. Saw that the line was about a span of geological time and, not wanting to stand around for that long, I went toward my beloved landmark, the Eiffel Tower. The elevator ride up was pure sardines, and at the top, the deck was completely wet and there was no breeze! The degree to which "darnest" things were being said was extremely high (despite its bright yellowish-and-red coloring, we apparently now have a coaster called the "Black Diamond!"), and I didn't feel like helping anyone with knowing their attractions today, so I immediately came back down in a less-cramped 'vator (using park lingo) and headed off to WWC, because I simply cannot help myself, savvy? Twenty-seven boats sent to Davy Jones' Locker. As always, amazing fun and laughs ensued and, after a long, slow trek back through the beautiful woods, I made my way towards The Beast, but turned around and headed for the parking lot. EDIT: Removed paragraph to avoid turning into script for next Diane Keaton movie... So, it was another memorable day at my fave park. I'll probably head over there tomorrow, too (gotta get on Vortex sometime this season!)

I'd have gotten it if that was Johnny Carson (or even Ed McMahon)... but Gene Rayburn? Spelling errors don't necessarily denote fake or non-professional sources. There have been "occurances" of this before. (See sign in this article).

That's pretty much like basic RCT1. A ride malfunctions, and everyone looks at it and just moves along...

This is the worst that could happen...

I enjoyed this TR! Great perspective on what seems to have been day 1 of a memorable visit to KI!

I've "plans" to watch it! (A little Brady Bunch Kings Island humor there!)

My statement was in regard to media sensationalism. I'm still waiting to see coverage of any interview with the police and/or security guard. Oh, well, all is well. I'll end it there.

Well, no matter the evidence, I'm sure all sides will be displayed fairly in the media, and nobody will overreact. Everything's going to be just fine. (There isn't a large enough wink emoticon.)

Alot of typos? That's funny a lot!

If the weather improves, I may head over there today to take advantage of 'my' 450-ton, 314-foot, steel Intamin selfie stick, but from a different angle.

That's awesome; I love those things (visually; I've not ridden one yet). I thought one of those would be awesome in the "big grassy" area next to the International Showplace. Here's a pic of an idea from a couple of years ago.

Huge shout out to the vocalist who solos "Something in the Water" in "Off The Charts!" If you haven't seen it yet, treat yourself. She has amazing singing talent! Also, the percussionist's version of Miami Sound Machine's "1-2-3" is just fun to watch and listen to. The other leading female vocalists are great, too. In fact, this whole act, band and all, could go far in "America's Got Talent," methinks. Side note: Whoever put together the music for Cirque Imagine... mad props! Especially the etherial, mysterious vocals during the bycrobat, aerial silk, and double trapeze introductions, and for the powerful, "Inception" fanfare for the amazing part that would be a spoiler to describe here.

Well, proud as he seemed to be, I don't expect any surviving footage will wind up on any social media soon. "Here I am in Whitewater Canyon. I'm so awesome, look at my hair, and these shoes! I just ignored that person in the tower, ain't I just the bee's knees? Oh, how I love my [sLOSH!] Hey! What the [GURGLE!] P'tooey! I don't like getting [KERSPASH!] Darn you! I'm going to [FWASPLUNK-SHHHHHH] Hey! Stop it you [GARGLE!] my shoes! [DRRRRRENCH!] P'tooey! Ptooey! That's not fair, I oughtta [GULP!] P'tooey! Alright, alrigh! Humph!" Then, in his trademark, dry voice (pun intended), my favorite tower supervisor gets on his loudspeaker: "Boat 12 please put your feet down." [splash! Splash!] "D'Oh!"

Minor glitch in the Matrix. Now here, take a cookie. I promise, by the time you're done eating it, you'll feel right as rain. Naw, but hang in there! I hope it gets resolved soon.

Here's a funny story. I was at the white-and-red geysers, and someone was at every other geyser at Whitewater Canyon, when, through the woods around the bend echoed the voice of the watchtower supervisor (the first one you encounter before the guest-geysers), professionally reminding someone to put away all electronic devices. Then, it happened. The second reminder... and then... the telegraph of all telegraphs: the desperately authoritative "Sir?" when you know the person simply ignored the rules, and was doing it "his way..." You know, I've played in many softball games in my life where, for those rare, wonderful moments, the opposing pitcher just lays a freakin' meatball across your plate, so primed and ready for swatting clean out over the lights. At times like these, I can't help but lick my chops, rub my hands together and await what I just knooowww is going to be a most satisfying barrage of precision water-logging in a long, long time. Sure enough, a guy (and his apparently unsuspecting boat-mates) came along, down below in the rapids, and he had his huge, expensive-looking tablet out, ostensibly filming away at the wonderful surroundings and brightly-colored tubes. For added measure, he had his pretty shoes up on the ring... on a water ride... a water ride with signs... signs that warn... We all kinda looked at one another, and with an almost harmonic "Mwa ha ha ha ha ha!", we unleashed the Kraken! Oh, the gratification (and the quick pace through the woods back to the park... whistling... you know, like nothing ever happened...)