Gordon Bombay

Thanks for the comment, Its nice to know that someone notices how hard we are working. Your welcome, I hate it when guests think they know how everything should run when something isnt going there way. The ride is brand new and the first of its kind and the IJST crew is doing a fantastic job of operating it. Yesterday Beast was closed down and I was out guest relating and some lady came up to me and demanded to speak to my manager and supervisor because according to her "whoever the f**k is running this s****y park is doing an awful job, and I want to see your darn mannager!'" I told her they were doing the best job they could and that she had no idea of the circumstances and that the park employees were doing there best. She still continued to argue and curse and scream at me untill I threatened to call security. Does this lady know how to run a park? No, not at all. Do 90% of the guests at KI know how to run the park? No. I dont know everything about the park but what I can say is that the powers that be in charge of the park are doing the best darn job they can to run the park and it is no easy task, so quit complaining. Although the guest experience that you are talking about is definitely on the unnecessary side of the spectrum, I have no choice but to sypmathize with the position of a lot of the guests in the park. I don't think it's too much to ask a guest who more than likely, drove long and far to get to the park, paid a lot of money to get into the park, and is likely spending even more money inside the park to expect a certain degree of performance out of the park in exchange. I don't think it's too much to ask that nearly all of the rides be in safe working conditions, the employees look professional and act the same, and the general look and feel of the park to be above par. Before you attack me for this, let me let you know that as a frequenter of the park, I really don't care what's running and what's not. I mean now that things are in full gear, I'd have to say that 50% of the reason I go to the park is to do work for PKIC, while 40% is to see the many employee-friends that I have made over the past few years, while only 10% is to ride the rides and enjoy the attractions. Of course, I am by far the exception rather than the rule. On the other hand, do you want my stance on guests that lash out at employees? I don't see why PKI should have to do business with them. If a person really gets so worked up that they have to raise their voice or cuss at an employee, they really have no place at a family park. I suppose when it comes down to it, there is a double-sided obligation. The park must realize that their patrons pay a lot of money to enjoy the rides and attractions and should keep them clean, safe, and in working order. At the same time, guests must realize that these things are mechanical, and mechanical things break from time to time, especially if it's new. Aren't we all better people now? Ryan First off you have every right to expect the rides to be in good working order, but you dont know every circumstance. Sunday night a lot of rides we're closed and opening back up, while I knew Beast was down, I cant tell anybody, sometimes things happen that are beyond human control, may times it has to do with the age of the ride or just a simple mistake, but what people need to understand is, is that the people working are doing all that they can to fix the rides. Maintenace and the managers work their asses off trying to get the rides back up, we lose money when the rides are closed, you take the risk of a ride not working right when you enter the park. You expect good service, and the employees give you the best they can under the circumstances. Most of the people we have problems with are ACER's and people from websites like this who think they know everything and like to make a big scene of things at the park (although pretty much everyone I've met from this site at the tours and at the park is extremely cool). As for Dan telling me to work on my guest relations, I dont think its my guest relating thats the problem its the guests who demand to be treated like gods. When that lady came and cursed me out, I was angry, but I didnt say anything bad to her, she doesnt have the right to treat me or any other employee like crap nor does anyone on this site or any guest. They want good guest relation and service, then they better act with some decency in the park. Ha, you tell me I need to work on my guest relations yet I get complimented by my sup's quite often on how I always tell guests to have a good day and how guests compliment on the service. Just cause your a guest doesnt give you the right to treat other people like crap, we treat you nicely, but you need to also have some regard and respect. *note* Boddah, I wasnt attacking you, you we're right and what you said and I thank you for what you said. Also, thanks to everyone I've met at the park from PKIC for being nice and courteous guests.

^All I'm saying is, is that you cant believe everything you hear, did I say Jeff Seiberts word was Golden? No! All I said was is that you can probably trust his opinion on the matter more than anyone elses and that the park is doing the best job it can and making good decisions.

Yeah but I'm not sure how to post it ont he forums, it doesnt have an html link.

So why even mention it?

No, actually i had to get really creative with building it. What I did was build two elevators to the correct height then build the structure around them including paths so people can stand in the tower. For the supports of the structure I used steep slanted wooden track painted blue. Then some bent blue steel track to create a curvy design.

You say "other people" say it could be in effect all summer. "Other people" is not a good source, I think you can pretty much trust what Jeff Seibert is telling you, he knows what hes talking about, the ride op handing out the tickets dont always know the whole story.

Old man withers, the man who rusn the haunted amusement park!

Coming along fine, the eifel tower is up and running, and I should have it finished as soon as Soaked is released.

For the love of god!!! NOT THIS TOPIC AGAIN!!! It WILL NOT be Vortex. A couple of years ago it got a new paint job and new sensors, they wouldnt not pull out a ride that runs perfectly fine, has great capacity, and that they jsut invested money in.

Thanks for the comment, Its nice to know that someone notices how hard we are working. Your welcome, I hate it when guests think they know how everything should run when something isnt going there way. The ride is brand new and the first of its kind and the IJST crew is doing a fantastic job of operating it. Yesterday Beast was closed down and I was out guest relating and some lady came up to me and demanded to speak to my manager and supervisor because according to her "whoever the f**k is running this s****y park is doing an awful job, and I want to see your darn mannager!'" I told her they were doing the best job they could and that she had no idea of the circumstances and that the park employees were doing there best. She still continued to argue and curse and scream at me untill I threatened to call security. Does this lady know how to run a park? No, not at all. Do 90% of the guests at KI know how to run the park? No. I dont know everything about the park but what I can say is that the powers that be in charge of the park are doing the best darn job they can to run the park and it is no easy task, so quit complaining.

If some kids made fun of you for being obsessed with PKD just look right at them, stick up your middle finger, and say "I dont give a f**k what you think about me"! Seriously, dont let the opinions of other affect who you are.

Thats no excuse for the stupid Mcdonalds lady, she had no right to sue, its her own stupid fault for sticking the cofee cup in between her legs when cup holders are available in the car and disregarding the warning labels printed in red ont eh side of the cup that say "WARNING! HOT!". She is an idiot, If I knew her I would punch her right in the face.

^ PKI's main website doesnt do it justice. PKI has quite a lot of flats and some really good ones too. We also have one of the best kids areas. CW looks quite nice though.

I just recently heard about Disney trying to build one there but the government isnt being very cooperative.

It is a good idea because if you actually took the time to read the article you would know why. They are issuing the passes because they do not want to create 2 - 3 hour lines when there is a chance of the ride breaking down. The ride is new and the management is still trying to get in the swing of things with regular operation of the ride. They dont want people waiting two hours then having to break down and increasing that wait, by issuing the passes they are creating shorter lines so that in case of a breakdown they wont have people sitting in a que all day waiting for the ride to come back up. This system isnt going to be used all year, just untill KI's Italian Job crew gets into the swing of things. Jeff Seibert even stated they wont be doing this all the time. It is only temporary, all you had to do was read. You complain about horrible capacity but did you see the crew working this weekend? Everytime a train came through the billboard another train left the station, they are doing a fantastic job.

Because when your hired by PKI they tell you not reveal anything that you know as an employee that you wouldnt know as a guest. They check sites like these as well as coasterbuzz and others to make sure their employees arent giving away anything a guest could misinterpret. I was jsut warning employees not to do it so that they wouldnt put their jobs in danger, Im sure if you spoke to PKI they could be even more helpful.

^Anyone know what became of that case? That was true crap right there. That man couldve saved himself by using common sense. Its raining, there lightinging, you dont go to a big metal object. He says the park didnt give him any warning of the storm, but when everyone is seeking shelter, all the rides are closed down, theres sounds of thunder and visible ligthing, do you really need Jeff Seibert to run out of his office, grab you by the collar, and scream in your face: "ITS GONNA RAIN!"? No, you dont. It amazes me how people cant take responsibility for themselves. It's an unfortanate accident but PKI is in no way responsible.

I really hope that doesnt become true. Paramount I dont really think could compete with Disney building one too in Hong Kong. I really wish theyd use that 1.5 billion to make improvements on all their other parks. My dad said that he heard Paramount wanted to build a new park in Palo Alto California is this true?

They can have other people come in and take their places, do you know everyone on FOF's crew personally? Im guessing not, sho how cn you say their all in high school. FOF is a pretty major attraction and I can see it to be more likely opened, even on a slow day, so thats why I think maybe it jsut had a maintenace problem that day.

So you know John Kiesewetter? Where from? My point being, he is a pretty well known member of the media, and if he wanted to ride it this past Sunday, something tells me he would have been able to. Off to the park....... John's son and I were in Boy Scouts together and we are pretty good friends, John and my dad are close. John is a great guy! Last sunday he was there with hsi two sons and some of their friends. He doesnt usually write reviews about things like Kings Island, he used to be the Enquirer's head T.V. critict.

"The Chinesse army took it as an insult" I was insulted when I saw footage on Tinamen Square, I'm insulted that communism still exists. To H**l with the "peoples" republic of china, the people dont seem to like being persecuted. Moore, there is no link, I dont really think I new paramount park could compete with a disney park. Why is Paramount going to make a new park when their was possiblity of selling them about 6 months ago?

PKI opened for daily operation on May 20th. It was no a special day. But the park is always slow during the first few weeks of daily opeartion. At the beginning and end of the full season. Reason's are most kids are still in school. That's why FOF and other rides and attractions were closed. These are limited operation days. Because most of the staff is still in school. I find it weird that FoF was on the list of rides being closed though. Normally they try to have all major rides esp Rollercoasters open. So i'm not sure on that one. Maybe FOF was having a maintenace problem, it seems like one that would usually be open on a day like that.

^So your gonna let what others say and think about you determine what you can like and what makes you happy?

I know the guy who wrote the article, that happened to him when tried to go last sunday. He was unable to get on, there were A LOT of frustrated and dissapointed people, but I agree with Seibert, It was a good idea to do that incase they had to close down the ride.

SOB wasnt a mistake, sure it has its flaws but it was completely new and not done before (I'm tlaking abut the loop on it). THey have to have those cars on there for the loop and sure its rough to some people but its a great one of a kind coaster.