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They met their expectations. I often look for rooms at random times to see how busy Breakers is and I can tell you it was busier this year than ever. That being said, I do expect that several reservations were cancelled/changed once it was announced that TT2 would not be opening this year. Another thing to remember is that the sports complex (sports force parks) brings in a ton of people to Sandusky as well.

I would expect they are similar to the winterfest wands from last year. Would make sense to maybe even re-use the same location tags that are used for winterfest. If anyone has a winterfest wand, might be worth taking it to see if it reacts during Haunt.

And here we go.

Snoopy's Soap Box Racers brought to you by Sonder.

Never said it was irresponsible or incompatible. I was not in favor of when Paramount banned alcohol in the park in the past. I just believe in everything moderation. It's not my faith in the park that is in question, but rather some of the people who attend it. I have observed people leaving 21 and colder drinks half full outside the entrance to a ride. Anyone could just go by and grab it. My point simply was there are now more places to buy alohol in a park than ever and they keep adding family freindly attractions. The more alcohol in a park, the greater the chance under age people will get ahold of it. Can you imagine the press when a under age person gets hurt and explains that they got the liquer from a park employee that didn't check or failed to identify a fake id? That happens enough times we'll be back to banning alcohol in the park again. I thought the whole reason for the no re-entry policy during haunt was so people wouldn't go out to their car/get drunk and re enter. Now it seems that the just want people to pay their upcharge prices for alcohol. I don't mind that you want to make money of liquer but if you're going to have more places that serve during Haunt then maybe make the event 21 and older. I may be a little sensitive to people getting drunk in parks living through Tower Johnny and the Flight Commander incident. In conclusion, I'm not really in favor of something that uses employees in a time when they are hard to come by. I'd rather see a drink/Icee stand, food stand or a ride open than a 5th place to buy alchol because of the chase for the all-mighty dollar. But that's just my 2 cents.

Completely amazes me that a park that keeps adding "family friendly attractions" keeps insisting on increasing the amount of alcohol consumed in the park. Don't care which way they go, just pick a lane and stay in it. Nothing like kids spending the day with "drunk uncle"

Chef's Plate This Sunday, August 25th at 5pm! https://x.com/KingsIslandPR/status/1826349077816135932 "Grilled Butcher Steak" Roasted Garlic Potato Cakes Cracked Pepper Aioli Sweet and Spiced Carrots Way to go culinary team! Looking forward to it!

Faster for me. Seems to have worked here.

Same here (and I check daily )

I, for one, have no problems with the smaller cup and no lid. The lid is just one more thing I'll throw away and I can always get another one in 15 minutes. My grandchildren and I are truely enjoying the Icee option this season and get one every visit.

I may be wrong but Skyline and Panda Express are operated seperate from KI themselves. I heard the decision to go from 2 entrees to 1 for the dining plan was done by Panda Express, not KI.

I did as well. Nice portions on each. Also Chef Major blessed us with his presence

I think GC will be around for a while. This year they actually have more beads, tinsel around windows (from what I can tell), reported IS lights synched with the parade stop, etc. This event is a very low cost since most of the decorations/floats are already made. The only new costs are the food (which are recooped at a profit) and a couple of kids crafts. Bottom line is there is always a buzz about it and it gives people a reason to re-visit. But that's just my 2-cents, I could be wrong.

Went tonight and after a 2 year hiatus the Chef's Plate did not dissapoint! Got in line about 4:45 (line was at the first Starbucks door) and 10 minutes later, the line was to Grain and Grill. I don't like tomatoes but these were very good. The crab cake stole the show and the steak was tender. (The line even started moving 5 minutes early). Chef Perez said they will have one more next Tuesday and that will be it since Carnivale will be starting. (P.S. They have already started decorating for Carnivale!) Kudo's to Chef Perez and the entire Culinary Team. I for one appreciate the effort! Now if I could only get the Merchandising team to make a "Plate like no other" shirt

Announcement just made that all rides ahould be operational in an hour (1pm).

Park is experiencing an extensive power outage. No rides going and they evaded people off the hill if The Beast. WindSeeker was stopped about 50 feet up. Reastraunts and other powers fine. Started around 10:45.

I may be mistaken but I do believe there is razorwire on the top of the fence in the parking lot in front of Congo Falls/Invertigo.

And then you can call his brother who is also an ambulace chaser if you get cut on the razer wire in the dark and couldn't see it during Haunt......... Needs to be a law where if you sue someone/thing for a million dollars there is an automatic countersuit against you for 1/2 the amount and if you loose, you have to pay. That will take care of all the fradulent cases in this country that are clogging our court systems for years/decades on end. The only people who make out are the lawyers. Oh, and you only get 1 appeal.

Watched the show today (it was FANTASTIC! They really tried to get the 2pm show off since they had not done a complete show yet) and nothing of the sort crossed my or my grandchildren's mind. (They knew about the incident). I would expect that most people wouldn't make the connection.

Not sure if this was mentioned before but I rode Wookstock's Air Rail yesterday in the front and noticed the painted letters on the metal floor on the lift hill. Nice touch

Still waiting for a water coaster......

FYI. I may try them this weekend.

Coney BBQ had Baby Back Ribs (back) replacing Burnt Ends tonight. The signs out front reflected the change as well.

While we're at it might as well bring back Grad Nights Isn't it a little bit of a mixed message when you're installing more "family friendly" rides and at the same time increasing the ability to have inebriated people walking around the park. (Nothing like spending a day with Drunk Uncle at KI ) Maybe the'll sereve a "Dirty Martini" at Pig Pen's Mess Hall

I agree with your assesment. Ryan the Ride Mechanic 3 hours ago posted on YouTube that he will have a "new Top thrills 2 video tomorrow" at 2:30 CST. He included a picture of a portion of what looks like a letter/email on Zamperla letterhead with the sent date of Thursday May 16, 2(it cuts off) to Ryan at his email and the Subject is Top Thrills 2 opening da(cuts off again). Plus over on PointBuzz there are multiple reports of 2 of the trains cycling today. I'm guessing they will move heavan and Earth to try and get this up by Memorial Day weekend next week. Although I think alot of people have already re-arranged their plans to later in the summer. Interesting times indeed.