Everything posted by faeriewench
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Old fort coney?
The picture I posted is Peters Cartridge for those who are not caught up. It was taken last year, me and my dad were there for a reason. I don't go out of my way to trespass :b
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Old fort coney?
Peters Cartridge, right? I'm always fascinated with it. Even always look at it quickly from the top of Flight Deck's lift hill. Such a shame its in such poor condition though :/ I noticed the bridge to nowhere is officially no more. (was there in 2009 but was gone by last spring). Its covered in stress cracks _1018965 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr Yeah, not a good idea to go wandering around the facility.
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Haunt Thoughts 2013
At this point I'll be spending more time at Knott's Haunt than I will be KI's....woohoo working evening shifts. I still plan on visiting KI when I am able to though.
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"First Day" rider
Cedar Point: Mantis Millennium Force Wicked Twister Power Tower (I was so nervous) Kings Island: WindSeeker Diamondback Firehawk Delirium During the 90s I was at CP for really just about every major addition on their first day opening (Snake River Falls, Raptor, Mean Streak) but didn't ride due to my height, lol. >_>
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Cedar Point will be announcing a new attraction for 2014 as well
I do.
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Old fort coney?
This is a little different. Just across the river from the old plant is a bar I think it's called the whistle stop now. They had a cage that hung out the front of the building and a monkey would sit there and people would give it cigarettes to smoke. haha, I figured it was completely different XD ...........and I think I posted too much today, normally I'm not chatty at all. See ya'll tomorrow. lol
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Old fort coney?
I remember playing on monkey bars as a kid in my school play ground.
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Do you wear a fanny pack to parks
After having my 5 year old Canon Powershot stolen at the Banshee unveiling, I actually found myself wishing I did have a fanny pack in some ways, it was just small enough to fit in one.
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Old fort coney?
Still just another TV show, but I personally prefer Ghost Adventures! At least they are entertaining.
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Old fort coney?
Just remember, my friend, Ghost Hunters is just a TV show.
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Old fort coney?
The ride announcer said it was haunted by a girl. I never heard that one when I worked there... I blame the show Ghost Hunters after their visit to the park. Yeah....I never heard of that until I saw that episode. The only real ghost story was tower johnny. Thats the one we used to talk about. We used to always blame his ghost when one of the rides in Rivertown would break down. It was rumored that the elevator cables that killed tower johnny are back in a maintenance graveyard behind Beast. There are cables back there but not sure if they really are from the incident. I've actually heard of Missouri for years well before the show aired (actually have my own experiences... o_o none of which have to do with the train tho as they happened around WWC). Just stating since the show it seems the employees now include her into the ride as more people been curious of her, I guess. The fact everyone seems to know of her now is new when tower Johnny for the longest time was the most talked about. (at least from what I seen during my years there)
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Old fort coney?
The ride announcer said it was haunted by a girl. I never heard that one when I worked there... I blame the show Ghost Hunters after their visit to the park.
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Old fort coney?
You mean the old witches fort by the waterpark?
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Knott's Soak City Palm Springs Acquired by CNL Lifestyle Properties
A Knott's Gold Pass now offers admission to both dry park and water park.
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Faerie Wench's trip report thread
Knott's Berry Farm - August 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th IMG_6522 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr Probably one of the most emotional visits I ever had yet to Knott's. On August 11th as I had just got into the park I received a text message from one of my SoCal friends informing me the passing of a long time veteran to the Knott's Haunt due to a massive heart attack just a couple hours prior, only 37 years old. This gentleman was one of the people I looked up to for advice my rookie year at FearFest at KI, despite the fact the parks were different companies then, they still offer help when I asked. Certainly one of my inspirations and among the reasons I decided to even go for working as a scareactor (since I sort of grew up with Knott's Haunt in a way anyway). Outside Haunt, he was an actor (he even appeared on Jay Leno bout a month ago during a brief skit), sumo wrestler and a good father. I was invited to a couple memorials that took place with several other Haunters, and yeah it was pretty emotional. After getting the text I could barely stand being inside Knott's cause of the memories so my visit that day was cut pretty short, but I know he wouldn't want me to NOT have fun. Though, as weird it may sound, I feel like perhaps I was meant to be there, had I been in Ohio I doubt I would been able to go to any memorial and I prefer closure of some type. :/ Apart from what had happened, it was still a good visit. Got my ride on Coast Rider, I might be minority but I prefer WildCat, though still a fun little ride. The Boardwalk does look amazing and Boomerang looks gorgeous! More eye popping than before to look at. Ghost Rider is now my favorite night ride at Knott's, very wild ride with intense airtime in the front, not too mention the rides it delivered (no matter where I sat) was actually quite fun. Second favorite night ride being Silver Bullet (in the very back), everything is such a blur to me, lol. Log Ride renovation was certainly for the better, the animatronics are soooooo cool! Seeing WindSeeker was pretty sad....I've no real problem with the WindSeekers so seeing the Knott's one just sitting quiet knowing the others been open was a huge bummer. Anyway...on a tight schedule so I'm just gonna go straight to the pictures: IMG_6390 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr IMG_6422 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr IMG_6652 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr IMG_0076 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr IMG_0054 by ki_faerie_wench, on Flickr
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What Wooden coaster is or was your favorite?
Thunderhead.
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Favorite ride at Cedar Point.
My favorite ride isn't even there anymore. As far as coasters go....a tie between Magnum and Raptor.
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Halloween Haunt 2013
It be cooler if it had cave men too. Some certain guys come to mind that would be all for working that... The guy who plays Undertaker goes farther back than Club Blood debut year actually (he was working with me in Sleepy Hollow Horror in 2004).
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Do you wear a fanny pack to parks
My Georgia Aquarium drawstring backpack is always with me When I was small I had a fanny pack from CP, (still got it actually in my closet) but that was back when I would mimic my grandparents cause both of them had one. I think I stopped using it when I turned 11.
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Best smelling/sounding ride
Outside KI I always love Magnum's lift. It always make me think someone is having a fit throwing all their dishes to their kitchen floor and the lift makes the crashing noises as they break. And another sound I like is Montezooma's Revenge at Knott's. Dunno about smells around KI, I have a hard time getting past smelling sweat and cigarette smoke everywhere.
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Best smelling/sounding ride
Son of Beast lift was my favorite sound.
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Where can I find Son of Beast advertisements from 1999-2000?
The commercial with the baby carriage used to be online but for whatever reason was taken down. T___T
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Ed Alonzo psycho circus 2
My ability to remember lyrics and then google them later helped me to learn that the opening number is "New Born" by Muse. Some other songs are: Edge of the mirror by Emme Rose and Scream n shout by Britney Spears/Will.i.am for those interested. I miss Barbra streisand, Nightmare to Remember and Bangarang, lol. To those who don't like the show now, you are probably better off staying away from the Haunt show. Personally loved seeing his Knott's shows over the last few years when I go out there, look forward to what he does at KI for this year.
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Starting to Decode 2014
That's how I am with Vortex. It's my first coaster (6-8yo). My dad dragged me on it. I lost him 8 years ago. I'd be devastated if Vortex was destroyed. It's because of him that I love riding. Me with Space Spiral/Disaster Transport/WildCat and all 3 are gone. I don't like looking at pictures of DT in the dismantling process and Space Spiral fenced off, almost glad I was never actually at the park during those times. Thank you grandpa for shoving me onto the rides >_>
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Worst Job At Kings Island
Apply once you turn 15.