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It is unfortunate how the actions of a few are quickly ruining the site for the many.

I think this subject matter is worthy of its own topic. Let's stick to the subject, though.

I was. Thought maybe the image below, which I posted yesterday, and could be found in the Kings Island Insider... couple with the fact that the word "match" has always been in parenthesis would be enough for anyone to figure it out... Not once was the word match in parenthesis. Not once. This is a parenthesis: ( This is the other: ) I'd not be surprised if there were a lawsuit over this before it's over. Not funny, McGee. Not at all. Kings Island, where else? Parenthesis... quotation marks... you knew what I meant. The fact of the matter is, anyone who saw the information ahead of time should have have a pretty big clue in front of them that there wasn't going to be a full blown tennis match going on.

I was there for several hours leading up to the event and afterwards. Didn't hear anyone actually say that they were disappointed that there wasn't a full blown tennis match going on. People seemed to be really excited to see both Kim and Elena and they were very good with the fans and were happy to sign autographs and stop to chat.

I was. Thought maybe the image below, which I posted yesterday, and could be found in the Kings Island Insider... couple with the fact that the word "match" has always been in parenthesis would be enough for anyone to figure it out...

Nobody was foolish enough to think that an actual tennis match would be played inside the fountain. The whole intention of the event was so that fans could meet and greet with Kim Clijsters and Elena Dementieva, two of the top female tennis players in the world. There were a lot of people there, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Tickets to the Sony Ericsson WSA tour, as well as t-shirts and posters were given out to the fans that clapped and cheered the loudest. Nothing like seeing a pseud-tennis match on a court that was slightly larger than a ping pong table with 10,000 gallons per minute of water spewing from every direction. I'm not a tennis fan but I still have fun shooting this event. More photos can be seen here.

Kennywood, without a doubt, is the best seasonal park in the US besides Kings Island.

Yeah, I'd change the avatar. What do you have to gain from going to a Kings Island fan site and having an avatar like that? It's kind of like, if you think Kings Island is an "epic fail" then why are you here?

photo credit: James Shafer Workmen at Kings Island install the tennis court on Friday morning for Saturday’s “match” inside the fountains between WTA stars Kim Clijsters and Elena Dementieva at 4:00pm.

Here are some further details: How do the best women’s tennis players in the world get warmed up for the Sony Ericsson WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour in Cincinnati? Visit Kings Island Saturday, August 8 and watch as former world No. 1 ranked Kim Clijsters – who is making her return to the WTA Tour – takes on current No. 4 ranked Elena Dementieva inside the Royal Fountains on International Street at 4:00pm. Clijsters retired in 2007 after winning the 2005 US Open title and reaching four Grand Slam singles finals – two French Opens (’01 & ’03), the US Open (’03) and the Australian Open (’04). She also won 34 singles titles (including five Tier I events, now known as the Premier level) and 11 doubles titles on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Clijsters spent 19 weeks at No. 1 and won more than $14 million in prize money. She was the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s Newcomer of the Year in 1999, and Player of the Year in 2005. Dementieva has won two Olympic Gold medals in singles, including the Gold Medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She has reached the finals of two Grand Slam events and was ranked as high as No. 3 in the world as recently as April, 2009. The “match” inside the fountains between Clijsters and Dementieva is included free with park admission and season pass.

Yes sir, it is the case.

Just better hope a hotel manager doesn't see you do that. Your car may not be there when you get back.

From Kings Island's Twitter Tennis inside the fountains anyone? Watch Kim Clijsters (former #1) play Elena Dementieva (current #4) inside the fountains Aug. 8 at 4pm.

Last time I checked parking was $10 and premier parking was $15. I think you can re-enter if you present your receipt.

It worked years ago when Fearfest was a separate admission... Oh, really? If it worked so well (and it did not), then why didn't it continue? The original Fearfest was a lot more cutting edge. Later they tamed it down and just joined it with the rest of the day. Now Haunt is more on the cutting edge side so they're going back to the old model.

It worked years ago when Fearfest was a separate admission...

Just a quick question about September 26. The KI website says the park is closed that day. Which one is right (I really hope it's open)? Private event by day, Halloween Haunt by night.

Halloween Haunt Dates and Hours Friday nights from 7:00pm – 1:00am - September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Saturday nights from 7:00pm until 1:00am - September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursday nights from 7:00pm until Midnight - October 8, 15 Sunday nights from 7:00pm until Midnight - October 11, 18 The park will close every Saturday and the two Haunt Sundays (October 11, 18) at 6:00pm. This will allow guests that do not want to be exposed to the Haunt monsters the chance to exit. Guests will re-enter at 7:00pm for Haunt. Your admission ticket (or season pass) will be valid for the day, night or both.

A Note to First Time Users: Welcome to Kings Island Central! Please note that KICentral.com is in no way affiliated with Kings Island Amusement Park or the Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. All information provided on this site is intended for your entertainment and should not be treated as an official release of park information. For official information about the park calendar, operations or anything directly associated with policies of Kings Island or the Cedar Fair Entertainment company should be directed to Kings Island's official web site VisitKingsIsland.com or by calling the park at 1-800-288-0808. Coming off of their first post season appearance in franchise history, the Columbus Blue Jackets will "carry the flag" to Kings Island with their Blue Jackets Breakaway on August 22nd. Events will include two question and answer sessions with television analyst Bill Davidge in the Kings Island Theater. Blue Jackets representatives will be on hand to answer questions about ticket packages and guests can register to win cool prizes, including tickets to see the Blue Jackets play at Nationwide Arena. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a Wallenda! Nik Wallenda, a seventh generation member of the legendary Flying Wallenda dynasty, will be at Kings Island to do an amazing hire wire walk on Saturday, August 15th at 7:00p. Wallenda will walk in similar footsteps to Ric Wallenda, who did a high wire walk at Kings Island last year, except Nik will be at an incredible height of 262' in the air! His walk will begin at a crane near the front gate and he will traverse a highwire, with the diameter of a dime, to the Eiffel Tower. Kings Island has hung a large red target on the Eiffel Tower to commemorate the event and photos can be seen here. As reported on Kings Island's official Twitter, Halloween Haunt - Kings Island's immensely popular Halloween celebration will have an extended season this year! Select Thursdays (October 8 & 15th) and Sundays (Oct 11th & 18th) have been added to the operating calendar! Do you want the latest information sent directly to your cell phone? Sign up for KICentral's official mobile club and receive text alerts with the latest news and information about Kings Island! Signing up is fast and free! Click here for more information about KICentral's official mobile club! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park!

Don't forget that a great way to get the latest info is by following Kings Island on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kingsislandpr That's where I heard about this. If you have a Blackberry or iPhone you can set it up to alert you when there are updates.

It takes about 5 minutes to remove covers from trains. Don't forget that it's rained a lot recently. It's entirely reasonable that they'd protect the trains from the elements. I doubt this has anything to do with the operation of the ride.

There will be a crane at the front entrance that will suspend the wire 262' in the air. So he will be walking from the front gate to the Eiffel Tower, but the wire will be attached to a crane near the front gate and to the Eiffel Tower's structure.

(Cincinnati, OH) – Thomas the Tank Engine is back…as EnterTRAINment Junction returns “Everything Thomas,” one of the venue’s most popular special events ever, for a six-week run beginning Monday, August 3. Originally, EnterTRAINment Junction hosted “Everything Thomas” last February, and it was so popular with families that EnterTRAINment Junction decided to bring back the event PLUS make it bigger and better than ever. The “Everything Thomas” event runs through September 13. Thomas, the world’s most famous tank engine, will be everywhere at EnterTRAINment Junction, the only train-themed family entertainment center on the planet. In addition, to help celebrate Thomas’s return, EnterTRAINment Junction is unveiling a brand new, indoor train ride for youngsters, complementing the Kids’ Express hand-cranked locomotives located just outside of the building. The best part – both of the rides are FREE with admission to EnterTRAINment Junction during the Thomas special event. “Everything Thomas” features Thomas scavenger hunts (with prizes for the winners), Thomas wood play tables, Thomas crafts and videos, and a Thomas HO scale electric train display. On weekends there also are Thomas storytime and sing-a-longs. And, in the Funhouse Junction maze (themed like an old time amusement park funhouse), visitors will find Thomas surprises throughout the walk-through attraction. In the Main Street gift shop, visitors will find Thomas & Friends merchandise discounted 15%, the lowest prices of the year. The gift shop carries top quality Thomas items, including Learning Curve’s wooden Thomas items, Thomas’ books, DVD’s, and Bachmann’s Thomas & Friends HO starter kits. Even the Junction Café on Main Street is offering a special Thomas Combo Meal. A discounted” Everything Thomas” combination ticket is value-priced at $12.99, and includes the world’s largest indoor model train display, a huge children’s interactive play area, the American Railroad Museum, an expo center, the Funhouse Junction walk-though maze and all of the Thomas activities and indoor and outdoor train rides. Parking is always FREE at EnterTRAINment Junction. EnterTRAINment Junction is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. It is located at 7379 Squire Court, just off I-75, at the Tylersville Rd. exit (#22). For more information, go to the website at www.entertrainmentjunction.com, or call (513) 898-8000, or (877) 898-4656.

The top platform is 264', right? That would make the target relatively accurate....

A target marks the spot where Nik Wallenda, seventh generation member of the legendary Flying Wallendas, will reach 262' in the air when he traverses his high wire walk from the front gate to the Eiffel Tower at Kings Island on August 15th at 7:00pm. This even is free with park admission. Photo credits: Don Helbig