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The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. Spring training is in full swing and the hockey season's end is on the horizon. What does this mean? It's almost time for Kings Island! Kings Island is doing its final preparations for opening day 2008, which will be Sunday, April 20th. This year you will see many improvements including a renovated guest relations area, Cinnabon will delight its guests with the sweet smell of cinnamon and sugar, and six amazing shows will be there for your entertainment needs, including two shows which will be featured in the Festhaus, which is something that hasn't been done in over a decade! Not enough? Stay tuned to KICentral.com and find out what else may be in store for you in 2008! Don Helbig, the Public Relations Area Manager for Kings Island, has been kind enough to contribute some images of the rides being prepared for opening day as well as a photo update of the Cinnabon construction site. Click here to see the photos! Have you ever been to an enthusiast event at Kings Island? If so (or even if you haven't) tell us what would make the PERFECT event for you to attend at Kings Island. Please take our survey and share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Kings Island Central is proud to announce a new service that we are currently testing. You can now have the latest Kings Island info sent directly to your phone as a text message! Whether you're at home, work, school, or even at the park itself, you can now receive the latest Kings Island news and information without even having to be near a computer. Click here for more information on KICentral.com's official mobile club! It has been officially announced that Halloween Haunt 2008 will be FREE with your 2008 season pass! Weekends in October, Nickelodeon Universe will be loaded family-friendly Halloween-inspired attractions... but when daylight turns to starlight, Kings Island will transform from a destination of summer fun into a haunted haven where demons lurk around every corner. Purchase your 2008 season pass now and get FREE parking and FREE admission to Halloween Haunt! Did you know that Kings Island has a new option for season passes? New for 2008! Kings Island offers the Cedar Fair Platinum Pass. With the new Platinum Pass, not only do you get a summer of fun at Kings Island but you get FREE admission and FREE parking to all Cedar Fair parks, including but not limited to, Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Dorney Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Kings Dominion and Carowinds! Click here for more information and to order your 2008 Kings Island Season Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass! Mark your calendars! Sunday, April 20, 2008, will be Kings Island's opening day for the 2008 season! New for 2008! Kings Island will be open FRIDAYS in May! Click here to view Kings Island's 2008 operating schedule and remember to save the date, April 20, 2008! 2008 will be a very exciting year at Kings Island! Spirit Song will be making its amazing return to the Timberwolf Theatre July 10-12. Tickets go on sale March 21st. For this three day Christian music festival which will include acts such as Newsboys, Hawk Nelson, Kutless, Dizmas and many many more! Click here for details about Spirit Song 2008! Tickets purchased before June 6th qualify for a special early bird discount. Still haven't processed your 2008 season pass? Kings Island invites you to avoid the lines and have your season pass processed before the park opens to the public! The season pass processing center will be open at Kings Island from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays starting April 1st, and 11am to 8pm weekends until April 18th. If you have a voucher for a free Cedar Fair VIP jacket it may be redeemed during the days listed above. 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! Regards, Ryan

ehhhhhhhh.... the answer FOR NOW is that yes, you will get Platinum benefits from all CF parks.

Honest question -- what exactly is a widget?

You never think of hockey having cheerleaders, but I went to an Indiana Ice game a few months ago and they did. It make the experience kind of different.

Indiana Beach guy said the Eagle "may not be dead" at Winter SOAR.

Here are the prices with the early bird offer: Ticket prices are as follows: Single Day Ticket (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) Early Bird (purchase by June 6)$42.99 Adult$45.99 Groups 15+$42.99 Junior/Senior$29.99 Season Pass Holder$29.99 Two Day Tickets (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) Early Bird (purchase by June 6)$59.99 Adult$63.99 Groups 15+$59.99 Junior/Senior$39.99 Season Pass Holder$39.99 Full Event Tickets (All three days of Spirit Song 2008) Early Bird (purchase by June 6)$69.99 Adult$73.99 Groups 15+$69.99 Junior/Senior$44.99 Season Pass Holder$44.99

I have just been informed that tickets purchased before June 6th qualify for an early bird special discount off of the listed prices. More details to come...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: March 17, 2008 Park Guests: (513) 754-5700 Kings Island Hosts Midwest’s Largest Contemporary Christian Concert Series July 10, 11 and 12 Spirit Song brings one of the best Christian music lineups with performances by Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Toby Mac, David Crowder Band and many others Kings Island, Ohio – Kings Island will host Spirit Song 2008, July 10, 11 and 12, which features the most popular contemporary Christian music, teaching seminars and all the world-class thrills the 364-acre theme and waterpark has to offer! Headliners Newsboys, Casting Crowns and Toby Mac are among the 15 acts slated to appear during the immensely popular three-day festival, which has attracted capacity crowds at Kings Island each of the past 14 years. Other well-known artists scheduled to appear include BarlowGirl, Group 1 Crew, Hawk Nelson, Pillar, Red, Stellar Kart and Skillet. Kings Island will be open from 10am to 10pm each day during the Spirit Song festival. Spirit Song performances will begin in the early evening July 10 and in the early afternoon on July 11 and 12. The concert schedule for each day will be announced at a later date. Tickets for Spirit Song include admission to Kings Island, Boomerang Bay Waterpark and the performances. All performances take place in the 10,000-seat Timberwolf Amphitheatre, which has theatre-style, outdoor seating. Seating is reserved. The Spirit Song 2008 festival line-up: Thursday, July 10th Newsboys Kutless Hawk Nelson Sanctus Real Dizmas Guest Speaker: Matt Pitt Friday, July 11th Casting Crows Jeremy Camp Skillet BarlowGirl Group 1 Crew Guest Speaker: Mark Stuart Saturday, July 12th Toby Mac David Crowder Band Pillar Red Stellar Kart Guest Speaker: Tom Richter Tickets for Spirit Song 2008 go on sale March 21 and are available in a variety of ways and include a full day of fun at Kings Island. Tickets are available for one, two or all three concert days. Those purchasing “Season Pass Holder” tickets must be already a season pass holder or holding a park admission ticket. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (513) 562-4949 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted price by calling (800) 965-9324 or online at www.itickets.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the park on any public operating day. Ticket prices are as follows: Single Day Ticket (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) Adult $45.99 Groups 15+ $42.99 Junior/Senior $29.99 Season Pass Holder $29.99 Two Day Tickets (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday) Adult $63.99 Groups 15+ $59.99 Junior/Senior $39.99 Season Pass Holder $39.99 Full Event Tickets (All three days of Spirit Song 2008) Adult $73.99 Groups 15+ $69.99 Junior/Senior $44.99 Season Pass Holder $44.99 Kings Island opens April 20 for the 2008 season. Daily operation begins May 23. Boomerang Bay, the park’s 15-acre Australian-themed waterpark, opens May 24. For more information about Kings Island, guests can call the park at (513) 754-5700, toll free at (800) 288-0808 or visit the park’s website at www.visitkingsisland.com. Kings Island is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Kings Island, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also owns and operates Star Trek: The Experience, an interactive adventure located in Las Vegas, and operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract. ## 03/17/08

I wonder how their marketing campaign would work for that: "New for 200X! An Intamin -- And It Works!!!"

You're exactly right. Even if someone who knew everything about what KI was going to add over the next 10 years posted every bit of knowledge they had, they'd end up being wrong 80% of the time or more simply because everything is just a concept until it opens.

Congrats on the job! Where was the convention held?

Couple of things: After the many many incidents that CP has had with Intamin, their obsession may not last much longer. Of course, it is a business and they do understand that if they expect rides to be innovative, they're certainly not going to be perfect. If KI were to get an Intamin, I'd want it to be their giga.

I think Don put it best at Winter Soar in saying that most decisions depend on, "who you ask and what day it happens to be." It may be Bubba Gumps this year, it may not. Maybe at the time they called you they thought it wouldn't be, but have changed their mind since... it's really that dynamic.

It certainly was a fun event! From the KI front: Cinnabun is confirmed, Racer is not decided yet, 6 shows this year (2 in Festhaus)

Unfortunately when you plan on hiring 4,000 seasonals, things certainly get mixed up...

It was the JDRF Walk for a Cure.

Season Pass Processing Season Pass Sales/Processing April 1 - April 18, 2008 4pm - 8pm Weekdays; 11am - 6pm Weekends Just to the left of the Front Gate Buy GOLD now and get a FREE Parking! Buy a 2008 Gold Pass and have your photo ID card made during the week! For your convenience, the Season Pass Sales & Processing Center is open from from 4pm - 8pm weekdays starting April 1, and from 11am - 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays until April 18! The Sales & Processing Center is open every day the park is open but there is typically little to no wait time on these weekday evenings! PLUS, passholders who purchased passes prior to the end of the 2007 season can still pick up their Cedar Fair VIP jackets during these processing times. Be sure to bring your e-ticket or jacket vouchers with you. Math & Science Days Math & Science Days May 2, 9 & 16, 2008 10am - 10pm New in 2008 -- Extended operating time & open to the public. $22.50 on May 2,9 & 16; $24.99 for alt. days Math & Science Day is the perfect opportunity for students to experience curriculum in action. The information and formulas learned in the classroom come to life in real-world applications. The park is open exclusively to teachers and students for this educational event. Throughout the park, you'll see students taking measurements, carrying ziploc bags with calculators and activity papers, and gaining a new understanding of the practical side of what they learn in the classroom. Spirit Song 2008 July 10 - July 12, 2008 Tickets on sale March 21! Timberwolf Amphitheatre 1 day, 2 day, and 3 day tickets available. Spirit Song is back in the 15th year at Kings Island. Last year proved a huge success with thousands attending this day of Christian worship and fellowship. This year’s show anticipates even more excitement with the following acts scheduled to perform: Newsboys Hawk Nelson Kutless Dizmas Sanctus Real Casting Crowns Jeremy Camp Skillet Barlow Girl Group 1 Crew David Crowder Band Toby Mac Pillar Red Stellar Kart and various guest speakers Details: http://www.pki.com/events/event_detail.cfm...13&ec_id=15 Kings Island Run August 10, 2008 Come experience a once in a lifetime event! Run through Kings Island while taking in unique views of our popluar attractions! There's sure to be something for everyone with a 10k, 5k, and kids race! Details: http://www.pki.com/events/events.cfm?ec_id=15

In 06 Dane and I got booed when we won door prizes. I thought it was funny.

Winter SOAR is a great time. This will be about my 5th year attending. I recommend it to anyone who's free Saturday night but it's a great way to learn the latest and greatest info about some of your favorite parks as well as make some new friends. Confirmed for the event are Don Helbig from Kings Island and Tony Clark from Cedar Point who will be on hand to talk about their parks and answer any questions you may have. See you there, Ryan

Fix the themeing in Flight of Fear, Adventure Express, and make the Crypt work consistently!

It's our sister park. How could we have anything against Cedar Point?

I'm in no way saying that people shouldn't spend money in the park. That's not going to help anyone at all. All I'm saying is that I work hard for my money and I know that you do too and if someone is going to take it, they will give me a quality product.

The food prices are ridiculously high at Kings Island... I can live with that... it's part of the game. I am however getting really tired of hearing excuses as to why their food is so low quality that it's barely eatable. Even places that I particularly liked, like Happy Days, dipped off to the point where I wasn't even tempted by midway through the season. Being "that guy from KIC" I always felt as though it has been a responsibility of mine to support the park while I'm there. So I've always made it a responsibility of mine to play the games, eat the food, etc. while at the park in order to set an example. Unless there's a marked change, and quick, I'll be joining the growing number of people eating out of a cooler in the parking lot.

It's a music festival held at the Timberwolf Theatre at Kings Island every year highlighting some of the best Christian musical acts out today. It's typically a 3 day affair.

Here are some images of Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle as well as the Fairly Odd Coaster covered in snow as reported by Local 12. Photos were contributed to Local 12 by Don Helbig. Fairly Odd Coaster and Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle Covered in Snow. Scroll down to see the images. Here is the link to the original article including images of the snow from around town.