BoddaH1994

Do you still have that Demps Project site you were working on when you disappeared?

Some information from under the black hat: Kings Island will be offering a new service to help keep the kiddies and their parents united. In 2008, Kings Island will offer a program called Kid Track. Parents with small children can visit guest relations (a new and IMPROVED guest relations) upon entering the park, and each child can receive a temporary bracelet with a parent or guardian's cell phone number imprinted on it. Therefore, if a child is lost, Kings Island's security will be able to call the parents and reunite them with their little 'uns. The path from the Tower to The Beast may be a longer road than you're used to in 2008. Who would want to go to the Amazon when the Congo is still such a great adventure! I still don't see how something so sweet can peacefully exist right next to an Italian food place. If you're On Location with your Stunt Crew eating Ice Cream in the Zone, those places maybe easier to identify than other things this year. I can't wait to listen to some good old fashion American music while eating Chinese food in a German building on opening day. In 2008, Line Jumping will still not be a sport at Kings Island. Boy, I hope those vests don't take up a lot of room with the 42" and under-s.

Every day is a little bit warmer and every day is a little bit brighter and every day brings us one day closer to opening day! Is that not enough? Don was nice enough to send us some images of the Fairly Odd Coaster making its first test rounds to be ready for the 2008 season! Enjoy http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

Joined PKIG in 2003, then PKIU later that year, then 'P'KIC in late 03 and became staff a few weeks into it existence. Dane keeps trying to fire me, but I'm tenured.

Very very nice! Glad to see your contribution is growing so well.

They removed the helipad from the X-Base over a year ago. I'd recommend landing in Boomerang Bay since it doesn't open until late May.

Since your brought it up, if you respond to the texts, I get an email with your response. Kind of pointless, but if you really want to do it, knock yourself out.

Word to the wise: Get there early! I remember last year when they did a semi-late opening and the weather was nice, the line to get into the parking lot backed up to Western Row! I think I'm going to get there at like 9:00 on the 20th.

These are very similar to what we've seen from the trip reports for KD and Carowinds, but I guess we can officially come into the acceptance that Paramount is gone now.

Ha... great find! Literally.

Oddly enough, neither was I...

From Screamscape: News - (3/25/08) I’m not sure now true this is, but from what one reader tells us The Racer’s trains will be labeled as “Racer North” and “Racer South” for the 2008 season.

He's probably right. Maybe misleading, but right. As of last Saturday, work had NOT been done on the backwards Racer to turn it forward. Therefore, if the park opened today, it'd be frontwards and backwards. Not to say it'll be that way by opening day, but it is what it is now.

Heyyo... Don was kind enough to send me some photos of The Racer, having had some track work done. Check 'em out: http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

I can honestly say that I did not know that. Thanks for the post.

Thanks for the update! Make sure you give us a heads up and let us know if we should be out there with our cameras shooting at any point.

I can officially confirm that Bubba Gump's Shrimp Shack will be Outer Hanks for the 2008 season and beyond. Confirmed by Kings Island's PR dept.

Check out the photo gallery again. I was sent a rather interesting photo of the Backlot Stunt Coaster's trains being prepared to be reloaded onto the track. http://www.KICentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=214

For those of you who got the texts: Do you think the use of it was appropriate? By the way, the people on the text lists were, and will continue to be the FIRST to get the latest KIC news and information. Things like that will become more and more important in the coming weeks and months, if you know what I mean. Sign up today!

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