BoddaH1994

You guy's can't honestly tell me you could possibly turn this thread into a flame war.....

From the Kings Island Newsletter: Saturday & Sunday, February 16 and 17 10AM - 4PM Kings Island is hosting an on-site job fair this weekend! Representatives will be available to answer questions and conduct immediate interviews for tons of great positions. Don't miss out on the best jobs - apply online, then come out to the Job Fair at Kings Island this Saturday and Sunday from 10AM - 4PM!

I will get exact information as to what days the walkback will happen. I think it happens every day during the regular season, but I'm not a coaster club members so I've only participated a few times. Everyone present will need to present an up-to-date membership card from an accredited coaster club and sign in in order to participate.

Or the ACE Beast Bash or anything else that Paramount (and Jeff and Maureen) used to do for us Dont know about The Beast walk back in the morning, suspect we will be saying ba bye to that too. A date for Beast Bash was offered, but Russ Johnson declined the dates because they were before Halloween Haunt. It simply wasn't fair for the Kings Island employees to be forced to work extra late when they closed at 1am anyway. Many of them had to be back in the morning. Due to the fact that most of the interest in Beast Bash came from the Halloween attractions, he chose not decline the dates offered. That's why there was no Beast Bash. It had nothing to do with Cedar Fair, Paramount, Maureen leaving, etc. The walkback WILL continue this year. This year ALL accredited coaster clubs will be invited to join in on the walkback. Everyone in attendance must present a valid, up-to-date coaster club membership card and must sign in each morning. Ryan This sounds very interesting. When do these walkbacks happen, and where do you check in? We'll announce the location of the walk back when we get that information. A person from the marketing department will be there with the sign in sheet. Remember that you must present an up-to-date membership card from an accredited coaster club in order to participate. The walk back will be to The Beast only.

Right now the information about Spirit Song, including whether or not it will happen this year, has not been released.

They have a whole "Spirit Song Festival" that time of year. I guess that's one of the dates for it. Very popular event.

I read the name and thought the same thing. I rode a skyscraper at the Daytona Beach pier a few years back. It's actually pretty fun.

He's talking about how it's the dark ride for grown ups.

"A little more than a handful" sounds like the Cyclones attendance for most of this season. I don't think the weather was 100% to blame.

February and March are very action packed months for Kings Island. Due to things such as interviews and job fairs taking up a lot of the space and time at Kings Island, it simply wasn't a viable option to host it at the park this year. Check your newsletter, they relocated it to another location.

We're not getting a new ride, but I do assure you that we're not getting nothing.

Or the ACE Beast Bash or anything else that Paramount (and Jeff and Maureen) used to do for us Dont know about The Beast walk back in the morning, suspect we will be saying ba bye to that too. A date for Beast Bash was offered, but Russ Johnson declined the dates because they were before Halloween Haunt. It simply wasn't fair for the Kings Island employees to be forced to work extra late when they closed at 1am anyway. Many of them had to be back in the morning. Due to the fact that most of the interest in Beast Bash came from the Halloween attractions, he chose not decline the dates offered. That's why there was no Beast Bash. It had nothing to do with Cedar Fair, Paramount, Maureen leaving, etc. The walkback WILL continue this year. This year ALL accredited coaster clubs will be invited to join in on the walkback. Everyone in attendance must present a valid, up-to-date coaster club membership card and must sign in each morning. Ryan

Haunt will be the same program this year as it was last year, so you get to visit Haunt as often as you'd like. I will get answers to the rest of your questions. Update: The rules for Haunt are the same as last year. Your pass will be good for entrance to Haunt on any public day, but there will be no reentry. The time split on VisitKingsIsland.com reflect the time when the transition will take place. Parts of the park will close around 6:00 as they have in years past.

I was asked to make it clear that all season passes will get free admission to Halloween Haunt, not just Gold Passes or Platinum Passes. Ryan

Say what you want about Spongebob, but at least he's trying to make something of himself. Yeah, he may have started as a fry cook, but he'll be a manager some day, and it won't be long until he owns his own chain of Krusty Krabs.

Decisions are made and then decisions are changed. Some people have the info, some people read the info on one site and post it on their own. Such is life.

Chain-Wide Consistency? Does this mean KBF's will be included with a Season Pass as well? Unlikely, Knott's is geographically isolated from the rest of the chain and is year-round, so I wouldn't count on it being free.

I was wondering how long it would be until someone picked up on that. It's true, HH will be included in your pass in 2008. This was due to the overwhelming amount of Platinum Passes being sold and CF wishing to have chain-wide consistency.

True 1. Anything Paramount 2. False 3. True False Probably True. True.

From what I'm understanding, it was more the legacy parks than the newly acquired parks. I'm not 100% on that though. On the conference call, they mentioned that they had an increased market share on their northern region parks, including Cedar Point, which posted record attendance.

In case you haven't checked it out, VisitKingsIsland.com has gotten a little bit of a "freshen up" with some newer, more up-to-date descriptions for some of Kings Island's most popular rides. Check it out: VisitKingsIsland.com

GOD I hate it when companies report in terms of EBITDA... Don't forget that the 4th quarter results are typically in a net loss because most parks aren't open.

Kings Island to Host Job Fairs February 16-17 More than 4,000 seasonal associates needed for 2008 operating season Kings Island, Ohio – A diverse range of job opportunities are available at Kings Island, as the park announced today plans to hire more than 4,000 seasonal associates for the 2008 operating season, which begins April 20. In addition to international and regional recruiting, Kings Island will host job fairs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the park, located at 6300 Kings Island Drive. Associates are needed in all areas of park operation, including admissions, cash control, entertainment, food and beverage, games, guest relations, merchandise, sales and service, security and warehouse. Anyone 15 years of age or older who wants an exciting and rewarding place to work this summer can learn more about the different departments at www.visitkingsisland.com. Apply online, and then come out to the job fair for an interview. Kings Island is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information or questions regarding employment, please call (513) 754-5748 or visit 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. www.visitkingsisland.com

A diverse range of job opportunities are available at Kings Island, as the park announced today plans to hire more than 4,000 seasonal associates for the 2008 operating season, which begins April 20. In addition to international and regional recruiting, Kings Island will host job fairs Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the park, located at 6300 Kings Island Drive. Associates are needed in all areas of park operation, including admissions, cash control, entertainment, food and beverage, games, guest relations, merchandise, sales and service, security and warehouse. Anyone 15 years of age or older who wants an exciting and rewarding place to work this summer can learn more about the different departments at www.visitkingsisland.com. Apply online, and then come out to the job fair for an interview. Kings Island is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information or questions regarding employment, please call (513) 754-5748 or visit www.visitkingsisland.com. With the 2008 season beginning on Sunday, April 20th, Kings Island is gearing up for a new era. With this new era comes some exciting changes to the park. Trading in the magic of the movies for the thrills, spills, and entertainment of the traditional American amusement park, Cedar Fair has been dedicated to ushering in a better Kings Island for all of us. Part of this new era includes changing the name of some of the rides and attractions to better suit the new look of the park. Top Gun, Kings Island's suspended coaster will be now known as Flight Deck. The Italian Job Stunt Track will shed its name in favor of the Backlot Stunt Coaster, and finally Tomb Raider: The Ride will be dubbed The Crypt beginning in 2008. Also as part of the conversion, the Paramount logo was stripped from the marquee last October and a new logo was recently installed, showing off the new Kings Island and Cedar Fair logos. "When you think of Kings Island, you think of world-class, thrill-inducing roller coasters, action-packed attractions, 15-acre water park, seven-time award-winning kids' area, high-energy entertainment and great times with family and friends," said Don Helbig, Public Relations Area Manager in an interview with Charles Infosino, a freelance journalist for Cox Ohio Publishing. "We believe our new sign captures the essence of what Kings Island is." The sign's construction was completed in early January. Click here to see photos of the sign construction and the completed results! Are you a total ham? Destined for Broadway? Kings Island wants to hear from you! Auditions for Kings Island's 2008 entertainment lineup resume on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 16th and 17th at Kings Island. Kings Island is currently looking for singers (particularly with contemporary country experience), character cohorts, musicians (specifically horn and reed instrumentalists), meet & greet characters, and technicians/costumers. Earn some extra cash, build your resume', learn something new and have a blast while doing it! Click here to read the full press release, or go to VisitKingsIsland.com to apply online! 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! Purchase your 2008 Kings Island season pass now and get the LOWEST PRICE of the year! There are now some exciting new options for Kings Island season passes. A Kings Island Gold Pass gives you access to Kings Island's over 50 attractions including some of the world's greatest thrill rides, captivating live shows, games, diverse food and much more! Also with a Gold Season Pass you get special VIP perks such as exclusive ride times, early entrance to Boomerang Bay, discounted meal deals and an exclusive parking area! New for 2008! Purchase a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass and get free admission and parking at ALL Cedar Fair dry and water parks! This includes, but is not limited to, Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Dorney Park, and Knott's Berry Farm. On top of all of that, any Platinum Pass purchased through Kings Island will have all the privileges of a Gold Pass! Go to Kings Island's new web site, VisitKingsIsland.com now and purchase your Kings Island Gold Pass or Cedar Fair Platinum Pass! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? No 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

Ain't nobody said for sure that there would be a KIC day.