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Different markets dictate different things. What happens in Cincinnati doesn't necessarily have to happen in Sandusky or Charlotte.

Due to the delivery issues with the Cedar Fair VIP jackets, the season pass center will be open until November 16th daily from 10am to 4pm to process season passes and had out the VIP jackets. Please note that November 12th through the 16th will be pass processing and jacket pickup only! If you wish to purchase your season pass, please visit pki.com. The deadline is fast approaching to get the best price of the season on Kings Island season passes! Purchase by November 11th and receive the lowest price of the season, a FREE Cedar Fair jacket, and FREE parking for the 2008 season. Click here to order your 2008 season pass! Are you the next big thing? Kings Island wants to hear from you! There is only ONE day left for the auditions for the 2008 show and entertainment lineup! Auditions will begin at 10:00am Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided). Then at 2:00pm, dancers will audition. Click here for details! 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

From the Community Press: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.d...67/1090/RSS1109

They should have been creative and made the sign say something like: "I've got a headache!" "I don't care what anybody says, this hurts!" or of course "I feel like I'm missing something."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2007 Kings Island To Hold Auditions For 2008 Entertainment Season November 8-11 At The Park Kings Island, Ohio – Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile actors, singers, dancers, variety artists, characters, character cohorts, musicians, theatre attendants, technicians, costumers, stage managers and supervisors for the 2008 entertainment season at the park Thursday, November 8 through Sunday, November 11. Interested performers should prepare the following: Singers: Prepare at least one up-tempo and one ballad in a pop style. Singers may not sing a cappella; an accompanist will be provided. Singers should bring sheet music in the proper key or prerecorded instrumental tracks (without lead vocal) on CD. Singers may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so they should bring appropriate clothes and shoes for movement. Singers need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Dancers: Kings Island is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics for an exciting new production. Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, they should bring music as specified above. Dances should come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dances need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Actors: Kings Island is casting hosts for a variety of show products. Actors should prepare a humorous, family-oriented monologue of no longer than two minutes in length that displays their personality, comedic ability and announcing style. Actors need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Variety Artists: Kings Island is looking for unique and creative acts. For individuals that are an experienced performance artist with an awesome approach to entertainment, please prepare a montage of your best work no longer than four minutes in length. Variety artists also need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Show Characters: Kings Island is looking for energetic and animated dancers for productions featuring costumed characters. Auditionees must be 4’10” to 5’6” for Nickelodeon characters. Come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes for a movement audition. Auditionees need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Musicians: Kings Island is looking for all instruments. You must be able to play a variety of styles. Please prepare two contrasting pieces, with one piece being in a pop style. Drummers must bring their own set at audition locations outside of the park. The park will audition individuals as well as existing bands. Meet and Greet Characters: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to portray Nickelodeon characters. Auditionees must be 4’10” to 5”6” for Nickelodeon characters. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume. An interview and movement audition will be conducted. Technicians and Costumers: Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow spot operators, stage crew and costumer positions. Interviews will be held on Audition Dates on a first come, first served basis. Please bring a one-page resume with references. Stage Managers and Supervisors: Kings Island is looking for experienced Stage Managers, skilled costume supervisors with administrative and construction experience, and character supervisors to manage a variety of show products. Interested applicants must submit a resume with references for consideration to Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, Ohio, 45034, and Attention: Entertainment Department, no later than November 15, 2007. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Character Cohort: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide assistance to characters during their walks. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume. Audition Schedule Please note: The times listed below are registration times. Auditionees must be at least 15 years of age to audition and/or interview. The audition procedure may take a long time. Please be prepared to wait. Kings Island strongly encourages participation from all cultural backgrounds. Thursday, November 8 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 5:00pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 7:30pm – Dancers Friday, November 9 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 5:00pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 7:30pm – Dancers Friday, November 9 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 5:00pm – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 7:30pm – Dancers Saturday, November 10 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 10:00am – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 2:00pm – Dancers Sunday, November 11 Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive Kings Island, Ohio 45034 10:00am – Vocalists, Actors, Musicians, Characters and Technicians (Drum set provided) 2:00pm – Dancers For more information call Kings Island’s Entertainment Department at (513) 754-5740 or visit www.pki.com.

^ With how widely popular Wayne's World was, I could see them using Stan Mikita. In fact, when I saw WW when I was little, I didn't know it was a real person.

I assure you that the very second that I hear from the park that the jackets are in stock, the fine folks of KICentral will be the first to know.

Very good question. Viacom NEVER wanted into the park business.

I do agree that Paramount added some great rides and did some great things for the park. Unfortunately, by 2006, the best thing that could have ever happened to Kings Island did happen: it was sold. Let's face it, the last few years ago Kings Island were terrible. Paramount divesting the parks was writing on the wall. I LOVED the idea of having a Disney-like park in Cincinnati, but it never ended up being that way and likely never would have ended up that way. It comes down to this: you can love or hate the current ownership, but you do have to admit that they're park people. They're not going to hold onto Kings Island and flip it in 5 years. They want/need it to be successful.

Check it out! Kings Island's marketing guru Bill Mefford has written a novel! The book can be ordered here. Catch_Bill_Mefford__s_Latest_Novel.pdf

I'm not doubting you. I heard the same price. I'm just saying that it isn't the official word yet.

I think you just made the understatement of the day, Brian.

I can assure you that "addition through subtraction" is something that for the most part will be a memory.

^ That price is not confirmed.

just a heads up -- Word on the street is that the Paramount name and logo have been removed from the parking lot sign in front of KI. More on this in the coming days...

Other parks in the CF family had record attendance for October as well.

I like how the fine line between a 'jacket' and a 'tarp' is based on its pockets.

Thanks for all of the praises! Our goal was to hit 3,000 by the last day of the season. We hit it about 3 days late, but I'll take it. We set that goal upon signing with Cox back in March when we had about 2,500 members.

Please use this topic in which the poll is not goofed up: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...l=food&st=0

I think a unit of CF is 50 shares. Cedar Fair is in units because it's a limited partnership (hence Cedar Fair LP). The full name for a "share" is a limited partnership unit.

AE is very difficult to photograph. The top of the tower is your best bet. Top Gun's easy. Just go down the exit and it's like a gold mine.

I think we can all agree that it depreciates to a base once they feel as though it is directly responsible for a cash flow from the initial capital investment. I'd say that they'd base it off of an attendence spike the first year, and good old fashion guessing the following years.

Well, ultimately he really does. You're abosolutely right. They did as they intended and are more profitable despite fewer patrons.

Just use this topic: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11255

Cedar Fair ANNOUNCES 2007 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS · THIRD QUARTER NET REVENUES INCREASE · IMPROVED RESULTS IN SEPTEMBER ALONG WITH STRONG SHOWING IN OCTOBER · MANAGEMENT AFFIRMS QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION AND UPDATES FULL YEAR 2007 GUIDANCE SANDUSKY, OHIO, November 6, 2007 -- Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. The 2006 figures include the results of the Paramount Parks since their acquisition from CBS Corporation on June 30, 2006. Net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, which included additional operating days when compared with the prior year’s third quarter, increased 5%, or $25.4 million, to $567.5 million from $542.1 million in 2006. Net income for the quarter was $54.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted limited partner unit, versus net income of $132.9 million, or $2.42 per diluted limited partner unit, a year ago. The decrease in net income is largely attributable to two non-cash items totaling $70.5 million. The first item is a non-cash charge for impairment of assets relating to the Geauga Lake restructuring previously announced. The second item is an increase to provision for taxes, which is a non-cash item that is expected to substantially reverse in the fourth quarter. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, which management believes is a meaningful measure of the company’s park-level operating results, increased $5.8 million to $291.4 million from $285.5 million for the same period a year ago. See the attached table for a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income. “While attendance trends were soft through August, operating results during the month of September improved,” said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair chairman, president and chief executive officer. “The increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2007 is due to a 5% improvement in in-park guest per capita spending across all of the parks and an increase in out-of-park revenues, including resort hotels, of 4%, or $2.2 million. This was offset somewhat by a decrease in attendance of 1%, or 150,000 visits, primarily in our southern and western regions.” Kinzel explained the operating results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, benefited from additional operating days when compared with the third fiscal quarter ended September 24, 2006. During this additional week the Company’s seasonal amusement parks were open weekends only, while the year-round properties (Knott’s Berry Farm, Castaway Bay and Star Trek: The Experience) were in operation for the full week. “The additional operating days in 2007 provided a benefit to revenues in the quarter of approximately $14 million as well as an additional 304,000 guest visits,” said Kinzel. “In general, we are pleased with the strength in our in-park guest per capita spending during the third quarter at all of our parks. The 5% increase in guest spending was more than enough to offset the decrease in attendance on a comparable operating period, excluding the impact of additional operating days in 2007.” Nine month results (same-park basis) Through September 30, 2007, net revenues on a same-park basis, excluding the benefit of the acquisition and corporate costs, increased 4%, or $20.7 million, to $503.2 million from a year ago. The increase in revenues on a same-park basis is due to a 5% increase in per capita spending across all parks and an increase of 3%, or $2.1 million, in out-of-park revenues. This was offset slightly by a decrease in combined attendance of 1%, or 122,000 visits. Kinzel noted that on a same-park basis, the additional operating days provided a benefit to revenues for the period of approximately $8 million as well as an additional 166,000 guest visits. Excluding the impact of the additional operating days, the improvement in revenues of approximately $13 million for the first nine months of the year on a same-park basis was a result of increased in-park per capita spending across all of the parks, which more than offset the decrease in attendance for the same period. Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2007, on a same-park basis, increased $20.7 million to $205.4 million compared with $184.8 million for the same period a year ago. “The increase in cash flows through the first nine months of the year is attributable to improved operating results in our northern and western regions as well as the benefit of additional operating days during the third fiscal quarter,” said Kinzel. Nine month results (combined basis) On a combined basis, including the newly acquired parks and corporate costs, net revenues for the first nine months of 2007 were $871.5 million compared with $711.5 million in 2006. During this time the parks entertained 19.6 million visitors, with average in-park guest per capita spending of $40.62. Out-of-park revenues during this same period totaled $90.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA through September 30, 2007, including the newly acquired parks, increased $31.6 million to $331.0 million. After depreciation, amortization, a $39.2 million non-cash charge for impairment of assets, and other non-cash costs, operating income for this period, on a combined basis, was $174.2 million. The non-cash impairment charge incurred during the period was necessary to properly account for the change in strategy at our Geauga Lake property in Aurora, Ohio. “Over the past four years of operations, we determined that the market demand was not sufficient to support the park as it was structured,” said Kinzel. “We plan to market the excess property and have identified assets to be relocated to other locations, to be sold and/or disposed. Our goal in the near future will be to operate a profitable water park at Geauga Lake while generating value from the relocated rides and available land.” Interest expense for the first nine months of 2007 increased $60.4 million to $110.6 million due to the acquisition of the Paramount Parks from CBS in June of 2006. A provision for taxes of $57.0 million was recorded in 2007 to account for the tax attributes of our corporate subsidiaries and PTP taxes. To determine the interim period income tax provision or benefit of corporate subsidiaries the Company applies an estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date income or loss. In 2007, certain elements in the effective tax rate calculation had a disproportionate impact on the rate and resulted in a significant variation in the customary relationship between the provision for taxes and income before taxes. This is expected to substantially reverse in the fourth quarter. This situation has arisen as a result of the Company’s structuring of the Paramount Parks as a tax efficient corporate acquisition along with the substantial seasonality of the underlying business operations. Cash taxes paid or payable are not impacted by these interim tax provisions and are estimated to be between $15-18 million for the 2007 calendar year. After interest expense and provision for taxes, net income for the nine-months ended September 30, 2007, totaled $4.5 million, or $0.08 per diluted limited partner unit. For the nine-months ended September 24, 2006, the company reported net income of $117.5 million, or $2.14 per diluted limited partner unit. “Given the significant decrease in net income for the period, I believe it is important to reiterate how we operate and manage our business,” said Kinzel. “Our focus is to generate adequate cash flow through our daily operations to cover all cash requirements and to support our quarterly distribution payments while continuing to re-invest in our properties for the long-term. When reviewing net income, it is important to consider the non-cash accounting line items that are also included in this amount that have no impact on our cash flow requirements for capital expenditures and distribution payments. This is why we believe adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of park-level operating profitability. When reviewing and discussing free cash flow we use adjusted EBITDA as a beginning point, but also take into consideration cash payments made for interest, taxes, capital expenditures and, finally, distributions. After reviewing projected cash flow, we feel confident in our ability to meet our cash flow requirements, including distributions.” October Operations For the month of October, successful execution of late season programs across our parks, along with favorable weather conditions in the Company’s northern region resulted in an increase in revenue of 11%, or $8.6 million, from the same period a year ago. This increase was the result of a 9% increase in attendance, or 160,000 visits, a 2% increase in average in-park guest per capita spending, and an increase in out-of-park revenues of 8%, or $494,000. Outlook and Financial Strength Kinzel updated the outlook for the full year, estimating revenues between $960-$980 million and adjusted EBITDA between $325-$335 million. He emphasized the company finished the quarter in sound financial condition, with sufficient liquidity and strong cash flow from operations. “We remain in solid shape to invest capital in our parks as planned, while maintaining our regular quarterly cash distributions to our unitholders.” Kinzel concluded by noting that virtually all of Cedar Fair’s revenues from its seasonal amusement parks, water parks, and other seasonal resort facilities are realized during a 130 to 140-day operating period beginning in early May, with the major portion concentrated in the peak vacation months of July and August. Only Knott’s Berry Farm, Castaway Bay and Star Trek: The Experience are open year-round, with Knott’s Berry Farm operating at its highest level of attendance during the third and fourth quarters of the year. Management will host a conference call with analysts today, November 6, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, which will be web cast live in “listen only” mode via the Cedar Fair web site (www.cedarfair.com). It will also be available for replay starting at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 6, 2007, until 11:59 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 20, 2007. In order to access the replay of the earnings call, please dial 1-877-519-4471 followed by the access code 9333116. Cedar Fair is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The Partnership owns and operates 11 amusement parks, six outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and five hotels. Amusement parks in the company’s Northern Region include two in Ohio: Cedar Point, consistently voted “Best Amusement Park in the World” in Amusement Today polls and Kings Island; as well as Canada’s Wonderland, near Toronto; Dorney Park, PA; Valleyfair, MN; and Michigan’s Adventure, MI. In the Southern Region are Kings Dominion, VA; Carowinds, NC; and Worlds of Fun, MO. Western parks in California include: Knott’s Berry Farm; Great America; and Gilroy Gardens, which is managed under contract. Also included in that region is Star Trek: The Experience, a Las Vegas-based interactive adventure. Some of the statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements. These statements may involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although the Partnership believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors, including general economic conditions, competition for consumer leisure time and spending, adverse weather conditions, unanticipated construction delays and other factors could affect attendance at our parks and cause actual results to differ materially from the Partnership’s expectations. In addition, risks and uncertainties concerning the acquisition of the Paramount Parks include, but are not limited to the ability of the Partnership to combine the operations and take advantage of growth, savings and synergy opportunities.